Core Qualification.

DOE-STD-1063-2006

On-the-Job Training . Knowledge of facility processes, systems

requirements, and specialized procedures required to be

demonstrated to a qualifying official.

Facility Walkthroughs . A walkthrough o f the assigned facilities, in

the presence of a qualifying official, for the purpose of

demonstrating practical skills and thorough knowledge of selected

key elements or systems of the facility.

5.5.2 Core Qualification. Core qualification requirements are the DOE General

Technical Base Qualification Standard (DOE -STD -1146-2001) and the

DOE Facility Representative Functional Area Qualification Standard

(DOE-STD-1151-2002). It is acceptable to have one qual card that

covers both Core and site/facility-specific requirements.

5.5.3 Interim Qualification. DOE Field Element Managers shall establish and

document the process and the specific requirements to be met prior to a

Facility Representative candidate being assigned to provide interim

coverage in a facility for which he or she is not fully qualified. Field

Element Managers shall formally define and document the duties and

authorities that may be assigned to an Interim Qualified Facility

Representative. Field Element Managers should minimize the time

spent as a Facili ty Representative under Interim Qualification. The Field

Element Managers should also determine the compensatory measures

to be implemented during interim periods while no fully qualified Facility

Representative is assigned to a given facility.

5.5.4 Full Qualification. Full qualification occurs upon completion of Core

Qualification, site/facility-specific competencies designed to meet the

needs of the individual facility, a facility walkthrough, a written exam, and

an oral board. Designated facility line managers within the field element

should review and confirm satisfactory completion of the training and

qualification requirements and eligibility of the candidate to become a

Facility Representative. Qualification is granted by the Field Element

Manager or designee.

5.5.5 Qualification on Additional Facilities After Full Qualification. Upon

assignment of Facility Representatives to a different or additional facility

or site, Field Element Managers or their designees should identify any

additional qualification requi rements that are necessary for a Facility

Representative to complete for that facility or site . As a minimum, the

additional qualification requirements s hould consist of the q ual card for

the new facility, a walkthrough, and a written and/or oral exam.

5.5.6 Requalification. Facility Representatives shall requalify every three

years. The Field Element Manager shall establish processes or

procedures to ensure the three year time limit for requalification is not