ML20078G699
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| Issue date: | 11/16/1994 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE FOR ANALYSIS & EVALUATION OF OPERATIONAL DATA (AEOD), NRC OFFICE OF PERSONNEL (OP) |
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Office for Analysis and Evaluation of Operational Data ADDENDUM TO Office of Personnel Guide to Training Opportunities 1994-1995 11 941116 BR-OO17 R PDR l
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L Syllabus of Courses J
I 1994 - 1995 Kenneth A. Raglin. Director Technical Training Division, AEOD l
Contents 13ackground ii Examination Policy x
Technical Training Division Staff....
iii Equivalency Examination Policy.......
xi Training Advisory Group........
iv Reexamination Policy xii Training Advisory Council iv Full Course Series......
xii Course Prerequisites
.xiii Facility Information v
TTC Location vi Instructional Hours xiii Motels Near TTC.....
vii General Electric Courses..
xiv TTD Course Schedule viii Westinghouse Courses xiv Registration viii Combustion Engineering Courses xiv NRC Form 368 Training ix Ilabcox & Wilcox Courses xv Course Letters.
ix Generic Reactor Technology Courses xv Class Size ix Probabilistic Risk Assessment Courses.. xv Course Manuals...
ix Engineering Support Courses.......
xv Attire ix Radiation Protection Courses.
xvi Student Work Schedules ix Fuel Cycle Courses..
xvi Safeguards Courses xvii Course Hours x
Regulatory Skills Courses....
xvii Reaching Students During Class......
x Smoking.....
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Technical Training Division 1994-1995
Background:
The Technical Training Division (TTD) of the Office for Analysis and Evaluation of Operational Data (AEOD) coordinates with the NRC headquarters offices and regions in the development and implementation of NRC staff technical qualification programs. Technical training is provided for NRC personnel, selected NRC contractors, and other Government organizations, as appropriate. Training is provided to initially teach and continually maintain NRC inspectors, operator licensing examiners, reviewers, project managers, operations officers, technical managers, and other NRC personnel with the level of knowledge of reactor technology and other specialized technical training necessary to perform assigned agency functions.
Principles of the systems approach to training are routinely used throughout the life cycle of courses managed by TTD. The Technical Training Center (TTC) is managed by TTD.
The reactor technology curriculum consists of a spectrum of courses involving both classroom and simulator training covering the General Electric, Westinghouse, Combustion Engineering, and Babcock and Wilcox reactor vendor designs. Reactor technology courses are typically presented by TfD staff members. The TTD manages the operation, maintenance, and upgrade of five full scope reactor training simulators and associated computer equipment in support of established training needs. There are presently five full scope reactor training simulators located at the TTC, modeling the General Electric BWR/4 and BWR/6, Westinghouse, Combustion Engineering, and Babcock and Wilcox reactor vendor designs.
The specialized technical training curriculum consists of courses in engineering support, radiation protection, safeguards, fuel cycle technology, probabilistic risk assessment, and regulatory skills. The TTD provides specialized technical training through presentation of courses developed by the TTD staff, presentation of courses by TfD contractors, coordination for slots in courses that are presented by other Government agencies, and identification and promotion of commercially available courses that NRC personnel can attend as individual training opportunities using the NRC Form 368 process managed by the Office of Personnel. For many of the contracted courses, NRC perspectives are provided by specifically designated individuals from within the agency staff.
This Syllabus of Courses provides a description of each course, including course length, instructional hours, location, prerequisites for attendance, and applicability. Specific training requirements for the various technical positions can be found in documents such as NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 1245, Examiner Standards, and Office Directives.
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Technical Training Division 1994 1995 Technical The Technical Training Division staff is listed below:
. Training Division Staff Director................................. Kenneth A. Raglin Assistant to the Director....................... Steven K. Showe Technical Training Advisor.................... Steven A. Arndt Reactor Technology Training Branch Chief.... Kathy Halvey Gibson Reactor Technology Instructor.................. Philip R. Bennett Reactor Technology Instructor................. Melvin E. Cashatt Reactor Technology Instructor................ Ioren F. Donatell Reactor Technology Instructor.................. Dennis L Dubois Reactor Technology Instructor.................... Ralph D. Jones Reactor Technology Instructor.............. Joseph O. McMillion Reactor Technology Instructor................. Donald T. Nelson Reactor Technology Instructor............... George O. Schneider Reactor Technology Instructor............. William S. Thurmond Reactor Technology Instructor.............. Gerard A. Van Sicide Specialized Technical Training Branch Chief.... Russell L. Anderson Senior Project Manager.......................... T. Larry Bell Senior Health Physicist (Materials)................. John L. Ricci Senior Health Physicist (Reactor)................. Paul E. Knapp Senior Health Physicist (Reactor).............. Rodican P. Reed Technical Program Specialist................ Kenneth M.Jenison i
Technical Program Specialist................ Steven S. Koscielny Technical Program Specialist.................... Lee R. M iller Reactor Technology Instructor................ Fangle E. Jones, III 1
I Technical Training Support Branch Chief...... Leonard J. Reidinger Senior Project Manager...................... Steven D. Roessler Senior Simulator Engineer..................... James P. Griffin Simulator Engineer............................ Janice I. Griffin Simulator Engineer......................... William J. Lawson Reactor Technology Instructor................... Bobby R. Eaton Reactor Technology Instructor................... N. Jack Lewis Office Automation Assistant................... Jan W. Patterson Office Automation Assistant................. Sharon K. Roberson lii
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l Technical Training Division 1994-1995 Training The Training Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of agency managers who Advisory Group provide field and program office input and management feedback on training programs and resolve issues involving curricula and training requirements associated with NRC staff qualification programs. The TAG provides a i
forum for obtaining consensus on training priorities for programs or potential programs in competition for the same resources. Whenever necessary, the TAG convenes separate sub. committees or working groups to consider issues requirinF special attention outside of regular TAG meetings. The TAG normally meets semiannually and consists of the following representatives.
Chairman (TTD)....................... Kenneth A. Raglin Region I Representative.
........ Wayne D. Lanning -
Region 11 Representative.....
....... J. Philip Stohr
.... Thomas O. Martin Region III Representative........
Region IV Representative.
Samuel J. Collins Gary G. Zech NRR Representative...
NMSS Representative.......
...... John J. Linehan RES Representative........
. Alois J. Burda AEOD Representative Frank J. Congel OP Representative
........... Eileen B. Mason SP Representative...........
..... John J. Surmeier Training The Training Advisory Council (TAC) is a group of agency senior managers Advisory Council who provide field and program office senior management input for recommended changes in technical training policy; provide a forum to obtain l
consensus on broad training issues spanning offices and regions; and resolve issues involving curriculum and technical training requirements for technical groups which cut across several technical disciplines or across organizational lines. The TAC membership consists of the following individuals.
Denwood F. Ross (Chairman)
.... AEOD Frank J. Miraglia.
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in 1994-1995 Technical Training Division Facility The mailing address of the Technical Training Center is as follows:
Information USNRC Technical Training Center Osborne Office Center, Suite 200 5700 Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37411-4017 The TTC can be contacted by phone at the following number:
(615) 855-6500 Facsimile service is available at the TTC on the following numbers:
(615) 855-6543 (615) 855-6546 The Technical Training Center occupies essentially four floors of the Osborne Office Center for a total of approximately 60,000 square feet. The exterior of the TTC facility is shown below.
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Technical Training Division 1994-1995 Motels Near TTC The following motels are located in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area in the vicinity of the Technical Training Center:
O Shoney's Inn 5505 Brainerd Road (615)-894-2040
@ Hampton Inn 7011 Shallowford Road (515)-855-0095
@ Comfort Suites 7324 Shallowford Road (615)-892-1500 O Days Inn Airport 7015 Shallowford Road (615)-855-0011 0 Red RoofInn 7014 Shallowford Road (615)-899-0143
@ Holiday Inn 2345 Shallowford Village Drive (615)-855-2898 6 Fairfield Inn 2350 Shallowford Village Drive (615)-499-3800 0 Best Western Heritage Inn 7641 Lee Highway (615)-899-3311
@ Marriott - Downtown 2 Carter Plaza (615)-756-0002 G Best Western Motor Inn I-75 and U.S. 41 (East Ridge Exit)
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(615) 894-7480 00 Ramada inn South I-75 and U.S. 41 (East Ridge Exit)
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(615)-892-8100 TTD Course The TTD course schedule is published annually as a memorandum from the Schedule Director, TTD to all NRC employees. This memorandum gives a chronological and topical listing of the courses offered by or through the TFD. Each of the courses mentioned in this memorandum is described in this Syllabus of Courses. Changes to the TTD course schedule are made as needed to reflect course data changes, course additions, or course cancellations. Such notification is normally made in memorandum form and forwarded to Training Coordinators.
Registration Registration of students into courses conducted or coordinated by the TfD is accomplished through the Training Coordinator of the region or NRC office concerned. Training Coordinators have the responsibility of prioritizing the names of their personnel for available slots. Individual supervisors who want their personnel assigned to a given course must do so through their appropriate training coordinator. The TfD controls attendance to all courses listed in this syllabus unless indicated otherwise on the individual course description sheets. For courses identified as available through the NRC Form 368 process, the Form 368 must be submitted by the appropriate Training Coordinator to the Office of Personnel.
Slot allocations for courses that are a part of a full course series are made for the entire series. Supervisors should realize that once an employee is registered for a course series, a commitment has been made for that employee to attend I
all courses in the series. Once scheduled, students should not be withdrawn l
from a course series except for personal emergencies. Supervisors should also recognize that once an employee is pulled from a course series, it will be difficult to get that employee into another series.
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Technical Training Division 1994 1995 NRC Form 368 This Syllabus lists some commercial courses that require submittal of NRC Training Form 368. If applicable, this information is found in the Prerequisites section of the course information page. Additional information necessary to complete the NRC Form 368 is listed in Appendix A.
Employees are responsible for contacting the training provider to confirm.
course availability, costs, dates, etc. Office and regional training coordinators administer the 368 program for their organizations. Forms must be submitted to the Office of Personnel 30 to 60 days in advance of the course start date.
Course Letters '
Approximately six weeks before a course begins, the names of students selected for attendance are announced in a standard course letter mailed to Training Coordinators. Any slots not taken will be considered open and made available to others.
Class Size Each course conducted or contracted by the TTD has a maximum enrollment that has been chosen to give the student a quality learning experience while making optimum use of course instructors and facilities. Each course also has a minimum enrollment. If the course registration fails to reach or drops below that level, the course will normally be deferred or canceled. Once course letters have been mailed, a student's registration should not be canceled except in an emergency.
Course Manuals Course manuals for courses managed by the TTD are indicated on the individual syllabus page associated with each course and are issued to students on the first day of each course. Course manuals are not mailed to students prior to courses. Some students, however, wish to do some pre-course study prior to arrival. To support this, the Technical Training Division has j
provided several copies of commonly used manuals to major NRC headquarters offices and regional offices. These manuals are typically located in the reference library or equivalent for each ofIice and are typically controlled by Training Coordir.ators.
Attire Casual business attire is appropriate for class attendance. Any speciJ requirements will be announced in individual course letters. NRC badges are required to be worn by students while at the 'ITC.
Student Work All students should be removed from compressed work schedules for the pay Schedules periods (s) during which the student will attend 'ITD courses. In the unlikely event that TTD courses must be scheduled over a holiday, students would be required to attend on the holiday.
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Technical Training Division 1994-1995 Course Hours The standard course hours for all classroom courses conducted at the TTC are 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM. Hours for other types of courses such as simulator courses depend on the availability of simulator time. Hours for contracted courses may vary based on course location and availability of special facilities.
The actual course hours for all courses will be promulgated in the standard course lett-r to course participants.
Reaching Students attending TTD courses are generally unavailable to their office Students During during classroom hours. Students will not be called out of the class for Class telephone messages unless the message is dealing with a personal or family emergency. Messages will be taken for all other incoming calls and posted on a bulletin board. Students may return calls during breaks between classroom presentation and after class has ended for the day. Calls which are to be returned during break periods should be sufficiently short to allow students to return to the classroom before class resumes. This is necessary to ensure that each student receives the maximum benefit from the training and other students are not distracted by late arrivals.
Smoking The Technical Training Center is located within the Osborne Office Building, which is a no-smoking building.
Examination Examinations are given at the end of most TTD courses. Students required by Policy NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 1245 (or other formal requirements) to complete a course as part of their qualification program must pass the examination. The passing grade for all TTD courses is 70% except for Site Access Training and Site Access Refresher Training which require a score of 80%. Some employee qualification programs may require a higher or lower passing grade for some courses.
!!.xartinations for TTD courses are linked to learning objectives associated with course modules. These learning objectives are provided to students at the beginning of courses and are normally included as part of the course manual.
Examinations for reactor technology courses and some specialized technical training courses are normally randomly generated by a Computerized Examination Bank Sfstem which contains validated questions.
After course examinations have been graded, course reporting letters with actual course grades will be sent to the appropriate Region or Program Office via the Training Coordinator. Students will receive a copy of this letter along with the completed examination if the examination was not previously returned. Course reporting letters for students who satisfactorily complete a course (or course series) will reflect that the minimum requirements have been met, and a training certificate will be provided. Course reporting letters for students who fail a course (or course series) will identify areas in which x
Technical Training Division 1994-1993 additional attention is needed so that the appropriate upgrading program can be planned and implemented.
Since there is typically no pre-course exaraination, the final course examination grade is not necessarily indicative of the level of effort expended by the student. Examination results indicate only the knowledge level of the student at the conclusion of a course, and the numerical grade should not be used as a performance indicator.
Examination results are normally considered final. If a question concerning the grading of an examination arises, the examination will be regraded provided the examination has been discussed with the student's management; the student's management requests the regrading of the examination in writing, to the appropriate Branch Chief; and the original examination is returned to the TTC. Under no circumstances will a copy of the examination be regraded.
The complete examination will be regraded by an instructor who was not associated with the original examination. Any regraded examination is considered as the final grade for the examination and will be returned to the student's management.
Equivalency Equivalency examinations may be given to certain experienced personnel for Examination the purpose of validating certain stand alone courses or courses of the Reactor Policy Technology Course Series. Such equivalency examinations must be requested in writing by the student's immediate supervisor in a memorandum to the Director, TfD. These requests must include detailed remarks on the individual's prior experience and/or education to allow the Director, TTD to make a decision regarding an equivalency exam.
i Experience has shown that individuals rarely validate both the 300 level Technology Course and the 500 level Advanced Technology Course. Even experience as a senior reactor operator on an operating plant does not guarantee a background suitable for validating both of these courses. Additionally, students who validate courses typically miss out on many NRC perspectives that are presented during the course. The TTD recommends that even individuals with excellent backgrounds validate only the first copue of a series.
l Equivalency examinations, if approved by the Director, TTD, are given under certain conditions. Students validating a TTD reactor technology course may take the equivalency examination at the TTD. Requests are also considered for the equivalency examination to be given in the regional office or program office on the regular examination day for the course that is being validated.
Students authorized to validate both the 300 level Technology Course and the 500 level Advanced Technology Course may do so individually or xi
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simultaneously. If the validation is to be done individually, the equivalency examination for each of the courses will be taken at the TTC (or at the employee's office if approved) on the regular examination day for each course that is being validated. If simuhaneous validation is to be attempted, then a comprehensive equivalency examination will be taken at the TTC on the regular examination day for the 500 level Advanced Technology Course which is beirig validated.
Students validating required contractor courses may take an equivalency examination either at the TTC or in the employee's office at a time agreed upon by the student's immediate supervisor and the TfD.
Reexamination Written reexaminations may be given to students who receive failing grades, Policy subject to certain limitations. Reexaminations are rarely given to students who received a course grade oflev, than 50%. In this situation, the only way to get the student certified for that particular course is to have the individual repeat
!.: course. No reexaminations are given, regardless of the grade, if the course l
which has been failed is not required training for the individual unless a request is received from the student's management. Only one reexamination will be given to a student for any given course. Any student who fails a reexaminatior, must repeat the course to satisfy the training requirement.
A reexamination for a student who is not excluded by the above limitations must be requested in writing by the student's management in a memorandum or letter to the Director, TfD. Such requests must be received by the TTD within 30 working days from the date the examination letter identifying the i
failure was mailed to the student and immediate supervisor. A prepared reexamination will then be mailed with a cover letter signed by the Director, TTD, to the student's immediate supervisor. This letter will indicate how the reexamination should be administered. The completed reexamination must be returned to the Director, TTD, immediately upon completion.
Full Course The full course series for a particular reactor technology area consists of a Series series of four courses which must be taken in succession. These courses are indicated below for the General Electric BWR/4 and BWR/6, Westinghouse, Combustion Engineering, and Babcock & Wilcox reactor vendor designs.
General Electric Technoloev Full Course Series (BWR/4)
- GE Technology Course (R-304B)
GE Advanced Technology Course (R-504B)
= GE Simu!ator Course (R-604B)
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= GE Technology Course (R-306B)
= GE Advanced Technology Course (R-506B)
- GE Simulator Course (R-606B)
Westinchouse Technoloev Full Course Series
- Westinghouse Technology Course (R-304P)
- Westinghouse Advanced Technology Course (R-504P)
- Westinghouse Simulator Course (R-604P)
- Westinghouse EOP Simulator Course (R-621P)
Combustion Encineerine Technoloev Full Course Series CE Technology Course (R-305P)
CE Advanced Technology Course (R-505P)
- CE Simulator Course (R-605P)
CE EOP Simulator Course (R-622P)
Babcock & Wilcox Technolocv Full Course Series
- B&W Technology Course (R-306P)
B&W Advanced Technology Course (R-506P) j
. B&W Simulator Course (R-606P)
Course Prerequisites are listed for each course as appropriate. Students who do not Prerequisites meet the prerequisites for a particular course should not be scheduled into that course.
j Instructional An Instructional Hour is a one hour period of training in which a course 11ours instructor is present or readily available for instructing or assisting students.
One hour devoted to any of the following activities is considered an instructional hour under this definition: lectures, seminars, discussions, problem solving sessions, quizzes, examinations, on-the-job training, laboratory exercises, programmed learning, and simulation exercises. The appropriate value for this parameter is included on the individual sheet for each course described in this syllabus.
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Technical Training Division 1994-1995 General Electric Cours P_ags Courses GE BWR/4 Technology Course (R-101B)........................
1 GE BWR/4 Technology Course (R-104B)........................
2 GE BWR/6 Technology Course (R-106B)........................
3 GE BWR/4 T.echnology Course (R-200B).........................
4 GE BWR/4 Technology Course (R-304B)........................
5 GE BWR/6 Technology Course (R-306B).........................
6 GE BWR/4 Advanced Technology Course (R-504B)............... 7 GE BWR/6 Advanced Technology Course (R-506B)................
8 GE BWR/4 Simulator Course (R-604B).........................
9 GE BWR/6 Simulator Course (R-606B).........................
10 GE BWR/4 Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) Simulator Course (R-621 B)............................
11 GE BWR/6 Emergency Op rating Procedures (EOP) Simulator Course (R-622 B).............................
12 GE BWR/4 Simulator Refresher Course for Examiners (R-701B)....... 13 GE BWR/6 Simulator Refresher Course for Examiners (R 702B)......
14 GE BWR/4 Simulator Refresher Course (R-704B).................
15 GE BWR/6 Simulator Refresher Course (R-706B).................
16 GE Nuclear Engineering Course (R-801 B)......................
17 GE Maintenance Training Overview Course (R-802B)..............
18 GE BWR/4 Technical Managers Course (R-904B).................
19 GE BWR/6 Technical Managers Course (R-906B).................
20 Westinghouse Westinghouse Technology Course (R-10lP).....................
21 Courses Westinghouse Technology Course (R-104P).....................
22 Westinghouse Technology Course (R-200P).....................
23 Westinghouse Technology Ccurse (R-304P)......................
24 Westinghouse Advanced Technology Course (R-504P)..............
25 Westinghouse Simulator Course (R-604P)........................
26 Westinghouse Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) Simulator Course (R-621 P).............................
27 Westinghouse Simulator Refresher Course for Examiners (R-70lP)....
28 Westinghouse Simulator Refresher Course (R-704P)................
29 Westinghouse Technical Managers Course (R-904P)................
30 Combustion CE Technology Course (R-305P).....................
31 Engineering CE Advanced Technology Course (R-505P)....
32 Courses CE Simulator Course (R-605P) 33 l
CE Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) Simulator Course (R-622P).........
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Technical Training Division 1994 1995 Courst Eags CE Simulator Refresher Course for Examiners (R-702P)...
35 CE Simulator Refresher Course (R-705P).........
36 CE Technical Managers Course (R-905P)......
37 Babcox & Wilcox B&W Technology Course (R-306P)..................
38 Courses B&W Advanced Technology Course (R-506P)...................
39 B&W Simulator Course (R-606P)...........................
40 B&W Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) Simulator Course (R-623P)........
41 B&W Simulator Refresher Course for Examiners (R-703P)..........
42 B&W Simulator Refresher Course (R-706P)...
43 B&W Technical Managers Course (R-906P)....................
44 Generic Reactor Reactor Concepts Course (R-100)............
45 Technology National News Media Seminar (R-102)..
. 46 Courses Reactor Safety Course (R-800).............
47 Probabilistic Risk PRA Overview Course (P-100)...............................
4 8 Assessment Fundamentals of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Course (P-101).......
49 Courses Probability and Statistics for PRA Course (P-102)........
50 PRA Basics for Licensing Project Managers Course (P-103)..........
51 PRA Basics for Inspection Application Course (P-105).............
52 PRA Insights Into IPEs Course (P-106)..................
53 Overview of Performance Assessment Techniques for High Level Waste Course (P-107)......................
54 Integrated Reliability and Risk Analysis System (IRRAS) Basics Course (P-201)...........................
55 Advanced Integrated Reliability and Risk Analysis System (IRRAS) Course (P-202)..............
56 Human Reliability Assessment (HRA) Course (P-203).............
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Seismic Margin Methods Course (P-205).............
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Engineering Power Plant Engineering Course (E-110)....
59 Support Courses Emergency Diesel Generators Course (E-111)..............
60 Motorized Valve Actuators Course (E-112) 61 Fire Protection for Power Plants Course (E-113)...
62 Groundwater Modeling Course (E-I l4).......
63 Systems Engineering Management Course (E-115)....
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Course bgs Welding Technology and Codes Course (E-303).....
65 Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Technology and Codes Course (E-306)................................
66 Eddy Current Testing Course (E-307)......
67 Inservice Inspection Course (E-308)............................
68 Welding and NDE Technical Manager's Course (E-901) 69 Radiation Site Access Training Course (H-100)........................... 70 Protection Site Access Refresher Training Course (H-101)..............
71 Courses NMSS Radiation Worker Training (H-102)......
72 In-Place Filter Testing Course (H-105)..........
73 Applied Health Physics Course (H-109)...................
74 Environmental Monitoring for Radioactivity Course (H-111) 75 Applied Gamma Spectroscopy Course (H-112).................
76 General Theory of Gamma Spectroscopy Course (H-113) 77 10 CFR Part 20 Seminar (H-Il4) 78 Introductory Health Physics Course (H-ll7)..........
79 Health Physics Engineering Course (H-118)....................
80 Health Physics Technology Course (H-201)...
81 Radwaste Management Course (H-202)....
82 Radiological Emergency Response and Operations Course (H 303)...
83 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Course (H-304).......
84 Safety Aspects of Industrial Radiography Course (H-305)...........
85 Radiological Emergency Planning Course (H-306)............
86 Radiological Accident Assessment Course (H-307)................
87 Transportation of Radioactive Materials Course (H-308) 88 Health Physics in Radiation Accidents Course (H-309) 89 Environmental Sample Analysis Course (H-310) 90 Respiratory Protection Course (H-311)......
91 Internal Dosimetry and Whole Body Counting Course (H-312).
92 Teletherapy and Brachytherapy Course (H-313)....
93 Safety Aspects of Well logging Course (H-314) 94 Irradiator Technology Course (H-315)....
. 95 Health Physics Topical Review Course (H-401)
. 96 Health Physics Technical Managers Course (H-901)............
97 Fuel Cycle Introduction to Nuclear Criticality Safety Course (F-100) 98 Courses Nuclear Criticality Safety Course (F-101)
. 99 General Health Phyrics Practices for Fuel Cycle Facilities Course (F-102) 100 xvi
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Course Pass Integrated Safety Analyses Course (F-103)........
. 101 Fuel Cycle Technology Course (F-200)........
102 OSHA Orientation Course (F 201)........
103 Hazards of Chemical and Mechanical Fuel Cycle Processes Course (F-202) 104 Mechanics of Sampling and Measurement for Fuel Cycle Facilities Course (F-203).....
105 Uranium Enrichment Processes Course (F-204)............
106 Management Systems and Structures for Regulators Course (F-205).... 107 Safeguards Security Police Officer Leadership Course (S-104)
. 108 Courses Safety Officer Practical Training Orientation Course (S-105)
. 109 Bomb Threat Management Course (S-106) 110 Basic Crisis Negotiations Training Course (S-107).......
111 Advanced Crisis Negotiations Training Course (S-108)....
112 Security Crisis Management Training Course (S-111)..
113 Analytic System and Software for Evaluating Safeguards and Security (ASSESS) Course (S-115)....
114 Operations Security Course (S-117) 115 Introduction to Physical Security Systems Course (S-118).......... I16
. 117 Tamper Indicating Device (TID) Program Course (S-119)......
Advanced Physical Security Systems Course (S-122) 118 Safeguards Technology Refresher Course (S-402) 119 j
Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) Techniques for Safeguards Practitioners Course (S-602) 120 Neutron Assay of Nuclear Material Course (S-603)
. 121 Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy for Nuclear Materials Accounting Course (S-604) 122 Criticality Course (S-605)...........
123 Regulatory Skills Fundamentals ofInspection Course (G-101).
124 Courses Fundamentals ofInspection Refresher Course (G-102)
. 125 Non-Power Reactor Technology Course (G-106) 126 Examination Techniques Course (G-107)...
. 127 Inspection Procedures Course (G-108).....
128 Licensing Practices and Procedures Course (G-109).
129 Environmental Regulation Course (G-110).....
130 OSHA Indoctrination (G-lll).
131 Root Cause/ Incident Investigation Workshop (G-205) 132 Human Performance Investigation Workshop (G-206)........
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Technical Training Division 1994-1995 Course Page Root Cause/ Incident Investigation Refresher Workshop (G-207).....
134 Inspecting for Performance Course (G-303)......................
135 Inspecting for Performance Course - Materials Version (G-304).....
136 Incident Investigation Team (IIT) Training Course (G-600)........
137 Incident Investigation Team (IID Refresher Course (G-601).......
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/4 Technology Course (R-101B)
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Description:==
The course provides a general familiarity with the mechanical, instrumentation and control, and protective systems of the General Electric BWR/4 design.
The course describes the functions and flow paths of major systems, instrumentation, terminology, and equipment location. Emphasis is placed on the nuclear steam supply system including enginected safety features.
Length:
4 Days 28 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee and other locations as announced.
Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
GE Technology Manual Prerequisites:
None. A technical background is desirable.
l Applicability:
NRC staff personnel who need to understand basic General Electric power plant design. This is also the GE Technology Course associated with the PRA Technology Transfer Program.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/4 Technology Course (R-104B)
==
Description:==
The course provides a general familiarity with the mechanical, instrumentation and control, and protective systems of the General Electric BWR/4 design.
Functions and flow paths of major systems, instrumentation, terminology, and equipment location are described. Emphasis is placed on the nuclear steam supply system including the engineered safety features.
Length:
5 Days 33 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment to the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
GE Technology Manual Prerequisites:
None. A technical background is desirable.
Applicability:
NRC personnel who have a need to understand basic GE power plant design.
This is a required course for certain qualification programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 1995 GE BWR/6 Technology Course (R-106B)
==
Description:==
The course provides a general familiarity with the mechanical, instrumentation and control, and protective systems of the General Electric BWR/6 design.
Functions and flow paths of major systems, instrumentation, terminology, and equipment location are described. Emphasis is placed on the nuclear steam supply system including the enginected safety features.
33 Instructional Hours Length:
5 Days J
Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment to the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a written examination.
1 Manual:
GE Technology Manual Prerequisites:
None. A technical background is desirable.
Applicability:
NRC personnel who have a need to understand basic GE power plant design.
This is a required course for certain qualification programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/4 Technology Course (R-200B)
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Description:==
The course consists of two weeks of classroom instruction followed by one week of simulator training. The classroom phase of the course provides a general understanding of the General Electric BWR/4 design with emphasis in system design, function, instrumentation, interlocks, and interrelationships.
Presentations are at the one-line diagram level for major NSS systems and components. Additional attention is also focused on both safety and non-safety related support and auxiliary systems. The simulator phase of the course provides an introduction to integrated facility operations with emphasis on system interrelationships. Simulator training consists ofinstructor-led demonstrations and student participation in controlled plant scenarios.
4 Length:
15 Days 105 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a comprehensive written examination at the end of week two. There is no examination for the simulator phase of the course.
l Manual:
GE Technology Manual l
Prerequisites:
Completion of the Power Plant Engineering Course (E-110) is highly l
recommended for reactor engineer interns and technical personnel without prior nuclear experience. A technical background is desirable for any other NRC staff members who might attend the course.
Applicability:
This is a required course for development of reactor engineer and reactor health physics interns and technical personnel without prior nuclear experience and is optional for other NRC personnel who have a need to understand the areas specified in the course description.
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1994 - 1995 Technical Training Division GE BWR/4 Technology Course (R-304B)
==
Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the General Electric (GE) BWR/4 design with emphasis in the following areas: system design, function, instrumentation, interlocks, design problems, operational problems and difficulties, PRA insights, technical specifications, and thermal lirnits.
Presentations are at the one-line piping and instrumentation diagram level and include some detailed system design and operational aspects and references to technical specifications for major systems and components. Additional attention is also focused on both safety and non-safety related support and auxiliary systems. This course is the first in a series of four courses in GE BWR/4 Technology (R-304B, R-504B, R-604B, R-621B).
Length:
15 Days 103 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of written mid-course and final examinations.
Mamul:
GE Technology Systems Manual Prerequisites:
Completion of the Power Plant Engineering Course (E-110) or equivalent experience and successful completion of the GE Technology Course (either R-104B or R-200B) is highly recommended.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/6 Technology Course (R-306B)
==
Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the General Electric (GE) BWR/6 design with emphasis in the following areas: system design, function, instrumentation, interlocks, design problems, operational problems and dif6culties, PRA insights, technical specincations, and thermal limits.
Presentations are at the one-line piping and instrumentation diagram level and include some detailed system design and operational aspects and references to technical specifications for major systems and components. Additional attention is also focused on both safety and non-safety related support and auxiliary systems. This course is the nrst in a series of four courses in GE Technology (R-306B, R-506B, R-606B, R-622B).
Length:
15 Days 103 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of written mid-course and final examinations.
Manual:
GE Technology Systems Manual 4
Prerequisites:
Completion of the Power Plant Engineering Course (E-110) or equivalent experience and successful completion of the GE Technology Course (either R-106B or R-200B) is highly recommended.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualiGcation programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations OfRcers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/4 Advanced Technology Course (R-504B)
==
Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the General Electric (GE) BWR/4 design with emphasis in the following areas: systems interrelationships; analysis ofintegrated plant response to normal operating and transient conditions; technical issues; plant procedures and their applications; facility abnormal events; PRA insights; technical specifications including limiting conditions for operation, limiting safety system settings, safety limits, and bases; and process computer usage, application and available data.
Presentations include analysis of transient curves and data from actual plant events to show integrated facility operation during normal and transient conditions. Technical specifications, plant procedures, actual plant events, and technical issues are discussed. This course is the second in a series of four courses in GE BWR/4 Technology (R-304B, R-504B, R-604B, R-621B).
Length:
10 Days 68 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
GE Technology Advanced Manual Prerequisites:
Completion of the GE Technology Course (R-304B) or equivalency examination is required.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/6 Advanced Technology Course (R-506B)
==
Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the General Electric (GE) BWR/6 design with emphasis in the following areas: systems interrelationships; analysis ofintegrated plant response to normal operating and transient conditions; technical issues; plant procedures and their applications; facility abnormal events; PRA insights; technical specifications including limiting conditions for operation, limiting safety system settings, safety limits, and bases; and process computer usage, application and available data.
Presentations include analysis of transient curves and data from actual plant events to show integrated facility operation during normal and transient conditions. Technical specifications, plant procedures, actual plant events, and technical issues are discussed. This course is the second in a series of four courses in GE Technology (R-306B, R-506B, R-606B, R-622B).
Length:
10 Days 68 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
GE Technology Advanced Manual Prerequisites:
Completion of the GE Technology Course (R-306B) or equivalency examination is required.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994-1995 GE BWR/4 Simu.ator Course (R-604B) t
==
Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the General Electric (GE) BWR/4 design and operation with emphasis in the following areas: integrated plant operations; use of control room instrumentation to evaluate normal and transient operating conditions; evaluation and application of technical specifications to control room conditions; use of plant procedures; cffects of equipment malfunction and inappropriate operator actions; and PRA insights.
Presentations include hands-on operation and demonstrations using a full scope control room simulator covering evolutions from plant startup to major accidents. Emphasis is placed on understanding integrated plant response, recognition of unusual plant conditions, and the interaction between the plant operations staff, plant systems, procedures and regulations rather than how to operate equipment. This course is the third in a series of four courses in GE BWR/4 Technology (R-304B, R-504B, R-604B, R-621B).
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a practical examination.
Manual:
None Prerequisites:
Completion of the GE Advanced Technology Course (R-504B) or equivalency l
t examination is required.
i Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Tedinical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/6 Simulator Course (R-606B)
==
Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the General Electric (GE) BWR/6 design and operation with emphasis in the following areas: integrated plant operations; use of control room instrumentation to evaluate normal and transient operating conditions; evaluation and application of technical specifications to control room conditions; use of plant procedures; efTects of equipment malfunction and inappropriate operator actions; and PRA insights.
Presentations include hands-on operation and demonstrations using a full scope control room simulator covering evolutions from plant startup to major accidents. Emphasis is placed on understanding integrated plant response, recognition of unusual plant conditions, and the interaction between the plant operations staff, plant systems, procedures and regulations rather than how to operate equipment. This course is the third in a series of four courses in GE BWR/6 Technology (R-306B, R-506B, R-606B, R-622B).
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a practical examination.
Manual:
None Prerequisites:
Completion of the GE Advanced Technology Course (R-506B) or equivalency examination is required.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/4 Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) Simulator Course (R-621B)
==
Description:==
The course provides a general understanding of the BWR Owners Group Emergency Procedure Guidelines and Emergency Operating Procedures.
Application of these procedures is presented using a combination of classroom and simulator training. Major topics include: EPG/EOP structure and interfacing; intent of each EPG/EOP; entry conditions and symptoms; monitoring critical plant parameters; EPG/EOP use and philosophy; EPG/EOP, operator and plant responses to various plant transients and emergency conditions; and normal and abnormal plant operations. This course is the last in a series of four courses in GE BWR/4 Technology (R-304B, R-504B, R-604B, R-621 B).
Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Nonc Manual:
General Electric EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the GE Simulator Course (R-604B) or equivalent experience is required.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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l Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/6 Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) Simulator Course (R-622B)
==
Description:==
The course provides a general understanding of the BWR Owners Group Emergency Procedure Guidelines and Emergency Operating Procedures.
Application of these procedures is presented using a combination of classroom and simulator training. Major topics include: EPG/EOP structure and interfacing; intent of each EPG/EOP; entry conditions and symptoms; monitoring critical plant parameters; EPG/EOP use and philosophy; EPG/EOP, operator and plant responses to various plant transients and emergency conditions; and normal and abnormal plant operations. This course is the fourth in a series of four courses in GE BWR/6 Technology (R-306B, R-506B, R-606B, R-622B).
i Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
General Electric EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the GE Simulator Course (R-606B) or equivalent experience is required.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain l
other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/4 Simulator Refresher Course for Examiners (R-701B)
==
Description:==
This course is a modified R-621B, GE EOP Simulator Coucse, and meets the requirements for refresher training for reactor operations inspecors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers.
Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None 1
I Manual:
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Prerequisites:
Certification as an Operator Licensing Examiner and a minimum of one year's experience are required.
l Applicability:
This is required refresher training for Operator Licensing Examiners.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/6 Simulator Refresher Course for Examiners (R-702B)
==
Description:==
This course is a modified R-622B, GE EOP Simulator Course, and meets the requirements for refresher training for reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers.
Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Condected By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
Certification as an Operator Licensing Examiner and a minimum of one year's experience are required.
Applicability:
This is required refresher training for Operator Licensing Examiners.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/4 Simulator Refresher Course (R-704B)
==
Description:==
This course is a modified R-621B, GE EOP Simulator Course, and meets the requirements for refresher training for reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None.
Manual:
Successful completion of a General Electric technology full course series.
l Applicability:
This course is required refresher training for many reactor operations inspectors.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/6 Simulator Refresher Course (R-706B)
==
Description:==
This course is a modified R-622B, GE EOP Simulator Course, and meets the requirements for refresher training for reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None.
Manual:
Successful completion of a General Electric technology full course series.
Applicability:
This course is required refresher training for many reactor operations inspectors.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE Nuclear Engineering Course (R-801B)
Description:
The course provides a working knowledge of the following General Electric design nuclear engineering concepts: basis for core thermal limits; process computer programs; control rod pattern and sequence development; principles of core design: core management; fuel design and performance; and preconditioning interim Operating Management Recommendations (PCIOMR). Presentations cover areas of concern to a BWR Station Nuclear Engineer. Emphasis is placed on relationships to technical specifications and licensing activities where applicable.
Length:
10 Days 70 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
Contractor Personnel or NRC Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of two weekly written examinations.
Manual:
GE Station Nuclear Engineering Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of a General Electric technology full course series.
i Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for NRC personnel who need to understand the aspects of GE nuclear engineering concepts.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE Maintenance Training Overview Course (R-802B)
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Description:==
The course provides an overview of the General Electric design refueling floor activities and maintenance activities for reactor internals; fuel movement; control rod drives; under vessel control rod drive components; main steam isolation valves, and recirculation pump seals, Presentations include both classroom discussions and hands-on training on actual equipment.
Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours Location:
GE BWR Services Training Facility, San Jose, California Conducted By:
General Electric Company Personnel Examination:
None Manual:
None Prerequisites:
Successful completion of a General Electric technology full course series.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for NRC personnel who need to understand the aspects of refueling floor and maintenance activities.
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4 Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/4 Technical Managers Course (R-904B)
==
Description:==
The course assists NRC technical managers in maintaining a general familiarity with the General Electric BWR/4 design and operations with emphasis in the following areas; plant operational characteristics; conduct of control room operations; instrumentation and plant data available in the control room; application of abnormal and emergency procedures; plant response to abnormal and emergency conditions; effect upon plant operation of equipment malfunction or incorrect or untimely operator actions; electrical distribution systems design and operation; and PRA insights. Presentations include both classroom discussions and a simulator demonstration using a full scope control room simulator. Classroom discussions are keyed to the evolutions to be demonstrated on the simulator. Emphasis is placed on identification of abnormal or accident conditions, determination of plant status, and discussion of proper immediate and subsequent operator actions for a given plant condition.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
GE Technical Managers Manual Prerequisites:
Although there are no prerequisites for attendance, attendecs should have a general familiarity with General Electric systems.
Applicability:
This is a course for NRC technical managers who need to attain or refresh a general familiarity with the General Electric design.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 GE BWR/6 Technical Managers Course (R-906B)
==
Description:==
The course assists NRC technical managers in maintaining a general familiarity with the General Electric BWIU6 design and operations with emphasis in the following areas; plant operational characteristic; conduct of control room operations; instrumentation and plant data available in the control room; application of abnormal and emergency procedures; plant response to abnormal and emergency conditions; effect upon plant operation of equipment malfunction or incorrect or untimely operator actions; electrical distribution systems design operation; and PRA insights. Presentations include both classroom discussions and a simulator demonstration using a full scope control room simulator. Classroom discussions are keyed to the evolutions to be demonstrated on the simulator. Emphasis is placed on identification of abnormal or accident conditions, determination of plant status, and discussion of proper immediate and subsequent operator actions for a given plant condition.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
GE Technical Managers Manual Prerequisites:
Although there are no prerequisites for attendance, attendees should have a general familiarity with General Electric systems.
Applicability:
This is a course for NRC technical managers who need to attain or refresh a general familiarity with the General Electric design.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 Westinghouse Technology Course (R-101P) i 1
==
Description:==
The course provides a general familiarity with the mechanical, mstrumentauon i
and control, and protective systems of the Westinghouse design. Functions and flow paths of major systems, instrumentation, terminology, and equipment location are described. Emphasis is placed upon the nuclear steam supply system including the engineered safety features.
Length:
4 Days 28 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee and other locations as announced.
Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
Westinghouse Technology Manual Prerequisites:
None. A technical background is desirable.
Applicability:
NRC staff personnel who need to understand basic Westinghouse power plant design. This is also the Westinghouse Technology Course associated with the PRA Technology Transfer Program.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Westinghouse Technology Course (R-104P)
==
Description:==
The course provides a general familiarity with the mechanical, instrumentation and control, and protective systems of the Westinghouse design. - Functions and flow paths of major systems, instrumentation, terminology, and equipment location are described. Emphasis is placed upon the nuclear steam supply system including the engineered safety features.
Length:
5 Days 33 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a written examination.
l Manual:
Westinghouse Technology Manual Prerequisites:
None. A technical background is desirable.
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A;.plicability:
NRC personnel who have a need to understand basic Westinghouse power plant design. This is a required course for certain qualification programs.
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l Technical Training Division 1994_1995 Westinghouse Technology Course (R-200P)
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Description:==
The course consists of two weeks of classroom instruction followed by one week of simulator training. The classroom phase of the course provides a general understanding of the Westinghouse design with emphasis in system design, function, instrumentation, interlocks, and interrelationships.
Presentations are at the one-line diagram level for major NSS systems and components. Additional attention is also focused on both safety and non-safety related support and auxiliary systems. The simulator phase of the course provides an introduction to integrated facility operations with emphasis on system interrelationships. Simulator training consists ofinstructor-led demonstrations and student participation in controlled plant scenarios.
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Length:
15 Days 105 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee j
Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a comprehensive written examination at the end of week two. There is no examination for the simulator phase of the course.
Manual:
Westinghouse Technology Manual Prerequisites:
Completion of the Power Plant Engineering Course (E-110) is highly recommended for reactor en;;ineer interns and technical personnel without prior nuclear experience. A technical background is desirab!c for any other NRC staff members who might attend the course.
Applicability:
This is a required course for development of reactor engineer and reactor health physics interns and technical personnel without prior nuclear experience and is optional for other NRC personnel who have a need to understand the areas specified in the course description.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Westinghouse Technology Course (R-304P) i
==
Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the Westinghouse design with emphasis in the following areas: system design, function, instrumentation, interlocks, design problems, operational problems and difficulties, technical specifications, power distribution and thermal hydraulic limits, and PRA insights. Presentations are at the one-line piping and instrumentation diagram j
level and include some detailed system design and operational aspects and references to technical specifications for major systems and components.
Additional attention is also focused on both safety and non-safety related support and auxilia.7 systems. This course is the first in a series of four courses in Westinghouse Technology (R-304P, R-504P, R-604P, R-621P).
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Length:
15 Days 103 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of written mid-course and final examinations.
Manual:
Westinghouse Technology Systems Manual i
Prerequisites:
Completion of the Power Plant Engineering Course (E-110) or equivalent experience and successful completion of the Westinghouse Technology Course (either R-104P or R-200P) is highly recommended.
t Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain i
other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995
~
Westinghouse Advanced Technology Course (R-504P)
==
Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the Westinghouse design with emphasis in the following areas: systems interrelationships; analysis of integrated plant response to normal operating and transient conditions; analysis l
of technical issues; plant procedures and their applications; facility abnormal events; technical specifications (including limiting conditions for operation, limiting safety system settings, safety limits, and bases); and PRA insights.
Presentations include analysis of transient curves and data from actual plant events to show integrated facility operation during normal and transient conditions. Technical specifications, abnormal, emergency, and other procedures are discussed during selected transient discussions using examples from operating plants. This course is the second in a series of four courses in Westinghouse Technology (R-304P, R-504P, R-604P, R-621P).
Length:
10 Days 68 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Westinghouse Technology Advanced Manual i
Prerequisites:
Compl: tion of the Westinghouse Technology Course (R-304P) or equivalency examination is required.
J Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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t Tulinical Training Division 1994--1925 Westinghouse Simulator Course (R-604P)
==
Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of Westinghouse design and operation with emphasis in the following areas: integrated plant operations; use of control room instrumentation to evaluate normal and transient operating conditions; evaluation and application of technical specifications to control room conditions; use of plant procedures; effects of equipment malfunction and inappropriate operator actions; and PRA insights. Presentations include hands-on operation and demonstrations using a full scope control room simulator covering evolutions from plant startup to major accidents. Emphasis is placed on understanding integrated plant response, recognition of unusual plant conditions, and the interaction between the plant operations stafT, plant systems, procedures and regulations rather than how to operate equipment. This course is the third in a series of four courses in Westinghouse Technology (R-304P, R-504P, R-604P, R-621P).
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by i
successful completion of a practical application examination.
Manual:
None Prerequisites:
Completion of the Westinghouse Advanced Course (R-504P) or equivalency examination is required.
1 Applicability:
Tha is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Westinghouse Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) Simulator Course (R-621P)
==
Description:==
The course provides a general understanding of the Westinghouse Owners Group Emergency Procedure Guidelines and Emergency Operating Procedures.
Application of these procedures is presented using a combination of classroom and simulator training. Major topics include: EPG/EOP structure and interfacing; intent of each EPG/EOP; entry conditions and symptoms; monitoring critical plant parameters; EPG/EOP use and philosophy; EPG/EOP, operator and plant responses to various plant transients and emergency conditions; and normal and abnormal plant operations. This course is the last in a series of four courses in Westinghouse Technology (R-304P, F.-504P, R-604P, R-621P).
Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Staff Examination:
None Manual:
Westinghouse Technology EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the Westinghouse Simulator Course (R-604P) or equivalent experience is required.
l Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Ileadquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Westinghouse Simulator Refresher Course for Examiners (R-701P)
==
Description:==
This course is a modified R-621P, Westinghouse EOP Simulator Course, and meets the requirements for refresher training for reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers.
Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours c
Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
Westinghouse EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Certification as an Operator Licensing Examiner and a mirimum of one year's experience are required.
Applicability:
This is required refresher training for Operator Licensing Examiners.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Westinghouse Simulator Refresher Course (R-704P)
==
Description:==
This course is a modified R-621P, Westinghouse EOP Simulator Course, and meets the requirements for refresher training for reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None.
i Manual:
Westinghouse EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of a Westinghouse technology full course series.
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Applicability:
This course is required refresher training for many reactor operations inspectors, c
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Westinghouse Technical Managers Course (R-904P)
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Description:==
The course assists NRC technical managers in maintaining a general familiarity with the Westinghouse design and operations with emphasis in the following areas; plant operational characteristics; conduct of control room operations; instrumentation and plant data available in the control room; application of abnormal and emergency procedures; plant response to abnormal and emergency conditions; cffect upon plant operation of equipment malfunction or incorrect or untimely operator actions; electrical distribution systems design and operation; and PRA insights. Presentations include both classroom discussions and a simulator demonstration using a full scope control room simulator. Classroom discussions are keyed to the evolutions to be demonstrated on the simulator. Emphasis is placed on identification of abnormal or accident conditions, determination of plant status, and discussion of proper immediate and subsequent operator actions for a given plant condition.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
Westinghouse Technology Technical Managers Manual Prerequisites:
Although there are no prerequisites for attendance, attendecs should have a general familiarity with Westinghouse systems.
Applicability:
This is a course for NRC technical managers who need to attain or refresh a general familiarity with the Westinghouse design.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 CE Technology Course (R-305P)
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Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the Combustion Engineering (CE) design with emphasis in the following areas: system design, function, instrumentation, interlocks, design problems, operational prob! cms and difficulties, technical specifications, power distribution and thermal-hydraulic limits, and PRA insights. Presentations are at the one-line piping and instrumentation diagram level and include some detailed system design and operational aspects and refeicaces to techr'ical specifications for major systems and components. Additional attention is also focused on both safety and non-safety related support and r,uxiliary systems. This course is the first in a series of four courses in CE Tedmology (R-305P, R-505P, R-605P, R-622P).
Length:
15 Days 103 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of written mid-course and final written examinations.
Manual:
Combustion Engineering Technology Systems Manual Prerequisites:
Completion of the Power Plant Engineering Course (E-110) or equivalent experience and successful completion of the Westinghouse Technology Course (either R-104P or R-200P) is highly recommended.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for
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many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 CE Advanced Technology Course (R-505P)
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Description:==
The course provides a wn:iing knowledge of the Combustion Engineering (CE) design with emphasis in the following areas: systems interrelationships; analysis ofintegrated plant response to normal operating and transient conditions; analysis of technical issues; plant procedures and their applications; facility abnormal events; technical specifications (including limiting conditions for operation, limiting safety system settings, safety limits, and bases); and PRA insights. Presentations include analysis of transient curves and data from actual plant events to show integrated facility operation during normal and transient conditions. Technical specifications, abnormal, emergency, and other procedures are discussed during selected transient discussions using examples from operating plants. This course is the second in a series of four courses in CE Technology (R-305P, R-505P, R-605P, R-622P).
Length:
10 Days 68 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a written examination.
e Manual:
Combustion Engineering Technology Advanced Manual Prerequisites:
Completion of the Combustion Engineering Technology Course (R-305P) or equivalency examination is required.
er Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 CE Simulator Course (R-605P)
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Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of Combustion Engineering (CE) design and operation with emphasis in the following areas: integrated plant operations; use of control room instrumentation to evaluate normal and transient operating conditions; evaluation and application of technical specifications to control room conditions; use of plant procedures; effects of equipment malfunction and inappropriate operator actions; and PRA insights.
Presentations include hands-on operation and demonstrations using a full scope control room simulator covering evolutions from plant startup to major accidents. Emphasis is placed on understanding integrated plant response, recognition of unusual plant conditions, and the interaction between the plant operations staff, plant systems, procedures and regulations rather than how to operate equipment. This course is the third in a series of four courses in CE Technology (R-305P, R-505P, R-605P, R-622P).
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee 1
Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a practical examination.
Manual:
None Prerequisites:
Completion of the Combustion Engineering Advanced Course (R-505P) or equivalency examination is required.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations OfIicers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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i Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 CE Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) Simulator Course (R-622P)
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Description:==
The course provides a general understanding of the Combustion Engineering Owners Group Emergency Procedure Guidelines and Emergency Operating Procedures. Application of these procedures is presented using a combination of classroom and simulator training. Major topics include: EPG/EOP structure and interfacing; intent of each EPG/EOP; entry conditions and symptoms; monitoring critical plant parameters; EPG/EOP use and philosophy; EPG/EOP, operator and plant responses to various plant transients and emergency conditions; and normal and abnormal plant operations. This course is the last in a series of four courses in CE Technology (R-305P, R-505P, R-605P, R-622P).
Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
Combustion Engineering EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the Combustion Engineering Simulator Course (R-605P) or equivalent experience is required.
I Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for j
many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain i
other training and development programs.
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l Technical Training Division 1994 -1995 CE Simulator Refresher Course for Examiners (R-702P)
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Description:==
This course is a modified R-622P, CE EOP Simulator Course, arid meets the requirements for refresher training for reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers.
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. Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessec Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None i
Manual:
Combustion Engineering EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Certification as an Operator Licensing Examiner and a minimum of one year's experience are required.
Applicability:
This is required refresher training for Operator Licensing Examiners.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 CE Simulator Refresher Course (R-705P)
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Description:==
This course is a modified R-622P, CE EOP Simulator Course, and meets the requirements for refresher training for reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers.
5 Length:
5 Days 35 Instrucaonal Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None.
Manual:
Combustion Engineering EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of a Combustion Engineering technology full course series (R-305P, R-505P, R-605P, R-622P) or the previously offered Combustion Engineering technology cross training series (R-325P, R605P, R-622P). Note that the Combustion Engineering EOP Simulator Course (R-622P) was not part of the full course series prior to 1991.
Applicability:
This course is required refresher training for many reactor operations inspectors.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 CE Technical Managers Course (R.905P)
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Description:==
The course assists NRC technical managers in maintaining a general familiarity with the Combustion Engineering design and operations with emphasis in the following areas; plant operational characteristics; conduct of control room operations; instrumentation and plant data available in the control room; application of abnormal and emergency procedures; plant response to abnormal and emergency conditions; effect upon plant operation of equipment malfunction or incorrect or untimely operator actions; electrical distribution systems design and operation; and PRA insights. Presentations include both classroom discussions and a simulator demonstration using a full scope control room simulator. Classroom discussions are keyed to the evolutions to be demonstrated on the simulator. Emphasis is placed on identification of abnormal or accident conditions, determination of plant status, and discussion of proper immediate and subsequent operator actions for a given plant condition.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
Combustion Engineering Technology Technical Managers Manual Prerequisites:
Although there are no prerequisites for attendance, attendees should have a general familiarity with Combustion Engineering systems.
Applicability:
This is a course for NRC technical managers who need to attain or refresh a general familiarity with the Combustion Engineering design.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 B&W Technology Course (R-306P)
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Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) design with emphasis in the following areas: system design, function, instrumentation, interlocks, design prob! cms, operational problems and difficulties, technical specifications, power distribution and thermal-hydraulic limits, and PRA insights. Presentations are at the one-line piping and instrumentation diagram level and include some detailed system design and operational aspects and references to technical specifications for major systems and components. Additional attention is also focused on both safety and non-safety related support and auxiliary systems. This course is the first in a series of four courses in B&W Technology (R-306P, R-506P, R-606P, R-623P).
Length:
15 Days 103 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Teanessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of written mid-course and final examinations Manual:
Babcock & Wilcox Technology Systems Manual Prerequisites:
Completion of the Power Plant Engineering Course (E-110) or equivalent experience and successful completion of the Westinghouse Technology Course (either R-104P or R-200P) is highly recommended.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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i Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 B&W Advanced Technology Course (R-506P)
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Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of the Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) design with emphasis in the following areas: systems interrelationships; analysis ofintegrated plant response to normal operating and transient conditions; analysis of technical issues; plant procedures and their applications; facility abnormal events; technical specifications (including limiting conditions for operation, limiting safety system settings, safety limits, and bases); and PRA insights. Presentations include analysis of transient curves and data from actual plant events to show integrated facility operation during normal and transient conditions. Technical specifications, abnormal, emergency, and other procedures are discussed during selected transient discussions using examples from operating plants. This course is the second in a series of four courses in B&W Technology (R-306P, R-506P, R-606P, R-623P).
Length:
10 Days 68 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff i
i Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Babcock & Wilcox Technology Advanced Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the Babcock & Wilcox Technology Course (R-306P) or equivalency examination is required.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations OfIicers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 B&W Simulator Course (R-606P)
==
Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) design and operation with emphasis in the following areas: integrated plant operations; use of control room instrumentation to evaluate normal and transient operating conditions; evaluation and application of technical specifications to control room conditions; use of plant procedures; effects of equipment malfunction and inappropriate operator actions; and PRA insights.
Presentations include hands-on operation and demonstrations using a full scope control room simulator covering evolutions from plant startup to major accidents. Emphasis is placed on understanding integrated plant response, recognition of unusual plant conditions, and the interaction between the plant operations staff, ;J.iit systems, procedures and regulations rather than how to operate equipment. This course is the third in a series of four courses in B&W Technology (R-306P, R-506P, R-606P, R-623P).
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a practical examination.
Manual:
None Prerequisiten-Completion of the Babcock & Wilcox Advanced Course (R-506P) or equivalency examination is required.
i Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for -
many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 B&W Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) Simulator Course (R-623P)
==
Description:==
The course provides a general understanding of the Babcock & Wilcox Owners Group Emergency Procedure Guidelines and Emergency Operating Procedures.
Application of these procedures is presented using a combination of classroom and simulator training. Major topics include: EPG/EOP structure and interfacing; intent of each EPG/EOP; entry conditions and symptoms; monitoring critical plant parameters; EPG/EOP use and philosophy; EPG/EOP, operator and plant responses to various plant transients and emergency conditions; and normal and abnormal plant operations. This course is the last in a series of four courses in B&W Technology (R-306P, R-506P, R-606P, R-623P).
Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None f
Manual:
Babcock & Wilcox EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the Babcock & Wilcox Simulator Course (R-606P) or equivalent experience is required.
Applicability:
This is a required course for certain qualification programs, including those for many reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers. This is also a required course for certain other training and development programs.
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1994 - 1995 Technical Training Division B&W Simulator Refresher Course for Examiners (R-703P)
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Description:==
This course is a modified R-623P, B&W EOP Simulator Course, and meets the requirements for refresher training for reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers.
t Length:
5 Days 34 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
Babcock & Wilcox EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Certification as an Operator Licensing Examiner and a minimum of one year's experience are required.
Applicability:
This is required refresher training for Operator Licensing Examiners.
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Technita! Training Division 1994 - 1995 B&W Simulator Refresher Course (R-706P)
==
Description:==
This course is a modified R-623P, B&W EOP Simulator Course, and meets the requirements for refresher training for reactor operations inspectors, Operator Licensing Examiners, and Headquarters Operations Officers.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None.
Manual:
Babcock & Wilcox EOP Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of a Babcock & Wilcox technology full course series (R-306P, R-506P, R-606P, R-623P) or the previously offered Babcock &
Wilcox technology cross training series (R-326P, R606P, R-623P). Note that the Babcock & Wilcox EOP Simulator Course (R-623P) was not part of the full course series prior to 1991.
Applicability:
This course is required refresher training for many reactor operations inspectors.
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1994 - 1995 Technical Training Division B&W Technical Managers Course (R-906P)
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Description:==
The course assists NRC technical managers in maintaining a general familiarity with the Babcock & Wilcox design and operations with emphasis in the following areas; plant operational characteristics; conduct of control room operations; instimmentation and plant data available in the control room; application of abnormal and emergency procedures; plant response to abnormal and emergency conditions; effect upon plant operation of equipment malfunction or incorrect or untimely operator actions; electrical distribution systems design and operation; and PRA insights. Presentations include both classroom discussions and a simulator demonstration using a full scope control room simulator. Classroom discussions are keyed to the evolutions to be demonstrated on the simulator. Emphasis is placed on identification of abnormal or accident conditions, determination of plant status, and discussion of proper immediate and subsequent operator actions for a given plant condition..
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
Babcock & Wilcox Technology Technical Managers Manual Prerequisites:
Although there are no prerequisites for attendance, attendees should have a general familiarity with Babcock & Wilcox systems.
r Applicability:
This is a course for NRC technical managers who need to attain or refresh a general familiarity with the Babcock & Wilcox design.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 Reactor Concepts Course (R-100)
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Description:==
The course provides a basic introduction to the following concepts: nuclear power and electrical generation; the fission process and heat generation; boiling water reactor systems overview; pressurized water reactor systems overview; radiation and biological effects; radioactive waste; nuclear materials i
transportation; refueling operations; and emergency action levels.
Length:
2 Days 14 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Headquarters and Regional Offices j
Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Center Staff Examination:
None Manual:
Reactor Concepts Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for the NRC staff and is provided in support of the NRC Orientation Program managed by the Office of Personnel.
It is widely attended by non-technical personnel and others with a need to obtain the nuclear power overview provided by the course.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 National News Media Seminar (R-102)
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Description:==
The course provides a basic introduction to the following concepts: nuclear power and electrical generation; the 6ssion process and heat generation; boiling water reactor systems overview; pressurized water reactor systems overview; reactor emergencies; radiation and biological effects; radioactive waste; nuclear materials transportati i; boiling water reactor simulator operations; and pressurized water reactor operations. In addition to classroom presentations, the course is supplemented with demonstrations of nuclear plant operations, transients, and accidents using full scope reactor training simulators.
Length:
2 Days 14 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
Technical Training Center Staff and Headquarters or Regional Public Affairs Of6cer Examination:
None t
Manual:
Reactor Concepts Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
This course is provided in support of the NRC public affairs function managed by the OfGce of Governmental and Public Affairs. It is attended by newspaper, radio, television, and magazine personnel from across the nation.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Reactor Safety Course (R-800)
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Description:==
The course provides a broad perspective ofimportant reactor safety concepts with emphasis on topics important to reactor risk. Five Major areas are covered. (1) Historical Overview which includes: design for safety; defense in depth strategy; ECCS rulemaking; and severe accident and safety goal policy._
(2) Accident Sequences which includes: safety risk concepts and terminology; accident sequence development; important accident sequences; and IPE and IPEEE programs. (3) Accident Progression in the Reactor Vessel which includes: fission product inventory and decay heat; and core melt progression.
(4) Accident Progression in the Containment which includes: containment phenomena; reactor cavity and vessel breach phenomena; and hydrogen and combustion events. (5) Radiological Releases and Consequences which includes: radionuclide groups; environmental transport; EPA protective action guidelines; and emergency response. In addition discussions focus on plant events such as Chernobyl; accident management principles; and historical perspectives.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
Sandia National Laboratory Personnel and Selected NRC Staff Examination:
None i
Manual:
Reactor Safety Course Manual Prerequisites:
Completion of a full course series in General Electric, Westinghouse, Combustion Engineering, or Babcock & Wilcox reactor vendor designs or equivalent experience is highly recommended.
Applicability:
This is a required course for development of reactor engineer interns, newly hired technical personnel without prior nuclear experience, and newly hired technical personnel with prior nuclear experience. The course is supplemental training for other NRC personnel who have a need to understand the areas j
specified in the course description.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 PRA Overview Course (P-100)
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Description:==
The course provides attendees with a general overview of the concepts of individual and societal risks, objectives of risk assessment, probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) methodology, and PRA technology currently in use by NRC to fulfill its mission. The course is supplemented with examples of current PRA applications; a report on technological developments; and a discussion of current PRA research. Also covered in the course is a discussion of NRC policies, generic issues, and cost benefit analysis using PRA.
Length:
1 Day 7 Instructional Hours Location:
Rockville, Maryland Conducted By:
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Examination:
None Manual:
PRA Overview Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
Recommended for personnel who have no previous PRA training but it is not intended to provide practitioner-level skills. The course is highly t
recommended for new managers interested in the use of PRA technology in the Agency.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Fundamentals of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Course (P-101)
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Description:==
This course is designed for those personnel seeking to acquire introductory practitioner-level skills in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) and includes a broad introduction to PRA and its applications. The course includes an introduction of PRA methods used in system modeling, accident progression analysis, and accident consequence analysis. Also included is a discussion of PRA strengths, limitations, and results. Specific topics include: accident initiators; event tree and fault tree analysis and quantification; data development and common cause failures; human reliability analysis; external events analysis; accident progression analysis; fission product transport and release; fundarnentals of consequence evaluation; and PRA program and requirements. In-class instruction is supplemented with workshops and problem-solving sessions lengdu 3 Days 21 Instructional Hours Location:
Rockville, Maryland Conducted By:
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Examination:
None Manual:
Fundamentals of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Manual Prerequisites:
This course requires previous knowledge of nuclear power plant systems.
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Applicability:
NRC personnel with a general interest in learning basic PRA techniques and concepts.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 -
Probability and Statistics for PRA Course (P-102)
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Description:==
The course presents selected quantitative concepts from the fields of probabilistic modeling, statistics, and reliability theory that arise frequently in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA). Through lecture and workshop problems, participants are presented with mathematical techniques from probability and statistics that have applications in current PRA. The topics covered include a review of classical probability and statistics, selected distributions important to PRA, uncertainty analysis techniques, and Bayesian analysis.
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5 Days 35 Instructional Hours location:
Rockville, Maryland Conducted By:
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Exunination:
None Manual:
Bayesian Reliability Analysis Prerequisites:
Participants should have at least a bachelor's degree in math / science or engineering. Must be familiar with calculus and be able to perform proficiently in probability and statistics at the undergraduate level. An alternative would be completion of the NRC course Applied Statistics.
Applicability:
Designed to appeal to a wide audience, especially those personnel tasked with revHving or managing PRAs.
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1994_1995 Technical Training Division PRA Basics for Licensing Project Managers Course (P-103) i
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Description:==
The course focuses on developing concepts and skills necessary to interpret and apply PRA insights rather than developing PRA analysis skills. Lectures focus on elements of PRA, PRA terminology, generic PRA results, dominant BWR/PWR accident sequences, accident sequence interpretation, PRA importance measures, PRA data base issues, and event significance and trending. The course relies heavily on workshops and case studies to reinforce important concepts presented in lectures and to provide practical experience in applying those concepts. Current and potential applications of PRA information in evaluating Temporary Waivers of Compliance, event response, regulatory issues, escalated enforcement, integrated scheduling and related licensing issues are discussed and illustrated.
21 Instructional Hours length:
3 Days location:
Rockville, Maryland Conducted By:
- Idahc,
.ional Engineering Laboratory Examination:
None
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Manual:
PRA Basics for Licensing Project Managers Manual Prerequisites:
Knowledge of nuclear power plant systems.
Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Directors. Also open to Applicability:
others involved in the licensing and regulation of nuclear power plants who require a basic understanding of PRA and its applications as a decision-making tool.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 PRA Basics for Inspection Application Course (P-105) p
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Description:==
The course addresses the special needs of Regional and Resident Inspectors who require knowledge of probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) issues and insights to better evaluate the effects of design, testing, maintenance, and operating strategies on system reliability. The full range of PRA topics is presented in abbreviated form with the goal ofintroducing the Resident and Regional Inspection staffs to the basic concepts and terminology of PRA as applied to i
the inspection process. The course uses actual plant PRAs and IPEs and stresses the uses and applications of these publications in planning audits and inspections and evaluating plant safety issues.
Iength:
3 Days 21 Instructional Hours Location:
Regional Offices Conducted By:
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Examination:
None Manual:
PRA Basics for Inspection Application Prerequisites:
Previous knowledge of nuclear power plant systems.
Applicability:
Regional and Resident Inspectors and others involved in the plant inspection prNess.
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1994 - 1995 Technical Training Division I
PRA Insights Into IPEs Course (P-106) l t
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Description:==
The course provides a realistic, intensive opportunity to use actual PRA/IPE I.t results and information as a decision-making tool. Through examples and workshops, students participate in a number of exercises which reinforce and build on concepts presented in the PRA Basics for Inspection Application and l
PRA Basics for Licensing Project Managers courses. The course is tailored to l
the specific needs of regional inspection personnel and licensing project managers. The course consists almost entirely of exercises and workshop -
i proHems which teach students to use PRA information as an input to real decisions regarding inspection priorities, Temporary Waivers of Compliance, integrated scheduling, license amendments, and other regulatory issues. To the extent possible, real PRA/IPE studies are used as the basis for the workshops.
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f 14 Instructional Hours length:
2 Days Location:
Regional Offices and Rockville, Maryland Conducted By Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Examination:
None i
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1 Manual:
None Prerequisites:
Completion of either the PRA Basics for Inspection Applications or PRA Basics for Licensing Project Managers course. College level familiarity with l
probability, statistics, and calculus.
Resident Inspectors, Regional Inspection and Examination personnel, Licensing Applicability:
Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Directors, and other personnel who may have to use PRA information as an input to regulatory decision-making.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Overview of Performance Assessment Techniques for High Level Waste Course (P-107)
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Description:==
The course is intended to provide a general overview of the regulatory bases, analytical techniques, and programmatic objectives of performance assessment (PA) of high level waste (HLW) repositories. Focus will be on the essential steps in completing a PA; management and policy issues such as licensee-regulator interaction, reviewing a PA, the role of PA in systematic regulatory analysis, and the establishment of research priorities related to PA.
kngth:
1 Day 7 Instructional Hours Location:
Rockville, Maryland Conducted By:
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Examination:
None Manual:
HLW Overview Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
Managers and technical personnel who require a general understanding of the methods and objectives of HLW PA as well as the programmatic issues related to PA.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Integrated Reliability and Risk Analysis System (IRRAS) Basics Course (P-201)
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Description:==
This course provides hands-on training in the use ofIntegrated Reliability and Risk Analysis System (IRRAS) to perform probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) analysis on the PC. When the course is completed, the participants are able to: build fault tree models on the PC, assign reliability data, analyze the fault trees and develop minimal cut sets, calculate various importance measures, perform uncertainty analysis, analyze accident sequences, create and quantify ac ; dent sequences, and generate reports.
Length:
4 Days 28 Instructional Hours location:
Rockville, Maryland Conducted By:
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Examination:
None Manual:
IRRAS Basics Manual Prerequisites:
Fundamentals of PRA course and have a college-level course in statistics or probability theory.
Applicability:
PRA practitioners or personnel who independently develop and quantify fault and event tree models.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Advanced Integrated Reliability and Risk Analysis System (IRRAS) Course (P-202)
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Description:==
This course provides hands-on training in the advanced features ofIntegrated Reliability and Risk Analysis System (IRRAS) to perform probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) analysis on the PC. IRRAS allows the user to build and evaluate the models used in PRA. IRRAS can provide the base models to be used in sensitivity analyses using System Analysis and Risk Assessment System (SARA).
length:
2 Days 14 Instructional Hours Location:
Rockville, Maryland Conducted By:
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Examination:
None i
Manual:
Advanced IRRAS Manual Prerequisites:
Completion of Fundamentals course and the IRRAS Basics course, or equivalent experience using IRRAS.
Applicability:
PRA practitioners or persons who have completed the IRRAS Basics course or have an equivalent working knowledge ofIPJ1AS. Knowledge of PRA l
methodology is required for a student to realize the full benefit of the course.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 Human Reliability Assenment (HRA) Course (P-203)
Descripdon:
This course serves as an introduction to Human Reliability Assessment (HRA) including the methods used in modeling of human errors and various methods of estimating their probabilities. This course is designed to teach introductory level skills in HRA and includes a broad introduction to HRA and its applications. A discussion of HRA strengths, limitations, and results is also l
included.
t length:
2.5 Days 18 Instructional Hours location:
Rockville, Maryland Conducted By:
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Examination:
None
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Manual:
Hurnan Reliability and Safety Analysis Data Handbook Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
NRC personnel with a general interest in learning basic HRA techniques and concepts.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Seismic Margin Methods Course (P-205)
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Description:==
The course provides a practical introduction to seismic margin methods with an emphasis on reviewing submittals for seismic vulnerabilities of standard and advanced reactor designs. The course deals generally with the topic of fragility assessment for structures, systems, and components and addresses the ways in which fragilities are used in PRA-based seismic margins assessments.
Specific topics include a brief review of risk assessment methods, an introduction to the conservative deterministic failure margin (CDFM) method, an overview of seismic PRA, including fragility evaluation, an introduction to methods for obtaining sequence level minimal cut sets and frequencies, the approach for developing high confidence in a low probability of failure seismic levels, and a simplified approach to seismic PRA.
Length:
3 Days 21 Instructional Hours location:
Rockville, Maryland Conducted By:
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Examination:
None Manual:
Seismic Margins Methods Manual Prerequisites:
An elementaty understanding of seismic analysis and design for nuclear power plants. Completion of the Fundamentals of PRA course. A college-level understanding of calculus and probability.
I Applicability:
Any NRC employee interested in seismic margin methods or involved in reviewing seismic vulnerabilities for standard and advanced reactor designs.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 s
i Power Plant Engineering Course (E-110)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of the practical aspects of nuclear power plant operation. Emphasis is placed on the use and operation of various types of equipment rather than design. When topics such as physics, chemistry and heat i
transfer are discussed, their relationship to basic reactor operation and the nuclear plant cycle are stressed. Course topics include: basic plant cycles, reactor physics, heat transfer and thermal hydraulics, process chemistry, print reading, basic electrical, generators, AC motors, electrical distribution equipment, piping, turbines, diesel generators, process instrumentation, controllers, nuclear instrumentation and radiation protection.
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length:
15 Days 102 Instructional Hours Imcation:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
Sonalysts, Inc.
Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of three written examinations.
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Power Plant Engineering Manual Prerequisites:
None. A technical background is desirable.
Applicability:
This is a required course for development of reactor engineer and reactor health physics interns and technical personnel without prior nuclear experience and is optional for other NRC personnel who have a need to understand the areas specified in the course description.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Emergency Diesel Generators Course (E-111)
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Description:==
The course provides technical information pertaining to the operation and maintenance of emergency diesel generators with emphasis on diesel generator purposes and typical technical specifications; construction and nomenclature; general operating principles; rypical component arrangements; auxiliary and control systems; and maintenance and troubleshooting.
i length:
5 Days 32 Instructional Hours Location:
Norristown, PA Conducted By:
SAIC/AMSEC Examination:
None Manual:
Emergency Diesel Generators Manual Prerequisites:
None. A technical backgmund is desirable.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for NRC personnel who have a need to understand basic diesel generator design and operation.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Motorized Valve Actuators Course (E-112)
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Description:==
The course provides technicalinformation and hands-on experience pertaining to the operacion and maintenance of motorized valve actuators with emphasis on parts, functions, design and functional differences; maintenance; troubleshooting; electrical circuits, performance testing and failure histories.
l Length:
5 Days 32 Instructional Hours location:
Lynchburg, VA Conducted By:
PowerSafety International Examination:
None
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Manual:
Motorized Valve Actuator Manual Prerequisites:
None. A technical background is desirable.
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This course is supplemental training for NRC personnel who have a need to understand basic motorized valve operator design and cperation.
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i Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Fire Protection for Power Plants Course (F 113)
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Description:==
The course provides a basic understanding of the concepts, hardware and functions of fire protection as they apply to the electric power generating industry. Course topics include: basic fire principles; chemistry and physics of fire; fire detection systems; suppression systems; passive fire protection; life safety; fire emergency planning; industrial hazards; power plant fire hazards and protection covering turbines and generators, electrical equipment, and auxillaries; grouped electrical cables; coal-fired power plants; oil-fired power plants; hydroelectric power plants; combustion turbines; nuclear power plant fire protection covering NRC requirements, Appendix R requirements and exemptions, technical specifications, quality assurance, and plant specific hazards for pressurized water and boiling water reactors.
Length:
4 Days 32 Instructional Hours Location:
Knoxville, Tennessee Conducted By:
Professional Loss Control (PLC), Inc.
Examination:
None Manual:
Fire Protection for Power Plants Manual l
Prerequisites:
None. See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for NRC personnel involved with fire protection-related inspection activiti:s.
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Groundwater Modeling Course (F 114)
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Description:==
The courses cover various aspects of groundwater modeling including the occurrence and movement of groundwater, physical properties, equations of flow, aquifer test procedures, design and construction of monitoring wells, solute transport in the saturated zone, water quality characterization, and contaminant transport.
t Iength:
3 or 5 Days 21 or 35' Instructional Hours Location:
Various Locations Conducted By:
National Water Well Association or International Ground Water Modeling Center Examination:
None Manual:
Groundwater Modeling Manual Prerequisites:
See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368.
Applicability:
These courses are recommended for NMSS Low Level Waste Management (Technical Branch) and High Level Waste Management (Geosciences and Systems Performance Branch) personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Systems Engineering Management Course (E-115)
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Description:==
The course covers the systems engineering rnanagement plan, trade-off studies, design reviews and audits, technical performance measurements, specification tailoring, configuration management, work breakdown structures, and risk identification and management. Also discussed are life cycle cost /affordability, readiness /supportability, reliability, testability, producibility, capability, and other characteristics of a system. The scheduling and conduct of reviews of progress, as well as controlling technical risk levels, are also covered.
length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
Fort Belvoir, Virginia Conducted By:
Defense Systems Management College Examination:
None Manual:
Systems Engineering Management Manual Prerequisites:
None.
Applicability:
This course is recommended for NMSS High Level Waste Management, Repository Licensing and Quality Assurance Project Directorate personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Welding Technology and Codes Course (F-303)
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Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of metallurgy and welding technology as applicable to welding fabrication and construction at nuclear power facilities; codes and standards of special interest in welding inspection; and technical evaluations oflicensee and licensee contractor performance.
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10 Days 67 Instructional Hours Location:
Homer City, PA Conducted By:
P'ower Safety Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of course exercises and examinations.
Manual:
Welding Technology and Codes Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
This course is required initial training for Reactor Construction Resident Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel working with welding technology and code applications.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Technology and Codes Course (E-306)
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Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of ultrasonic, radiographic, liquid i
penetrant, and magnetic particle testing; technical evaluations oflicensee and licensee contractor performance in these areas; and the codes and standards of special interest in NDE inspection activities.
h length:
10 Days 67 Instructional Hours Location:
Niantic, Connecticut Conducted By:
Sonalysts/Hellier & Associates Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the s.. quired !cvel of knowledge by successful completion of quizzes and a comprehensive written examination.
Manual:
NDE Technology and Codes Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
This course is required initial training for Reactor Construction Resident Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel working with aondestructive examination and code applications.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Eddy Current Testing Course (E-307) 4
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Description:==
The course provides a working knowledge of eddy current testing with particular emphasis on nuclear power plant applications. Course topics include eddy current methodology, equipment operation, detection of damage; applications including steam generator, in-core thimble tube, control rod and balance of plant component inspections; data analysis tools; steam generator design review and damage mechanisms; codes and standards of special interest in eddy current inspections; and technical evaluation oflicensee and licensee contractor performance.
length:
5 Days 32 Instructional Hours location:
Niantic, Connecticut Conducted By:
Sonalysts/Hellier & Associates Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Eddy Current Testing Manual Prerequisites:
None. Completion of the Nondestructive Examination Technology and Codes Course (E-306) or similar experience is recommended.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for resident and region-based inspectors and other personnel working with eddy current testing and code applications.
This course is offered only with sufficient demand. The Technical Training Center separately announces the scheduling of this course.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Inservice Inspection Course (E-308)
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Description:==
Requirements of ASME Section XI for inservice inspection of nuclear power plant components are presented, covering pre-service and inservice inspection of Class 1,2,3 nuclear vessels, piping, pumps, valves and component supports.
Course topics include the following: overview and application of the ASME Code; code cases; interpretations, errata, and applicable Federal and State laws; general requirements of Section XI; jurisdiction; owner's responsibilities; NDE procedures; inspection intervals; records; comparison of Class 1,2, and 3 systems including NDE; pressure test and repair rules; repair and replacement programs; specialized examination equipment for inspection of reactor vessels, steam generators and reactor coolant pumps; component supports and their impact on ISI programs; development and control principles for inservice inspection programs; and NRC and ASME source documents which impact inservice inspection programs.
length:
3 Days 21 Instructional Hours Location:
As announced Conducted By:
Vantase Training Services Examination:
None Manual:
Inservice Inspection Manual Prerequisites:
None. Completion of the Nondestructive Examination Technology and Codes Course (E-306) or similar experience is recommended. See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368.
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Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for resident and region-based inspectors and other personnel working with inservice inspection applications.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 Welding and 'NDE Technical Manager's Course (E 901)
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Description:==
This course assists NRC technical managers in maintaining a general familiarity with metallurgy, welding, and nondestructive examination (NDE)
- technologies, including: welding fabrication, welding processes, welding inspection, ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, eddy current testing, liquid penetrant testing, and magnetic particle testing. Also, the codes and standards relative to these technologies and relied upon during the technical evaluation and inspection oflicensee and licensee contractor activities will be covered.
length:
5 days 32 Instructional Hours Location:
Niantic, Connecticut Conducted By:
Sonalysts/Hellier and Associates Examination:
Nonc Manual:
Welding and NDE Technical Managers Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
NRC technical managers who need to attain or refresh a general familiarity with the above technologies 69
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Site Access Training Course (H-100)
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Description:==
The course provides a general understanding of radiation types, quantities, units, biological effects, protection standards and guides, postings, exposure control, AIARA practices, monitoring instruments and dosimeters, bioassay, and contamination protection. It also provides a generic understanding of industrial safety practices, physical protection programs and responses to radiological emergencies. The course also includes an exercise in which each student will be expected to don protective clothing, perform simple tasks and remove protective clothing.
Length:
2 Days 14 Instructional Hours location:
NRC Headquarters and NRC Regional Offices Conducted By:
General Physics Corporation Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a protective clothing exercise and written examination.
Manual:
Site Access Training Manual Prerequisites:
Reactor Concepts Course (R-100) or equivalent technical expertise is necessary.
The Technical Training Division controls attendance at headquaners courses.
Applicability:
This course, or equivalent Nuclear General Employee Training at a licensee facility, is required for NRC personnel who require unescorted access into licensee radiation / contamination areas in the performance of their duties.
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l Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Site Access Refresher Training Course (H-101)
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Description:==
The course updates and refreshes the generic understanding of radiation types, quantities, units; biological effects, protection standards and guides, postings, exposure control, ALARA practices, monitoring instruments and dosimeters, bioassay, contamination protection, industrial safety practices, physical protection programs, and responses to radiological emergencies.
Lengdu 1 Day 7 Instructional Hours Imcation:
NRC Headquarters or Regional Offices Conducted By:
General Physics Corporation l
Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Site Access Training Manual Prerequisites:
Site Access Training Course (H-100) or equivalent Nuclear General Employee Training at a licensee facility is necessary. The Technical Training Division controls attendance at headquarters courses.
Applicability:
This is a required annual refresher training course for NRC employees who need unescorted access into licensee radiation / contamination areas in the performance of their duties.
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i NMSS Radiation Worker Training (H-102) i
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Description:==
'The course provides a general understanding of radiation safety including
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radiation types quantities and units, biological effects, protection standards, postings, sources of exposure, exposure control, dosimetry and bioassay and an introduction to industrial safety.
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.5 Day 4 Instructional Hours t
Location:
NRC Headquarters Conducted By:
General Physics Corporation F
Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by l
successful completion of a written examination.
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NMSS Radiation Worker Training Manual Prerequisites:
None 1
Applicability:
NMSS or other NRC personnel who may be occupationally exposed.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 In-Place Filter Testing Course (H-105)
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Description:==
The course provides an in-depth understanding of the nature of airborne hazards, air filtration and absorption theory, aerosol technology, air-flow measurement, in-place testing of HEPA filters, and safety cabinets.
Length:
5 Days 32 Instructional Hours Location:
Boston, Massachusetts Conducted By:
Harvard School of Public Health Examination:
None i
Manual:
In-Place Filter Testing Manual Prerequisites:
See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368.
i Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for NRC personnel involved in airborne j
hazard protection.
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Technical Training Division 1994-1995 Applied Health Physics Course (H-109)
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Description:==
The course provides an intensive laboratory oriented radiation protection training program consisting oflectures, tours, workshops and laboratory exercises to provide an understanding of atomic and nuclear physics, radiation biology, radiation detection principles, monitoring methods and equipment calibration, external and internal dosimetry, uses of radiation and radiation protection, radionuclide pathways and environmental monitoring and radiation protection in emergencies.
Length:
25 Days 172 Instructional Hours Location:
Oak Ridge, Tennessee Conducted By:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Examination:
Student progress is monitored by weekly quizzes.
Manual:
ORISE Applied Health Physics Manual Prerequisites:
A background in one of the physical sciences or engineering disciplines is necessary. The Technical Training Division coordinates NRC attendance and provides funding for this course. SP coordinates Agreement State attendance.
A hand-held calculator with exponential and logarithmic functions is recommended.
Applicability:
This is a required course for development of reactor and nuclear materials health physics interns who do not have a health physics degree and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel who require an understanding of the concepts and applications described above.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Environmental Monitoring for Radioactivity Course (H-111)
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Description:==
The course covers the basic theories and mechanics of environmental monitoring for radioactivity; techniques for air monitoring; soil, water, vegetation, sediment, and food sampling; direct gamma measurements; borehole logging; and environmental sampling regulations. Approximately 50% of the course is devoted to collection and analyses of samples, length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
Oak Ridge, Tennessee Conducted By:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Examination:
None Manual:
Environmental Monitoring Manual Prerequisites:
The Technical Training Division coordinates NRC attendance and provides funding for this course. SP coordinates Agreement State attendance. Course information is provided by the Technical Training Division.
Applicability:
This course is recommended for NMSS Low Level Waste Management, Technical and Regulatory Branch personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Applied Gamma Spectroscopy Course (H-112)
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Description:==
The course covers the basics of nuclear theory, gamma ray detection systems and methods, energy and efficiency calibration, resolution and peak shape, computer algorithms, and statistics.
Iength:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Iocation:
Various Conducted By:
Canberra Industries, Inc., Technical Management Services, Inc. or Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Examination:
None Manual:
Applied Gamma Spectroscopy Manual Prerequisites:
See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368.
Applicability:
This course is recommended for NMSS Safeguards and Transportation -
Division, International Safeguards Branch personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 General Theory of Gamma Spectroscopy Course (H-113)
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Description:==
This course provides the student with an in-depth review of the principles and practices of gamma-ray spectroscopy and radionuclide identification. It is intended for health physics and radiochemistry personnel who have some experience in gamma counting and wish to further their knowledge of the methods of gamma-ray spectroscopy. It is recommended for personnel who are responsible for the operation of gamma spectroscopy systems or the rev of the results from these systems.
length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
Meriden, Connecticut Conducted By:
Canberra lodustries, Inc.
Examination:
None Manual:
Gamma Spectroscopy Manual Prerequisites:
None. See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368.
Applicability:
This course is recommended for NMSS Safeguards and Transportation Division, International Safeguards Branch personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 10 CFR Part 20 Seminar (H-114)
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Description:==
The seminar provides a worling understanding of the revised 10 CFR Part 20.
Seminar topics include a comparison of the old and new Rules with emphasis on examples and significant changes and specialized roundtable discussions for Reactor Health Physics Inspectors and Materials Health Physics Inspectors.
1 12ngth:
2 Days 14 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee and other locations as announced.
Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Division, N.RR, NMSS, SP and RES staff.
Examination:
None.
Manual:
10 CFR Part 20 Training Manual Prerequisites:
Prior familiarity with the revised 10 CFR Part 20 and completion of self-study quizzes is recommended.
Applicability:
This course is intended for health physics inspectors and other personnel who require a detailed understanding of the revised 10 CFR Part 20.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Introductory Health Physics Course (H-117) t
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Description:==
This introductory course provides a basic understanding of health physics and radiation protection principles. Topics included are elementary radiation physics and health physics concepts; types of radiation; interaction of radiation with ~ matter; radiation units; biological effects of radiation; environmental radiological monitoring; overview of radiation protection standards, including the new 10 CFR 20; operational aspects of health physics such as personnel monitoring, surveys, health physics instruments (emphasis on selection and actual use of portable survey instruments); and radiation protection plans and procedures. Rules of thumb, along with the caveats of their limitations, will also be provided.
Length:
5 days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Division Staff i
Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of written examinations.
Manual:
Introductory Health Physics Manual Prerequisites:
Prior completion of the Applied Health Physics Course (H-109) or equivalent college level training is recommended. The Technical Training Division controls attendance.
Applicability:
'This course is recommended for NRC personnel with limited background in health physics who require an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of radiation protection 79
Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Health Physics Engineering Course (H-118)
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Description:==
This course emphasizes the engineering aspects of health phpics (e.g. radiation shielding applications and design of facilities). Specific operational health physics topics for the course are established by NRC in conjunction with Agreement State radiological health personnel. The course is designed to supplement the fundamental Applied Health Physics Course (H-109).
length:
5 days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Conducted By:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of written examinations.
Manual:
Health Physics Engineering Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the Applied Health Physics Course (H-109) is recommended, since this course is designed to supplement the five-week course. The Technical Training Division coordinates NRC attendance and SP coordinates Agreement State attendance.
Applicability:
NRC personnel and Agreement State personnel who have a need to understand the principles of health physics engineering and their applications.
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Technical Training Division 1994--1995 Health Physics Technology Course (H-201)
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Description:==
The course provides a working understanding of health physics fundamentals applicable to NRC inspectors. Course topics include health physics responsibilitics of NRC inspectors; internal and external exposure and control;
- health physics instrumentation and monitoring devices, survey requirements and procedures; evaluation of radiation hazards; ALARA: and development and analysis ofinspection findings and licentee management organization and administrative controls such as records and training. At the end of some sessions, health physics problems specific to nuclear reactor and materials licensees are covered. For these sessions the class is divided to provide specialized training for Reactor Health Physics Inspectors and Materials Health Physics Inspectors.
length:
10 Days 67 Instructional Hours 1
Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
'ITD Staff and Invited Lecturers i
Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of written examinations.
i Manual:
Health Physics Technology Manual Prerequisites:
Prior completion of the Applied Health Physics Course (H-109), or equivalent college level training, is recommended. The Technical Training Division controls attendance. A hand-held calculator with exponential and logarithmic functions is recommended.
Applicability:
This course is required for nealth physics inspectors and is supplemental for j
other NRC personnel who require an understanding of the applied health physics concepts and applications described above.
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i Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Radwaste Management Course (H-202)
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Description:==
The course provides a working understanding of reactor plant radioactive waste management systems and the sources and principles related to non-reactor generated radioactive waste. Classroom presentations discuss the principal sources of radioactive waste, waste classification, and design and operation of containment, monitoring, and processing systems. Occupational exposures, off-site exposure pathways, and effluent and environmental monitoring requirements associated with radioactive waste processing are discussed.
Iengdu 5 Days 32 InstructionalHours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
IT Corporation Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examinatiott.
Manual:
Radwaste Management Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the GE Technology Course (R-106B) and the Westinghouse Technology Course (R-104P) and a knowledge of basic radiation safety principles.
Applicability:
This course is required for reactor health physics inspectors and is supplemental for other NRC personnel who have a need to understand radioactive waste management systems.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Radiological Emergency Response and Operations Course (H-303)
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Description:==
The course provides a familiarity with the "on scene" response to radiological emergencies involving a nuclear power plant accident, a nuclear materials transportation accident, and a nuclear industrial accident. Presentations emphasize emergency response team organization, procedures, leadership, instruments, and equipment.
Length:
4.5 Days 32 Instructional 14ours location:
Special Facility (SF), Berryville, Virginia Conducted By:
DOE /Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co. (REECO)
Examination:
None Manual:
Radiological Emergency Response and Operations Manual Prerequisites:
Students must have a knowledge of basic health physics. FEMA Form 75-5, available from Training Coordinators, must be submitted to the Technical Training Division 30 days before the start of the course. In addition,
, applicants must successfully complete the independent self-study course IS 301. U. S. Citizenship required.
This course is required training for emergency preparedness inspection Applicability:
personnel and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel involved in the development and inspection of radiological emergency plans and activities.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Course (H-304)
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Description:==
The course provides n understanding of basic radiobiology; the facilities and equipment used in nuclear medicine departments; clinical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients; safe handling of patients and the protection of staff and visitors; area radiation surveys; responsibilities of key personnel; function of the Radiation Safety Committee; ALARA program; and training requirements. Diagnostic and therapeutic misadministration, transport of radioactive materials and emergency procedures and recordkeeping requirements, quality assurance, calibrations, and waste disposal are also covered. Opportunities are provided for hands-on experience. Relevant portions of 10 CFR Part 35, " Medical Use of Byproduct Material" and USNRC Regulatory Guide 10.8, " Guide for the Preparation of Applications for Medical Use Programs" are emphasized.
Iength:
5 Days 40 Instructional Hours location:
To Be Determined Conducted By:
To Be Determined Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Manual Prerequisites:
A knowledge of basic radiation protection is necessary. A hand-held calculator with exponential and logarithmic functions is recommended.
Applicability:
This course is required for Materials Radiation Specialist Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 Safety Aspects ofIndustrial Radiography Course (H-305)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of radiography principles, sources, techniques and equipment, regulatory and licensing requirements for radiographic activities, regulatory requirements for handling, storing, shipping and transporting radiographic sources, radiographic incidents, inspection
' techniques for radiographic activities, and field industrial radiography operations.. Opportunities are provided for hands-on experience.
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5 Days 36 Instructional Hours location:
Burlington, Massachusetts Conducted By:
Amersham Corporation b
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Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understandinf y successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Industrial Radiography Manual Prerequisites:
A knowledge of basic radiation protection is necessary.
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Applicability:
This course is required for Materials Radiation Specialist Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Radiological Emergency Planning Course (H-306)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of the following: regulatory requirements for nuclear reactor licensing; design basis accidents versus emergency action level guidelines and on-site /off-site radiological emergency preparedness planning; development and implementation of nuclear plant, local and state emergency plans; legal requirements, emergency response coordination and countermeasure techniques; information contained in Environmental Reports, Safety Analysis Reports, Emergency Planning Documents; and potential areas ofinterjurisdictional confrontation in emergency response and methods to minimize stress in such situations.
Iengde 5 Days 32 Instructional Hours Location:
Emmitsburg, Maryland and other U.S. cities Conducted By:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Examination:
None Manual:
Radiological Emergency Planning Manual Prerequisites:
FEMA Form 75-5, available from Training Coordinators, must be submitted to the Technical Training Division 30 days before the start of the course.
Applicability:
This course is required training for emergency preparedness inspection personnel and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel involved in the development and inspection of radiological emergency plans and activities.
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3 Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Radiological Accident Assessment Course (H-307) l
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of radiological accident assessment personnel; possible accident scenarios at a nuclear plant; the time significance of these events and the significant indicators of an accident; performance of off-site dose calculations given a specific source term and meteorological conditions; and use and interpretation of Federal Protection Action Guides as a basis for recommending appropriate protective measures to state and local officials.
l length:
5 Days 32 Instructional Hours Location:
Emmitsburg, Maryland and other U.S. cities Conducted By:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Examination:
None Manual:
Radiological Accident Assessment Manual Prerequisites:
A knowledge of basic algebra and health physics is necessary. FEMA Form 75-5, available from Training Coordinators, must be submitted to the Technical Training Division 30 days before the start of the course.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for emergency preparedness personnel and other NRC personnel responsible for the assessment of radiological emergencies and for making recommendations / decisions regarding protective actions for public safety.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Transportation of Radioactive Materials Course (H-308)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of radioactive material transport and the role of transport regulatory agencies and regulations (Titles 10 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations). Topics covered include limited quantities of radioactive material, instruments and articles, normal and special forms of radioactive materials, and low specific activity (LSA) radioactive raaterials.
Basic concepts of package activity limitation, radiation and contamination limits, hazardous materials communications requirements, transportation safeguards, NRC inspection procedures, accident caae histories, and emergency response are also covered. In addition to transportation issues, a brief overview of 10 CFR Part 61 waste generator requirements and waste classification system is presented.
Iengdu 5 Days 32 Instructional Hours location:
Various Conducted By:
Chem-Nuclear Systems, Inc.
Examination:
Students demohstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Transportation of Radioactive Materials Manual Prerequisites:
A basic understanding of radiation safety principles is necessary.
l Applicability:
This course is required for Reactor Health Physics, Fuel Facility Specialist and Materials Specialist Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel involved in the regulation or inspection of radioactive materials transportation activities.
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i Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Health Physics in Radiation Accidents Course (H-309)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of radiation physics, radiation detection, protective clothing, and equipment; principles ofinternal dosimetry; radiological emergency procedures; and the role of the Health Physicist in the medical environment. Practical experience is provided by a combination of lectures, demonstrations, lab exercises and a simulated radiation accident drill.
Iength:
5 Days 32 Instructional Hours l
Location:
Oak Ridge, Tennessee Conducted By:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education's Radiation Emergency Assistance Center / Training Site (REAC/TS)
Examination:
None Manual:
Health Physics in Radiation Accidents Manual Prerequisites:
A working knowledge of algebra and health physics principles is necessary.
See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368.
l Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for NRC personnel involved in the development and inspection of emergency preparedness activities.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1993 Environmental Sample Analysis Course (H-310)'
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Description:==
The course emphasizes analysis of environmental samples, including laboratory analytical techniques and interpretation of Fample results. It provides an understanding of: chemical treatment and radio-analytical procedures; methods used in evaluating and reporting sample data; laboratory instrumentation and calibration; and quality assurance in independent measurement.
Length:
3 Days 20 Instructional Hours Location:
Idaho Falls, Idaho Conducted By:
Radiological and Environmental Sciences Laboratory (RESL)
Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Environmental Sample Analysis Manual Prerequisites:
A basic understanding of health physics instrumentation principles is necessary.
Applicability:
This course is required for Reactor Health Physics and Radioactive Materials Shipment Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel.
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l Technical Trt.ining Divisirn 1994 - 1995 Respiratory Protection Course (H-311)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of the terminology and special problems associated with nuclear respiratory protection programs; selection, inspection, donning and use of respiratory protection devices; NUREG 0041 and other requirements unique to the nuclear industry; and practical experience in respirator fitting techniques, including several acceptable qualitative and quantitative fit test methods.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours location:
Various Locations Conducted By:
Darell Bevis Associates, Inc., Radiation Safety Associates, Inc., or Respirator Support Services Examination:
None Manual:
Respiratory Protection Manual Prerequisites:
See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368.
Applicability:
This course is required for Reactor Health Physics Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel.
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t Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Internal Dosimetry and Whole Body Counting Course (H-312)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of the sources and hazards ofinternal deposition of radioactive material. Course topics include protective measures for preventing internal contamination, protocols for internal monitoring of personnel (technique and frequency), and dose evaluation models including ICRP 2,10 and 26/30. Also covered are methods of evaluating extent of internal contamination including whole body counting procedures, calibration, quality assurance and data analysis and biological sampling procedures, types of samples which may be collected, collection procedures, processing of samples, quality assurance programs and reporting of results.
length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
IT Corporation Examination:
Students d monstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
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Manual:
Internal Dosimetry and Whole Body Counting Manual l
Prerequisites:
A knowledge of health physics principles is necessary. A hand-held calculator with exponential and logarithmic functions is required.
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This course is required for health physics inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel, t
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Teletherapy and Brachytherapy Course (H-313)
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Description:==
The course provides a basic understanding of clinical radiation therapy procedures and dosimetty involving primarily Cobalt-60 teletherapy (external irradiation) and various brachytherapy (implanted radionuclide) sources.
Topics covered include facilities and equipment; safe handling of patients with implanted brachytherapy sources; inventories; and area radiation surveys.
Responsibilities and authority of key personnel, Radiation Safety Committee, ALARA program, transport of radioactive materials, misadministrations, requirements for recordkeeping, quality assurance, teletherapy room design and shielding, teletherapy spot checks, calibrations, and source replacements are also discussed. Opportunities are provided for hands on experience. Relevant portions of 10 CFR Part 35, " Medical Use of Byproduct Material" and NRC Regulatory Guide 10.8, " Guide for the Preparation of Applications for Medical Use Programs" are emphasized.
Length:
5 Days 40 Instructional Hours Location:
To Be Determined Conducted By:
To Be Determined Examination:
Students demonstration attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual Teletherapy and Brachytherapy Manual Prerequisites:
A knowledge of basic radiation protection is necessary. A hand-held calculator with exponential and logarithmic functions is recommended.
Applicability:
This course is required for Materials Radiation Specialist Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Safety Aspects of Well Logging Course (H-314)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of the principles of well logging in the gas and oil industry. NRC and Texas State regulations and inspection procedures, well logging equipment and operations, procedures related to retrieval oflost sources and irretrievable sources are also covered.
Opportunities are provided for hands-on experience including a tour of a well site and demonstration of well logging procedures.
0 length:
5 Days 36 Instructional Hours Location:
To Be Determined Conducted By:
To Be Determined Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Safety Aspects of Well Logging Manual Prerequisites:
A knowledge of basic radiation protection is necessary. This course is co-sponsored by Schlumberger Well Services and the Texas Bureau of Radiation Control for State regulatory personnel with limited availability for NRC personnel. Requests for attendance are prioritized by NMSS.
Attendance is controlled by SP.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Materials Radiation Specialist Inspectors and other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995
' Irradiator Technology Course (H-315)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of the basic operation of research and industrial irradiators including all safety and regulatory requirements; cobalt-60 source loading; safety systems; audits and selfinspection items;
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equipment; control room and irradiator maintenance; radiation safety officer l
and operator responsibilities; wipe tests and radiation surveys; emergency j
procedures; commercial applications; dosimetry; regulations; licensing and inspections; an i public and media relations. Opportunities are provided for hands-on expenence.
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5 Days 36 Instructional Hours Location:
To Be Determined Conducted By:
To P,e Determined Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
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Manual:
Irradiator Technology for Inspectors Manual Prerequisites:
A knowledge of basic radiation protection is necessary.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Materials Radiation Specialist inspectors and other NRC personnel.
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1 Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Health Physics Topical Review Course (H-401)
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Description:==
The course improves knowledge in current, state-of-the-art, and selected special topics relating to radiation protection. General topics covered include decontamination and decommissioning, recent advances in medical diagnostic and therapeutic radiation treatment, external and internal radiation 4
exposure control and dose evaluations, health physics instrumentation, calibration and quality control, ALARA, respiratory protection, major revisions te regulations, codes, and methodologies. Special course topics are established by the TTD in conjunction with NRR and NMSS. Course topics are normally revised every 18 to 24 months. Attendance at any one course during the period specified in IMC 1245 satisfies the requirement.
length:
3 Days 21 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee or other locations as appropriate.
Conducted By:
IT Corporation, TTD Staff and Invited Lecturers Examination:
None Manual:
Health Physics Topical Review Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the Health Physics Technology Course (H-201) and experience requirements as specified in NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 1245 are required. A hand-held calculator with exponential and logarithmic functions is recommended.
Applicability:
This course can satisfy certain NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 1245 refresher training requirements for Reactor Health Physics Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel who require an understanding of -
current developments and advanced health physics concepts as described above.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Health Physics Technical Managers Course (H-901)
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Description:==
This course is intended to familiarize NRC technical managers and supervisors with important radiation protection issues and hazards encountered in various areas within the nuclear industry. The course covers radiation terms, nomenclature, hazards, fundamental concepts, rules of thumb, types of radiation and sources used, and commonly occurring events and significant historical incidents. Applicable regulations are summarized, including reporting requirements to NRC. Radiation protection areas covered include power and non-power reactors, industrial radiography, medical facilities, fuel cycle fa 'lities, gamma irradiators, moisture density gauges, well logging, radwaste, and transportation. Scenario workshops of real historical industry events are included.
35 Instructional Hours length:
5 days Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Technical Training Division Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Health Physics Technical Managers Manual Prerequisites:
None. This course is intended for technical managers and supervisors who have limited background in radiation protection but who must supervise individuals who perform health physics-related duties. Technical issues will be discussed but the course does not involve calculations or mathematical problem solving.
Applicability:
This course is recommended for NRC technical managers and supervisors who have a need to become acquainted with the major radiation protection hazards and issues in various applications within the nuclear industry.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Introduction to Nuclear Criticality Safety Course (F-100)
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Description:==
This basic course provides an introduction to nuclear criticality safety for new regulatory staff and for staff who are not experienced in nuclear plant safety practices. It provides a brief refresher on elementary atomic and nuclear physics, summarizes historical criticality accidents, and discusses good practices, including the double contingency principle, for nuclear criticality safety. It introduces the concepts of neutron production, neutron absorption and neutron leakage. The use of k-effective is developed at an introductory level.
Iength:
3 days 20 Instructional Hours location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Introduction to Nuclear Criticality Safety Manual Prerequisites:
Fuel Cycle Technology Course (F-200)
Applicability:
Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards (FCSS) personnel and other NRC personnel who may have regulatory oversight over fuel cycle facilities l
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Nuclear Criticality Safety Course (F-101)
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Description:==
The purpose of this course is to provide nuclear criticality safety information to enhance NRC fuel facility inspector skills in conducting effective nuclear criticality safety inspections. Course content includes: an overview of ANSI /ANS standards and corresponding NRC Regulatory Guides on criticality safety; nuclear theory; nuclear criticality safety control factors (including physical and administrative and engineered controls); an overview of fuel facility operations; and a discussion of historical criticality accidents.
This course is intended for those students who already have an understanding of atomic / nuclear physics and basic criticality safety concepts.
1 Iengdu 5 days 35 Instructional Hours Iecation:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Nuclear Criticality Safety Manual Prerequisites:
Introduction to Nuclear Criticality Safety (F-100)
Applicability:
Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards (FCSS) personnel and other NRC personnel who may have regulatory oversight over fuel cycle facilities i
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1a95 General Health Physics Practices for Fuel Cycle Facilities Course (F.102)
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Description:==
This course will provide a detailed understanding of general health physics practices for uranium fuel cycle facilities. Topics discussed include: special i
properties and hazards of uranium, including radiological and chemical t
toxicity; general facility descriptions; radiation protection management; contamination control; external dose control; internal dose control, including bioassay and air sampling programs; weekly limit for soluble uranium; working levels for radon; determination of effective dose and organ doses; operational surveys; basic nuclear criticality controls; waste management; emergency preparedness; recordkeeping requirements; decontamination and decommissioning; and facility siting and design.
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5 days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
Examination:
Students will demonstrate attainment of required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
General Health Physics Practices for Fuel Cycle Facilities Manual Prerequisites:
Fuel Cycle Technology (F-200)
Applicability:
Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards (FCSS) personnel and other NRC personnel who have regulatory oversight over fuel cycle facilities.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 Integrated Safety Analyses Course (F-103)
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Description:==
This course will train regulatory staffin understanding and applying the basic elements of integrated safety analyses (ISA). Discussion of ISA will include identification of hazards and accident paths and potential consequences from the failure of a system or a system component to perform as intended; human error as a potential cause of failure in the analysis of each system; and information concerning the effect that an upset of any one part of a system will have on other parts. The primary focus of the course is on the use of the basic elements of ISA, including facility and process description, identification of hazards and potential accidents, and accident analysis methods.
length:
5 days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
To Be Determined Examination:
Students will demonstrate attainment of required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Integrated Safety Analysis Manual Prerequisites:
Nuclear Criticality Safety (F-101) and Fuel Cycle Technology (F-200)
Applicability:
Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards (FCSS) personnel and other NRC personnel who have regulatory oversight over fuel cycle facilities.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Fuel Cyde Technology Course (F-200)
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Description:==
The course provides familiarity with the nuclear fuel cycle from mining to fabrication. Course topics include uranium, its occurrence in nature, and chemical, physical, radiological properties; mining and extraction methods, and the milling process; conversion of natural uranium trioxide to uranium hexafluoride; uranium enrichment including the history of uranium enrichment; the purpose and uses of enriched uranium; separative work and enrichment processes; and uranium fuel fabrication induding uranium hexafluoride to uranium dioxide powder; powder to pellets; pellets to rods and assemblies, and scrap recovery.
Length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee or NRC Headquarters Conducted By:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education and Guest Lecturers Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Fuel Cyde Technology Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for regional and headquarters inspector personnel and other NRC personnel who have a requirement to license, inspect, or otherwise regulate any aspect of the nudear fuel cyde.
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P-Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 OSHA Orientation Course (F-201)
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Description:==
The course provides familiarity with the Memorandum of Understanding between the NRC and OSHA and the basic safety and health hazards associated with workplaces frequented by NRC inspectors. Course topics include an introduction to OSHA standards and hazardous materials, specific hazards associated with electrical sources, flammable liquids, compressed gases, cryogenic tiuids, ammonia, hydrogen, oxygen, material handling, welding machine guarding, and walking / working surfaces. Emphasis is also given to laboratory safety, fire protection, means of egress and toxic and hazardous substances. A special session is devoted to non-radiological hazards associated with fuel cycle operations.
Iength:
3 Days 18 Instructional Hours Location:
Various Conducted By:
OSHA Training Institute Staff
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Examination:
None Manual:
OSHA Manual Prercouisites:
None. This course is provided by the OSHA Training Institute as a special service to the NRC, and course scheduling is highly dependent on the availability of OSHA Training Institute resources. The NRC must guarantee a minimum of 25 students in order to schedule this course. As a result, this course may not be offered annually.
Applicability:
This course is required for Materials and Fuel Facility Specialist Inspectors.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Hazards of Chemical and Mechanical Fuel Cycle Processes Course (F-202)
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Description:==
This course analyzes fuel cycle plant operations in detail from a hazards viewpoint. A detailed analysis of hazards or risks associated with the following types of fuel cycle operations is presented: uranium conversion to uranium hexafluoride, uranium enrichment, conversion of uranium hexafluoride to uranium dioxide or to uranium metal or alloy, manufacturing of research or reactor fuel, recovering of scrap material, and processing of generated waste.
Types of hazards analyzed include chemical, industrial, mechanical, criticality (overview), and radiological. Hazards of operations such as off-gas treatment systems, solvent clean-up systems, hydrogen reduction furnaces, acid treatment systems, scrubbers, waste treatment systems, fluidized beds, fire and explosion hazards, welding, hydraulic fluid handling systems, ion-exchange resin handling and disposal, etc. are also discussed.
length:
5 days 35 Instructional Hours location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Hazards of Chemical and Mechanical Fuel Cycle Processes Manual Prerequisites:
Introduction to Nuclear Criticality Safety Course (F-100) and Fuel Cycle Technology Course (F-200)
Applicability:
Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards (FCSS) personnel and other NRC personnel who may have regulatory oversight over fuel cycle facilities.
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i Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Mechanics of Sampling and Measurement for Fuel Cycle Facilities Course (F-203)
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Description:==
This course provides a detailed discussion of how to design sampling systems and obtain appropriate, representative samples in and around fuel cycle facilities, it will instruct NRC regulatory staffin the basic principles involved in obtaining representative samples of material for ultimate analysis.
Course scope emphasizes in-process monitoring but also includes sampling of effluents, discharges, and in the environs of the facility. Sample size, accuracy, precision, validation and quality assurance considerations will also be discussed. Also included are discussions on methods of sampling air, soil, water, and other environmental media; sampling of soil near and under process buildings; and sampling of sewage to detect possible concentration in processed sludge. Lessons learned from industry experience with sampling problems (e.g. faulty valves and plugged lines) will also be presented.
l length:
4 days 28 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
Oak Ridge Institute For Science and Education Examination:
Students will demonstrate attainment of required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Mechanics of Sampling and Measurement For Fuel Cycle Facilities Manual Prerequisites:
Fuel Cycle Technology Course (F-200)
Applicability:
Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards (FCSS) personnel and other NRC personnel who have regulatory oversight over fuel cycle facilities, 105 j
Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Uranium Enrichment Processes Course (F-204)
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Description:==
This course will provide regulatory staff with a detailed understanding of the various uranium enrichment processes, including gaseous diffusion, centrifuge and laser enrichment. Discussion will include: facilities description; protection systems such as hazardous chemical confinement barriers, fire, explosion and radiological protection, safety criteria / margins for fissile systems and components, and criticality safety; process chemistry and physical principles; enrichment and other processing systems; utility and support systems; waste management ar.d confmement; radiation protection; and safety significant scenarios such as centrifuge containment failure, system ruptures, fire, uranium hexafluoride positive pressure piping failures; and fume releases from various system component failures.
Iength:
5 days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
DOE and subcontractors Examination:
Students will demonstrate attainment of required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Uranium Enrichment Processes Manual Prerequisites:
Fuel Cycle Technology (F-200)
Applicability:
Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards (FCSS) personnel and other NRC personnel who have regulatory oversight over fuel cycle facilities.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Management Systems and Structures for Regulators Course (F-205)
Descriptico:
Analyses of recent events at fuel cycle plants indicate that the absence or the breakdown of management control systems at some licensed operations can be a root cause of accidents. In order for license reviewers and fuel facility
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inspectors to be prepared to detect deficiencies in management control systems, this course provides a working understanding of modern organizational control theory and practice, starting with the organizational plan of a facility and how the plan is used. The pros and cons of vanous organizational structures are discussed, with emphasis on the regulatory I
perspective. Management control systems are discussed in detail, because it is the breakdown of these systems that allows conditions adverse to safety to develop.
1 Length:
3 days 21 Instructional Hours Location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
To Be Determined Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Management Systems and Structures Report Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
This course is required training within the first two years of employment 6r fuel cycle regulators.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Security Police Officer Leadership Course (S-104)
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Description:==
Provides protective force supervisors with the fundamental training necessary to i
plan for, prepare, and command SPOs in emergency situations. The course also covers: leadership concepts, principles of tactical planning, operational factors to consider during emergency responses, and professional and comprehensive training that ensures effective knowledge and performance of required duty skills.
l.cngth:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE Central Training Academy Fumination:
Written examination Manual:
Security Police Officer Leadership Manual Prerequisites:
Completion of CTA course PFT-110, Security Police Officer L NRC attendance is coordinated by TTD. Personnel are scheduled on a space available basis. Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Security Inspectors and other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Safety Officer Practical Training Orientation Course (S-105)
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Description:==
The course familiarizes safety personnel with the mission uf the DOE protective force and with the equipment, abilities, and training required to support that mission. Course content includes: comprehensive training in safety requirements and in the equipment used and applied during protective force training and operations; familiarization with DOE standard weapons and their safety features; extensive discussion of applicable DOE orders that establish safety requirements for protective force training: and an understanding of protective force firearms training and safety briefings.
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5 Days 35 Instructional Hours location:
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico Ccmducted By:
DOE Central Training Academy Examination:
None j
i Manual:
Safety 091cer's Practical Training Orientation Manual Prerequisites:
None. Attendees must have the following equipment in their possession upon arrival for the course: hat / cap, sunglasses, jacket, boots with rubber soles for rappelling, rain gear, belt. NRC attendance is coordinated by TTD.
Personnel are scheduled on a space available basis. Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Security Inspectors and other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 Bomb Threat Management Course (S-106)
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Description:==
Familiarizes attendees with commercial and military explosives and explosive devices, and provides training in planning for and managing bomb threats, search techniques, and safety and control measures. Also includes: training in effective deterrence of explosive threats; and professional and comprehensive training that ensures effective knowledge and performance of required duty skills.
Ixngth:
4 Days 28 Instructional Hours Location:
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE Central Training Academy Examination:
Written examination 1
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Bomb Threat Management Manual Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Security Police Officer I and Basic Instructor Training. NRC attendance is coordinated by TTD. Personnel are scheduled on a space available basis. Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Secerity Inspectors and other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Basic Crisis Negotiations Training Course (S-107)
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Description:==
This course covers the basic material needed to begin developing skill as a hostage negotiator. Emphasis is on small-group interaction and individual skill development in role-playing situations. Emphasis is placed on mastery of the basic techniques of hostage negotiation, describing in detail the common types of hostage takers, and the role of crisis negotiation in the overall resolution of an incident.
length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours location:
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE Central Training Academy I
Examination:
Participants are graded on their performance in both practical exercises and a final examination.
i Manual:
Basic Crisis Negotiations Training Manual Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a background in physical tactics is considered helpful since the course stresses the importance of negotiators and SRT personnel working closely to resolve a barricade / hostage incident. Special Response Training (SRT I) is recommended.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Security Inspectors and other i
NRC personnel. NRC attendance is coordinated by TID. Personnel are scheduled on a space available basis. Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
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Techalcal Training Division 1994 - 1995 Advanced Crisis Negotiations Training Course (S-108)
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Description:==
This course augments skills learned in the Basic Crisis Negotiations Training Course by providing actual practice under the critical eye of experienced i
hostage negotiators. Students encounter, during realistic simulations, a variety of barricaded subjects and hostage-takers. Students also receive thorough, updated briefings on the current terrorist threat and various levels of DOE
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Iength:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours Location:
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE Central Training Academy Examination:
None Manual:
Advanced Crisis Negotiations Training Manual Prerequisites:
Students must have completed Basic Crisis Negotiations Training prior to attending this course. A background in physical tactics is considered helpful since the course stresses the importance of negotiators and SRT personnel working closely to resolve a barricade / hostage incident.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Security Inspectors and other NRC personnel. NRC attendance is coordinated by TTD. Personnel are i
scheduled on a space available basis. Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Security Crisis Management Training Course (S-112)
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Description:==
This course provides participants with a basic understanding of the support role of safeguards and security specialists. Topics addressed include critical decision-making, crisis management, generic threat, tactical crisis resolution, and public/ media influences. The course also provides several group participatory table-top scenarios.
Iength:
2.5 Days 17 Instructional Hours Location:
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE Central Training Academy Examination:
None Manual:
Security Crisis Management Manual Prerequisites:
None. NRC attendance is coordinated by TfD. Personnel are scheduled on a space available basis. Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Security Inspectors and other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Analytic System and Software for Evaluating Safeguards and Security (ASSESS) Course (S-115)
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Description:==
Provides instruction in the use of ASSESS, a computer-based tool for conducting vulnerability assessments to evaluate safeguards and security effectiveness primarily against theft of nuclear material. The course focuses on the underlying and modeling approaches employed in ASSESS and hands-on training in the use of ASSESS software. Advanced topics in insider and outsider scenario development will also be discussed..
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10 Days 70 Instructional Hours Location:
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE Central T.aining Academy Examination:
None 1
Manuab Analytic Sys. & Software for Evaluating S/G and Security Manual Prerequisites:
This course requires appropriate clearance for access to SNSI material and successful completion of CTA-140, Vulnerability Assessment Fundamentals.
Computer literacy with working knowledge of both DOS and WINDOWS is recommended.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Security Inspectors and other NRC personnel. NRC attendance is coordinated by TfD. Personnel are scheduled on a space available basis. Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Operations Security Course (S-117)
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Description:==
This course focuses on resources, policies, and training that deny unauthorized individuals or governments access to vital national security information.
Emphasis is placed on the exploitable sources ofinformation that are available to an adversary and on countermeasures to deny access to this information.
length:
5 Day 35 Instructional Hours location:
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE Central Training Academy Examination:
None 1
l Manuah Operations Security Manual Prerequisites:
Attendees must be assigned to OPSEC duties. This course requires appropriate clearance for access to SNSI material. NRC attendance is coordinated by TTD. Personnel are scheduled on a space available basis.
Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Security Inspectors and other NRC perronnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Introduction to Physical Security Systems Course (S-118)
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Description:==
This introductory course covers all aspects of physical security systems, including threat definition, target identification, detection (exterior and interior sensors, alarm assessment, communications, and display), entry control, and response from both forces and communications. The course addresses the roles of hardware and technology as they integrate with the roles of protective forces and procedures. It includes one very general session on nuclear material control and accountability, so that participants can understand how this aspect of nuclear safeguards complements physical protection. The course's primary focus is physical protection of nuclear materials at fixed sites and therefore does not address protection of materials in transit. The course includes lectures, graded practical exercises, and a field trip with equipment demonstrations.
Length:
5 days 35 Instructional Hours location:
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE Central Training Academy Examination:
None Manual:
Introduction to Physical Security Systems Manual Prerequisites:
Ilasic understanding of safeguards and security terminology. NRC attendance is coordinated by TfD. Personnel are scheduled on a space available basis.
Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Security Inspectors and other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Divisirn 1994 - 1995 Tamper Indicating Device (TID) Program Course (S-119)
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Description:==
The course trains administrators, trainers and custodians how to conduct a proper Tamper Indicating Devices (TID) Program. The guiding principles of this course are taken from DOE Order 5633.3A, Control and Accountability of Nuclear Materials, and DOE TID handbooks, reference manuals, and guides.
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Length:
3 Days l
location:
Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico 4
Conducted By:
DOE Central Training Academy Examination:
None Manual:
Tamper Indicating Device (TID) Manual Prerequisites:
Although not required, successful completion of Basics of Nuclear Materials Control is recommended. Attendees must be farniliar with DOE Order 5633.3A. NRC attendance is coordinated by TfD. Personnel are scheduled on a space available basis. Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Security Inspectors and other NRC personnel.
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Advanced Physical Security Systems Course (S-122) ~
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Description:==
This course addrenes current sensor technology, performance-testing procedures, maintenance to ensure operational performance, and sensor
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vulnerabilities. The course is participative, allowing attendees to gain hands-on experience with various physical security systenu. Included is a visit to Sandia National laboratory's Sensor System Test Bed (Area III), enabling attendees to see the types and methodologies of tests conducted for DOE.
i length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours location:
Kiitland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE Central Training Academy Examination:
Written examination Manual:
Advanced Physical Security Systems Manual Prerequisites:
Attendees should be familiar with DOE physical orders and have basic understanding of technical aspects of sensors, including elementary electronics.
NRC attendance is coordinated by TTD. Personnel are scheduled on a space available basis. Periodically, special courses are arranged with the CTA.
Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for Physical Security Inspectors and other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Safeguards Technology Refresher Course (S-402) i
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Description:==
This course provides a review and update of physical protection technology.
1 length:
3 Days 21 Instructional Hours Location:
TBD Conducted By:
NRC Examination:
None Manual:
Course Notes Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
This course is required refresher training for Physical Security Inspectors and supplemental training for other NRC personnel. Requirements for this course can he satisfied by attendance at the Physical Protection Update conducted by Sandia National Lab., sponsored joindy by NRC and DOE approximately every 2 years.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Non-Destructive Assay (NDA) Techniques for Safeguards Practitioners Course (S-602)
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Description:==
The course provides an introduction to the NDA of nuclear materials, using both gamma-ray and neutron-measurement techniques. Topics include gamma-ray and neutron interactions, detectors, uranium-enrichment measurement, transmission-corrected gamma-ray assay, neutron singles counting, and both active and passive neutron coincidence counting. Both uranium and plutonium materials are mesured.
tength:
4.5 Days 36 InstructionalHours location:
Los Alamos, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Examination:
None I
I Manual:
Course Notes Prerequisites:
See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368.
Applicability:
This course is required training for Safeguards Materials Control and Accountability Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Neutron Assay of Nuclear Material Course (S-603)
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Description:==
The course consists of a combination oflectures and laboratory sessions on active and passive neutron assay. The lectures cover the principles of neutron interactions in materials, neutron sources, and detectors. The laboratory sessions are selected from topics such as neutron coincidence counting, delayed neutron measurements, photoneutron interrogation and pulsed neutron generators. Nuclear fuel cycle materials such as plutonium and uranium metals, oxides, and fabricated fuel rods are assayed. Emphasis is on understanding the design features, measurement principles, and relative capabilities of these tecimiques.
length:
5 Days 36 Instructional Hours location:
Los Alamos, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Examination:
None Manual:
Course Notes i
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the Nondestructive Assay Techniques for Safeguards Practitioners (S-602) or equivalent is recommended. See Appendix A for i
information necessary to complete a Form 368.
Applicability:
This course is required training for Safeguards Materials Control and Accountability Inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy for Nuclear Materials Accounting Course (S-604)
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Description:==
This course covers the use of high-resolution gamma-ray spectroscopy to measure various uranium and plutonium materials. Topics include uranium and plutonium isotopic measurements, transmission-corrected assay techniques including the segmented gamma scan procedure, absorption-edge densitometry, and x-ray fluorescence. Simple experiments are used to illustrate basic assay principles and also to demonstrate complete automated systems for in-plant use.
Length:
4.5 Days 36 Instructional Hours Location:
Los Alamos, New Mexico Conducted By:
DOE, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Examination:
None l
Manual:
Course Notes Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the Non-destructive Assay (NDA) Techniques for Safeguards Practitioners (S-602) or equivalent is recommended. See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368.
Applicability:
This course is required training for Safeguards Material Control and Accountability inspectors and is supplemental training for other NRC
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Criticality Course (S-605)
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Description:==
The 2,3, and 5 day courses cover the following materials in various degrees of 1
depth: safety philosophy, basic concepts, idealized and real fissioning systems, l
time behavior of fissioning systems, minimum critical mass, factors influencing criticality and practical criticality control, basic methods for criticality safety analyses, criticality safety analyses, transportation considerations, administrative practices, and hands-on laboratory sessions.
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Lengdu 2/3/5 Days 16/24/40 Instructional Hours Iecation:
Los Alamos, New Mexico Conducted By:
Los Alamos National Laboratory Examination:
None Manual:
Handout Materials Prerequisites:
None. The Technical Training Division coordinates attendance. Personnel will be scheduled on a space available basis.
Applicability:
This course is recommended for NMSS Fuel Cycle Safety Branch personnel.
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Technical Training Division' 1994 - 1995 Fundamentals ofInspection Course (G-101)
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Description:==
The course provides a basic understanding of the NRC inspection program; personal conduct ofinspector; legal aspects ofinspections; preparation for an inspection; cffective communication during inspections; performing an inspection; conducting entrance and exit meetings with licensee management; documenting inspection results, evaluation oflicensee management effectiveness; handling allegations; enforcement of NRC regulations and license conditions; backfitting; licensee corrective action systems; emergency preparedness / follow-up of a major accident; participation in public hearings; Freedom ofInformation Act and informing the public.
Lengdu 4 Days 28 Instructional Hours location:
NRC Headquarters or Regional Offices Conducted By:
Selected Staff Members Examination:
None Manual:
Fundamentals ofInspection Manual l
Prerequisites:
None l
Applicability:
This course is required training for most NRC inspection personnel. See NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 1245 for exceptions.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Fundamentals ofInspection Refresher Course (G-102)
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Description:==
The course reinforces inspections skills and techniques, covers lessons learned, -
and provides an opportunity for NRR and NMSS management to communicate their expectations to inspectors. Included in the topics are the Commission's Principles of Good Regulation.
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length:
1 Day 7 Instructional Hours location:
NRC Headquarters, Regional Offices, or the NRC Technical Training Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
Selected Staff Members Examination:
None Manual:
Handout Materials Prerequisites:
Completion of the Fundamentals ofInspection Course (G-101) or Inspection 1
Procedures Course (G-108)
Applicability:
This course is required refresher training for most NRC inspection personnel.
See NRC Inspection Manual Chapter 1245 for exceptions.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Non-Power Reactor Technology Course (G-106)
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Description:==
The course provides a general familiarity with non-power reactor designs, facilities, equipment, operating characteristics, technical specifications, inspection requirements, and current areas of concern to the NRC.
Iength:
5 Days 32 Instructional Hours location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted By:
NRC Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of knowledge by successful completion of a written examination.
Manual:
Non-Power Reactor Technology Manual-Prerequisites:
None. A technical background is desirable.
Applicability:
Thi. course is required training for Non-Power Reactor Inspectors and supplemental training for other NRC personnel.
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1 1994 - 1995 Technical Training Division Examination Tecimiques Course (G-107)
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Description:==
The course provides familiarity with basic examiner techniques for written, simulator and walkthrough examinations. Presentations emphasize the following areas: techniques in the use of facility and NRC reference material to construct written examinations, simulator scenarios and walkthrough examinations that comply with the examiner standards; techniques for writing content valid questions that comply with the Examiners' Handbook for Developing Licensing Examinations and with the examiner standards; techniques for the evaluation of candidate performance.
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67 Instructional Hours length:
10 Days location:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee Conducted by:
NRC Technical Training Division Staff and Operator Licensing Branch Staff Examination:
Students demonstrate ettainment of an acceptable level of knowledge by successful completion of class exercises.
Manual:
Handout Materials Prerequisites:
Registration is limited to those individuals presently in an operator licensing examiner qualification program or those having status as a certified Operator Licensing Examiner.
Applicability:
This course is required training for all regional and headquarters Operator License Exa:niners.
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Technical Training Division 1994_1995 Inspgetion Procedures Course (G.IO8)
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Description:==
The course provides a good understanding of materials related health physics inspections. Course topics include: how to prepare for, schedule, and conduct a routine inspection; enforcement; instrumentation theory; medical inspections; broad license inspections; radiography and well logging operatkas; industrial devices and sources; inspection documentation; communications with the media; transportation of radioactive materials; incident responses and reporting and licensee performance evaluation factors.
Length:
5 Days 36 Instructional Hours IAcation:
Various Conducted By:
NRC Staff and Agreement State personnel Examination:
A diagnostic quiz is administered on the first day and a final examination on the last day of the course. Additionally, pre-course homework problems are completed. Casework problems and a complete, realistic, inspection exercise are also conducted.
Manual:
Inspection Procedures Manual Prerequisites:
None. SP controls Agreement State attendance and 'ITD controls NRC attendance.
Applicability:
This course is required training for Materials Health Physics Inspectors.
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199 _3993 Technical Training Division Licensing Practices and Procedures Course (G-109)
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Description:==
The course covers licensing procedures for gauges, gas chromatography, medical, academic /research and development, well logging, and industrial radiography. Also included are deficiency letter writing and scaled source and r
device catalog review, 33 Instructional Hours i
length:
5 Days l
location:
Various Conducted By:
NRC Staff and Agreement State personnel Exanunation:
Students demonstrate attainment of the required level of understanding by successful completion of a written examination at the conclusion of the course.
Manual:
Licensing Practias and Procedures Course Manual Prerequisites:
None. The TTD coordinates attendance for NRC staff and SP controls Agreement State attendance.
Applicability:
This course is recommended for NMSS licensing personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Environmental Regulation Course (G-110)
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Description:==
The course covers the content, scope, and intent of all major environmental regulations and amendments; the interrelationships among the various laws, regulations, and agencies; EPA permitting and enforcement approaches; the policies, programs, and procedures used by companies to comply with environmental regulations; practical problems in compliance; and recommended courses of action for compliance.
Iengdu 3 Days 21 Instructional Hours location:
Various Conducted By:
Executive Enterprises, Inc.
Examination:
None Manual:
Environmental Regulation Manual Prerequisites:
None. See Appendix A for information necessary to complete a Form 368, Applicability:
This course is recommended for NMSS Low Ixvel Waste Management (Regulator Branch) and High Level Waste Management (Systems Engineering and Evaluation Branch) personnel.
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f Technical Training Division 1994_1995 OSHA Indoctrination (G-111)
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Description:==
This four hour overview training (briefing) provides familiarity with the -
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OSHA-NRC Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as well as the potential j
health and safety hazards which could be encountered and identified by NRC '
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personnel during the conduct of their routine duties at nuclear power facilities.
Typical industrial, mechanical and chemical hazards at nuclear plants will be i
discussed, as well as NRC iuspector responsibilities under the MOU for identification of safety problems and notification of OSHA, if required.
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0.5 days 4 Instructional Hours Location:
Various Conducted By:
OSHA Training Institute Staff Examination:
None Manual:
OSHA Handout Prerequisites:
None. This four hour briefing is provided by the OSHA Training Institute as a special service to the NRC, and course scheduling is highly dependent on the availability of OSHA Training Institute resources. OSHA asks that a minimum of 20 students be guaranteed by NRC in order to schedule this course.
Applicability:
This ' course is required for Reactor Specialist Inspectors.
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Root Cause/ Incident Investigation Workshop (G-205)
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Description:==
The workshop provides attendees with an introduction to root cause analysis, events and causal factors analysis, interviewing witnesses, failure recognition and analysis, change analysis, energy (hazard)-barrier target analysis, analytical trees, personnel reliability, MORT analysis, assembling facts and conclusions and building a defendable argument (oral briefing).
Emphasis is placed on conducting information gathering interviews; model videotapes are used to illustrate specific interviewing techniques. Case studies are utilized to illustrate methods, foster teamwork and practice interviewing and briefing techniques.
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length:
5 Days 35 Instructional Hours location:
NRC Headquarters or Regional Offices Conducted By:
Conger and Elsea, Inc.
Examination:
None Manual:
Root Cause/ Incident Investigation Workshop Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for NRC personnel and is typically attended by personnel who are assigned accident / incident investigation responsibilities.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Human Performance Investigation Workshop (G-206)
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Description:==
This course provides a detailed standard investigation process for use when investigating human performance related events at nuclear power plants. The process was developed to meet the special needs of NRC personnel, especially NRC resident and regional inspectors, length:
1 Day 7 Instructional Hours Imcation:
Various Conducted By:
Conger & Elsea, Inc.
Examination:
None Manual:
Huma., Performance Investigation Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
This course is supplemental training for NRC personnel. It is typically attended by personnel who are assigned accident / incident investigation responsibilities.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Root Cause/ Incident Investigation Refresher Workshop (G-207)
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Description:==
The workshop provides attendees with an introduction to root cause analysis, events and causal factors analysis, interviewing witnesses, failure recognition and analysis, change analysis, energy (hazard)-barrier-target analysis, analytical trees, personnel reliability, MORT analysis, assembling facts and conclusions and building a defendable argument (oral briefing). Case studies are utilized to illustrate methods, foster teamwork and practice interviewing and briefing techniques.
length:
2 days 16 Instructional Hours 1.ocation:
NRC Headquarters or Regional Offices Conducted By:
Conger and Elsea, Inc.
Examination:
None r
Manual:
Root Cause/ Incident Investigation Refresher Workshop Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
This course is supple.m ntal training for NRC personnel and is typically attended by persona. who are assigned accident / incident investigation responsibilities.
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t Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Inspecting for Performance Course (G-303)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of the concepts of performance-oriented inspection; performance-oriented inspection tools and techniques and insight on and understanding of how to apply these inspection tools and techniques effectively. The course is presented through lectures and discussions as well as workshops which allow the students, individually and in groups to examine, exercise, and critique the use of performance-oriented inspection tools and techniques.
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2.5 Days 18 Instructional Hours I;> cation:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee and other locations as announced Conducted By:
Andrew L Hogg, Jr.
Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of an acceptable level of knowledge of
.cccessful completion of a written exa:nination.
Manual:
Inspecting for Performance Manual Prerequisites:
None Applicability:
The course is required training for all NRC inspector personnel.
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l Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Inspecting for Performance Course - Materials Version (G-304)
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Description:==
The course provides an understanding of the concepts of performance-oriented inspection; performance-oriented inspection tools and techniques and insight on and understanding of how to apply these inspection tools and techniques effectively. The course is presented through lectures and discussions as well as workshops which allow the students, individually and in groups to examine, exercise, and critique the use of performance-oriented inspection tools and techniques. The course is oriented toward the materials inspector.
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2.5 Days 18 Instructional Hours l
I.ocation:
NRC Technical Training Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee and other locations l
as announced Conducted By:
Andrew L Hogg, Jr.
Examination:
Students demonstrate attainment of an acceptable level of knowledge of successful completion of a written examietion.
Manual:
Inspecting for Performance Manual - Materials Version Prerequisites:
None l
i Applicability:
The course is required training for all NRC inspector personnel.
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Technical Training Division 1994 - 1995 Incident Investigation Team (IIT) Training Course (G-600)
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Description:==
The course provides selected NRC staff members with training in incident investigation. Course topics include the incident investigation program; investigation perspectives; investigation guidelines; communications techniques (news media, press conference) and investigation analytical.echniques. The 4
course includes a workshop where the investigation an 'nical techniques are applied to case studies. Students are grouped into in 4 idual teams for this f
,I, exercise.
G Iength:
10 Days 82 Instructional Hours Location:
As Announced Conducted By:
NRC Staff and Conger & Elsea, Inc.
Examination:
None Manual:
Handouts and Accident / Incident Investigation Workshop Manual PrerequWe s:
Attendance is limited to personnel who have been approved as team leaders or expert members for the Incident Investigation Teams. Course attendance is coordinated by AEOD management.
Applicability:
This course is provided for personnel approved as team leader; or expert members for the Incident Investigation Teams.
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Technical Training Division 1994,1995 incident Investigation Team (IIT) Refresher Course (G-601)
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Description:==
The course provides IIT leaders and members a review and reinforcement of the incident investigation program and procedures; investigation perspectives and guidelines; basic analytical techniques and integrating information from analysis techniques to develop findings and conclusions.
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1 Length:
2 Days 14 Instructional Hours Location:
As Announced Conducted By:
NRC Staff and Conger & Elsea, Inc.
Examination:
lione l
Manual:
Handouts and Accident / Incident Investigation Manual Prerequisites:
Attendance is limited to personnel who have attended the. incident Investigation Team Training Course (G-600) or participated as a member of an IIT. Attendance is coordinated by AEOD management.
Applicability:
This course is refresher training for personnel approved as team leaders or subject area expert members for Incident Investigation Teams.
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