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| Site: | Three Mile Island  |
| Issue date: | 12/17/1984 |
| From: | Bauser D SHAW, PITTMAN, POTTS & TROWBRIDGE |
| To: | Jordan W HARMON & WEISS |
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SERVICE LIST Nunzio J. Palladino, Chairman Administrative Judge U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission John H. Buck Washington, D.C. 20555 Atomic Safety & Licensing Appeal .
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Nuclear memorandum Subject OPERATOR TRAINING REVIEW TEAM FINAL REPORT Date: May 4,1984 From: S. L. Newton, Manager, Plant . Training, TMI Location: TMI Nuclear Station 6211-84-0336 To: H. D. Hukill, Vice President, TMI-1
Reference:
(a) 3000-84-108 Operator Training Review Team Reference (a) requested resolution on specific itenis addressed in the Operator Training Review Team Final Report. Attachment One addresses the remaining
- open items contained in reference (a) and assigns a lead person.
Some of the concerns addressed in the final report have been resolved and action has been completed. These items are addressed in Attachment Two.
As stated in reference (a), the number one priority of the Operator Training Section and Training Management is to upgrade the qualifications of personnel assigned to that section. In order to achieve this goal , Messrs. Frederick, Wilt, and Kacinko were assigned to complete programs in preparation for an NRC Instructor Certification exam. In addition Messrs. Barber, Spath, and Leonard have been assigned to complete programs for an NRC exam in November 1984.
I The assignment of the above mentioned personnel to complete their respective programs consumes man hours that could be used to resolve some of the concerns
) addressed in the final report. Due to this,. the resolution of some items may l be delayed until manpower becomes available.-
S. . Newton l Manager, Plant Training Ext. 8042 SLN/BPL/kyr Attachnents (2) .
cc: CARIRS R. P. Coe, Director, Training & Education R. J. Toole, Operations & Maintenance Director M. J. Ross, Manager, Plant Operations, U-1 R. S. Harbin, Training Coordinator, U-l N
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[ ATTACHENT 1 General 4 Frank Perry, Technical Programs Specialist, and Ron Harbin, Training Coordinator, have begun work on developing an CUT program reflecting JTA for licensed operators. Mr. Perry will act as the coordinator for Operator Training involving the development of this program.
Assignment of specifjc operators and instructors to areas of OJT has not been completed. Once available material has been accumulated and reviewed, an assessment will be made regarding the requirement for further assistance. Assignments should be completed by June 1,1984, and further assignments should be made to complete development of the alt program. The Unit I startup may impact on the availability of personnel and thus will impact on final issuance date. Expected date of completion is January 1,1985.
5 .An examiners guide for oral checkouts will be issued by the Training Department by August 1,1984. This should standardize questioning fomat and grading criteria. In the future, for annual exams a detailed list of topic areas and applicable references will be issued. No definitive answers will be issued, since the method of answering questions may vary drastically from one operator to another and evaluation against a key would be difficult.
A0 Replacement Classroom 1 Scope of topics in A0 program has been reduced. Recent A0 program was revised to reflect this concern. The CR0 program will be revised to include necessary training in the future to upgrade candidates.
j Consider action on A0 program completed. Action on revision to the CR0 program is assigned to the Operatar Training Manager.
2 Mechanical Fundamentals training will be included as a curriculum item on next revision of the A0 Program.
ACTION: Operator Training Manager Recent classroom training for A0 C"s included training on mechanical
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7 This recommendation is directed at classroom, vice 0JT training.
Concurrence by M. J. Ross is encouraged, but not required.
Incorporation of oral checkouts by instructors into the training l program will consance with the present class of A0"C"s.
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8 When capabilities of BPT are evaluated and manning permits, the BPT will be incorporated into A0 programs.
ACTION: Operator Training Manager and Simulator Development Manager 10 ACTION: Operator Training Manager I
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.' 1 The present manning of the Operator Training Section will allow coverage of OJT on shift for short periods of time. The assignment of one non licensed instructor to a Replacement Operator program will reduce the number of man hours available for assignment to OJT '
monitor. Personnel will be assigned to monitor and assist in OJT when classroom schedule and advanced qualifications permit.
ACTION: Schedule as available. Operator Training Manager 3 . Sources for headsets and cost effectiveness and use are being evaluated.
ACTION: Operator Training Manager 3Q84 7 Evaluation to be conducted and any revisions to be issued by 1Q85.
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8 Concur. R. Harbin to identify study areas.
ACTION: R. Harbin 9 Issuance of Study Guides for selected systems to be conducted as OJT is revised to reflect INP0 JTA.
ACTION: Operator Training Manager,1Q85
.l CR0 Replacement Classroom 2 Concur. OJT programs to be revised to reflect current INP0 Standards. R'. Harbin and F. Perry assigned to review INPO JTA and derive programs applicable to TMI-1. OJT progre.m revised and issued February,1984. Revision to incorporate INPO JTA to be completed January 1,1985. CR0 Classroom has been revised to reflect specific training required above and beyond A0 Classroom training.
ACTION: OJT to be revised to reflect INPO JTA by January,1985.
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. 1 Oral exam guidance to be issued by Operator Training Section.
ACTION: Operator Training Manager, 3Q84 2 Present manning of Operator Training Section does not allow full time assignment of an instructor to shift work. Instructors will be assigned to monitor and assist in OJT as scheduling permits. Present cosuiitments to CRO, SRO, and Requalification program have precedence in assignment of instructor time.
ACTION: Operator Training Manager 10 Next program revision to include concern.
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ACTION: Operator Training Manager,1Q85 Licensed Operator Requalification 2 Concur. Classroom tralising will be reviewed and revisions made to reflect recommendation. Changes will be reflected in future requalification cyeles.
ACTION: Operator Training Manager 3 Chemistry training to be reviewed and instructors assigned to upgrade training in this area.
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1 Closed. Operator Training Manager and Manager, Plant Operations, to schedule replacement classes minimum 6 months ahead of time.
. 2 Closed. Programs for each remedial program are issued with concurrence of Manager, Plant Operations. Operator Training Manager is responsible to. ensure appropriate interface with student is maintained.
3 See cover letter.
4 See Attachment 1
- 5. See Attachment 1 6 Closed. Operator Training Manager and respectiye Supervisors to conduct training in plant when beneficial .
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' 3 Closed. In plant tours have been incorporated into replacement training. Use of actual components as being emphasized for use in all classes. Slides are being used to supplement classroom training.
4 Closed. No contractors are presently.being used. All non licensed instructors are qualified in accordance with T&ED qualification programs to teach all topics. -
5 Closed. Topics have been added and included in present A0"C" Class.
6 Closed. Program revised to reflect recommer.ded changes. Approval to be completed by 3Q84 7 See Attachment 1 ,
8 Open. See Attachment 1.
9 9 Concur. In plant training will continue as currently conducted.
ACTION: Completed.'
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. Auxiliary Operator OJT 1 See Attachment 1 2 Concur. In plant training will continue as currently conducted.
ACTION: Completed.
3 Open. See Attachment 1.
4 Cl osed. Action completed.
5 See Attachment 1 for Classroom #9.
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' Closed. Action has been taken to assign instructors on shift .to conduct OJT evaluation. This has been done as scheduling permits due to workload.
7 Open. See Attachment 1.
8 See Attachment 1.
9 Open. See Attachment 1.
10 Closed. Instructors are presently assigned as schedule permits.
Training supports the needs for this evaluation tool.
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5 Closed. Oral exams being used during OJT programs.
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Instructors are 6 Cl osed. Program has been revised to reflect concern.
7 Closed. Issued in February 1984 revision.
8 Closed. Issued in February 1984 revision.
9 Closed. Chemistry Training to be incorporated into Classroom Training for present CR0 program. In addition, to be incorporated into requalification program.
10 Open. See Attachment 1.
SRO Program - Classroom Training 1 Open. See Attachment 1.
1 Closed. OJT revised for recent SRO class,
! 2 Closed. OJT revised for recent SRO class.
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3 Closed. OJT revised for recent SRO class.
Licensed Operator Requal Program
- 1 Closed. Guidance on IER training upgraded. Operator Training Manager given responsibility to upgrade training on this topic.
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4 Closed. Mock up to be incorporated when available, as well as replica simulator. No action necessary at present.
5 Closed. Endorsements by GPUN Management have recommended continuance of annual exam. Recent annual exam emphasis changed to reflect j objectives presented during the year.
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i Auxiliary Operator Retraining Program 1 Closed. Program revisions have been made to reflect Operations and Management concerns. Feedback from Operators indicate revisions were effective.
2 Closed. More emphasis to be placed in this area in future retraining programs.
3 Closed. Lesson plans to be revised as they are used. No due date.
4 Closed. IERs and LERs incorporated into 84 training. Continued emphasis to be placed in this area.
5 Closed. Program has been revised.
l RHR Report 8 Closed. OJT program have been revised to reflect concerns.
Classroom training is being conducted in plant as scheduling permits.
13 Closed. Annual exam not to be deleted.
16 Closed. Weekly interface meetings in requal address this concern.
23 Closed. Action underway to resolve concern.
26 Closed. Improvements in communications underway.
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To S. L.. Newton Location TMI-l Nuclear Station Manager Plant Training i
REFERENCE:
- 1. S. L. Newton to H. D. Hukill/R. P. Coe memo dated 11/30/83.
- 2. R. J. Toole to R. P. Coe memo dated 3/2/84.
This memo is in response to your referenced memo and provides my recommendations on the specific Operator Review Team recommendations and Training Department re-sponses. Attachment 1 identifies areas of disagreement that need resolution.
Your number one priority is centered around proper manning of the Operator Train-ing Section. Reference 2 documented discussions you have had with Ron Toole and I assume the support we expect to be able to provide will be acceptable. The earliest we anticipate providing an SRO to fill the Licensed Operator Training Section vacancy would be 1/1/85.
Your number two priority concerned a standard for knowledge verification. INPO guidelines (9/82 report on CRO, SRO, and SS qualification) separate theoretical from performance related knowla.dge requirements. The learning objectives in the Operations Plant Manual closely parall'el the INPO theoretical objectives. A key factor in developing an OJT Program for Operations will be the development of per-formance relat.ed objectives. I see the entire OJT Program as a joint effort be-tween Operations and Training. The details must be negotiated, but it would seem appropriate for Operations to play a lead role in identifying tasks to be performed and for Training to provide well written learning objectives that support each task.
The third priority was related to actual OJT implementation. I agree that the majority of OJT should fall within Operations. In addition to the roles you identi-fled, I would also like to see support from the Operator Training Section in the following areas:
- 1. Startup and operation of major equipment (aux boilers, IWT, etc.) during requal training.
- 2. Checkouts on systems during initial CRO/A0 training (checkouts on tasks covered during a standard watch station tour would remain with qualified CR0s/SR0s or A0s). I would recommend having an Instructor on the back-shift (3-11, etc.) for the period of time the class is on shif t to suoport the shift in giving checkouts.
In the long run, I would like to see 1/2 to 3/4 of the training week being devoted to either in-plant or simulator training.
At this point, I believe it would be most productive for you to separate out all items on which we agree, close those that are complaced, and assign action Aooooeas s
S. L. NEWTON Trsining - Op; rations e,
as appropriate for those that are not. For items where basic disagreements. exist, identify a lead person to resolve the disagreement and dates when we can expect to see a mutually acceptable outcome.
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A0 Replacement Classroom 1 Limit scope of items recommended for removal, but retain in program.
Ensure these are picked up' in CR0 entry level program.
2 A separate discussion of fundamentals is still required for new operators, separate from your recommendation.
- 7 Need M. Ross concurrence for implementation.
9 The problem of noise, training aids storage, etc. will have to be over-come without additional dedicated space. This should not prevent in-plant training, however.
A0 Reolacement OJT 1 Want one instructor to remain on the same (back) shift for the period of time students are on shift for OJT' portion.
2 Same as 9 above.
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- 8. R. Harbin to identify possible study locations for operators and provida to SS/SF. ~
CR0 Replacement Classroom 2 When an operator is certified to take an exam, he should be adequately prepared to take the watch alone.
CR0 Replacement OJT j 2 Need an instructor on shif t (one instructor on backshift to rotate through shif ts for 6 weeks or duration of OJT phase).
Licensed Operator Requal 2 - Shift away from assuming continued need to teach basics. Start buildine on the fundamentals. Need to maintain some level of discussion of RTFT, Rx Theory, etc.*co maintain proficiency and practice for NRC exams.
3 We need to identify the needed scope and a schedule for this type training.
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TRAINING DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO OPERATOR Date: January 11, 1984 I TRAINING REVIEW TEAM FINAL REPORT From: S. L. Newton, Manager, Plant Training Location: THI Nuclear Station 6211-84-0032 To: H. D. Hukill, VP and Director, THI-1 R. P. Coe, Director,. Training & Education Attached is an item-by-item appraisal of the comments and recmmendations made by the Operator Training Review Team, along with recomended actions and proposed lead assignments.
In'his cover letter the Review Team Leader forwarded three major recommendations which should be addressed herein. While much of the substance of these recortraendations is valid, I believe the priorities are improper. The number one priority must be the manning of the Operator Training section to its authorized level with appropriately qualified individuals. Without appropriate mannina, cmplying with all the other recommendations is, in the long run, meaningless. For the past two years, Operations has provided the needed support with temporarily assigned individuals, but, with the anticipated increased tempo of operations, it is unrealistic to expect this support to continue. Several steps have been taken to alleviate this situation. First, the Operator Training section's manning authorization for Unit one instructors has been increased by two. This brings the totals for licensed training to a superiisor and four instructors and for non-licensed training to a supertisor and three instructors. Additionally, Operator Training will be the chief ber.eficiary of the recently authorized additions to the simulator training group, bringing that group to an authorized level of a supervisor and six instructors. Seven of the nine operator training positions are currently filled and an eighth candidate has been identified. It is expected that three of the five individuals directly involved in licensed training will certify as SRO's in March 1984, and the fourth, along with three
- other individuals in the operator training section, by the end of 1984. To avoid going outside to hire, support is needed fra Operations in the person of an SRO or a CRO, readily certifiable as an SRO, to fill the remaining vacancy. The simulator training staff currently consists of a supervisor and l three temporarily assigned individuals from Operations, an SR0 and two RO's.
The present intent is for these three individuals to return to Operations for restart with permanent transfer to training, if agreeable to all concerned, following the startup and test program. The search continues to fill the remaining three positions. A search fim has been contracted to fill two of the positions.
An area which continues to impact upon manning and qualification is cepensation. Current policy is to differentiate between the RO bonus and for bargaining unit versus exempt personnel. Therefore, if a CR0 wants to become A0000648 8 83
H. D. Hukill 2 January 11, 1984 R. P. Coe an instructor, he loses approximately $50 per month in ifcensed bonus, even though his requirements to maintain that ifcense do not change. A second factor is the issue of SRO certification versus licensing. The certification process, which meets NRC requirements for trainers of licensed operators, is considerably quicker, in that there is no minimum on-site time requirement, no minimum on-shift training requirement, and no minimum experience requirement.
Furthermore, it takes almost fifty percent less time to maintain a certification current, once achieved. Since a licensed SRO instructor spends approximately twenty-five percent of his time maintaining his license, considerable man power saving could be realized if the certification avenue were pursued. The problem is that there is absolutely no incentive for an .
i individual to certify vice license. Given that the time requiri:ments mentioned above are met, to upgrade a certificate to a ifcense, the NRC requires that the entire examination process be repeated. Furthermore, there is no campensation in effect for the considerable time invested to achieve and i
maintain certification. The Training Department has attempted to address both of these situations, but this item has not been actively pursued to completion by Human Resources.
Of the two remaining recourtendations, establishing a standard for each of the knowledge verifications is next in priority. The need to provide this infomation both to the students as a study guide and to the examiner as a qualification guideline has been recognized by INPO as well as the review
, committee. The Training Department should have the lead on this issue, but
, will require considerable input and review assistance from Operations, if the standard is to be meaningful. -
- The final major recommendation is to increase involvement of the Operator Training Staff in the operational aspect of training. While this will occur naturally with t'ie evolution of our own Replica simulator, and, to a lesser
- extent, with the Basic Principles Trainer, the burden of actual on-the-job training should remain with Operations. It should be the major function of the Training Coordinator to oversee the quality and timely completion of this phase of the training programs. The Training Department should be involved in OJT in a quality control mode, spot-checking checkouts both in real time and after the fact through oral checkouts of their own. It is also appropriate for the Training Department to participate as members of oral boards, and any
'in plant training or system walkthrough dcne as part of the formal classroom training program should be evaluated with regards to meeting any OJT requirements by the instructor involved, with appropriate sign-off's made. It is proposed that Operations take the lead to assign the Training Coordinator as stated above and the Training Department take the lead to ensure the remaining pieces of this philosophy are implemented.
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H. D. Hukill 3 January 11, 1984 R. P. Coe As previously stated, a detailed discussion is provided in the attachment to this memo.
4 S. L. Newton l Manager, Plant Training SLN/kyr Attachment cc: R. L. Long, VP, Nuclear Assurance B. P. Leonard, Operator Training Manager 1
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Concerns Resolution / Recommendation
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- 1. Late notification of required programs has resulted The recently developed plan for manning has in last minute preparation and poor organization.
allowed for some preliminary planning. The This, as a result, has impacted on the student's',
notification to the NRC of exam dates has as well as the instructor's, attitude towards the forced some dates to become deadlines for c1' ass program.
convening. At least three months notification should be made prior to class convening date.
This would allow for organization of a program
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' tailored to the participants and advance planning for instructor assignments.
TRAINING RESPONSE: . Concur with concern.
Should be recognized that BETA recommended the schedule be developed on an annual basis and GPU responded that implementation of this recommendation would be part of 1984 work plan. Have committed to a sinflar recommendation from RHR concerning requal training to have a six month schedule. No specific needed. action other than awareness of the situation on the part of Operations is
Concerns Resolution /Reconnendation GENERAL .
l 2. Personnel assigned to remedial prograns for Each remedial program for personnel retaking a license exams, on occasion, do not receive ade- license exam should be tailored to meet the quate attention from training personnel to ensure individual's needs. A program definition should effective training is conducted prior to the be issued on an individual basis delineating reexam. milestones. More emphasis should be placed on one-on-one contact with operator instructors to ensure adequate progress is being made. Every attempt should be made to ensure that the remedial programs assigned aren't totally self study.
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TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. One-on-one contact on a frequent basis is desirable, but not necessarily in a classrom lecture format. Orals, walkthroughs, spot checks, checking question sheets or problem sets, etc. are usually more appropriate. Responsibility: Training.
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Concerns Resolution / Recommendation 1\ GENERAL
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j 1 3. The manning of the operator training section Immediate steps need to be taken to ifcense or i 1
does not meet the needs of the plant. Presently certify personnel in the training !
there is only one licensed Unit 1 SRO in the department. This must be a joint effort between i
Training Department, who is unavailable due to operations and training. Continuity in the '
3 assignment to the Simulator Development Section. i i
5 training program is essential and a stable pool l There are only two Unit I licensed reactor
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operators. This can not support the programs taken to fill any available RFP's. idhen needed, j
{ needed for replacement and requalification , arrangements should be made between operations i
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and training to ensure qualified instructors are i l
available for all programs (licensed and !
j 1 i non-licensed). Manning requirements for Operator Training need to be coordinated to coincide with 1
I plant manpower projections, since the major i'
i - source of personnel should be Operations.
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1 RAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Detailed response in cover letter. NOTE: This has not yet been a problem due '
i to lack of new programs being taken. Have utilized guest lecturers, subject matter
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Concerns '
Resolution /Recammendation j GENERAL i:
{l 4. The performance level (i.e. perform, simulate Guidance should be given for the performance level 1
j walkthrough, discuss) is not always identified, of each applicable DJT task. These levels should and checkouts are not always conducted during
! ensure the maximum benefit for each task.
}; optimium plant conditions to maximize training 1
Justification for deviation from required benefit.
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- 5. Examiners conducting DJT checkouts do not h' ave ~ _________________________
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- any knowledge standard which can be used in 4
incorporate the knowledge requirements necessary evaluating the candidate during oral and for successful completion. The implementation of 4
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l in the material covered during checkouts. knowledge requirements. .
____________ .__________.-_.--- i TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Development Responsibility: Trainin l ead wi th i nput a nd rev i ew by Opera t i ons .
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6 In-plant training on systems should be increased ..__________________
j Schedule training, where possible, in plant.
! to make components available for hands-on l Utfifze in-place equipment, when accessible, for i
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Concerns
- Resolution /Reconnendation .
- AUXILIARY OPERATOR REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - CLASSROOM TRAINING
- 1. Emphasis on fundam.ntals has been towards Review of the program has been completed. The developing prospective reactor operators rather following changes are recommended for the
! than producing effective auxiliary operators. program in section 4.1.3; Classroom Training:
!' For example: The Reactor Physics section includes detailed training on aspects not D. Basic Nuclear Concepts necessary for an auxiliary operator to perform 1. Delete the following topics:
1 1 his job.
f ' Microscopic Cross Section i Macroscopic Cross Sections 4
1 Neutron Interactions with Reactor i Materials l'
. Neutron Moderation and Diffusion i
E. Reactor P'hysics - decrease emphasis on 1
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, fundamentals level. '
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- F. Fluid Flow / Heat Transfer / Thermodynamics 1
- 1. Delete training on Reactor Thermal 4
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1 Core Design, and PWR performance
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- s AUXILI ARY OPERATOR REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - CLASSROOM TRAINING
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i Electrical Fundamentals
- 1. Delete training on Impedance 2.
Delete training on_ Control and
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Special Services and Auxiliary t
. power supplies i ,
I. Radiation Protection
- 1. Delete Survey Techniques, In-Plant 4
I Monitors,, Radioactive Material Control and Environmental l
Considerations and Emergency Planning 1
(now a Rad Con function) i J. Chemistry and Water /hkste Treatment i
Condense course to cover only a basic 1 -
overview of plant chemistry (8-16 hours).
,i I Empha~ size chemical safety.
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Instrumentation and Control Fundamentals
- 1. Condense presentation on Neutron i
Detection Instruments and NI Process and Display. Only a very basic -
i overview is needed.
- 2. Delete Logic Diagrams (listed as Flow
- Diagrams) 1
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. , L. Safety Analysis only provide an introduction to show the application of each of these
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it must be included somewhere, either as a separateMaterial should perhaps be deleted bidding a CR0 job or by lengthening the CR0 program. program for A0"A"'s As presently interested structured, CR0 in program does not provide enough time to,do much more than review this material for someone who has previously been exposed to it.
and resolve appropriate followup action. Responsibility: Training to evaluate
4 Concerns Resolution / Recommendation i AljXILIARY OPERATOR REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - CLASSROOM TRAINING l
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- 2. Mechanical fundamentals is not integrated Incorporate instruction on fundamentals into
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e into systems training. The emphasis remains lessons on systems where applicable. The i , on teaching system specifics. Explana tion explanation of how separate components in a system 5 I of system :perations using fundamentals 4
work could help integrate system components into a should be encouraged.
l working, understandable system.
l TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Traf,ning. ,
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- 3. Plant fundamentals training does not Evaluate training program to detenmine areas where encourage the use of actual components for actual plant components could be used. Some areas training. The use of component cut-aways that could utilize actual components are valve or slides of the components has not been and pump fundamentals, electrical fundmentals, and common practice. electric switchgear.
TRAINING RESPONCE: Concur. Responsibility: Traini ng.
- 4. The use of contractors for replacement Provide for a steady source of operators operator training has been a necessity -
from the plant at the A0 and CR0 level to become in the past in training programs. the operator training instructors.
In addition, operator instructors with no commercial plant experience had been used for instruction.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur with concern. For the last 2 years, Operations has consistently provided AO's as requi red. If and when contractors or external services are necessary, instructor qualification program currently in place will prevent recurrence. No action required.
- 5. Powdex and Backwash Recovery are not covered Add topics to program listing.
in the classroom training. "
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Trai ni ng.
k Concerns Resolution / Recommendation l AUXILIARY OPERATOR REPL, ACEL 1ENT PROGRAli - CLASSR00li TRAINING l
- 6. Administrative Procedures' are covered during OJT Delete the following: ,
and need not be covered during classroom. 1. AP 1001: Document Control
- 2. AP 1002: Rules for the Protection of 1
Employees Working on Electrical and flechanical Apparatus
- 3. AP 1004: E'mergency Plan and Procedures
- 4. AP 1008: Good Housekeeping
- 5. AP 1009: Organization and Chain of Cmmand
, 6. AP 1010: Technical Specifications Surveillance Prograe
- 7. AP 1012: Shift Relief and Log Entries-
- 8. AP 1016: Operations Surveillance Program
- 9. AP 1030: Control of Access to Primary System Openings
- 10. AP 1031: Nuclear Plant Staff Working Hours
- 11. AP 1033: Operating flemos and Standing Orders
- 12. AP 1037: Control of Caution and DNO Tags TPAINING PISPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training' (NOTE: Qual. guide / standard necessary if OJT to'be only source of coverage.)
I Concerns .
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- 7. Evaluation by operator training instructors Include oral exams as an alternative evaluation during classroom training phase using oral exams n method during classroom training. Presently, they is not addressed. The use of oral exams
- are addressed only during DJT training.
could provide a useful evaluation tool for .
integrated plant knowledge.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur.
Responsibility: Should be used in addition to,not in place of, written exams.'
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The introduction of the BPT as a training tool integrated operations should incorporate is currently scheduled for April 1984.
use of the basic principles trainer when Hands-on-training in system and component l it becomes available.
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. response to transients and abnormal conditions will supplement already planned classroom training.
i TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training.
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AUXILIARY OPERATOR REPLACEMENT PROGRAN - CLASSR00ti TRAINING i
- 9. Availability of a classroom in-plant does not A classroom for training on systems and DJT should presently exist. Use of the classroom for be dedicated for use. The classroca should meet instruction on DJT topics and systans would the following needs:
provide easier access to the plant for 1. Capacity for 20 students tours during classroom sessions. 2. Individual lockers for students to store books, paper etc.
- 3. Training aids such as blackboards, screen, overhead projector, enlarged systems diagrams
- 4. Storage area for training aids.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Space in planned Admin. Building could probably suffice. Responsibility:
Operations.
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- 10. Large size prints are not available for use Investigate use of blown up simplified diagrams as training aids. Present 302 prints are too being made for the Operations Plant Hanual.
cluttered and only method of enlargement at the These could be mounted on stiff cardboard or present time is via transparencies, nasonite and used in front of the classroom as a continuous reference.
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Concerns .
Resolution / Recommendation
'; AUXILIARY OPERATOR DJT
! 1. Dedication of licensed perscen.el to perfoEm Consideration should be given to assigning checkouts for auxiliary operators is minimal.
training personnel on shif t during the DJT iI This appears not to be due to a lack of concern
. portions of the training program to augment
. for qualification of the candidates, but due to a operations. The main thrust has been for lack of time. The normal duties assigned to a operations to complete the DJT checkoffs. The CR0 or $RO may not allow him enough time to I assignment of the training staff would be only devote to trainee checkout and training time. for checkoffs. Verification signatures should
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standardize the checkouts and reduce the workload i
created by these programs.
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TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur with concern, but not with recommendation. Under existing conditions, the number of instructors would virtually have to double to implement this proposal. Funding for this is not available. Furthermore, while it may be a problem on day shif t. I have yet to conduct an off-shif t tour when time did not appar to be available for checkouts.
This may be more of a problem for AO's however. Responsibility: Operations to evaluate and prioritize DJT as necessary to ensure proper attention.
Concerns .
Resolution / Recommendation AUXILIARY OPERATOR DJT ,
2 There are no provisions in the DJT program or Incorporate into the training program lessons on classroom to teach the A0 how to operate the .tlee p.actical use of instruments and tools 1
equipment needed to perform routine survell- required for surveillance procedures.
! lances. '
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- 3. Communications between the instructor and . ,Pur. chase headsets for two way communications i
students during in-plant tours is difficult to
, for in-plant training.
maintain. This usually occurs in groups of three or more. These communications are essen- .
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tial in the in-plant training aspect and promote i instructor / student interaction. Some headset type device could be used to solve this problem.
1 3 TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training.
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{ Hours are being logged on the DJT signof f sheets. Delete the logging requirements for hours on DJT t
- There is no present use for these and only adds checkoffs sheets.
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I TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Traininn. .NnT7- UD meceep gae owe maa-e-----oa--
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Concerns Resolution / Recommendation AUXILIARY OPERATOR OJT i .
- 5. The availability of a classroom in the plant to A classroom should be precurred or constructed allow ready access to material covered in train- and made available, specifically for systems and ing was beneficial in a recent program. procedures training.
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i basis is needed. This would also reduce lost time due to travel.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibili ty: Operations (see #9 under A0 c
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Classroom instruction phase and in-plant training Evaluate incorporating DJT check-offs into the done by instructor could be used to get DJT training schedule. The feasibility depends checkoffs. This would eliminate the need for largely on the 'tfue available and the instructors the student to spend additional time hunting available. .
down a task examiner at a later date.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training (see cover letter) 1 I
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required. The ' balance of time, as designated by qualification, not enough time is devoted.
shif t supervisors, should ensure each operator Entries into the primary side by A0 receives the amount of hands-on experience i trainees should be utilized for training. necessary to competently complete his tasks once l
1 qualified.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Lead: Traini g In
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- 8. Study room is needed for students to be away _...__-__ --__-___-----_.--_-__-_______--___
The necessity of'a room devoted specifically for from control room and Ao central. personnel in training programs cannot be over-i This would allow them study time without i
emphasized. Too much nonproductive time is being interruption.
! spent with peers instead of pursuing assigned i
training tasks. A room devoted to study would 4
provide accountability and serve as a quiet area. This should be separate from the classroom i.
previously mentioned. Access would have to be controlled to monitor its use. .
TRAINING RESP 0kSE: Concur with concern. Need for special room is questionable. It would provide an easy escape. If a student reall l somethir.g out with foreman.y Responsibility:
wants to study, it would seem as though he could work Operations evaluate and resolve 0
Concerns Resolution / Recommendation
- AUXILIARY OPERATOR OJT
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- 9. Program study guides have not been used recently A system similar to the one desired existed when l
for student development. Although mentioned as the Category IV CR0 program was in effect. The l a useful training aid, they are not available, assignment of stu@ problems and evaluation of These study guides could provide practi':a1 the problems would be a useful evaluation problems regarding theoretical application and tool as well as a self learning process. A plant operating procedures. The completion of method of implementing study problems should be these would provide for a more plant specific devised for future programs. Present efforts to application. upgrade Operations Plant Manual Objectives are providing some improvement in this area.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training.
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- 10. Presently, on-the-job exams are aministered by Assign an instructor to the operator shifts to shif t foremen and supervisors. This evaluation provide more assistance in these areas. The tool is extremely useful, yet no tracking of assignment would only be in the OJT phases. This ,
these is performed by the Trafning Department. involvement would provide assistance to the Thus, an evaluation of the exam and its licensed operators on shift, as well as involve results cannot be made by the instructors training personnel unre deeply in thf s aspect assigned to non-licensed training. of training. Shift supervisors and foremen need
. , to provide documentation to training on oral exams performed.
TRAINING RESP 0kSE: Concur with need for documentation. Responsibility: Operations. For remainder of response see item 1.
- 11. Training on job tickets is ._______________....______.
not included. _______...._________ ..__________..______________
Add to the present OJT program.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training 'for program change. .
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! REACTOR OPERATOR REPLACEENT 'PROGRAff - Cl.ASSR00tf TRAINING t
- 1. No distinction is made in the present program Two programs within the replacement program _
l between the reactor operator candidate need to be created. One program should i
experience levels. Classes have been convened deal with personnel who are being acquired
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which include both auxiliary operators and from the A0 ranks. Their initial program should
- ex-Navy nuclear operators. This has led to include courses in fundamental reactor theory and
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! duplication of systems training for the heat transfer. The other program should cater to auxiliary operators that enter the program. the ex-Navy personnel and should include ;
- Difficulties in conducting classroom training are instruction in systems from the A0 program.
i amplified by the background differences of the There exists a misunderstanding that the ex-Navy candidates, nuke can tackle the plant on his own. Thir 1
instruction at the beginning of their program I should bring them up to speed with the AO's. At i
a predetermined time, both groups should combine 1
j to receive instruction outlined in the present CR0 replacement program.
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j TP.AINING RESPONSE: Concur with problem. However, program descriptions do specifically make this j distinction and allw for additional system training for external-hire CR0's. Problan 1
has been in time expectation by Operations and instructor availability from Training.
Systems training for CRO's is meant to focus on the instrumentation and control systems,
) areas where the A0 is traditionally " light," and on the control room aspect of mechanical systems. We have, in fact, run a systens course for direct CRO's; the problem was we combined them with A0's due to lack of instructors and further combined l the A0 and CR0 system training to compress the time requirements and meet Operations' desires. Two actions need be taken: the systen requirements for direct CRO's need to be removed from A0 program description and placed in CR0 program description, (Responsibility: Training) and every effnrt made to have homogeneous groups of trainees (Responsibility: Cpera tions).- For comments on theory' training for AO's see A0 en - on.
Concerns Resolution / Recommendation -
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- The watchstanding proficiency of the operator produce an operator who is fully familiar who has successfully completed an NRC exam
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! process is not evaluated. The ability of the
.CR0 position.
i operator to effectively stand an independent
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- watch must be developed.
i The development of the operator upon completion of the training program could be enhanced by a 1
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proficiency phase to sharpen skills unique to shif t operations. The scope of this could be developed using input from recently licensed i RO 's . Restructuring of the present DJT program 1
to provide specific objectives for each task performed could provide for incorporation of the proficiency skills that are required.
TRAINING RESPONSE:. Do not concur. CR0 program allocates 24 weeks to in plant training. If this is not sufficient, then it is not being done right. Request Operations evaluate.
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- 1. Documentation of oral exams during this phase is Standardize the oral exam format .for all training
- i unclear. Utilization of several forms throughout programs. Implement guidance on oral exams to 4
t the various operator training programs makes it include questioning techniques, exam conduct, and i
- i unclear as to what form to use. grading criteria.
Guidance on oral exams is not clear. No documents have been issued to detail line of
- questioning, examining techiques to be used, and 1
i 9rading 'cri teria. This is needed to ensure exam
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- 2. The use of instructors for DJT checkouts is Assign an instructor from licensed operator l minimal. Their involvement in the training training to the shift on an as-needed basis program should be increased when the student to supplement shift personnel in conducting is in a non-classroom environment. This is DJT training 'and checkouts.
l needed so that the classroom training can be tied into the DJT training.
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TRAINING RESPONSE: Do not concur. See response to A0 DJT #1. It is more pertinent here.
Concerns Resolution / Recommendation -
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- 3. Emergency procedure review should be revised to Include in program.
include:
120i2-40 Total loss of ICS/NNI P0bER 1202-41 Loss of ICS/NNI Hand Power 1202-42 Loss of ICS/NNI Auto Power
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TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training.
- 4. Oral examinations to measure progress should .__________________________________________________________
be
. 6 Include oral examination at the end of Phases I administered at the end of Phase 1 and Phase II. ,
and II.
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This would allow an evaluation of several areas .
and provide the operator with oral exam exposure. .
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training for
______________ ._________________________..._______________ program change. Operations for implementation.
- 5. The use of written examinations during the DJT __________________________________________________
The superiority of the oral exam versus the phase shocid be deemphasized. The main thrust written exam when evaluating job tasks warrants should be toward in plant examinations.
that the written exams for the OJT program be replaced by in-plant examinations (walk throughs). Periodic evaluation of student knowledge in the DJT section should continue.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Resm nsibilitn: _ Tmfh0rnRafirmre trerm N~ ^ ^^ - - - - - --
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REPLACEMENT OPERATOR TRAINING PROGRAM - DJT I 6 The use of a second verification signature and I Regroup the systems such that checks can be given final verification signature at the end of each on interrelated systems. This will provide for 4
j page.is not necessary. The shift supervisor periodic checks on integrated plant knowledge.
1- should be used as a final check on groups of l
Only require checkouts on groups on each page.
j systems rather than on each page as required by the program.
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TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training for program chan
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! 7. Appendix A of the Replacement Operator Program ___ ....______________________________
4 Include AP 1002 on ta'gging in A &inistrative includes administrative items which Section. Determine the performance level of 4
must be discussed. None are designated as I each of the tasks for the administrative performance items. Specifically; tagging, AP procedures listed. '
1002, should be a task in which actual parform-i
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1 TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Lead: Trainin Input 4 Review: OpeYatihs
________________________________________.....________________g 3 8. Section 7.1 (Chemistry Sampling) - Operators are __ .____________________..._____________________
i Change perform to observe for primary and second-
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- ary sampling. Specify which samples are to be
, should hot be required. observed.
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Concerns Resolution / Recommendation -
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- 9. Training necessary for the Licensed Operator to
- . Incorporate chemistry fundamentals training into
" Assist in recognizing and taking action for out the program. Evaluate chemistry / licensed of spec chemistry (primary and secondary)" Operator interface and iniplement necessary should be improved. At present only basic training.
overview is provided.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training
- 10. The program required _______ ..--__________________________
for direct-hire CRO's -_-____________________ -_______ ____________
Incorporate requirements for the CR0 into one requires the candidate alternate from one program program to facilitate candidates' use.
(CRO) to another (AO). Inclusion of all requirements into one document would eliminate -
confusion.
1 RAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training 5
Concerns t
Resolution / Recommendation SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - CLASSROOM TRAINING
- 1. Specifics outlined on Heat Transfer and Develop a more detailed outline on the topics Fluid Flow, and Thermodynamics do not to be covered for HT/FF and Thermodynamics to reflect the detail that is shown for Reactor reflect detail given for Reactor Theory Theory.
training. This will give the operator a better outline of the topics to be covered.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training 4
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- 1. AP 1044 " Event Reporting Requirements" is Incorporate into training program.
not included in Administrative procedure required reading.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training
- 2. The following procedures should be included in Incorporate into training program.
DJT section on Emergency and Abnormal Procedures.
, 1202-40 Total Loss of ICS/NNI Power , ,
1202-41 Loss of ICS/NNI Hand Power ,
1202-42 Loss of ICS/NNI Auto Power TRAINING RESP 0kSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training :
- 3. The following topics are not included in the Incorporate items listed into training program, shif t foreman trainee duties checklist and DJT section. .~- -
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- b. Properly initiate and review a
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- c. Properly initiate and review a Radio-active Gas release for SS approval.
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- d. Properly initiate and approve a Secondary Neutralizing tank release. ,
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Miscellaneous or RC evaporators and
. n demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the evaporator including indications of the following component failures:
- a. loss of feed pimp
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- c. less of vacuum ptmp seals
- d. LC 40 failure
- e. loss of vacuum pump seal water
- f. distillate pump failure
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!' f. Complete qualifications for being i
i placed on the switching and tagging list for TMI-1 and Met-Ed System.
- g. Demonstrate the ability to correctly initiate a Process and Data Instruction Sheet.
- h. Demonstrate the ability to correctly initiate an event reportability form in accordance with AP 1044. ..
- 1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the duties of a refueling SRO.
1 RAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training
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LICEkSED OPERATOR REQUALIFICA110N PROGRAM
- 1. The quality of the IER's being presented Increase quality control effort on material being does not provide for adequate training. presented. Do not present information unless More detailed information 1s needed to provide details are provided on sequence of event, the operator with an accurate synopsis of the operator involvement, system layout and plant events involved. response.
Utilize transient assessment reports being developed by Technical Functions as training material for IER, Emphasis needs to be made on uhy each of the IER's being presented is being taught.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training to ensure Tec Func ti on s p rovi de s a dequa te i n fo .
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- 2. The knowledge level to which the requalification A mutual agreement must be reached between program should teach has not been identified.
operations and operator training regarding the Topics being presented are developed for in- major goals of the licensed operator struction at the replacement level rather than requalification program. The emphasis at the the requalification level.
present time in the areas of heat transfer, fluid flow, thermodynamics, reactor theory aad other fundamentals is to cover the basics on a two 4
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year cycle. This does not allow enough time to 2 be allotted to problem solving for practical i
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! continually covered and a base level knowledge never assumed, the detailed application of fundamentals to plant operations will never occur at a level to provide for proficiency.
TRAINING RESP 0kSE: Concur. Responsibility: Request O
____________________. ___________________-._____________perations evaluate.
- 3. Chemistry Training to emphasize the role of __.--_______.-______. ___ .._________________________
Initiate a training program to cover the Shift Supervisor in chemistry control should chemistry fundamentals and operational problems.
be improved.
The involvement of the SS in Backshif t Chemistry dictates same indoctrination into this area for 9
the SS to make effective decisions on plant chemistry control.
TRAINING RESP 0kSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training.
Concerns Resolution / Recommendation LICENSED OPERATOR REQUALIFICATI0t: PROGRAM
- 4. The training being conducted for emergency Incorporate the use of the replica simulator, procedures involves only reading / review of the phen available into procedure training. Utilize
- procedures in a classroom environment. Thfs does the control room mock-up to walk-through the i, -
not allow for any correlation to control room procedures when available.
j panel control locations or system response on
! indicators. The result is that only memorization occurs and the operator is not able to relate the procedure to an actual sequence of events.
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LICENSED OPERATOR REQUALIFICATION PROGRAM 5 Annual requalification exam has been requested Continue with annual examination. The to be deleted by some operators, with a annual exam provides a better measure of an transfer to cyclic exams. operator's overall knowledge and a better measure of the effectiveness of the training during the past year. A segmented exam might permit the operator to forget about the segment already examined untti preparation for that segment the fo11 ewing year. Conversations between operators and training should continue in an effort to improve the present program. The " double jeoper%" that the operator feels himself pieced in as a result of the exam could possibly be removed with minor changes to the program.
TRAlh1NG RESPONSE: Concur. No further action on actual exam required.
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- 1. The attitude of same of the auxiliary operators The problem involving A0 conduct in the classroes towards requalification has been poor. This has and on exams has been a longstanding one.
led to poor academic performance, class disruptions, Although this has been approached on several and as a result poor training. This could be occasions by both training and operations the attributed to the following: following steps are recommended to try to
- a. poorly prepared lesson plans alleviate this problem:
- b. Instructors with no previous TMI-1 AD 1. place non A0 qualified instructors in a experience qualification program to bring than up
- c. poor classroom conditions' to speed on the plant systems.
- d. unprofessional performance of the Credibility in teaching these systeens auxiliary operators and fundamentals can only be obtained by
- e. identification of training needs hands-on in-plant training of each instructor
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c) provide storage space for reference materials
- 4. Involve shif t foremen and supervisors, possibly from relief crew, in~ monitoring A0 training program. Periodic.
monitoring of lecture by supervision would provide a meaningful evaluation of course content and indicate to the AO's the importance of the retraining program.
- 5. Training 4 Operations issue guidance for classroom conduct
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Conduct' training base ( on identified needs.
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Operations (have provided for past 2 years); #3 - Training; #4 - Operations; #5 -
Training to take lead; #6 - Training to take lead. Operations to provide input (done
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- 3. Training has not been utilized to relate '
Incorporate into present lessons plans, as operations to maintenance problems. One of applicable, the adverse effects of improper i
the topics of concern would be valve overtorquinq operations of plant components.
Training in this area was requested by the i -
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TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training.
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that licensed operator program offers. *
' attributable to A0 operations in the program.
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TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training.
- 5. Wo previsions are made in the program for _________
Revise program to include the areas of systems retaking exams other than GET and operations, and administration. Coordinate quiz fundamentals criteria with operations. .
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TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Trafr.ing for program change. Detafis have already been worked out with Operations.
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RHR NUMBER RHR- 8. Operator Experience - Increase " hands-on" Where possible, schedule training on systems in experience; more time of trainees in plant plant. When classroom instruction is required, and with equipment; more coaching from shif t follow-up with an ,in-plant tour. Shift
'l supervisors; refine efforts for keeping instruc- Supervisor's involvement in training needs to be tors of trainees and licensed operators current increased at the classroom level for Auxiliary on plant equipment, instrumentation and procedural Operator Requalification training. This should be changes. ' implemented by having perfodic monitoring of classes being conducted, perhaps by relief S/S or S/F. The present involvement of the SS in DJT -
for Reactoi Operators is too extensive. The DJT topics should be rearranged so that the SS gives incegiated plant checkouts rather than ones on random system groupings.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training for all but S/S involvement, Operations for that.
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RHR-13. Requalification - Eliminate " comprehensive Continue with the annual examination. The test " portion of requalification test, annuel exam provides a better measure of an 1
operator's overall knowledge and a better measure i .
of the effectiveness of the training during the past year. A segmented exam might permit the 4
operator to forget about the segment already i examined until preparation for that . segment the following year. Conversations between operators and training should continue in an effort to
- improve the present program. The " double jeopardy" the the operator feels himself placed in as a result of the exam could possibly be removed with minor changes to the program.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. See L. O. Requal Program item #5.
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RHR-16. Content and tiethods - Include industry and Community issues should not be covered during community issues as well as GPU Nuclear approach the licensed requalification program. They are to these issues in the training of operators. presently addressed during the Management Interface Session which occurs during the trai ni ng. The function of this meeting is for management to address important company issues.
At times, these may involve community concerns.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. No further action required.
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RHR-23. Develop method for monitoring and improving Training Content Records are issued to the consistency between training for licensing and students to establish each lesson objective.
requalification and testing for the same. The TCR's are used when developing examination material for the specific program. Objectives are being reviewed and incorporated into the Operations Plant Hanual in order to establish a minimum standard for operators.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Training to continue present efforts. Dr. Knief, as Manager of Educational Development will be reviewing this item for consistency with the Training System Development-process.
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s RHR_26 Administraticn - Promote improved relation-One of the major goals of the Operator Training ships between operations and training personnel.
Review Team is to promote improved relationships between operations and training personnel. The recommendations contained in here are made with that goal in mind.
TRAINING RESPONSE: Concur. Responsibility: Ongoing for both Operations and Training.
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Intcr Offica Mcmsrandum Dats November 30, 1983
- Subject OPERATOR TRAINING REVIEW TEAM ,
Muclear FINAL REPORT To Location H. D. Hukill, Vice President, TMI-1 TNI Nuclear Station Dr. R. P. Coe, Director, T&E 6211-83-1002 The final report of the Operator Training Review Team is attached for your review. The team members who participated in the review of Unit I Operator Training Programs were:
Ed Frederick, Supervisor Licensed Operator Training Steve Martin, Shift Foreman Daryl Wilt. Aministrator, Nuclear Technical Training Thomas Goodlavage, Reactor Operatcr John Levengood, Auxiliary Operator Ron Harbin, Training Coordinator Due to schedule restraints'Denny Boltz, who was originally assigned to the team, was replaced by Mr. Frederick. Schedule restraints on Mike Ross who missed a majority of the meetings,.resulted in the committee incorporating only a small number of his coments. .
The report is organized in' to seven different sections. The General Section includes coments generic to all programs. .
- 1. General Comments
- 2. 6211-ADM-2612.01 Auxiliary Operator Training Program Description
- 3. 6211-ADM-1611.04 Replacement Operator Training Program Description
- 4. 6211-ADM-2611.02 Senior Reactor Operator Replacement Training Program Description .
- 5. 6211-ADM-2612.01 Auxiliary Operator Training Program Description (Retraining Portion)
- 6. 6211-ADM-2611.01 Licensed Operator Requalification Programs
- 7. RHR Report As a result of the concerns expressed, the members of the Review Tear forward the following recommendations in order of priority:
- 1. Establish a standard for each of the knowledge verifications that are required in each of the programs. This will provide the operator and trainee with a comoarison tool for conducting classroom training, self study and evaluations. This will require a significar.t dedication of manpower from both the training and operation departments.
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- 2. Increase involvement of the Operator Training :taff in the j operational aspect of training. This should include on the job i training, systems checkouts, oral exams, and in-plant training. This '
would provide assistance to operations personnel as well as promoting a means of integrating classroom training with hands on training. i The continued use of in-plant tours for training is highly recosamended. Utilization of a classroom on the island with easy access to plant systes would promote classroom interest. The use of hands-on training in all programs should be pursued. Efforts being made in the auxiliary operator program indicate a trend toward thi.:
and should continue.
. 3. Increase Operator Training manning to fill present vacant RFP's, utilizing plant personne1' whenever possible. Establish programs to ensure that properly qua11ff ed personnel are uaintained in Operator Training. This must be a joint effort between Operations and Training. The beH3 Fit derived from maintaining a highly qualified staff is easily measured by the caliber of operators manning the shifts.
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' Operator Training Review Team Leader BPL/kyr Attachment cc: R. L. Long, V. P. Nuclear Assurance S. L. Newton, Manager, Plant Training CARIRS "W
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Conc;rns RIs31stisn/ Recommendation GENERAL
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- 1. Late notification of required programs has resulted The recently developed plan for manning has ,
in last minute preparation and poor organization. allowed for some preliminary planning. The-This, as a result, has impacted on the student's, nottffcation to the NRC of exam dates has as well as the instructor's, attitude towards the forced some dates to become deadlines for class program, convening. At least three months notification should be made prior to class convening date.
This would allow for organization of a program
,ta11ered to the participants and advance planning for instructor assignments.
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- 2. Personnel assigned to remedf al pregrams for Each remedial program for personnel retaking a license exams, on occasion, do not receive ade-license exam should be taflored to meet the
} quate attention from training personnel to ensure individual's needs. A program definition should i .
effective training is conducted prior to the be issued on an individual basis delineating i
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mflestones. More emphasis should be placed on i .
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ensure adequate progress is being made. Every attempt should be made to ensure that the i
remedfal programs assigned aren't totally self study.
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l 3. The manning of the operator training section Inmedfate steps need to be taken to ifcense or
, does not meet the needs of the plant. Presently certify pea sonnel in the training there is only one ifcensed Unit 1 SRO in the department. This must be a joint effort between Training Department, who is unavailable due to operations and trefning. Continuity fn the assignment to the Simulator Development Section. training program is essential and a stable pool There pre only two Unit I Ifcensed reactor of instructors can provide this. Steps must be operators. This can not support the programs taken to fill any available RFP's. When needed, 4
- needed for replacement and requalification , arrangements should be made between operations 1,
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- 4. The p' erformance level (i.e. perform, simulate .
Guidance should be given for the performance level walkthrough; discuss) is not always identified, of each appifcable DJT task. These levels should and checkouts are not always conducted during ensure the maximum benefit for each task.
optimium plant conditions to maximize training Justification for deviation from required benefit. 4 performance level should be documented by the '
i task examiner.
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in the material covered during checkouts, knowledge requirements.
6.- In-plant training on systems should be increased Schedule training, where possible, in plant.
to make components available for hands-on Utilize in-place equipment, when accessible, for
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, developing prospective reactor operators rather
' following changes are recommended for the l
i than producing effective auxiliary operators. program in section 4.1.3; Classroom Training:
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- The Reactor Physics section '
j includes detailed training on aspects not D. Basic Nuclear Concepts
{ necessary for an auxiliary operator to perform 1. Delete the following topics: .
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Microscopic Cross Section Macroscopic Cross Sections Neutron Interactions with Reactor
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E. Reactor Physics - decrease emphasis on i
RO-related material. Cover section at fundamentals level. ,
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, H. Electrical Fundamentais
- 1. Delete training on Impedance
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- 1. Delete Survey Techniques, In-Plant ,
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- 1. Condense presentation on Neutron-t Detection Instruments and NI Process and Display. Only a very basic 1
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Incorporate instruction on fundamentals into I into sys.tems training. The emphasis remains .
t _ lessons on systems where appifcable. The ' '
l on teaching system specf fics. Explanation explanati of how separate components in a system i
- of system operations using fundamentals work could i 1p integrate system components into a i; should be encouraged. working, understandable system.
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! 3. Plant fundamentals training does not Evaluate training program to determine areas where l encourage the use of actual components for actual plant components could be used. Some areas training. The use of component cut-aways that could utilize actual components are valve or slides of the components has not been
! and pump fundamentals, electrical fundmentals, and j common practice. electric switchgear.
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in the past in training programs.- 'the operator training instructors.
In addition, operator instructors with no i
comm6rcial plant experience had been 1
used for instruction.
- 5. Powdex and Backwash Recovery are not covered Add topfes to program listing.
in the classroom training.
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and need not be covered during classroom. 1. AP 1001: Document Control
- 2. AP 1002: Rules for the Protection of I
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- 3. AP 1004: Emergency Plan and Procedures ,
4 AP 1008: Good Housekeeping i
- 5. AP 1009: Organization and Chain of Comunand <
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- 7. AP 1012: Shift Re1ief and Log Entries i
8 AP 1016: Operations Surveillance Program l
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- 10. AP 1031: Nuclear Plant Staff Working Hours 1
- 11. AP 1033: Operating Menos and Standing Orders
- 12. AP 1037: Control of Caution and DNO Tags j
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! 7 Evaluation by operator training instructors Include oral exams as an alternative evaluation i during classroom training phase using oral exams method during classroom training. Presently, they I
j is not addressed. The use of oral exams are addressed only durfng OJT training. ,
could provide a useful evaluation tool for
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! integrated operations should incorporate is currently scheduled for April 1984. .
1 use of the basic principles trainer when . Hands-on-training in system and component ft becomes available. response -to transients and abnormal conditions j will supplement alrea% planned classroom i
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- 9. Availability of a classroom in-plant does not A classroom for training on systems and DJT should
- presently exist. Use of the classroom for be dedicated for use. The classroom should meet l Instruction on OJT topics and systems would the following needs
l j provide easier access to the plant for 1. Capacity for 20 students tours @ ring classroom sessions. 2.
Individual lockers for students to store ,
books, paper etc.
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) as training aids. Present 302 prints are too being made for the Operations Plant Manual, l
] cluttered and only method of enlargement at the These could be mounted on stiff cardboard or l j present time is via transparencies.
I masonite and used in front of the classroom as 1
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Consideration should be given to assigning checkouts for auxiliary operators is minimal. training personnel on shift during the OJT
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! CR0 or SRD may not allow him enough time to assignment of the training staff would be only
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'for checkoffs. Verification signatures should '
1 remain with operations. The assignment of specific individuals to this task would I -
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students during in-plant tours is difficult to for in-plant training.
j maintain. This usually occurs in groups of .
three or more. These connunications are essen-l tial in the in-plant training aspect and promote 4
instructor / student interaction. Some headset j type device could be used to solve this problem.
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There is no present use for these and only adds checkoffs sheets.
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Ing was beneficial in a recent program. procedures training.
, Implementation of a classroom on a full time
, basis is needed. This would also reduce lost time due to travel. '
- 6. Classroom instruction phase and in-plant training Evaluate incorporating DJT check-offs into the
- done by instructor could be used to get OJT training schedule. The feasibility depends ;
checkoffs. This would eliminate the need for largely on the time available and the instructors j the student to spend additional time hunting available.
I down a task examiner'at a later date.
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, Although this is a vital section of the required. The balance of time, as designated by j qualification, not enough time is devoted. shift supervisors, should ensure each operator 1
j Entries into the primary side by A0 receives the amount of hands-on experience i
i trainees should be utilized for training, necessary to competently complete his tasks once 4 qual t fled.
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interruption. spent with peers instead of pursuing assigned I
training tasks. A room devoted to study would provide accountability and serve as a quiet 4
area. This should be separate from the classroom '
previously mentioned. Access w:uld have to be
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These stu$ guides could provide practical the problems would be a useful evaluation problems regarding theoretical application and tool as well as a self learning process. A j
plant operating procedures. The completion of method of implementing study problems should be these would provide for a more plant specific devised for future programs. Present efforts to 1 .
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i i 10. Presently, on-the-job exams are administered by Assign an instructor to the operator shf fts to 7 shift foremen and supervisors. This evaluation provide more asststance in these areas. The i
tool is extremely useful, yet no tracking of assignment would only be in the DJT phases. This these is performed by the Training Department. involvement would provide assistance to the j Thus, an evaluation of the exam and its ifcensed operators on shift, as well as involve results-cannot be made by the instructors training personnel more deeply in this aspect
- assigned to non-licensed training. of training. Shift supervisors and foremen need i
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- 1. No distinction is made in the present program Two programs within the replacement program
{ between the reactor operator candidate need to be created. One program should experience levels. Classes have been convened deal with personnel who are being acquired 3 which include both auxiliary operators and from the A0 ranks. Their inttfal program should i ex-Navy nuclear operators. Thfs has led to include courses in fundamental reactor theory and duplica'tfon of systems training for the heat transfer. The other program should cater to e
auxiliary operaters that enter the program. the ex-Navy personnel and should include '
l Difficulties in conducting classroom training are
- Instruction in systems from the A0 program.
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There exists a misunderstanding that the ex-Navy i candidates. mAe can tackle the plant on his cun. This i
instruction at the beginning of their program ,
2 should bring them up to speed wf th the AO's. At '
a predetermined time, both groups should combine
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- 2. The present program requires additional DJT to The watchstanding proffciency of the operator
) produce an operator who is fully familiar who has successfully completed an NRC exam with the performance requirements of the process is not evaluated. The abf11ty of the j CR0 position.
operator to effectively stand an independent t
watch must be developed.
The development of the operator upon completion
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of the trafning program could be enhanced by a i
i proffcfency phase to sharpen skills unique to shift operations. The scope of this could be developed using input from recently licensed RO's. Restructuring of the present DJT program I
to provide specific objectives for each task -
S performed could provide for incorporation of the proficiency skills that are required.
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- 1. Documentation of oral exams during this phase is Standardize the oral exam format for all trainir.g unclear. Utilization of several forms throughout programs. Implement guidance on oral exams to I
the various operator training programs makes it include questioning techniques, exam conduct, and i
i unclear as to what form to use. grading criteria.
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j Guidance on oral exams is not clear. No i documents have been issued to. detail line of j questioning, examining techiques to be used, cnd I grading criteria. This is needed to ensure exam
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- 2. The use of instructors for DJT checkouts is
. Assign an instructor from licensed operator minimal. Their involvement in the training training to the shift on an as-needed basis l
- program should be increased when the student to supplement shift personnel in conducting
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l needed so that the classroom training can be tied into the OJT training.
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, Conczrns R:: solution /Recommendaticn REPLACEENT OPERATOR T' RAINING PROGRAM - DJT
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- 3. Emergency procedure review should be revised to
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j 1202-40 Total Loss of ICS/NNI POER
! 1202-41 Less of ICS/NNI Hand Power 1
, 1202-42 Loss of ICS/NNI Auto Power
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l 4. Oral examinations to measure progress should be
- Include oral examination at the end of Phases I
- administered at the end of Phase I and Phase II. and II.
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- 5. The use of written examinations during the DJT The supe crity of the o 1 exam versus the phase should be deemphasized. The main thrust written ex when evaluating job tasks warrants should be toward in plant examinations. that the written exams for the DJT program be i replaced by in-plant examinations (walkthroughs). Periodic evaluation of student knowledge in the OJT section should continue.
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- 6. The use of a second verification signature and J
Regroup the systems such that checks can be given l final verification signature at the end of each on interrelated systems. This will provide for l
! page is not necessary. The shift' supervisor periodic checks on integrated plant knowledge.
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- should be used as a final check on groups of Only require checkouts on groups on each page.
- systems rather than on each page as required i
by the program.
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- 7. Appendix A of the Replacement Operator Program .
Include AP 1002 on tagging in Administrative l includes administrative items which ,
Section. Determine the perfomance level of.
j must be discussed. None are designated as each of the tasks for the administrative 4
i performance items. Specifically; tagging, AP procedures listed.
) 1002, should be a task in which actual perfom-ance, rather than simulation, is required.
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j 8 Section 7.1 (Chemistry Sampling) - Operators are Change,perfom to observe for primary and second-not involved in sampling and performance. This ary sampling. Specify which samples are to be
] should not be required. observed.
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l 9. Training necessary for the Licensed Operator to Incorporate chemistry fundamentals training into i
" Assist in recognizing and taking action for out the program. Evaluate cheafstry/ licensed
) of spec chemistry (primary and secondary)" #
Operator interface Ind 1mplement necessary i
should be improved. At present only basic training.
I overview is provided.
- 10. The program required for direct-hire CRO's Incorporate requirements for the CR0 into one l requires the candidate alternate from one program , program to facilitate candidates' use, j (CRO) to another (AO). Inclusien of all >
requirements into one, document would eliminate i confusion.
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- 1. Specifics outlined on Heat Transfer and '
Develop a more detailed outline on the topics Fluid Flow, and Thennodynamics do not to be covered for HT/FF and Thermodynamics to i
reflect the detati that is shown for Reactor reflect detail given for Reactor Theory
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Theory, training. This will give the operator. a better outilne of the topics to be covered.
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, 1. AP 1044 " Event Reporting Requirements" is Incorporate into training program.
- not included in Administrative procedure 4
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i 2. The following procedures should be included in i
Incorporate into training program, l OJT section on Emergency and Abnorinal Procedures.
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1202-40 Total Loss of ICS/NNI Power 1202-41 Loss of ICS/NNI Hand Power .
1202-42 Loss of ICS/NNI Auto Power .
i 3 The following topics are not included in the Incorporate items listed into training program, i
shift foremen trainee duties checklist and alt section, j should be added.
i j a. Deigenstrate knowledge of correct initiation 1
and processing of TCN's, PCR's, and STP's. 4 b i
- b. Properly initiate and review a '
'4 Radioactive Liquid release for SS approval. .
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- c. Properly initiate and review a Radio- -
active Gas release for SS approval,
- d. Properly initiate and approve a Secondary Neutralizing tank release.
- e. Supervise the proper startup of the
- i Misce 116neous er RC evaporators and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the
' ~ i evaporator including indicatlons of the following component failures:
- a. loss of feed pump
- b. loss of vacuum pumps
- c. loss of vacuum pump seal.s
- d. LC 40 failure '
- e. loss of vacuum pump seal water
- f. distillate pump failure S
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- f. Complete qualiffcations for being Placed on the swftching and tagging list for TMI-1 and Met-Ed System.
- g. Demonstrate the ability to correctly initiate a Process and Data Instruction Sheet. '
- h. Demonstrate the ability to correctly initiate an event reportabfif ty form in accordance with AP.1044. .
- 1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the duties of a refueling SRO.
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- 1. The quality of the IER's being presented Increase quality control effort on materfal being l
does not provide for adequate training. presented. Do not present information unless i
i More detailed information is needed 'to provide detafis are provided on sequence of event,
- the operator wf th an accurate synopsis of the operator involvement, system layout and plant events involved.
response. Utilize transient assessment reports
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being developed by Technical Functions as j training material for IER, Emphasis needs to be j
made on why each of the IER's being presented is
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- 2. The knowledge level to which the requalffication A mutual agreement must be reached between program should teach has not been identified.
operations and operator trafnfng regarding the I
Toples being presented are developed for in- ' major goals of the ifcensed operator '
struction at the replacement level rather than requalification program. The emphasis at the
- the requalification level.
i present time in the areas of heat transfer, fluid flow, thermodynamics, reactor theory and other '
fundamentals is to cover the bastes on a two -
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be allotted to problem solving for practical plant applications. If the basics are to be continually covered and a base level knowledge 4
l never assumed, t,he detailed appifcation of fundamentals to plant operations will never occur at a level to provide for proffcfency.
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- 3. Chemistry Training to emphasize the role of Initiate a training program to cover the Shift Supervisor in chemistry control should chemistry fundamentals and operational problems.
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The involvement of the SS in Backshf ft Chemistry
! dictates some indoctrination into this area for the SS to make effective dectsfons on plant a
chemistry control.
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f 3 5. Annual requalification exam has been reque,sted Continue with annual examination. The-I to be deleted by some operators, with a annual exam provides a better measure of an
- transfer to cyclic exams, operator's overall knowledge and a better measure
! of the effectiveness of the training during the i
i past year. A segmented exam might permit the i
- operator to forget about the segment already I
j examined until preparation for that segment the l following year. Conversations between operators t
and training should continue in an effort to i improve the present program.~ The " double i
i jeopardy" that the operator feels himself placed l in as a result of the exam could possibly be removed with minor changes to the program, i
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i j 1. The attitude of some of the auxiliary operators The problem involving A0 conduct in the classroom
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) towards requalification has been poor. This has and on exams has been a longstanding one.
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- 1ed to poor academic performance, class disruptions, Although this has been approached on several and as a result poor training. This could be occasfor.s by both training and operations the attributed to the following: following steps are recommended to try to a.. poorly prepared lesson plans alleviate this problem:
- b. instructors with no previous TMI-1 A0 1. place non A0 qualified instructcrs in a l experience
, qualification program to bring them up i c. poor classroom conditions to speed on the plant systems.
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i auxiliary operators and fundamentals can only be obtained by
! e. identification of training needs hands-on in-plant training of each j
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- 2. limit new hire instructor to only
- i previous TMI-1 operators i
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- 3. faprove classroom conditions a) prevent overtrowding b) minimfre classroom shifts (always use one room) -
c) provide storage space for reference materials
- 4. Involve shift foremen and supervisors,
, possibly from relief crew, in monitoring A0 training program. Periodic monitoring of lecture by supervision would provide a meaningful evaluation of course cofitent and indicate to the AO's the importance of the retraining program.
- 5. Trainfug 8 Operations issue guidance for classroom conduct
- 6. Develop long range training plans.
Conduct training based on identifled needs. :
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- 2. Theory training is being given with little Supplement present training in plant application to plant operations. fundamentals with practical plant applications i
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, 3. Training has not been utilized to relate Incorporate into present lessons plans, as
- - operations to maintenance problems. One of applicable, the adverso effects of improper the topics of concern would be valve overtorquing operations of plant components.
Training in this area was requested by the l Manager, Plant Operations. '
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4 IER's and LER's are not covered to the degree j Include IER's, LER's and TAP reports
- that licensed operator program offers. attributable to A0 operations in the program.
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- Revise program to include the: areas of systems
! retaking exams other than GET and
- operations, and astninistration. Coordinate quiz fundamentals criteria with operations.
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) RHR- 8. Operator Experience - Increase " hands-on" there possible, schedule training on systems in
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i and with equipment; more coaching from shift follow-up with an in-plant tour. Shift l
j supervisors; refine efforts for keeping instruc- Supervisor's ' involvement in training needs to be tors of trainees and licensed operators current increased at the classroom level for Aux 111ary l
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1 on plant equipment Instrumentation and procedural Operator Requalification training. This should be
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! Implemented by having perfodic monitoring of 3
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S/F. The present involvement of the SS in OJT -
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topics should be rearranged so that the SS gives integrated plant checkouts rather than ones on random system groupings.
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! operator's overall knowledge and a better measure i
of the effectiveness of the training during the past year. A segmented exam might permit the j
operator to forget about the segment already examined until preparation for that segment the 5
following year. Conversations between operators and training should continue in an effort to 2
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in as a result of the exam could possibly be removed with minor changes to the program.
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i RHR-16 Contert and Methods - Include industry and Community issues should not be covered during community issues as well as GPU Nuclear approach the licensed requalification program. They are l
- to these issues in the training of' operators. presently addressed durfng the Management l
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Interface Session which occurs during the training. The function of thfs meeting is for management to address important company issues.
At times, these may involve community concerns.
RHR-23. Develop method for monitoring and improving Training Content Records are issued to the ,
4 i consistency between training for Itcensing and students to establish each lesson objective.
requalification and testing for the same. De TCR's are used when developing examination materfal for the speciffe program. Objectives are being reviewed and incorporated into the Operations Plant Manual in order to establish a minimum standard for operators.
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i RHR-26 Administration - Promote improved relation-One of the major goals of the Operator Trafning j ships between operations and training personnel. Revfew Team is to promote improved relationships between operations and training personnel. The l
recommendations contained in here are made with that goal in mind.
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