Proficiency

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exceeded. The Field Element Manager, or designee, may extend the

three-year period up to six months for extenuating circumstances. The

purpose of triennial qualification is to ensure the incumbent Facility

Representative maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to properly

perform Facility Representati ve duties at the assigned facilities. At the

time of requalification the Facility Representative will be currently fully

qualified and meet proficiency requirements at the assigned facility or

facilities, and exhibit satisfactory performance as is documented by the

past three performance appraisals. DOE Field Element Managers shall

document the requalification process, which shall as a minimum include

the following:

Items added to the Facility Representative Qualification Cards

since the individual's last qualification or requalification, including

General Technical Base, Facility Representative Functional Area

Qualification Standard, and applicable Site Specific Qualification

Standards.

Determination by the Facility Representative's supervisor what

system, process, and facility documentation changes have

occurred since qualification (or the last requalification) that are to

be included for examination.

Determination by the Facility Representative's supervisor, based on

demonstrated performance, any areas of theory or fundamentals, if

any, which should be included for examination.

A written examination and/or oral checkout covering the material

included for requalification examination.

Certification of requalification is granted by the DOE Field Element

Manager or designee.

5.5.7 Proficiency. Field Element Managers shall formally define proficiency

requirements. These requirements shall include actions required to

regain proficiency following periods of inactivity as a Facility

Representative, and t he length of time which triggers a need for

proficiency training. For example, if a Facility Representative is no

longer assigned to a facility but wishes to maintain proficiency, the

Facility Representative should periodically participate, either in their

normal role or as observers, in in-plant drills. Qualifications to regain

proficiency after inactivity as a Facility Representative are shown in

Table 1 Facility Representative Qualification.

5.5.8 Examinations . The Field Element Manager, or designee, should develop

formal procedures for the administration of facility walkthroughs, and