List of Continuing Education , Training, and Other Activities

DOE-STD-1183-2004

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 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

Nuclear Safety specialists 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

Nuclear Safety specialist 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 Nuclear Safety specialist a minimum of 500 hours per year.

Attend seminars, symposia, or technical meetings related to Nuclear Safety analysis.

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

Safety analysis.

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

laboratory-type exercises.

Participation in operational readiness reviews and readiness assessments.

Specific continuing training requirements shall be documented in Individual Development

Plans.