ML032590848

Final Qa/Related Forms

ML032590848
Person / Time
Site:	Susquehanna
Issue date:	08/01/2003
From:	Susquehanna
To:	Conte R NRC/RGN-I/DRS/OSB
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References
50-387/03-301, 50-388/03-301
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ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility:

SSES Date of Examination:

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b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number and mix of applicants in accordance 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 applicant's audit test&.)*, and scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.

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

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a. Verifythat:

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

i3j' no tasks are duplicated from the applicant's audit test(s), and (4) no more than 80% of any operating test is taken directly from the licensee's exam banks.

b. Verifythat:

(1) the tasks are distributed among the safely function groupings as specified in ES-301, (2) one task is conducted in a low-power or shutdown condition, (3) 4 - 6 (2 - 3 for SRO-U) 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.

c. Verify that the required administrative topics are covered, with emphasis on performance-based activities.

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

Printed Name / Signgure Date Note:

• Not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

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

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4' Examination Securit St.,l.eement Form ES-201k.

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Pre-Examination S us %Lteh@JuN4.

I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of ? / I t 3 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 aut orized 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 andlor 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.

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Post-Examination To the best of,my knowledge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week(s) of $/ /?

3. From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or provide perform nce 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 SIGNATURE (1)

DATE SIGNATURE (2)

DATE NOTE

i Examination Security,,dreement Form ES-20f-,

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Pre-Examination 5 irs$u&hdAfia I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of d!i/!Z&3 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.

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Post-Examination To the best 0f.m knowledge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week(s) of @I&

'3. 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.

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ES-301 Operating Test Quality Checklist Form ES-301-3

1. GENERAL CRITERIA

a.

The operating test conforms with the previously approved outline; changes are safety function distribution).

consistent with sampling requirements (e.g., 10 CFR 55.45, operational importance, There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered during this examination.

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The operating test shall not duplicate items from the applicants audit test(s)(see Section D.1.a).

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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 & 6)

CRITERIA

a.

Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:

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Overlap with the written examination and between different parts of the operating test is within acceptable limits.

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NOTE:

• The facilitysignature is not applicable fir NRC-developed tests.

1. Independent NRC reviewr initial items in Column "c," chiefexaminer concurrence required.

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S-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4

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.

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The scenarios consist mostly of related events.

Each event description consists of 4

s5 the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated the symptomskues that will be visible to the crew the expected operator actions (by shift position) the event termination point (if applicable) the malfunction(s) that are entered to initiate the event j?,

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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.

Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable, and allows the examination objectives.

If time 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 given.

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The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics.

team to obtain complete evaluation results commensurate with the scenario

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The simulator modeling is not altered.

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The scenarios have been validated. Pursuant to 10 CFR 55.46(d), any open simulator performance deficiencies have been evaluated to ensure that functional fidelity is maintained while running the planned scenarios.

modified scenario. All other scenarios have been altered in accordance with Every operator will be evaluated using at least one new or significantly Section D.5 of ES-301.

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

minimum number of

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The level of difficulty is appropriate to support licensing decisions for each

7.

Critical tasks (2-3)

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Applicant Evolution Type Type I

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BOP 33, 7 3 6

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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.45.d) but must be significant per Section C.2.a of Appendix D.

• Reactivity and normal evolutions may be replaced with additional instrument or component malfunctions on a one for-one basis.

(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 requir ent.

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Competencies SRO

>-InterpreVDiagnosis Events RO BOP and Conditions Comply With and Use Procedures (1)

Operate Control Boards (2)

Communicate and Interact.

Demonstrate Supervisory Ability (3)

Notes:

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Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.

(2) Optional for an SRO-U.

(3) Only applicable to SROs.

Instructions:

Circle the applicant's license type and enter one or more event numbers that will allow the examiners to evaluate every applicable competency for every applicant.

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NRC Reviewer:

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ES-401 Written Examination Form ES-401-6 Quality Checklist Facility:

Date of Exam:

Exam Level: ROlSRO L

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Questions and answers technically accurate and applicable to facility

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a. NRC WAS referenced for all questions

b. Facility learning objectives referenced as available

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Question duplication from the license screeninglaudit exam was controlled as indicated be w (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate:

&he audit exam was completed before the license exam was started; or the examinations were developed independently; or the licensee certifies that there is no duplication: or

- 2 the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed; or other (explain)

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Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent from the Bank 0

bank at least 10 percent new, and the rest modified);

enter the actual RO / SRO-only question distribution(s) at right

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Between 50 and 60 percent of the questions on the RO M/F ClA H

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exam are written at the comprehension/analysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 percent if the randomly selected WAS support the higher cognitive levels; enter the actual RO / SRO question distribution(s) at right.

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Referenceslhandouts provided do not give away answers

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Question content conforms with specific WA statements in the previously approved examination outline and is appropriate for the Tier to which they are assigned: deviations are justified

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Question psychometric quality and format meet ES, Appendix B, guidelines Y

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The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple choice items; the total is correct and agrees with value on cover sheet Printed Name / Signature Date

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Note:

• The facility reviewers initialdsignature are not applicable for Na-developed examinations.

1. Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column Ac;s chief examiner concurrence required.

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ES-403 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 Quality Checklist Facility:

SUSQUEHANNA Date of Exam: 8/11 -8/15 2003 Exam Leve Initials a

b Item Description

- 2% overall and 70 +/-

5.

All other failing examinations checked to ensure that grades are Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity of questions missed by half or more of the applicants

6.

Printed Name / Signature Date

a. Grader

b. Facility Reviewer(*)

c. NRC Chief Examiner (*)

d. NRC Supervisor (*)

(*)

The facility reviewer's signature is not applicabldor examinations graded by the NRC; two independent NRC reviews are required.

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