ML20117D919
| ML20117D919 | |
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| Site: | University of Utah |
| Issue date: | 02/28/1996 |
| From: | Slaughter D UTAH, UNIV. OF, SALT LAKE CITY, UT |
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| ML20117D914 | List: |
| References | |
| PROC-960228-02, PROC-960228-2, NUDOCS 9605150127 | |
| Download: ML20117D919 (4) | |
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University of Utah Center for Excellence in Nuclear Technology Engineering and Research Reactor Operator Requalification Plan for NRC License R-126: TRIGA Nuclear Reactor (Docket No. 50-407)
Revision 3: 28 February 1996 Previous Plan Dated 1 Mawh 1994 i
l Pmpared by David M. Slaughter / Reactor Supervisor University of Utah CENTER Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 9605150127 960500 PDR ADOCK 05000407 V PDR
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. Purp'ose This document sets forth the requirements for the Reactor Operator Requalification Program for the University of Utah's TRIGA Research Nuclear Reactor (R126) in accordance with the 10CFR55.59. The purpose of the requalification training program is to ensum that all operations personnel maintain proficiency at a level equal to or greater than j that requimd forinitiallicensing.
II. Schedule A complete requalification training program will be offered biennially. The program
! consists of lectures, on the job training, and written, oral and console evaluations. The classroom mtraining includes eight different lectums to be offemd at least once during the biennium. The evaluations will be conducted annually. Each operator will be required to perform shift duties for at least four hours during each quarter.
Each operator licensee will complete the program biennially. The licensee will enter the mqualification program on the date the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issues either a new license or a mnewal of an existing license. The licensee will continue in the mqualification
- program until either the expiration date of the curmnt license or the date at which the current l license is terminated.
III. Lectures
! The lecture pmgram will cover the following eight topics which will be offemd at least once
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Topic: Reference
- l l A. Nuclear Reactor Theory Standard Nuclear Engineering Text l B. Radiation Control and Safety 10 CFR 20, RSP :
C. Governing Regulations 10 CFR 19,50,55,70 {
l D. Reactor Design SAR ;
E. Reactor Control and Safety Systems SAR, AMF '
F. Reactor Operating Charactenstics SAR, AEF .
G. Normal, Abnormal and Emergency STL, SL, ML, CL, FL, EP, PSP l Operating Procedums H. Technical Specifications and License ATS, R-126 License ,
l Each lecture will include a brief review of the last Reactor Safety Committee Meeting l
minutes with an emphasis on approved changes to CENTER procedures. All of the ML entries since the pmceding lecture will also be myiewed. These frequent updates will ensure that all operators are properly informed of all CENTER activities. Any operator may be assigned to pmsent a lectum. ;
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- Lectures shall reference the following documents: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), CENTER Safety i
Analysis Report (S AF), CENTER Authorization for Experimental Facilities (AMF), CENTER
) Administrative and Technical Specifications (ATS), CENTER Emergency Plan (EP) and the University of Utah Physical Security Plan (PSP), Radiation Safety Program tRSP), Surveillance Log (SL), Start-up and i i Termination Log and Procedures (STL), Core Log (CL), Maintenance Log (ML)and Fuel Log (FL). l
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V. On the Job Training A. Each operator will perform licensed functions for at least four hours per quarter to satisfy 10CFR55.53(e).
B. Each operator will demonstrate familiarity with the following activities at least once during the biennial period.
- 1. Pre-start checks
- 2. Start-up
- 3. Termination C. Each Senior Reactor Operator will perform or directly supervise the completion of all the above activities with the same frequency required of an operator.
8 V. Evaluations The ability of the operator to perform licensed duties will be determined by annual evaluation. The evaluations will include written and console examinations. These examinations may be administemd in any order,at any time during the year and on different dates.
A. Written Examinations:
The written examination will be administered as an open book exam in a controlled area. The operators may only use the CENTER operator's manual as well as paper, pencils, erasers and calculators to complete the exam. The content of the examinations will satisfy the requirements of 10CFR55.41 and may include the requirements of 10CFR55.43. The Reactor Supervisor and the Facility Dimetor will be responsible for pmparing, administering and grading the written exam on an alternatmg yearly basis for all other licensed operators. The Director and the Reactor Supervisor will prepare, administer and grade each others written examinations biennially.
B. Console Examinations:
Each operator and Senior Reactor Operator will demonstrate familiarity with the following operator activities during the console examination:
- 1. Pm-start checks
- 2. Start-up
- 3. Operational Power
- 4. Termination The console examinations are requimd only during those years in which reactor operation is possible. Console examinations may be evaluated by any Senior Reactor Operator. Every licensee will participate in the console examination.
C. Grading:
The criteria for grading and the assignment of pass / fail are as follows:
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- 1. The Written Examination The licensee will be assigned a rating of either SATISFACFORY or UNS ATISFACTORY. In order to obtain a rating of SATISFACTORY, the licensee must attain a minimum score of 70% in each section of the examination. If the licensee fails to attain a rating of
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- SATISFACf0RY, that licensee will be removed from his or her licensed duties and enrolbd in an accelerated training program in the deficient ama or areas.
- 2. Console Examination The licensee will be assigned a rating of either SATISFACTORY or UNSATISFACTORY. In order to obtain a rating of SATISFACTORY, the licensee should demonstrate an understanding of the operation of all apparatus and mechanisms. This evaluation is based upon the ease
! and smoothness with which the operator performs the Pm-start, Start-up, power l- operation and termination. If the licensee fails to attain a rating of l SATISFACTORY, the licensee.will be mmoved fmm his licensed duties and enrolled in an accelerated training program in the deficient ama or areas.
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l VI. Operator Reinstatement:
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.An operator may be removed from active status by failing to actively perform the functions of an operator for a period of more than thme months or by failing to obtain a satisfactory grade on an evaluation exam. 10CFR55.53 (f) outlines the requirements for operator !
reinstatement.
If an operator has not actively performed the functions of an operator for a period of more than three months he or she shall satisfactorily demonstrate his competence before resuming his or her duties. This is accomplished by performin at least six hours of licensed functions under the direction of a licensed operator or Senior Reactor Operator.
Upon completion of this activity, the operator will be certified for operation by the Reactor l Supervisor. l If an operator has failed to attain a satisfactory grade on any evaluation, he or she shall demonstrate his competence before resuming his duties. This is accomplished by the operator participating in all additional training in the area of the deficiency.
VII. Records:
A reconi will be maintained for each licensee and will contain a current copy of either the licensee's Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operatr's license, copies of all written examinations adnumstered to the licensee during the requalification period or the licensee's requalification program progress checklist form CENTER-025 (see appendix.) This form will contain a record of attended lectures, on the job training, written and console examination evaluations, a record of operator reinstatement, and medical examination
- completion date. Additional forms may be kept in the licensee's record to provide supportmg documentation and may include medical examination forms (10CFR55.53 (i))
and license applications or renewals.
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