Training and Qualification for SACs

DOE-STD-1186-2004

3.4

Training and Qualification for SACs

Training requirements for contractor personnel are generally stated under the Quality Assurance

requirements of 10 CFR Part 830 and in DOE O 5480.20A, Chg. 1, as discussed below. These

requirements are applicable to all contractor personnel involved with nuclear facilities, including

management and supervisory personnel, technical staff, and operations personnel. As a

minimum, hazard analysts, personnel involved with formulation of SACs, and TSR writers

should receive training on the guidance of this Standard. Training on TSRs for operations

personnel should include specific training on attributes of the SACs as identified in the Safety

Basis. Training should also include training on the implementing procedures for SACs.

3.4.1

10 CFR 830, Subpart A, Quality Assurance Requirements

The requirements for training of personnel in DOE nuclear facilities are addressed through

Section 830.121, "Quality Assurance Program", and Section 830.122, "Quality Assurance

Criteria."

Section 830.121 requires that: "(a) Contractors conducting activities, including providing items

or services, that affect, or may affect, the nuclear safety of DOE nuclear facilities, must conduct

work in accordance with the Quality Assurance criteria in 830.122."

Section 830.122 establishes the following criteria for Management/Personnel Training and

Qualification:

a. Train and qualify personnel to be capable of performing their assigned work

b. Provide continuing training to personnel to maintain their job proficiency

3.4.2

DOE O 5480.20A, Chg. 1

Detailed guidance on operator training programs is provided in DOE O 5480.20A, Chg. 1,

Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. The

Order is implemented using a graded approach at DOE nuclear facilities based on the facility

hazard categorization. Contractors at these facilities are required to prepare a Training

Implementation Matrix, which defines and describes the application of the selection,

qualification, and training requirements of the Order. This Matrix includes any exceptions to

requirements, which are not implemented.