ML20033G601
| ML20033G601 | |
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| Site: | Rancho Seco |
| Issue date: | 03/30/1990 |
| From: | SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT |
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| NUDOCS 9004100370 | |
| Download: ML20033G601 (11) | |
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is ATTACHMENT B DEFUELED REQUALIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NRC LICENSED OPERATORS l
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ATTACHMENT B Rev.1 DEFUELED REQUALIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NRC LICENSED OPERATORS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1.0 PURPOSE 3
2.0 REFERENCES
3 3.0 DEFINITIONS 3
3.1 Controls 3
3.2 Examination 3
3.3 Facility 4
3.4 Operator 4
3.5 Senior Operator 4
3.6 Requalification Training Cycle 4
3.7 Shall, Should, May 4
3.8 Simulate 4
4.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 4
4.1 Schedule 4
4.2 Lectures 5
4.3 On the Job Training 6
4.4 Procedure Review Training 6
4.5 Other Areas of Training 6
4.6 Alternative Training Methods 7
4.7 Evaluation and Observation 7
4.8 Conditions of Licenses 9
4.9 Records and Documentation 11 4.10 Senior Operator Trainees 11 4.11 Instructor Qualifications 11 2
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i ATTACHMENT B Rev.1 DEFUELED REQUALIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NRC LICENSED OPERATORS 1.0 PURPOSE The purpose of this program description is to define the training requirements for the requalification of NRC Licensed Senior Operators and Operators at the defueled Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 1.
This program is established to meet the requirements of a " Systems Approach to Training" and the requirements of Subpart F of 10CFR55 necessary for renewal of licenses in accordance with Section 55.57 of 10 CFR 55.
This Defueled Requalification Training Program is subject to approval by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.54 (1-1), no changes shall be made in this program to reduce the scope without prior approval by the NRC.
2.0 REFERENCES
2.1 ANSI /ANS 3.1-1978, Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel 2.2 10 CFR 50, Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities l
2.3 10 CFR 55, Operators' Licenses 2.4 ANSI /ANS 3.1-1981, American National Standard for Selection and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants 1
3.0 DEFINITIONS The following terms are defined for uniform interpretation of this document.
3.1 Controls - When used with respect to nuclear fuel in the Spent Fuel Pool (SFP), means apparatus and mechanisms, the manipulation of which directly affects fuel movement.
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ATTACHMENT B Rev.1 3.2 Examination A test used to measure knowledge, skills, or achievement in one or more subjects. An examination may be a written test or an operating test.
3.3 Facility Means the Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 1.
3.4 Operato.t - An individual licensed by the NRC who manipulates the controls of this facility. An operator is deemed to manipulate a control if he/she directs another to manipulate a control.
3.5 Senior Ooerator An individual licensed by the NRC who manipulates the controls of this facility or directs the licensed actisities of licensed operators on this facility.
3.6 Reaualification Trainine Cvele A period of time equal to one shift rotation and not to exceed 12 weeks.
3.7 Shall. Should. May Shall is used to denote a requirement or commitment.
Should is used to denote a recommendation.
May indicates permission, neither a requirement nor a recommendation.
3.8 Simulate - The training / evaluation method whereby an individual performs a walk through of actions to be taken, using the control panel involved, discussing each step without actually operating any controls.
4.0 P.ROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Schedule 4.1.1 The Defueled Requalification Training Program shall be conducted for a continuous period, not to exceed twenty four months in duration.
l 4.1.2 Successive Defueled Requalification Training Programs using generally the same format and schedule shall follow the first in a continuous cycle of twenty-four month duration programs.
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ATTACHMENT B Rev.1 4.2 Ltetwa 4.2.1 The Defueled Requalification Training Program shall include preplanned lectures to be given throughout the twenty four month period.
I 4.2.2 Films, video tapes, programmed instruction and other effective training aids may be used to supplement lectures and their use shall be limited to less than fifty percent of the total classroom training; however, an instructor shall be available to answer questions, lead discussions, and monitor class performance.
4.2.3 Lecture content shall take into consideration the following:
4.2.3.1 Theory and principles of defueled operation 4.2.3.2 General and specific plant defueled characteristics 4.2.3.3 Shutdown instrumentation and control systems 4.2.3.4 Shutdown Protection Systems 4.2.3.5 Shutdown Safety Systems 4.2.3.6 Normal, Abnormal, r.nd Emergency Operating Procedures as required by Defueled Technical Specification D.6.8 4.2.3.7 Radiation Control and Safety 4.2.3.8 Defueled Technical Specifications l
4.2.3.9 Applicable Portions of Title 10, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations 4.2.3.10 Principles of Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow and Thermodynamics 4.2.3.11 Applicable industry events and lessons learned 4.2.3.12 Mitigation of Accidents Involving Spent Fuel Storage 4.2.3.13 Results of Biennial and Annual Examinations 5
i ATTACHMENT B Rev.1 4.3 On the Job Training 4.3.1 On the Job Training shall take into consideration the following as applicable to the plant's restricted license conditions:
4.3.1.1 Loss of electrical power (or degraded power sources) 4.3.1.2 Loss of SFP cooling 4.3.1.3 Loss of component cooling system or cooling of an individual component 4.3.1.4 Fuel cladding failure or high activity in the Spent Fuel Pool or offgas 4.4 Procedure Review Training 4.4.1 Each operator shall review annually, the contents of the procedures in the Defueled Technical Specifications D6.8.
4.4.2 Applicable training methods are described in Sections 4.2 and 4.6.
4.4.3 Training in this area shall be included in the preplanned schedule of the requalification training cycle.
4.5 Other Areas of Training 4.5.1 To ensure each Senior Operator or Operator is cognizant of topics that cannot be preplanned, additional areas of training (as applicable to maintaining safe storage of fuel in the SFP) shall include the following subjects:
4.5.1.1 Facility Design Changes 4.5.1.2 Procedure Changes 4.5.1.3 Facility License Changes 4.5.1.4 Applicable Operating Experiences 6
3 ATTACHMENT B Rev.1 4.6 Alternative Training Methods 4.6.1 Acceptable methods used for trainirg to supplement the preplanned lectures may include, but are not limited to:
4.6.1.1 Brief lectures conducted by the Shift Supervisor or other appropriate personnel 4.6.1.2 Staff meetings 4.6.1.3 Written communications to each licensed individual from facility management 4.6.1.4 Explanation of major changes as part of the preplanned lecture series 4.6.1.5 Supervised discussions 4.6.1.6 Operator reading assignments 4.7 Evaluation and Observation 4.7.1 The Defueled Requalification Training Program shall include an evaluation and observation system to obtain the maximum benefits from the program and as a method to determine areas in which retraining is needed.
4.7.2 Systematic observation and evaluation of the performance and competency of Senior Operators and Operators shall be made by the Training Supervisor or his designated representative. Such observations shall also include evaluations including actions taken during actual or simulated abnormal and emergency conditions (Refer j to Section 4.7.6.1).
4.7.3 Individuals receiving an initial license shall complete their first annual operating examination within thirteen (13) months after the effective date of their license.
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ATTACHMENT B Rev.1 4.7.4 It is not required that the individual (s) preparing or reviewing the examination (up to a maximum of 3) also take the examination. No individual shall be allowed to prepare examinations more than two (2) successive times which limits the number of times an individual may be exempted from taking the examination.
4.7.5 Biennial Written Exams 4.7.5.1 Written examinations shall be administered at 23 to 25 month intervals, depending on plant scheduling.
4.7.5.2 The examination shall follow the guidelines of 10CFR$5 Subpart E as applicable and shall be used as a system to determine Senior Operator and Operator knowledge of subjects covered in the Defueled Requalification Training Program; normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures; and as a method to determine areas in which retraining is needed to upgrade Senior Operator and Operator knowledge.
4.7.6 Operating Examinations 4.7.6.1 Each Senior Operator and Operator shall participate in an annual operating examination with the Training Supervisor or his designated representative.
4.7.6.2 The examination and evaluation shall consist of:
4.7.6.2.1 A discussion of required actions during abnormal and emergency conditions.
4.7.6.2.2 A simulation of possible abnormal conditions which can occur while on shift demonstrating each action taken to correct the abnormality.
4.7.6.3 Should the performance of the Senior Operator or Operator be deemed unsatisfactory, the Senior Operator or Operator shall participate in an accelerated review program tailored to place emphasis where there is clear indication of need.
4.7.6.4 Upon successful completion of the accelerated resiew program, the individual shall be subject to re examination.
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s ATTACHMENT B Rev.1 4.8 Conditions of Licenses 4.8.1 All licensed operators shall participate in all of the Defueled Requalification Training Program lecture series. However, up to 30% of the lecture series may be missed because of sickness, emergency shift change or other justifiable cause. After returning to a normal work schedule, any training missed shall require, within one requalification training cycle, satisfactory completion of documented self study, one-on one instruction, or reading assignments; in addition, any examinations missed shall require, within one requalification cycle, satisfactory completion. If the trai.ning is not satisfactorily completed, within the established time limit, the individual shall be suspended from licensed duties. The requirements established in Section 4.8.5 shall be met prior to the resumption of licensed duties.
4.8.2 The requirement for maintaining an active Senior Operator or Operator license shall be to actively perform the functions of a Senior Operator or Operator for a minimum of 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> per calendar quarter.
4.8.3 Pursuant to 10CFR55.53(f), any Senior Operator or Operator who has not been performing the function of an Senior Operator or Operator as stated in 4.8.2 shall meet the following requirements prior to resuming licensed activities:
4.8.3.1 The qualification and status of the licensee are current and valid.
4.8.3.2 The licensee has completed a minimum of 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> of shift functions under the direction of a Senior Operator or Operator, as appropriate, and in the position to which the individual shall be assigned. The 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> shall have i
included a review of the SFP cooling system, other systems required to support maintaining a safe shutdown condition in the SFP and all required shift turnover procedures.
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ATTACHMENT B Rev.1 4.8.4 Licensed personnel shall be suspended from licensed duties and subject to the requirements of Section 4.8.5 when:
4.8.4.1 the grade on the biennial written examination is less than 80% overall.
M 4.8.4.2 the grade on the annual operating examinations is less than 80% overall or less than 70% on the questions associated with the job performance raeasures.
2 4.8.4.3 an evaluation made by any Operations Supervisor indicates the need for accelerated training.
4.8.5 Resumption of Licensed Duties 4.8.5.1 Prior to resuming the duties of a licensed operator, the Nuclear Operations Manager shall establish an Operation and Training Review Board consisting of an Operations Superintendent and the Operations Training Supervisor / coordinator.
4.8.5.2 The board shall evaluate and review the licensed individual's past performance and deficiencies.
4.8.5.3 The board may recommend remedial training, a waiver of the suspension or permanent removal from licensed duties.
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4.8.5.4 Remedial training and re examination should be completed within 30 days of the Boards' recommendation. If remedial training and re examination is not completed within 60 days, the Board shall reconvene and evaluate the circumstances. Approval by the.AGM, Nuclear, is required if the Board recommends further training and re examination.
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4.9 Recor41 and Documentation 4.9.1 Training files shall be maintained in a format that is adaptable to verify that retraining is conducted in accordance with this Defueled Requalification Training Program and shall meet the requirements of 10CFR55.59(c)(5).
4.9.2 Records and documentation shall be in accordance with administrative procedures.
4.10 Semor Operator Trainees 4.10.1 Operators who currently hold a'ctive NRC licenses and are enrolled in the Rancho Seco Senior Operator Training program may be exempted from attending the requalification lectures requirements of Section 4.2 and on the job training requirements of Section 4.3 Senior Operator trainees shall not be subject to the requirements of 4.8.1 or 4.8.2.
4.11 Instructor Oualifications 4.11.1 Instructors who teach safety systems, integrated responses, and transients courses shall demonstrate their competency by successful completion of a NRC administered Senior Operator examination, or successful completion of Rancho Seco Senior Operator Certification program.
4.11.2 An instructor who meets the requirements of 4.11.1 shall be in attendance during classes taught by instructors who have appropriate experience / expertise in safety systems, integrated responses, and transients courses but do not meet the requirements of 4.11.1.
4.11.3 Senior operator licensed / certified instructors shall be enrolled in the Defueled Requalification Training Program to assure they are cognizant of current operating history problems and changes to procedures and administrative limitations.
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