Implementation - std117620040010

DOE-STD-1176-2004

IMPLEMENTATION

This technical Functional Area Qualification Standard identifies the minimum technical

competency requirements for Department of Energy chemical processing personnel. Although

there are other competency requirements associated with the positions held by chemical

processing 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 chemical

processing personnel possess the competencies required of their position. That includes the

competencies identified in this technical Functional Area Qualification Standard. Documentation

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

training and qualification record.

Equivalencies should be used sparingly and with the utmost rigor and scrutiny to maintain the

spirit and intent of the TQP. Equivalencies may be granted for individual competencies based

upon objective evidence of previous education, training, certification, or experience. Objective

evidence includes a combination of transcripts, certifications, and, in some cases, a knowledge

sampling through a written and/or oral examination. Equivalencies shall be granted in

accordance with the Technical Qualification Program Plan of the office qualifying the individual.

The supporting knowledge and/or skill statements, while not requirements, should be

considered before granting equivalency for a competency.