Appendix A: Continuing Education, Training and Proficiency Program

DOE-STD-1170-2003

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

Electrical Systems 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

electrical systems 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.

Attend seminars, symposia, or technical meetings related to Electrical Systems.

Engage in self-study of new regulations, requirements, or advances related to Electrical

Systems.

Participation in practical exercises such as emergency or operational drills, simulations, or

laboratory-type exercises.

Specific continuing training requirements shall be documented in Individual Development

Plans.

Suggested resources:

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)

3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor

New York, New York 10016-5997

http://www.ieee.org

The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA)

67 Alexander Drive

PO Box 12277

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

http://www.isa.org