ML030310606

PV - Init Exam - 11/2002 - Public Forms

ML030310606
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Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	11/18/2002
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Operations Branch Assignment Check Sheet: as of: 5/21/02 (Includes ES-201-1 & ES-501-1 Rev. 8, Supplement 1 information) --C , Stt-,

Chief: Steve MeGfy Facility/Task: PV IN EX Task Start Date: 11/18/2002 ITEM DESCRIPTION DUE DATE INIT DATE 0 Exam/Inspection Schedule Agreement (C.1 .a;C.2.a&b) May 22, 2002 ATG 5/21/2002 1 NRC Staff & Fac. Contact Assigned (C.1 .c;C.2.e) May 22, 2002 ATG 5/21/2002 2 Facility contact briefed on security & other issues (C.2.c) May 22, 2002 5 3IdZ 3 Corp. Notification Letter Sent (C.2.d) (Exams only) May 22, 2002! -&G 3a Inspection Announcement Letter Sent (PIR & LORT if req'd) Oct 4, 2002 ,..'/ vit" 4 Task Expectations, Issues, & Standards Discussed w/ BC Aug 20, 2002 W 5/Z1/0Z 5# [Reference Material Due (C.l.d;C.3.c)] Jul 21, 2002 VI/A AI 6# Integrated Exam Outlines Due (C.l.d&e;C.3.d) Jul 21, 2002 *62 216 7# Outlines reviewed by NRC & Feedback Sent (c.2.h;C.3.e) Aug 4, 2002 V'*Y 7/Z6/1Z 8# Preliminary Applications Due (C.1.j;C.2.g;ES202) Oct 19, 2002 /./,

9# Draft Exams w/ Doc./Ref. Due (C.1.d/e/f;C.3.d) Sep 19, 2002 -, Aq/0oz 10' Peer Reviewer Initials As Reviewed All Parts* Sep 29, 2002 -, 1-t/c[ Z 11' NRC Supervisor. Initials Approving for Fac. Rev. (C.2.h;C.3.f)* Sep 29, 2002 A I 01Q /0-1 12# Exams Reviewed w/ Fac. (C.l.h;C.2.f&h;C.3.g) Sep 29, 2002 ,, /z[z 13# Final Appl. Due & Assign. Sheet Prepared (C.1.j;C.2.h;ES202) Nov 4, 2002 P/0Z 14# NRC Supervisor Approved Final Exams (C.2.i;C.3.h)* Nov 11, 2002 15' Final Appl. Rec'd & Waivers Sent (C.2.g) Nov 11, 2002 16# Proctor Rules Reviewed w/ Fac. & Written Authorized (C.3.k) Nov 11, 2002 * ".

-I 17 Exam/Insp Material to Team (C.3.i) Nov 11, 2002 j IIio-zo 18# Fac. graded exam & Comments Rec'd Nov 30, 2002 19# NRC Written Grading Completed Dec 3, 2002

• i/tcbz 20# Examiners Finished Grading Op. Tests Dec 3, 2002 q I____,_,,_

21# NRC Ch. Ex. Review Completed Dec 13, 2002 22 NRC BC Review Completed* Dec 14, 2002 Ao 23# RPS/IP # Examinees Updated Before Report Issued Dec 19, 2002 AZ 24 License/Denials Signed & Report Issued Dec 19, 2002 ,L j~zI*,oZ 25 Package Closed Out Jan 9, 2003 rq ____/o_

Final Inspection Report Issued, Exam Package to OLA, Facility. Contact Notified of Results

1. Not required for inspections, except as noted.

• Note Supervisor/Peer initials required.

[]Required NRC-auth. exams only.

When complete, for exams, add to pkg & fwd copy to BC, for insp, fwd orig'I to BC.

Last revised 10/15/01 S:\DRS\OB\EXAMS\CNS\August 2002 Exam\exam assignment sheet.wpd

ES-201 Examination Outline Form ES-201-2 Quality Checklist Facilitv: P4 4 o> Vi-7Z)Pe Date of Examination:

4 54e O Task Description Initials Item 4S A411 / j a b* c# /

1.

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a. Verify that the outline(s) fit(s) the appropriate model per ES-401.

b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with AL I I Section D.1 of ES-401 and whether all K/A categories are appropriately sampled.

T T c. Assess whether the outline over-emphasizes any systems, evolutions, or generic topics.

EA N d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected K/A statements are appropriate.

2. a. Using Form ES-301-5, verify that the proposed scenario sets cover the required number of normal evolutions, instrument and c6mponent failures, and major transients.

S I b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number and M mix of applicants inaccordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule without compromising exam integrity; ensure each applicant can be tested using at least one new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s), ,

and scenarios will not be repeated over successive days.

c. To the extent possible, assess whether the outline(s) conform(s) with the qualitative and quantitative criteria specified on Form ES-301-4 and described in Appendix D. tot

3. a. Verify that (1) the outline(s) contain(s) the required number of control room and in-plant tasks, W (2) no more than 30% of the test material is repeated from the last NRC examination,

/ (3) no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s), and T (4) no more than 80% of any operating test is taken directly from the licensee's exam banks.

b. Verify that:

(1) the tasks are distributed among the safety function groupings as specified in ES-301, (2) one task is conducted ina low-power or shutdown condition, (3) 40% of the tasks require the applicant to implement an alternate path procedure, (4) one in-plant task tests the applicant's response to an emergency or abnormal condition, and (5) the in-plant walk-through requires the applicant to enter the RCA. A'64

c. Verify that the required administrative topics are covered, with emphasis on performance- , &Ad*

based activities. o

d. Determine ifthere are enough different outlines to test the projected number and mix of applicants and ensure that no items are duplicated on successive days.

4. a. Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered inthe appropriate exam section.

G E b. Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41/43 and 55.45 sampling is appropriate. -2M N

E c. Ensure that K/A importance ratings (except for plant-specific priorities) are at least 2.5.

A d. Check for duplication and overlap among exam sections.

L e. Check the entire exam for balance of coverage.

f. Assess whether the exam fits the appropriate job level (RO or SRO). 1,ýq "N~ , ~ ,Pdnt~/l P t, Si nat~le--nn a)_

a. Author ",

b. Facility Reviewer (A) ,r7<7

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) Z" E W  ! '(b/5/.

d. NRC Supervisor .

Note: " Not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

1. Independent NRC reviewer initial items inColumn "c;" chief examiner concurrence required.

23 of 24 NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement 1

ES-401 Written Examination Form ES-401-7 Quality Checklist Facility. 1 V'F-J -,Z Date of Exam: NýoV IL)2OD Exam Level:

Initial "ItemDescription a b* c"

1. Questions and answers technically accurate and applicable to facility ___

2. a. NRC K/As referenced for all questions

b. Facility learning objectives referenced as available

3. RO/SRO per Section overlap D.2.d isofno more than 75 percent, and SRO questions are appropriate ES-401 K* rr/

4. Question selection and duplicatior1-from the last two NRC licensing exams appears consistent with a systematic sampling process

5. Question duplication from the license screening/audit exam was controlled as indicated below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate:

_ the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed; or Sththe audit exam was completed before the license exam was started; or

_ the examinations were developed independently; or

.K the licensee certifies that there is no duplication; or

- other (explain)

6. Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 Bank Modified New percent from the bank at least 10 percent new, and the rest modified);

h)r.! enter the actual questiona distribution at righta- 3

7. Between 50 and 60 percent of the questions on Memory C/A the exam (including 10 new questions) are written at the comprehension/analysis level; enter the actual question distribution at right

8. References/handouts provided do not give away answers h4

9. Question content conforms with specific K/A statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the Tier to which they are CWO" assigned; deviations are justified

10. Question psychometric quality and format meet ES, Appendix B,guidelines

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11. The exam contairis" d, one-point, multiple choice items; the total is correct and bt ,aA agrees with value on cover sheet (4.30eo)

Printed Name / Signature Dat7

a. Author 4\\,. " \ 2eLA./r f

b. Facility Reviewer (*) LA1 A /To,. ........

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#) "9'_ ', 2 lots]-'t

d. NRC Regional Supervisor /A Note: The facility reviewer's initials/signature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

1. Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c;" chief examiner concurrence required.

NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement 1 42 of 46

ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3 Facilitr. M -to V0APF- Date of Examination: /t/z- Operating Test Number:

Initials. ,

zsf~o */*1. GENERAL CRITERIA a b" c#

a. The operating test conforms with the previously approved outline; changes are consistent with sampling requirements (e.g., 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, safety function distribution). _

b. There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered during this examination. op L,r

c. The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants' audit test(s)(see Section D.l.a). - I  !

d. Overlap with the written examinatioji and between operating test categories is within acceptable _

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e. It appears that the operating test will differentiate between competent and less-than-competent applicants at the designated license level.

2. WALK-THROUGH (CATEGORY A & B) CRITERIA

a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:

initial conditions

- initiating cues

- references and tools, including associated procedures

- reasonable and validated time limits (average time allowed for completion) and specific designation if deemed to be time critical by the facility licensee

- specific performance criteria that include: Tz

- detailed expected actions with exact criteria and nomenclature

- system response and other examiner cues

- statements describing important observations to be made by the applicant

- criteria for successful completion of the task

- identification of critical steps and their associated performance standards

- restrictions on the sequence of steps, if applicable

b. The prescripted questions in Category A are predominantly open reference and meet the criteria in Attachment 1 of ES-301. xz" C. Repetition from operating tests used during the previous licensing examination is within acceptable limits (30% for the walk-through) and do not compromise test integrity.

d. At least 20 percent of the JPMs on each test are new or significantly modified.

3. SIMULATOR (CATEGORY C) CRITERIA

a. The associated simulator operating tests (scenario sets) have been reviewed in accordance with 795 Form ES-301-4 and a copy is attached.

Printed Name / Signature

b. Facility Reviewer(*) /// //¢ *l-/," - f /°'/8 c..NRCChief Examiner (#) , -- /** * "s'/~'

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d. NR Superviso NOTE: The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developed tests.

1. Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column "c;" chief examiner concurrence required. I 23 of 26 NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement 1

ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 Facility: P (ý"V ert..- Date of Exam:'I IL Scenario Numbers: I / . I Operating Test No.:

Initials u;RC OUArTAlIVE ATTRIBUTES a b* c#

1. The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment and/or instrumentation may be out of service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events. I A

2. The scenarios consist mostly of related events. 1

3. Each event description consists of rl je the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated the malfunction(s) that are entered to initiate the event the symptoms/cues that will be visible to the crew the expected operator actions (by shift position) the event termination point (ifapplicable)

4. No more than one non-mechanistic failure (e.g., pipe break) is incorporated into the scenario without a credible preceding incident such as a seismic event. W NW

5. The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics. , No

6. Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable, and allows the examination team to obtain complete evaluation results commensurate with the scenario objectives.

7. Iftime compression techniques are used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates. Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints. Cues are Nl-g*A given.

8. The simulator modeling is not altered. AA

9. The scenarios have been validated. Any open simulator performance deficiencies have been evaluated to ensure that functional fidelity is maintained while running the planned scenarios. __c WO, __

10. Every operator will be evaluated using at least one new or significantly modified scenario. All other scenarios have been altered in accordance with Section D.4 of ES-301.

11. All individual operator competencies can be evaluated, as verified using Form ES-301-6 (submit - Al ,,A the form along with the simulator scenarios).

12. Each applicant will be significantly involved in the minimum number of transients and events d6102 specified on Form ES-301-5 (submit the form with the simulator scenarios). Y4

13. The level of difficulty is appropriate to support licensing decisions for each crew position. _, O TARGET QUANTITATIVE ATTRIBUTES (PER SCENARIO; SEE SECTION D.4.1)) Ac&A1

1. Total malfunctions (5-8) / /

2. Malfunctions after EOP entry (1-2) I I

3. Abnormal events (2-4) I I

4. Major transients (1-2) I I

5. EOPs entered/requiring substantive actions (1-2) I I

6. EOP contingencies requiring substantive actions (0-2) I I

7. Critical tasks (2-3) / I NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement 1 24 of 26

jw ILI- Iphr/6;L ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Form ES-301-5 OPERATING TEST NO.:

Applicant Ev.olution Minimum Scenario Number ype Iype Number

_1 2 3 4 Reactivity 1 -,

ROR Normal 1 _

IQstrument4 Component Major Reactivity 1 Normal 0 As RO Instrument/ 2 Component Major SRO-I Reactivity 0 ,A k Normal 1 iA As SRO Instrument ,

Component I Major 1 I I Reactivity 0 Normal 1 SRO-U Instrument /

Component 2

I Major Instructions: (1) Enter the operating test number and Form ES-D-1 event numbers for each evolution type.

(2) Reactivity manipulations may be conducted under normal or controlled abnormal conditions (refer to Section D.4.d) but must be significant per Section C.2.a of Appendix D.

(3) Whenever practical, both instrument and component malfunctions should be included; only those that require verifiable actions that provide insight to the applicant's competence count toward the minimum requirement.

Author: 4v.l \; & C0.x.IA I'-iAL NRC Revieweir:

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11/07/02 11:39 OPERfATIIONS TRAINING 3 ' 8178608212 A9 N.75 L0 Competencies -CNAI - SC- NW Diagnoe EveMt and Condfitions -

1 Underftand Plant and Sy~tsm esPonse' I

I2 Comply With and i2 0 J j`

use eroedures (1) ~2 ,2 ,

Boards 2til Communcate and 1 lo 0.t2 t Interact With the Crew-Deonwstrato Supenvisory 1# 142 112 I2 III Ablrity (3)

Comply With and use Teh.Spec (3)

Notes:

(1) Includes Technical Specif~ication coMplIance for am' RO.

(2) Optional for an SRO-U.

(3_ Ony icab~s to SROS.

Instructions:

Ckircl fte applicant's licens tWe and enter one or more event numbers ftat will allw the examinrsr to evaluat evry appriabie competency for every appicat-Author. A',z 4PEqA NRC Reviewer: FE NUFrEG-;ji2j RevWsOn 8,Supplerment 1 286 of n I

11/07/02 11:39 OPERATIONS TRAINING 4 8178608212 NO.775 903 A

F*S,,3_. ' " ,... .. ...' CI *c* s- .. .... Form ES .3O_

SCENRIOSCENRIOSERO-61R Competencies ..... SCENAR O -- - R, 1 2 ...3 4 ' 1 "2 4 1 '2 3 4 Understnd and Interpret An.nunc*ators and Alarms D*noseEventsr , i Understn and *. ,Plant

a. e,..*.. .....

Comply With and /)1 Operat Control (o)mun icate and ,R I.

interc With the L3)

Use Precedurees. Crew, (1) ..nclde, Tehnca Demonstrae (

Supervisory pei)caio..on IlZ

, 2z, oran-1$2.* Ij2 L.c

_Abiiy (3) ,

Comply With and eeo o o e UersTech. evr(3)a b ce Notes:

(1) Includes Technical $p*ktion compliance for an RO.

(2) Opma for an SRO-U.

O gw ic am_*.e to SAO$*., .

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Circle #,e applicants liwense type and enter one or more event numbers ftht Mil allow the examiners to evauat every applicbl eowpetency for every appliant Author: PA914. 4r,4&#AA97-NRC Reviewer. 27 iMws Stke Ut 4 u I NUREG-1021, Revision 8, Supplement I 26 of 26

PVNGS Written Examination Grading Quality Checklist PVNGS Form ES-403-1 Facility: PVNGS November 18,2002 LSRO Written Examination Initials Item Description a b C

1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading NA- At,

2. Answer key changes and question deletions justified and documented. __--

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3. Applicants' scores checked for addition errors (reviewers spot check > 25% of examinations) _____

4. Grading for all borderline cases (80% +/- 2%) reviewed IM in detail Y-'iý-

5. All other failing ..examinations checked to ensure that A grades are justified It *

6. Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity of )IC _

questions-miss-ed by half or more ofthe applicants I_ ......

Printed Name / Signature Date

a. Grader * -% G.--*e-.

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b. Facility Reviewer(*) k)6trre4 A. fofe--//4'7 .. zT&

c. NRC Chief Examiner(*) -17,1, F / j].

d. NRC Supervisor (*) o'* T6,v, ,/i*4-y4?44' 4a/o

(*) "The facility reviewer's signature is not applicable for examinations graded by the NRC: two independent NRC reviews are required.

Page 1 Gf 4 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule 12/02/2002 16:46:46 From 11/1812002 To 11121/2002 Report 21 Region: 4 Phase Code: 6 Operational Exam Week Site/Docket No/Insp Rpt # # Candidates T e ExamAuthor Chief Examiner iExaminers Assigned k 11/18/2002 Palo Verde / 05000528 / 2002301 Admin STETKA, THOMAS F. STETKA, THOMAS F.

TAC #: X02238 LSRO - 5 WERNER, G E.

11/18/2002 Palo Verde / 05000529 / 2002301 Admin STETKA, THOMAS F. STETKA, THOMAS F.

TAC #: X02239 WERNER, G E.

11/18/2002 Palo Verde / 05000530 / 2002301 Admin STETKA, THOMAS F. STETKA, THOMAS F.

TAC #: X02240 WERNER, G E.

Sites: PALO Orgs: 4620 Exam Author: ALL

Page 2 crf 4 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule 12/0212002 16:46:46 From 11/18/2002 To 11/21/2002 Report 21 Region: 4 Phase Code: 6 Operational ISummary By Date 11/2002 PALO - Palo Verde RO -0 SROI - 0 SROU - 0 LSRO - 5 Total for Palo Verde: 5 Sites: PALO Orgs: 4620 Exam Author: ALL

Page 3 of 4 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule 12/02/2002 16:46:46 From 11/18/2002 To 11/21/2002 Report 21 Region: 4 Phase Code: 5 Operational Summary By Site I PALO - Palo Verde RO-0 SROI-0 SROU-0 LSRO - 5 Total for Palo Verde: 5 Sites: PALO Orgs: 4620 Exam Author: ALL

Page 4 of 4 Operator Licensing Exam Schedule 12/02/2002 16:46:46 From 11/18/2002 To 11/21/2002 Report 21 Region: 4 Phase Code: 5 Operational ISummary By Region Region 4 RO -0 SROI - 0 SROU -0 LSRO - 5 Total for Region 4: 5 Sites: PALO Orgs: 4620 Exam Author: ALL

C C C ES-201 Examination Security Agreement Form ES-201-3

1. Pre-Examination I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of . as of the date of my signature. I agree that I will not knowingly divulge any information about these examinations to any persons who have not been authorized by the NRC chief examiner. I understand that I am not to instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants scheduled to be administered these licensing examinations from this date until completion of examination administration, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC.Furthermore, I am aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documented in the facility licensee's procedures) and understand that violation of the conditions of this agreement may result in cancellation of the examinations and/or an enforcement action against me or the facility licensee. I will immediately report to facility management or the NRC chief examiner any indications or suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.

2. Post-Examination To the best of my knowiefdge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week(s) of J II~i-. . From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below and authorized .by the NRC.

PRINTED NAME JOB TITLE / RESPONSIBILITY SIGNTURE(1)DATE SIGNATURE (2) DATENOTE

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