ML20059N733

Revised Reactor Operator Requalification Plan for Univ of Utah Triga Nuclear Reactor

ML20059N733
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Site:	University of Utah
Issue date:	10/10/1990
From:	Crawford K, Sandquist G UTAH, UNIV. OF, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
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1. Purpose  ;

This document sets forth the requirements for the Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator Requalification Program for the University of Utah's TRIGA Research Nuclear .

Reactor (R-126) in accordance with the 10CFR55.59. The purpose of the requalification training program is to ensure that all operations personnel maintain proficiency at a level' ,

equal to or greater than that required for initial licensing.  ;

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11. Schedule A complete requalification training, program shall be offered biennially, The program ,

consists of lectures, on the job training, and written, oral, and console evaluations. The ,

classroom retraining includes eight different lectures to be offered at least once during the biennium. The evaluations shall be conducted annually, Each operator shall be required  ;

to perform shift duties for at least four hours during each quaner. ,

Each operator licensee shall complete the program biennially. The licensee shall enter the requalification program on the date the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issues either a new i license or a renewal of an existing license. The licensee shall continue in the requalification arogram until either the expiration date of the current license or the date at which the current icense is terminated. ]

111. Lectures The lecture program shall include coverage of the following eight topics which shall be offered at least once during the requalification training period:

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• Reference .i A. Nuclear Reactor Theory Standard Nuclear Engineering Text

'B. Radiation Control and Safety '

10CFR20, SOP Ch. 7 '

C. Governing Regulations 10CFR19, 50, 55, 70.- '

D. Reactor Design SAR E. Reactor Control and Safety Systems SAR, MA ,

F. Reactor Operating Characteristics SAR,EA G. Nomial, Abnomial,and Emergency SOP Ch. 2-9 ,

Operating Procedures EP, PSP II. Technical Specifications and License TS, R 126 License Each lecture shall include a brief review of the last Reactor Safety Committec Meeting Minutes with an emphasis on approved changes to the UNE' procedures. All of the ML

, entries since the last lecture shall also be reviewed. The frequent updates shall ensure that the operators are current on all UNEL activities. Any operator may be assigned to present a lecture.

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• Lectures shall reference the following docurnents; Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Standard Operating Procedures t (SOP) for the University of Utah Nuclear Engineering Laboratory (UNEL), UNEL Safety Analysis Report (SAR). .

UNEL Experiment Authorizations (EA), UNEL Modification Authorizations (MA). UNEL Maintenance leg (ML). (

UNEL Technical Specifications (TS) UNEL Emergency Plan (EP). and the UNEL Physical Security Plan (PSP)c L

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IV. On the Job Training A. Each operator shall perform licensed functions for at least four hours per quarter to satisfy 10CFR55.53(c).

B. Each operator shall demonstrate familiarity with the rollowing activities at least once during the biennial period;

1. prestart checks,

2. startup, and

3. tennination.

C. Each senior operator shall perfonn or directly supervise the performance of the above activities with the :,ame frequency required of an operator.

V. Evaluations The ability of the operator to perform licensed duties shall be determined through evaluations which shall be conducted annually. The evaluations shall include written and console examinations. These examinations may be administered in any order, at any time during the year, and on different dates, t

A. Written Examinations

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The written examination shall be administered as a closed book exam in a controlled area. The operators shall reference only retained knowledge and shall have only paper, pencils, erasers, and calculators to complete exam. The content of the examinations shall -

satisfy the requirements of 10CFR55.41 and may include requirements of 10CFR55.43.

The Reactor Supervisor and the Facility Director shall be responsible to prepare, administer and grade the written examination. Therefore, the Director and the Supervisor are exempt from the written examination.

u D. Console Examinations

. Each operator and senior operator shall demonstrate familiarity with the following operator activities during the console examination:

1. prestart checks,

2. startup,

3. operation at power, and

4. tennination.

The console examinations are required only during those years in which reactor operation is possible. Console examinations may be evaluated by any senior operator.

Every licensee shall participate in the console examination.

C. Grading The criteria for grading and the assignment of pass / fail are estataished as follows:

l. Written- Examination. The licensee shall be assigned a rating of either SAT!SFACTORY or UNSATISFACTORY. In order to obtain a rating of Page 3

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SATISFACTORY, the licensee shall attain a minimum score of 70% in each section of the examination. If the licensee fails to attain a rating of SATISFACTORY, the licensee shall be removed from his licensed duties and enrolled in an accelerated training program in the deficient area.

2. Console Examination. The licensee shall be assigned a rating of either l SATISFACTORY or UNSATISFACTORY. In order to attain a rating of W'-

SATISFACTORY, the licensee should demonstrate an understanding of the operation of all apparatus and mechanisms. This is evaluated through the case and smoothness the operator performs the prestart checks, startup, power operation, and termination, if the licensee fails to attain a rating of SATISFACTORY, the licensee shall be removed from his licensed duties and enrolled in an accelerated training program in the deficient area.

VI. Operator Reinstatement An operator may be n: moved from active status by failing to actively perfomi the functions of  ;

an operator for a period of more than three months or by failing to attain a satisfactory grade on an evaluation exam.10CFR55.53(f) outlines the requirements for operator reinstatement.

If an operator has not actively performed the functions of an operator for a period of more than three months, he shall satisfactorily demonstrate his competence before resuming his duties. This is accomplished by performing at least six hours oflicensed functions under the direction of a licensed operator or senior operator. Upon c,ompletion of this activity, the operator shall be certified for operation by the Reactor Superwsor, if an operator has failed to attain a satisfactory grade on any evaluation, he shall demonstrate his competence before resuming his duties. This is accomplished through participation in an additional training in the area of deficiency. Upon completion of the traming, the operator shall be certified for operation by the Reactor Supervisor after successfully completing another evaluation in the area of denciency.

Vll Records Pmpram tracking shall be maintained through a number oflogs and forms. Attendence for the lectures shall be maintained on Form NEL-032 (see appendix) as well as the date, the instructor, and the topic. In addition, the review of facility changes shall be documented in sections of NEL-032 for Maintnance Log Entries and U

- written examination key shall be kept with this infomtation. pdated Procedure A record shall be maintained for each licensee and shall contain a current copy of either the licensee's reactor operator or senior reactor operator license, copies of all written examinations administered to the licensee during the requalification period, and the licensee's requalification program progress checklist Form NEL-025 (see appendix). This form shall contain the record of attended lectures, on the job training, written and console examination -

evaluations, a record of o,erator reinstatement, and medical examination completion date.

Additional forms may be cept in the licensee's record to provide supporting documentation and may include medical examination forms (10CFR55.53(i)) and license applications or renewals. 4 Page 4

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REQUAllFICATION PROGRAM PROGRESS CHECKLIST-License R 126 TRIGA Reactor Operator - License No.

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Training period (2 years): Beginning /._ / Ending / /

Lecture Pronram Date Instructor Licensee e 1. Nuclear Reactor Theory

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8. Technical Specifications and License Conditions / 'l On the Job Traintne - Shif t Duty Date . ~ Hours Date Hours Date . Hours Total Quaner 1 / / / / / /

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Qocrator Reinstatement Failure to complete quarterly shift duties requires certification for o)eration by the Reactor [

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Supervisor. This is accomplished by serving 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> of supervisec shift duty.-

Quarter Date Supervisor ,

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- An unsatisfactory grade in the evaluations requires certification for operation by the Reactor Supervisor.This is accomplished through additional training. c Topic - Date Supervisor Topic Date Supervisor i

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