Appendix A: Continuing Education, Training and Proficiency Program

DOE-STD-1156-2002

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 and is not all-inclusive.

LIST OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Environmental compliance personnel shall participate in an Office/Facility-specific continuing

training and qualification program that includes the following elements:

Continuing technical education and/or training covering topics directly related to the

duties and responsibilities of an environmental compliance specialist as determined

appropriate by management. This may include courses/training provided by

Department of Energy, other government agencies, outside vendors, or local

educational institutions. Continuing training topics should also address identified

weaknesses in the knowledge or skills of the individual personnel.

Actively perform the duties of an environmental compliance specialist at a

Department of Energy facility a minimum of 40 hours per calendar quarter.

Specific continuing training requirements shall be documented in Individual

Development Plans.