ML051010091

Final Qa/Related Forms (Folder 1)

ML051010091
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Site:	Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png
Issue date:	01/01/2005
From:	Desilets M Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee
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ES-201 Examination Preparation Checklist Form ES-201-1 Facility: Date of Examination: 4hhC -

Examinations Developed by.

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Task Description (Reference) ry Scense applications (NRC Fo

-14 I 11. Examination approved by NRC supervisor for facility licensee review (C.2.h; C.3.f)

-14 12. Examinations reviewed with facility licensee (C.1.j; C.2.f and h; C.3.g)

-7 I 13. Written examinations and operating tests approved by NRC supervisor (C.2.i; C.3.h) 1

-7 I 14. Final applications reviewed; examination approval and waiver letters sent (C.2.i: Attachment 4; ES-204)

-7 I 15. Proctoring/written exam administration guidelines reviewed with facility licensee (C.3.k)

-7 16. Approved scenarios, job performance measures, and questions distributedto NRC examiners (C.3.i)

Target dates are keyed(0 the examinabon date identified in the corporate notificationletter.

They are for planning purposes and may be adjusted on a casebycase basis in coordination with the facility licensee.

[ ] Applies only to examinalions prepared by the NRC.

ES-201, Page 24 of 27

ES-201 Examination Outline Quality Checklist Form ES-201-2 Facility: Date of Examination:

Initials Item Task Description C#

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

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b. Assess whether the outline was systematically and randomly prepared in accordance with Section D.l of ES-401 and whether all KIA categories are appropriately sampled.

c. Assess whether the outline over-emphasizesany systems, evolutions, or generic topics.

d. Assess whether the justifications for deselected or rejected WA statements are appropriate.

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

I M b. Assess whether there are enough scenario sets (and spares) to test the projected number and U mix of applicants in accordance with the expected crew composition and rotation schedule L without compromising exam integrity; ensure each applicant can be tested using at least one A new or significantly modified scenario, that no scenarios are duplicated from the applicants' T audit test@),and scenarios will not be repeated on subsequent days.

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

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a. Verify that the systems walk-through outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-2:

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(1) the outline(s) contain(s) the required number of control room and in-plant tasks distributed among the safety functions as specified on the form (2) task repetition from the last two NRC examinations is within the limits specified on the form (3) no tasks are duplicated from the applicants' audit test(s)

(4) the number of new or modified tasks meets or exceeds the minimums specified on the

3. form w (5) the number of alternate path, low-power, emergency, and RCA tasks meet the criteria on the form. V I I T b. Verifv that the administrative outline meets the criteria specified on Form ES-301-1: A 1 (1) the tasks are distributed among the topics as specified on the form (2) at least one task is new or significantly modified (3) no more than one task is reoeated from the last two NRC licensina examinations I I Iln

c. 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.

a. Assess whether plant-specific priorities (including PRA and IPE insights) are covered in the

4. appropriate exam section.

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b. Assess whether the 10 CFR 55.41143 and 55.45 sampling is appropriate. #cr;l M UA N

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b. Facility Reviewer (*)

C. NRC Chief Examiner c

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Note: tl Independent NRC reviewer initial items in Column 'IC"; chief examiner conkhrence required.

(Nl) The audit exam is not yet prepared. When prepared it will be checked and verified that there is no duplication with the audit(s).

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

1. Pre-Examination 05 I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of, 1,45 1, 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 (e.g., acting as a simulator booth operator or communicator is acceptable if the individual does not select the training content or provide direct or indirect feedback). Furthermore, I am aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documented in the facility licensees 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 knowledge, I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week(s) of 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 SIGNATURE (1) DATE SIGNATURE (2) DATE NOTE ES-201,Page 26 of 27

ES-201 Examination Security Agreement F o r m ES-201-3

1. Pre-Exam ination 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 (e.g., acting as a simulator booth operator or communicator is acceptable if the individual does not select the training content or provide direct or indirect feedback). 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 know1 dg , I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the week(s) of ,731 lfi 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 I RESPONSIBILITY DATE NOTE

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ES-201 Examination Security Agreement Form ES-201-3 0

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1. Pre-Examination w I acknowledge that I have acquired specialized knowledge about the NRC licensing examinations scheduled for the week(s) of 3 a.<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 een authorized by the NRC chief examiner. I understandthat I am not to instruct, evaluate, or provide performance feedback to those applicants scheduled to be P

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trY al administered these licensing examinations from this date until completion of examination administration, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC (e.g., acting as a simulator booth operator or communicator is acceptable if the individual does not select the training content or provide direct or indirect feedback). Furthermore, I am aware of the physical security measures and requirements (as documentedin the facility licensees 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 managementor the NRC chief examiner any indications or suggestions that examination security may have been compromised.

2. Post-Examination To the best of my know1 dg , I did not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered P-during the week(s) of \ 3 6From the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not instruct, evaluate, or pr vide performancefeedback to those applicants who were administered these licensing examinations, except as specifically noted below and authorized by the NRC.

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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 1/;I L

' .Jas 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 of the 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 (e.g., acting as a simulator booth operator or communicator is acceptable if the individual does not select the training content or provide direct or indirect feedback). 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 not divulge to any unauthorized persons any information concerning the NRC licensing examinations administered during the the date that I entered into this security agreement until the completion of examination administration, I did not 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 Facility: Date of Examination: Operating Test Number:

Initials I 1. GENERAL CRITERIA C#

1 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).

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There is no day-to-day repetition between this and other operating tests to be administered during this examination.

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

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

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

2. WALK-THROUGH CRITERIA

a. Each JPM includes the following, as applicable:

0 initial conditions 0 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 operationally important specific performance criteria that include:

- detailed expected actions with exact criteria and nomenclature

- system response and other examiner cues

- statements describing important observationsto be made by the applicant

- criteria for successful completion of the task

- identification of critical steps and their associated performancestandards

- restrictions on the sequence of steps, if applicable

b. Ensure that any changes from the previously approved systems and administrative walk-through outlines (Forms ES-301-1 and 2) have not caused the test to deviate from any of the acceptance criteria (e.g., item distribution, bank use, repetition from the last 2 NRC examinations) specified on those forms and Form ES-201-2.

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

Printed Name I Signature Date

a. Author

b. Facility Reviewer r)

c. NRC Chief Examiner (#)

d. NRC Supervisor L/

NOTE: The facility signature is not applicable for NRC-developedtests.

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

ES-301 Simulator Scenario Quality Checklist Form ES-301-4 Facility: Vermont Yankee Date of Exam: Jan 31,2005 Scenario Numbers: 1 I 2 1 3 Operating Test No.: 1 1.

QUALITATIVE AlTRIBUTES The initial conditions are realistic, in that some equipment andlor instrumentationmay be out of T

I Initials service, but it does not cue the operators into expected events.

2 The scenarios consist mostlv of related events. L m J

3. Each event description consists of the point in the scenario when it is to be initiated the malfunction(s)that are entered to initiate the event the symptomdcues that will be visible to the crew the expected operator actions (by shift position) the event termination point (if applicable)

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

5. The events are valid with regard to physics and thermodynamics. Ida I A M

6. Sequencing and timing of events is reasonable, and allows the examinationteam to obtain complete evaluation results commensuratewith the scenario objectives.

7. If time compressiontechniques are used, the scenario summary clearly so indicates. Operators have sufficient time to carry out expected activities without undue time constraints. Cues are given.

8. The simulator modeling is not altered. 1WJ IN&!

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

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.5 of ES-301.

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

12. Each applicant will be significantly involved in the minimum number of transients and events

4. Major transients (1-2) I 21212 I M I4/U

5. EOPs enteredlrequiringsubstantive actions (1-2) I 21212 l4w 1.M 1 I . a

6. EOP contingencies requiring substantive actions (0-2) 11111 4 qjVl2

7. Critical tasks (2-3) 31312 FO /I(v

ES-301 Transient and Event Checklist Form ES-301-5 F a cri r,: eV i t ) rlkee Date of Exam: Jan 31,2005 Operating Test No.: 1 Scenarios 1 2 3 (Spare) 4 T 0

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1. Circle the applicant level and enter the operating test number and Form ES-D-1 event numbers for each event type; TS are not applicable for RO applicants. ROs must serve in both the "at-the-controls (ATC)" and "balance-of-plant (BOP)" positions; Instant SROs must do one scenario, including at least two instrument or component (I/C) malfunctions and one major transient, in the ATC position.

2. Reactivity manipulationsmay be conducted under normal or controlled abnormal conditions (refer to Section D.5.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 malfunctionson a 1-for-1 basis.

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

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ES-301 Competencies Checklist Form ES-301-6 Facility: Vermont Yankee Date of Exam: Jan 31,2005 Operating Test No.: 1 APPLICANTS SRO-U SRO-I Competencies I SCENARIO I SCENARIO 1 2 3 4 1 2 4 1 RO SRO Interpret / Diagnose 1.3 2.4,:) 4s 2.3 Events and Conditions 6.7 4.5 f 6 5,6 8,9

$7 6I7K 10 Comply With and 3,6 1,2 4s 2,3 Use Procedures (1 ) 6,7 8,9 5.6 4s

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Operate Control 4.5 Boards (2) 6,7 Communicate and 1-8 1- 1-8 4.5 1-8 Interact 10 6.1 Demonstrate Supervisory 2,3 3,6 2,5 2,3 Ability (3) 4s 8,9 6,8 4s 7.8 10 7.8 Comply With and 1,3 43 Use Tech. Specs. (3) 5 Notes:

(1) Includes Technical Specification compliance for an RO.

(2) Optional for an SRO-U.

(3) Only applicable to SROs.

Instructions:

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

ES-401 Written Examination Quality Checklist Form ES-401-6 Item Description below (check the item that applies) and appears appropriate: I I I the audit exam was systematically and randomly developed; the audit exam was completed before the license exam was started; the examinations were developed independently; other (explain)

6. Bank use meets limits (no more than 75 percent Bank Modified New from the bank, at least 10 percent new, and the rest new or modified); enter the actual RO I SRO-only question distribution(s) at right 4 315 010 32120

7. Between 50 and 60 percent of the questions on the RO exam are written at the cornprehensionlanalysis level; the SRO exam may exceed 60 percent if the Memory I I I randomly selected WASsupport the higher cognitive levels; enter the actual RO I SRO question distribution(s) at right

9. 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 m '24V $

10, Question psychometric quality and format meet the guidelines in ES, Appendix 6. tI.4 .wEY 1 1. The exam contains the required number of one-point, multiple choice items; the total is correct and agrees with value on the cover sheet p 4 944 dote: The facility reviewer's initialslsignature are not applicable for NRC-developed examinations.

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

ES-403 Written Examination Grading Form ES-403-1 Quality Checklist Facility: Date of Exam: Exam Level: RO/SRO Initials I

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1. Clean answer sheets copied before grading so I /

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2. Answer key changes and question deletions justified and documented V

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

4. Grading for all borderline cases (80 *2% overall and 70 or 80, as applicable, k4% on the SRO-only) reviewed in detail

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

6. Performance on missed questions checked for training deficiencies and wording problems; evaluate validity h

I' of questions missed by half or more of the applicants Printed NameiSignature Date Grader Ah@--

fantnp Reviewer(*)

NRC Chief Examiner NRC Supervisor (*)

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

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