Historical Program Data

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C. Historical Program Data

A table top job analysis was recently conducted to update and reverify the outdated (3

years old) Chemistry Technician task list. Representatives from the field organization

and the training department conducted the job analysis. The new validated list of

tasks was then compared with existing materials to determine if the materials

adequately covered each task. Where a deficiency was noted, an action item was

developed and entered into the Action Item Tracking System to ensure materials

would be developed or modified to address the tasks appropriately. Modification and

new development is nearing completion with an expected end date in early July.

Since the attrition rate for Chemistry Technicians is very low, there have not been any

new trainees starting the program recently. Currently however, there are 10

technicians in the Level I training phase. As they progress though this phase, any

modified or new training material will be implemented as required. Level II training

material modifications will be implemented in the regularly scheduled continuing

training.

D. Initial Training

The first phase of the Chemistry Technician initial training program is the Basic Level I

training. This phase consists of 5 weeks of facility orientation and general

fundamentals followed by 21 weeks of classroom and laboratory training on general

chemistry and radiation protection. The second phase of the Chemistry Technician

initial training program is the Level II training. This phase consists of approximately 15

weeks of site specific classroom and on-the-job training.

E. Continuing Training

The Chemistry Technician continuing training program is designed to maintain and

upgrade the knowledge of both Level I and Level II personnel. All Chemistry

Technicians attend 3 weeks of continuing training on the tasks common to both

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