Final Qualification/Certification

DOE-STD-3015-2001

Documented observation of performance (initialed evaluation element and/or signed

competency statement)

Training certificates of completion

Professional certification certificates

1.3

Final Qualification/Certification

Final qualification shall occur after all competencies have been satisfied through the

evaluation process.

1.3.1 Final qualification shall consist of:

Comprehensive final written examination. A comprehensive written

exam shall be administered to evaluate the candidates overall knowledge.

The examination will consist of questions based on a representative sample

of the competency statements from this document (and site specific

requirements).

Oral board. An oral board shall be conducted to assess the candidate's

mastery of the NES discipline, ability to communicate, and think on their feet.

The board will consist of questions based on a representative sample of the

competency statements from this document (and site specific requirements).

(NESSG chair only).

Operations Office Manager interview.

Following completion of the final qualification process, a senior manager

designated by the applicable organization shall formally certify the individual.

Certification will consist of verification that the individual has met all

qualification and proficiency requirements. This certification is valid for one

year and must be current at the time an NESSG chair convenes an NESSG

activity.

NESSG chair only. A final interview shall be conducted by the Operations

Office Manager to ensure the candidate is ready to lead reviews and assume

the duties and responsibility as NESSG chair.

1.3.2 Senior Technical Advisors. NESSG senior technical advisors will be selected from

private industry, the academic community, and other government agencies and have

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