Appendix A: Continuing Education, Training and Proficiency Program

DOE-STD-1159-2003

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

Waste management 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

waste management 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.

Actively perform the duties of a waste management specialist at a Department of

Energy facility a minimum of 24 hours per year.

Specific continuing training requirements shall be documented in Individual

Development Plans.