Appendix A: Continuing Education, Training and Proficiency Program

DOE-STD-1178-2004

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 Su bject 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

Technical Program Manager 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

Technical Program 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 Technical Program Manager while managing all aspects of

assigned programs.

Attend seminars, symposia, or technical meetings related to Technical Program Manager

personnel.

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

Program Manager personnel.

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.