Appendix A: Continuing Education, Training and Proficiency Program

DOE-STD-1155-2002

APPENDIX A

CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY PROGRAM

The following list represents suggested continuing education, training and other opportunities

that are available for DOE personnel after completion of the competency requirements in this

technical Functional Area Qualification Standard. It is extremely important that personnel

involved with this program maintain their proficiency through continuing education, training,

reading, or other activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences. The list of

suggested activities was developed by the Subject Matter Experts involved in the development

of the Functional Area Qualification Standard as being required by 49 CFR 172.700, Subpart H,

"Training." Individuals within the Transportation and Traffic Management Functional Area shall

receive recurrent training every three years for 49 CFR activities and every two years for IATA

activities.

Based on the knowledge and experience of the Subject Matter Experts, it is suggested that

learning activities listed below are necessary to maintain proficiency in the transportation and

traffic management functional area after completion of the competencies in the Standard and

other requirements of the Technical Qualification Program.

LIST OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Transportation and traffic management personnel shall participate in an Office/Facility-specific

continuing training and qualification program that includes the following elements:

1. General Awareness/familiarization training. This training should be designed to provide

familiarity with the requirements of 49 CFR Chapter I, and to enable the employee to recognize

and identify hazardous materials consistent with the hazard communication standards of 49

CFR.

2. Function-specific training. This training will provide function-specific training concerning

requirements of 49 CFR, Chapter I, or exemptions issued under 49 CFR, Chapter I, which are

specifically applicable to the functions the employee performs.

3. Safety training. Each HAZMAT employee shall receive safety training concerning

emergency response; measures to protect the employee from the hazards associated with

hazardous materials to which they may be exposed in the work place, including specific

measures the hazmat employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure; and

methods and procedures for avoiding accidents.

4. OSHA or EPA Training. This training will be to comply with hazard communication programs

required by OSHA or EPA.

Additional training not required by Federal Regulations

1. Contracting Officer Representative Training

2. Auditor training