ML20137Y035

Rev 4 to Nuclear Science Center Senior Reactor Operator & Reactor Operator Requalification Program

ML20137Y035
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Site:	05000128
Issue date:	04/16/1997
From:	TEXAS A&M UNIV., COLLEGE STATION, TX
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NUDOCS 9704220299
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5 Nuclear Science Center Senior Reactor Operator and Reactor Operator Requalification Program i

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Npril 11997 Rev. 4 1.0 PURPOSE l To insure that all operating personnel maintain proficiency ,

at a level equal to or greater than that required for  ;

initial licensing.

2.0 CLASSROOM TRAINING 2.1 Lectures Nuclear Science Center Operations (NSC) memos are distributed on a timely basis to keep operations personnel aware of facility changes. These changes are also covered in periodic documented operations staff meetings. However, to provide assurance that all licensed personnel are ,

current in their understanding of the facility a lecture program will be presented to train the licensee and inform  ;

him of modifications and changes. Basic theory and other f pertinent items will also be covered. One or more lectures will be scheduled within a four month interval to cover a topic selected from the list below. The lecture sequence ,

over all topics will take two years to complete and will then be repeated. Self-study or individual tutoring may substitute for a missed lecture. Lectures on the Emergency Plan and Security Plan will be given annually.

2.1.1 Theory and Principles of Operation 2.1.2 Reactor Regulations

a. Applicable portions of 10CFR

b. Technical Specifications .

c. Regulatory Guides ,

d. Standard Operating Procedures

e. Experiment Authorizations  ;

2.1.3 Reactor Design

a. Facility Operating Characteristics >

b. Instrumentation and Control Systems

c. Facility Protection and Engineered Safety Systems '

2.1.4 Reactor Support Systems 2.1.5 Radiation Control and Safety Page 2 of 4

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April 1997 Rev. 4 l 2'.1.6 Emergency Plan  !

.2.1.7 .' Security Plan I 2.2 Licensee Evaluation At~the completion of each 4 months lecture program an examination will be given to insure that each licensee has maintained his knowledge at a proper level. The  !

examinations will be designed so that a score of 70 or  !

better out of 100 total points will be considered as a satisfactory performance. Any licensee who scores less than 70 will be removed from his licensed duties and enrolled in an accelerated retraining program until he  :

demonstrates acceptable proficiency. Any licensee with a score of better than 70 but less than 80 will be tutored in l that category to improve his performance level.

3.0 CONTROL ROOM PROFICIENCY 3.1 Console Manipulations  :

At intervals not to exceed four months, each licensee shall execute his licensed responsibilities. As a minimum, each  :

licensee will either perform or supervise two reactivity I manipulations during this interval. The twelve reactivity '

manipulations that will be performed during a two year interval must include'1 startup and 1 pulse if the pulsing mode-is active. l 3.2 Licensee Evaluation i

At least once a year the Director or his designee shall examine the licensee on the console. A performance evaluation form will be completed and filed in the licensee's folder. Any licensee exhibiting deficiencies will immediately start an accelerated retraining program designed to correct the specific difficulties.

4.0 OPERATOR REINSTATEMENT If a licensee has not actively performed the functions of l an operator or senior operator for a period of more than four months, he shall satisfactorily demonstrate his j i

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A'p$i1 1997 Rev. 4 competence before resuming his duties. He shall do this by satisfactorily completing the performance evaluation form discussed in Section 3.2 of this program. He will also be briefed of any changes to the facility or procedures. When i his competence has been satisfactorily demonstrated, the '

, Director will so certify to the Commission.

1 5.0 RECORDS i

i Records will be maintained to document the performance of '

each licensed operator and senior reactor operator participating in the program. The record will contain copies of the written examinations administered, answers given and results of the console manipulation evaluations.

Any additional training and testing required for individuals exhibiting deficiencies will also be documented. i 6.0 EXEMPTIONS The Director or his designee will be responsible for evaluating the written examinations. The individual  !

preparing a particular examination is exempt from that examination. This must be the qualified individual who has i presented lectures and prepared the questions for that examination. No exemptions to the physical manipulation requirements will be granted to any licensee.

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