Implementation - std115720020010

DOE-STD-1157-2002

IMPLEMENTATION

This technical Functional Area Qualification Standard identifies the technical competency requirements

for Department of Energy personnel. Although there are other competency requirements associated with

the positions held by DOE personnel, this Functional Area Qualification Standard is limited to identifying

the specific technical competencies. The competency statements define the expected knowledge and/or

skill that an individual must meet. Each of the competency statements is further explained by a listing of

supporting knowledge and/or skill statements.

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 DOE personnel

possess the competencies required of their position. That includes the competencies identified in this

technical Functional Area Qualification Standard or a similar Standard developed by the organization.

Documentation of the completion of the requirements of the Standard shall be included in the employee's

training and qualification record.

Equivalencies may be granted for individual competencies based upon an objective evaluation of the

employee's prior education, experience, and/or training. Equivalencies shall be granted in accordance

with the policies and procedures of the program or field office. The supporting knowledge and/or skill

statements, while not requirements, should be considered before granting equivalency for a competency.

Training shall be provided to employees in the Technical Qualification Program who do not meet the

competencies contained in the technical Functional Area Qualification Standard. Departmental training

will be based upon appropriate supporting knowledge and/or skill statements similar to the ones listed for

each of the competency statements. Headquarters and Field elements should use the supporting

knowledge and/or skill statements as a basis for evaluating the content of any training courses used to

provide individuals with the requisite knowledge and/or skill required to meet the technical Functional

Area Qualification Standard competency statements.

EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

Attainment of the competencies listed in this technical Functional Area Qualification Standard should be

documented by a qualifying official, immediate supervisor, or the team leader of personnel using any of

the following methods: