Appendix A: Continuing Education, Training and Proficiency Program

DOE-STD-1157-2002

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 restoration personnel shall participate in an Office/Facility-specific continuing training

and qualification program that includes the following elements:

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

restoration area 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.

2. Actively perform the duties of an environmental restoration specialist at a Department of Energy

facility a minimum of 24 hours per year.

3. Specific continuing training requirements shall be documented in Individual Development Plans.