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DOE-STD-1146-2001

General Technical Base Qualification Standard as-is, or they may add to it with their own

unique office, site or facility specific Technical Qualification Standards. In either case,

satisfactory and documented attainment of the competency requirements contained in this

Qualification Standard, and supporting Functional Area Qualification Standards, ensures that

personnel possess the requisite competence to fulfill their functional area duties and

responsibilities.

IMPLEMENTATION

This Technical Qualification Standard identifies the common technical competency

requirements for all personnel in the Technical Qualification Program. Although there are other

competency requirements associated with the positions held by these personnel, this Technical

Qualification Standard is limited to identifying the specific technical competencies. The

competency statements define the expected knowledge and/or skill that an individual must

possess. Each of the competency statements is further explained by a listing of supporting

knowledge and/or skill statements. The supporting knowledge and/or skill statements are

not requirements and do not necessarily have to be fulfilled to meet the intent of the

competency.

The competencies identify a familiarity level, a working level, or an expert level of knowledge; or

they require the individual to demonstrate the ability to perform a task or activity. These levels

are defined as follows:

Familiarity level is defined as basic knowledge of, or exposure to, the subject or process

adequate to discuss the subject or process with individuals of greater knowledge.

Working level is defined as the knowledge required to monitor and assess

operations/activities, to apply standards of acceptable performance, and to reference

appropriate materials and/or expert advice as required to ensure the safety of

Departmental activities.

Expert level is defined as a comprehensive, intensive knowledge of the subject or

process sufficient to provide advice in the absence of procedural guidance.

Demonstrate the ability is defined as the actual performance of a task or activity in

accordance with policy, procedures, guidelines, and/or accepted industry or Department

practices.

Headquarters and Field elements shall establish a program and process to ensure that

personnel possess the basic technical competencies required of their position. That includes

the competencies identified in this Technical Qualification Standard. Documentation of the

completion of the requirements of Technical Qualification Standards shall be included in the

employee's training and qualification record.