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LLC - Submittal of Draft Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors
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LO-0620-68757 July 13, 2020 Docket No.52-048 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk One White Flint North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2738

SUBJECT:

NuScale Power, LLC Submittal of Draft Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors

REFERENCES:

1. Summary of July 31, 2019 Public Meeting with NuScale Power, LLC to Discuss Operator Licensing Examination Topics, August 27, 2019 (ML19239A049)

2. Summary of October 16, 2019 Public Meeting with NuScale Power, LLC to Discuss Knowledge and Abilities Catalog, October 30, 2019 (ML19301B256)

NuScale has developed a draft operator licensing and examination standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors to be used for consideration for input to the NuScale section of NUREG-1021 for NRC operator licensing examination. contains the Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors Section 3.3: Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part. contains the Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors Section 3.7: Operating Exam, Simulator Test Part. contains the Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors Section 4.4: Written Exam.

NuScale Power, LLC (NuScale) hereby submits Revision 0 of the Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors, Sections 3.3, Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part, Section 3.7, Operating Exam, Simulator Test Part, and Section 4.4, Written Exam. The purpose of this submittal is to provide this information for input into the NuScale specific sections of NUREG-1021.

This letter makes no regulatory commitments and no revisions to any existing regulatory commitments.

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Sincerely, Zackary W. Rad Director, Regulatory Affairs NuScale Power, LLC Distribution: Christian Cowdrey, NRC Lauren Nist, NRC Maurin Scheetz, NRC Enclosure 1: Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors Section 3.3: Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part, Revision 0 Enclosure 2: Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors Section 3.7: Operating Exam, Simulator Test Part, Revision 0 Enclosure 3: Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors Section 4.4: Written Exam, Revision 0 NuScale Power, LLC 1100 NE Circle Blvd., Suite 200 Corvallis, Oregon 97330 Office 541.360-0500 Fax 541.207.3928 www.nuscalepower.com

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Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for NuScale Small Modular Reactors Section 3.3: Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part, Revision 0 NuScale Power, LLC 1100 NE Circle Blvd., Suite 200 Corvallis, Oregon 97330 Office 541.360-0500 Fax 541.207.3928 www.nuscalepower.com

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NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 3.3: Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 3.3 Walkthrough Operating Examination Process A. Purpose This document provides recommendations from NuScale on the guidelines for developing and administering the plant walkthrough part of operating tests for NuScale facilities that meet the requirements of 10 CFR 55.45, Operating tests, including the use of reactor plant simulation facilities and the conduct of multi-unit evaluations.

The second part of a NuScale exam, Operating Test, is a simulator test portion. The recommendations for the simulator test part of the operating test are provided in a separate document, Section 3.7: Operating Exam, Simulator Test Part.

B. Background To the extent applicable, the operating test will require the applicant to demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to perform, the actions necessary to accomplish a representative sampling of the thirteen items identified in 10 CFR 55.45(a). All thirteen items do not need to be sampled on every operating test. The structure of the walkthrough part of the operating test is dictated, in part, by 10 CFR 55.45(b). Specifically, that part of the operating test will be administered as a plant walkthrough. NuScale is not recommending any changes or exceptions to these requirements.

The individual walkthrough examination is commonly referred to as job performance measures (JPMs) and these two terms are used interchangeably throughout this document.

For reactor operator (RO) candidates, this part of the examination focuses on tasks and associated systems in which licensed operators are involved in directing local field actions during implementation of the three critical safety function (CSF) procedures and the four defense-in-depth (D-I-D) procedures. At least one of the items tested requires the applicant to demonstrate the ability to enter a radiologically controlled area.

For senior reactor operator (SRO) candidates, this part of the examination focuses on tasks associated with implementing the site emergency plan, the equipment control administrative processes, and site fuel handling evolutions. The SRO-Instant (SRO-I) candidates are required to perform both the RO and SRO JPMs. The SRO-Upgrade (SRO-U) candidates have already performed RO JPMs on their previous RO walkthrough, so are only required to perform the SRO JPMs.

C. Job Performance Measure Development The JPMs used for NuScale exams generally follow the format and style of JPMs used in existing fleet exams. Additional recommendations are provided below:

1. Job Performance Measure Attributes

a. The RO walkthrough JPMs are based on the local field actions in the CSF and D-I-D emergency operating procedures (EOPs). These are identified in the NuScale Learning Objective Based Knowledge, Skills, and Ability (LOB/KS&As) catalog, by EOP training phase standard learning objective EOP-C-[XX]-EO09:

DESCRIBE the local field actions within the [CSF/D-I-D procedure name] EOP that are used to mitigate the condition:

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Each of the three RO JPMs are taken from a different EOP. See Form 1 - Reactor Operator Walkthrough Outline.

These learning objectives are identified in the LOB/KS&A catalog, in the JPM column with an "R" designation.

b. The SRO walkthrough JPMs are based on administrative controls and operating practices associated with SRO-license level responsibilities within three topical areas:

Site Emergency Plan, Equipment Control, and Fuel Handling. Learning objectives that allow SRO candidates to be evaluated in these three areas are identified in the LOB/KS&As catalog, in the column with an S designation. These are associated with a performance-based activity as opposed to testing general knowledge items like the written examination. Each of the three SRO JPMs are taken from a different topical area.

See Form 2 - Senior Reactor Operator Walkthrough Outline. A general description of each area is provided below:

Site Emergency Plan includes: Emergency Action Level Classification, Emergency Plan Implementation, and Non-emergency Reporting Manual. The associated LOB/KS&As are from the Administrative Training phase, within the Emergency Plan topic area.

Equipment Control includes: Configuration Control, Chemistry Controls, Danger Tagging Program, Equipment Out of Service, Work Control, and Industrial Safety and Health. The associated LOB/KS&As are from the Administrative Training phase, within the Equipment Control topic area.

Fuel Handling includes: Module Movement and Disassembly, New and Spent Fuel Movement and Handling, and Module Drop or Fuel Handling Casualties. The associated LOB/KS&As are from the Integrated Operating Procedures Training phase, within the Unit Refueling Integrated Operating Procedure topic area, from the Plant Systems Phase within the Fuel Handling Equipment system topic area, and from the Abnormal Operating Procedures Training phase within the Heavy Lift or Fuel Handling Accident Abnormal Operating Procedure topic area.

c. To maintain test integrity, every exam includes new or significantly-modified JPMs to ensure the applicant has not had the opportunity to rehearse or practice the JPMs:

at least one JPM on each exam is new or modified

no more than one JPM on each exam may have been used on the previous two NRC exams

d. At least one JPM on each exam requires the applicant to enter a radiological controlled area.

For SRO-I candidates this can be satisfied by either one of their RO JPMs or one of their SRO JPMs.

e. The JPMs will identify an overall task standard, and include checkpoints, important observation points, and cues to facilitate the observer evaluating the JPMs. See Form 3

- Job Performance Measure Guide.

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2. Bases for Job Performance Measure Attributes

a. The bases for the number of JPMs for a NuScale plant Operator License is as follows:

There are fewer JPMs recommended for the NuScale Operator License exam than used in existing fleet exams.

o The NuScale plant design is both simple and passive with no manual actions necessary to ensure nuclear safety. All of the analyzed operator actions are used to mitigate beyond-design-basis events. No operator action is required to reach or maintain a safe, stabilized condition for any design basis accident (DBA).

o Single operator errors of both omission and commission were considered and analyzed in the transient and accident analyses of FSAR Chapter 15. The NuScale design limits operator error consequences to be less severe than the worst-case component single failure. The NuScale plant is a passive design that requires no operator action for 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months after any design basis event. Automated actions place and maintain the unit in a safe state for at least 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months after a design basis event (DBE) even with assumed failures.

Operator actions directed by procedure make the consequences of an event less severe, but failure to take one of these actions cannot make the consequences worse than the bounding FSAR Chapter 15 analysis.

b. The basis for selecting the topical areas of the RO walkthrough exam is as follows:

The Concept of Operation uses the RO position to direct local field actions performed by non-licensed operators during implementation of the CSF procedures and D-I-D procedures. Testing the ability to perform these actions ensures that the applicant is familiar with the design and operation of systems located outside the main control room. It also tests the ability of the applicant to direct non-licensed operators in the performance of those tasks.

c. The bases for selecting the topical areas of the SRO walkthrough exam are similar to those for existing fleet plant exams:

There are significant differences between the knowledge required of RO and SRO applicants with respect to the Emergency Plan. The SRO applicants must demonstrate additional knowledge based upon their responsibility to direct and manage the implementation of the emergency plan implementing procedures (EPIPs) during the initial phases of an emergency. As a result, SRO applicants should have a more detailed understanding of the EPIPs, in general, and should be familiar with event classification procedures, communication requirements and methods. This topic may be evaluated by linking a walkthrough question to a simulator transient that requires implementation of the emergency plan. Such a question may be asked immediately following a simulator scenario.

In general, SROs have more administrative responsibilities than ROs. Also, SROs have a unique role to authorize and oversee station work activities as they relate to important plant equipment. Given the fewer number of operator actions associated with mitigation of design bases and beyond-design-basis events, more focus is given NuScale Nonproprietary

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The subject of fuel handling has specific emphasis for the SRO applicants. They are required to evaluate topics, such as core alterations, new and spent fuel storage and movement, the use of the fuel handling equipment, and fuel handling casualties.

They are also responsible for the oversight of fuel handing evolutions.

D. Administering the Walkthrough Exam The administration of walkthrough JPMs used for NuScale exams follows the process for administering JPMs used in existing fleet exams.

E. Grading the Walkthrough Exam

1. Walkthrough Job Performance Measure Grading

a. The grading of individual JPMs administered during the Operating Test follows the process and practices using in existing fleet exams.

The performance of the candidate during each JPM is evaluated as Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.

Performance-based follow-up questions may be used to clarify or confirm an applicants understanding, in a manner consistent with existing fleet practices.

2. Overall Grading of the Operating Exam

a. The grading of the Operating Test is a combined score of the simulator scenario and the individual walkthrough. See Form 4 - Operating Test Exam Score.

Each RO and SRO-I applicant performs three individual RO job performance measures.

Each SRO-I and SRO-U applicant performs three individual SRO job performance measures

Each RO and SRO applicant performs at least seven, and no more than twelve scenario events as part of their Operating Test. (See Section 3.7, Operating Exam, Simulator Test Part).

b. Applicants are required to successfully complete 80% of the total number of scenario events and individual JPMs in order to pass the Operating Test part of the exam.

3. Bases for Grading Methodology of the Operating Exam

a. Combining the scoring of the two parts of the operating test allows emphasis to be placed on evaluating of crew dynamic situations over individual actions.

10 CFR 55.45(13) specifically requires that the operating test be used to demonstrate the applicants ability to function within the control room team This can be best performed in a dynamic setting, such as the simulator scenarios. The scenario events also allow testing of the 10 CFR 55.45(12) requirement to demonstrate the knowledge and ability as appropriate to the assigned position to NuScale Nonproprietary

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Testing an applicants ability to implement evolutions and mitigating actions in a control room design with low operational complexity and high levels of automation make it overly challenging to develop JPMs that are meaningful and provide a basis for evaluating applicant performance.

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NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 3.3: Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 Section 3.3, Form 1 - Reactor Operator Walkthrough Outline NuScale SMR Reactor Operator License Walkthrough Examination Outline Facility Date of Exam Training Topic Area JPM Title Type Phase Code Critical Containment Safety Integrity Function EOP Local Reactivity Actions Core Heat Removal Defense-in- Electrical Depth EOP Distribution Local Actions RCS Inventory Secondary Heat Removal Post Trip Actions (3) Total RO JPMs (N)ew or (M)odified ( 1)

(P)revious 2 NRC exams ( 1)

(R)CA entry ( 1)

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NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 3.3: Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 Section 3.3, Form 2 - Senior Reactor Operator Walkthrough Outline NuScale SMR Senior Reactor Operator License Walkthrough Examination Outline Facility Date of Exam Training Topic Area JPM Title Type Phase Code Fuel Handling Fuel Handling Equipment Plant Systems Unit Refueling Integrated Operating Procedure Equipment Configuration Control Control Chemistry Controls Danger Tagging Program EOOS (work-risk)

Program Work Control Program Industrial Safety &

Health Program Emergency Classification Plan Implementation Non-Emergency Reporting (3) Total SRO JPMs (N)ew or (M)odified ( 1)

(P)revious 2 NRC exams ( 1)

(R)CA entry ( 1) (not required for SRO-I applicants if already sampled as part of RO exam)

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NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 3.3: Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 Section 3.3, Form 3 - Job Performance Measure Guide NuScale SMR Operator License Job Performance Measure Guide Facility License Level: RO SRO JPM Title Training Phase/ Topic Area LOB K/S/A Method of Testing Plant Refuel Simulator Simulator Plant Location Validation Time Task Standard Required Materials/ References (N)ew (M)odified (P)revious 2 exams (R)CA entry Job Performance Measure Initiating Cue

[Information provided to applicant]

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NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 3.3: Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 Section 3.3, Form 4 - Operating Test Exam Score NuScale SMR Operating Test Exam Score Applicants Name Docket Number Date of Exam Exam Type: RO SRO-I SRO-U Overall Operating Exam Score Summary Scenario Event No. Event Title S/U No.

Write-In Events (if required)

Walkthrough Exam Score Summary JPM Title S/U RO Walkthrough JPMs*

SRO Walkthrough JPMs**

RO JPMs not required for SRO-U candidates ** SRO JPMs not required for RO candidates Operating Test Total

of Successful Scenario Events and JPMs Total # of Scenario Events and JPMs Applicant Grade (%)

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NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 3.7: Operating Exam, Simulator Test Part NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 Table of Contents 3.7 Operating Examination Simulator Scenario Process ......................................................... 1 A. Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 1 B. Background ........................................................................................................................ 1 C. Simulator Scenario Development ....................................................................................... 1 D. Administering the Simulator Test ....................................................................................... 3 E. Grading the Simulator Test ................................................................................................ 4 Forms Form 1 - Scenario Outline......................................................................................................... 9 Form 2 - Scenario Attribute Checklist ..................................................................................... 10 Form 3 - Scenario Guide ........................................................................................................ 12 NuScale Nonproprietary

NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 3.7: Operating Exam, Simulator Test Part NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 3.7 Operating Examination Simulator Scenario Process A. Purpose This document provides recommendations from NuScale on the guidelines for developing and administering the simulator demonstrative scenario part of the operating tests for NuScale facilities that meet the requirements of 10 CFR 55.45, Operating tests, including the use of reactor plant simulation facilities and the conduct of multi-unit evaluations.

The second part of a NuScale operating test is an individual plant walkthrough portion. The recommendations for the individual walkthrough part of the operating test are provided in a separate document, Section 3.3: Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part.

B. Background To the extent applicable, the operating test requires the applicant to demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to perform, the actions necessary to accomplish a representative sampling of the thirteen items identified in 10 CFR 55.45(a). All thirteen items do not need to be sampled on every operating test. The simulator scenario portion of the operating test implements 10 CFR 55.45(a)(1) through (a)(9) and (a)(11) through (a)(13).

The simulator operating test, or simulator test, is administered on an NRC-approved or plant-referenced simulator. NuScale is not recommending any changes or exceptions to these requirements.

A simulator test consists of a set of simulator scenarios and each scenario consists of a set of scenario events. The scenarios are administered in a team format with the license applicants filling the reactor operator (RO) and senior reactor operator (SRO) license positions, as appropriate, on an operating crew. This format enables the examiner to evaluate each applicants ability to function within the control room team as appropriate to the assigned position in such a way that the facility licensees procedures are adhered to and that the limitations in its license and amendments are not violated (refer to 10 CFR 55.45(a)(13)).

C. Simulator Scenario Development The simulator scenarios developed for NuScale operating tests generally follow the format and style of scenarios used in existing fleet operating tests. Additional recommendations are provided below:

1. Scenario Attributes

a. Each scenario shall include the following attributes:

At least one significant change in power level on an operating unit.

At least one normal evolution or surveillance activity that manipulates plant equipment.

Two or three component failures or automation failures.

At least one opportunity to perform a technical specification (TS) operability determination.

At least one major plant transient for at least one unit.

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At least two plant conditions that require the Control Room Supervisor (CRS) to demonstrate SRO oversight.

Further information concerning these attributes is provided in Attachment 1 - Simulator Scenario Attributes.

b. Scenario events:

Scenarios are intended to take 60 to 90 minutes to conduct. The number of events in each scenario is variable, based on the time necessary for the crew to implement or respond.

In addition to the scenario attributes listed in Section 1.a. above, enough scenarios and scenario events are used in each exam such that each applicant is evaluated performing between 7 and 12 scenario events as part of their operating test.

Each scenario event includes pre-identified event standard criteria, similar to existing fleet job performance measure (JPM) task standards.

o The event standard identifies the expected end point or outcome of the event that the applicants are expected to reach. As an example, the event standard for an event to perform a shutdown of an individual unit would be that the units main turbine is shutdown, all control rods are inserted, and the Nuclear Power Module is in MODE 2.

o Procedure steps and important actions expected to be used during the event are pre-identified in the scenario guide. This identifies significant steps and actions required to accomplish the event standard criteria.

o Section E below provides guidance for the situation in which the event standard criteria are satisfied, but some procedure steps or actions were not implemented as expected.

c. To maintain test integrity, every scenario is new or significantly modified to ensure the applicant has not had the opportunity to rehearse or practice the scenario.

Due to the limited number of NuScale Emergency Operating Procedures, the EOPs are exempt from the overlap limit. To the extent practical, the starting operating situations, initiating conditions, affected unit, and parts of the EOP exercised are varied to maintain test integrity.

Because of a limited number of methods for adding reactivity, reactivity manipulations events are exempt from this overlap limit.

2. Bases for scenario attributes

a. The differences in scenario attributes between NuScale plant exams and existing fleet plant exams reflect the different operating parameters and characteristics of the plants.

The ability of the ROs to implement the highly-automated, embedded electronic procedures is examined in the operating test.

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The NuScale plant is a multi-unit facilities controlled from a single control room. The content of the operating test is varied to cover elements of single unit operation versus multi-unit operational concepts.

Automations are used to a greater extent at NuScale plants, so automation failures are included in scenario attributes.

A requirement to include situations and conditions under which SRO oversight can be evaluated is specifically added because the NuScale control room design allows the RO watch positions to address a greater extent of situations than existing fleet designs.

D. Administering the Simulator Test Simulator scenarios administered as part of NuScale exams generally follow the practices used in existing fleet exams. Additional recommendations are provided below:

1. Crew composition

a. Each RO, SRO-instant (SRO-I) and SRO-upgrade (SRO-U) applicant is evaluated in the following required positions during the exam:

The RO applicants are tested in either the RO2 or the RO3 position.

The SRO-I applicants are tested at least once in either the RO2 or RO3 position and at least once in the CRS position.

The SRO-U applicants are tested at least once in the CRS position and may perform additional scenarios as either CRS or RO2/RO3.

o The SRO-U applicants are given credit for their previous RO license evaluation and experience. They are not normally required to manipulate the controls unless they are assigned to either of the evaluated RO positions.

b. Surrogate operators are used for the RO1 position during the simulator demonstrative exam. Other surrogate operators are used only when they are necessary to complete an operating crew.

If an applicant would be exposed to only one additional scenario above the minimum required, a surrogate operator is not used in place of a license applicant. However, no applicant is required to participate in more than one scenario above the minimum required, in which case, a surrogate operator is used.

All surrogate operators are briefed regarding the content of the scenarios and their expected actions in every event.

The surrogate operators do not need to be licensed at the facility, but they must have the knowledge and abilities required to assume the full responsibilities of the roles they take in the operating test. Surrogates do not take a proactive role in assisting or coaching the applicants because such interventions would hinder the examiners ability to evaluate the applicants competence.

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c. Only one individual (applicant or surrogate) is allowed to fill the senior operator position during the simulator operating test. This position, typically referred to as the shift supervisor, control room supervisor, or unit supervisor, is the senior licensed operator immediately responsible for control of the unit. One of the facility licensee simulator operators typically takes the role of other on-shift positions (e.g., shift manager, work control supervisor, or assist/third control room operator), whether licensed or not.

2. Bases for Scenario Crew Composition

a. The control room staff positions used for the NuScale plant design are different than the positions used at existing fleet plants. This is provided in Concept of Operations, RP-0215-10815. Notably, an additional reactor operator, RO1, is responsible for monitoring of all 12 units and balance of plant systems. In this role, the additional operator would not be expected to perform meaningful actions in transient and off-normal conditions. The evaluated positions, excluding RO1, and the use of surrogates are aligned to the roles and responsibilities of the NuScale crew members.

E. Grading the Simulator Test

1. Scenario grading

a. The evaluation of the simulator scenario is based on the completion of scenario events, instead of using the competency-based grading scheme as in existing fleet exams.

Each event of a scenario is not credited to all crew members, only to the applicants that take some observable action during the course of the event. Some events will allow more than one, or all, crew members to be credited. The applicants who are expected to respond are pre-identified in the scenario guide. As examples:

o An event with a component failure on a unit controlled by RO2 and requires the CRS to evaluate TS operability, would be credited to both the CRS and RO2.

o An event in which all non-safety I&C control is lost, RO2 and RO3 simultaneously trip all 12 units and initiate decay heat removal, and the CRS evaluates plant response on the safety display and indication cabinets, would be credited to all three crew members.

b. Write-in events:

Not all operator actions can be predicted when developing a simulator scenario. A write-in event could occur if the crew or an applicant does not perform an event in the way it was scripted. The following are examples of write-in events that could occur during a scenario:

o A crew member responds to an event when the scenario script intended another applicant to respond.

o An applicant or the entire crew responds differently than expected during the event.

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Write-in events are evaluated as successful or not successful and count toward the overall operating test score like any other scenario event. Write-in events are assigned to the appropriate applicant at the completion of the exam using Form 4 -

Operating Test Exam Score in Section 3.3: Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part.

If the crew or an applicant responds to the event in a manner that causes the conditions of the task standard to no longer apply, then that event can be marked as N/A. This would no longer be credited toward the total events of affected applicants.

If necessary, a scenario that goes off script may be halted and an additional scenario may be performed to ensure all applicants are exposed to the required scenario elements.

c. The grading of the operating test is a combined score of both the simulator scenario and the individual walkthrough.

Each RO and SRO applicant performs 7 to 12 scenario events as part of their operating test.

Each RO and SRO-I applicant performs three individual RO job performance measures.

Each SRO-I and SRO-U applicant performs three individual SRO job performance measures.

d. Applicants are required to successfully complete 80% of the total number of scenario events and individual JPMs in order to pass the operating test part of the exam. See Form 4 - Operating Test Exam Score in Section 3.3, Operating Exam, Walkthrough Part.

2. Bases for Grading Methodology of the Operating Test

a. Combining the scoring of the two parts of the operating test allows emphasis to be placed on evaluation of crew dynamic situations more than individual actions.

10 CFR 55.45(13) specifically requires that the operating exam be used to demonstrate the applicants ability to function within the control room team. This can be best performed in a dynamic setting, such as the simulator scenarios. The scenario events also allow testing of the 10 CFR 55.45(12) requirement to demonstrate the knowledge and ability as appropriate to the assigned position to assume the responsibilities associated with the safe operation of the facility in a dynamic setting.

Testing of the applicants ability to implement evolutions and mitigating actions in a control room design with low operational complexity and high levels of automation make it overly challenging to develop JPMs that are meaningful and provide a basis for evaluating applicant performance.

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a. Significant change in power level A significant change in power level is one that changes unit output power by greater than 10 percent. For NuScale plants, the change in power can be performed using a single unit or using multiple units. When a load-following maneuver using multiple units is performed, a 10-percent change in total station output is sufficient to be considered significant. The change can be a power increase or a power decrease. If the evolution is used as a backdrop to stage component or automation failures, or major plant transient situations, it does not need to wait for the power level change to complete, provided that at least a 10-percent power change has occurred. The initiating condition for the change in power level can be any normal evolution, component failure, automation failure, or abnormal event that requires the operator to perform a controlled power or reactivity event. The initiating condition may be pre-planned as a turnover item to the crew or can be provided by a pre-scripted cue.

b. Normal evolutions Normal evolutions are evolutions in which an applicant, acting in their role as a member of the control room crew team, performs a routine control room activity to support plant operation, as opposed to responding to malfunctions and casualty situations. Examples of normal evolutions include: routine rotation of major system components, generator synchronization and loading, technical specification surveillances, and operating station electrical components, such as backup diesel generators and alternate AC power sources. The evolution can be performed using automation or manipulating individual components directly from the human-system interface. Normal evolutions can also be used as a backdrop to other events, such as significant changes in power levels.

c. Component failure Component failures are any pump, motor, valve, or other failure used to initiate the events that constitute a scenario, including those initiated after EOP entry. Electrical system individual component failures are also included in this category. To count as a component failure, it must involve an opportunity for an operator to take some mitigating action. For example, an anticipated transient without scram or an anticipated transient without trip is a single malfunction, regardless of how many instructions a simulator operator must program to produce it. Components that are placed out of service at the beginning of a scenario as part of the shift turnover conditions, and of which the crew is made aware, are not considered component failures. Instrument channel failures that do not require operator response also do not count as component failures, although they may count as technical specification operability determinations.

d. Automation failure Automation failures are considered similarly to component failures in the exam. The failure must cause an opportunity for the applicant to respond. Simply verifying that the NuScale Nonproprietary

NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 3.7: Operating Exam, Simulator Test Part NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 automation correctly halted without operator action is not credited, but operator action to halt the automation would be credited. NuScale plants use automations that are simple, such as swapping pumps, and those that are more complex, such as performing a unit cooldown and depressurization. Both types of automation failure are acceptable for the examination, as long as the failure results in an operator response.

e. Technical Specification Operability Determination Each scenario shall require at least one condition or situation where the SRO candidate is required to recognize and interpret the TS. This recognition and interpretation can also be incorporated into the scenario by designating TS-related equipment that is out of service at the start of the scenario.

f. Major Plant Transient Each scenario evaluates the operators ability to respond to a major plant transient event to one or more NPMs. A major transient is one that leads to an automatic or manual protective system actuation, such as a reactor trip or engineered safety feature system actuation. For NuScale plants, this requires use of the Critical Safety Function EOPs and the Defense-In-Depth EOPs. This attribute should reflect the conditions that have measurable actions that the crew must take. Moreover, use of the Post-Trip Response Defense-In-Depth procedure is not counted unless actions beyond the standard post-trip actions are required, such as EOP Procedure (PE-2); Main generator fails to open.

g. Senior Reactor Operator oversight Each scenario shall include at least one plant condition that requires the SRO candidate in the CRS role to demonstrate SRO oversight. Examples of SRO oversight include:

Multi-unit events in which degrading or off-normal plant conditions require prioritization of actions to be taken on more than one unit. Response to failures of common plant systems such as the reactor component cooling water system, site cooling water system, circulating water system, or instrument air system , are examples. Failures of common components within some electrical systems are also considered.

Events that occur simultaneously at different units, causing the SRO to prioritize control room resources used in the response. The events can include prioritization of normal evolutions against transient conditions. As an example; an environmental event such as an earthquake could occur, while a unit heatup and pressurization is already in progress. The CRS would have to prioritize the normal evolution with responding to the earthquake. Additional complications of component or automation failures can be added to the event to allow an opportunity for the SRO to exercise oversight and command and control.

Component or automation failures that cause multiple cautions or alarms and require prioritization of crew response. For example, a scenario event for responding to reactor coolant system leakage into containment would cause reactor coolant system leakage alarms, containment pressure and temperature alarms, chemical and volume control system flow alarms, and containment evacuation system alarms. The SRO applicants are responsible to exercise oversight to prioritize crew response, NuScale Nonproprietary

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Initial Conditions:

Turnover:

Event Event Event Description Position No. Type*

(S)ignificant power change, (N)ormal evolution, (C)omponent failure, (A)utomation failure, (TS)Operability determination, (M)ajor plant transient, (SRO)Oversight NuScale Nonproprietary

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SROI (N)

(C/A)

SROU (C/A)

(C/A)

(TS)

(M)

(SRO)

RO (S)

SROI (N)

(C/A)

SROU (C/A)

(C/A)

(TS)

(M)

(SRO)

RO (S)

SROI (N)

(C/A)

SROU (C/A)

(C/A)

(TS)

(M)

(SRO)

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SROI (N)

(C/A)

SROU (C/A)

(C/A)

(TS)

(M)

(SRO)

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SCENARIO OVERVIEW Event # Unit Event Description Simulator Setup:

Initial Conditions:

[as needed]

MALFUNCTION

SUMMARY

SEVERITY RAMP Additional Information:

Turnover Information:

Provide the following information:

Turnover from off-going crew

Plant status - [provide plant status for all units and common plant equipment]

TS LCOs in affect: [As provided]

Tagging: [As provided]

Schedule: [as provided]

WCC to authorize the following during the shift. These are not events but will add communication to the crew throughout the scenario:

- [as provided]

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[provide summary of event 1]

BOOTH OPERATOR PLANT/CREW RESPONSE NOTES Position Checklist MALFUNCTION/TRIGGER Trigger 1: [TBD]

CUE/ALARM/NOTIFICATION/

WARNING:

EVENT STANDARD EVENT CONTINUATION/TERMINATION CRITERIA

[add events as required]

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NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 4.4: Written Exam NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 Table of Contents 4.4 Written Examination ........................................................................................................... 1 A. Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 1 B. Background ........................................................................................................................ 1 C. Size of the written exam ..................................................................................................... 1 D. Scope of the written exam .................................................................................................. 4 E. Construction of examination questions .............................................................................. 5 Forms Form 1 - Written Examination Outline....................................................................................... 8 Form 2 - Record of Rejected and Added Learning Objective ................................................. 17 NuScale Nonproprietary

NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 4.4: Written Exam NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 4.4 Written Examination A. Purpose This document provides recommendations from NuScale on the guidelines for preparing written examinations for the initial licensing of reactor operators (ROs) and senior reactor operators (SROs) at power reactor facilities based on the NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR).

B. Background The written examination part of a NuScale operator license exam for ROs and SROs is dictated by 10 CFR 55.41, Written Examinations: Operators, and 10 CFR 55.43, Written Examinations: Senior Operators, respectively. Each examination shall contain a representative selection of questions concerning the knowledge and abilities (K/As) and skills needed to perform duties at the desired license level. Both the RO and SRO examinations sample the 14 items specified in 10 CFR 55.41(b), and the SRO examination also samples the seven additional items specified in 10 CFR 55.43(b). NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, provides the guidance to ensure the examination includes a representative sample of the items specified in the regulations.

The Learning-Objective-Based Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (LOB-KS&As) Catalog for NuScale plant designs is used as the basis for developing content-valid operator licensing examinations for NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) plant designs.

C. Size of the written exam

1. Number of exam questions The recommended size for the NuScale operator license written exam is 65 questions-50 RO questions and 15 SRO questions.

a. All RO license applicants and direct SRO candidates are administered the 50 RO questions.

b. Direct SRO and SRO upgrade (SRO-U) candidates are administered the 15 SRO questions.

c. The SRO-U candidates may apply for a waiver of the RO portion of the exam, given that they have previously passed an RO licensing examination covering the topics specified in 10 CFR 55.41(b).

2. Bases for number of exam questions The recommended reduction in size of the NuScale operator license written exam as compared to the existing fleet exam size is based on the following.

a. There are fewer plant systems in the NuScale SMR plant design as compared to the existing fleet. Within those plant systems, NuScale engineered safety features (ESF) systems are passive systems, which use fewer components than other plant designs.

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Number of plant systems NuScale 43 Existing fleet PWR ~ 50 Existing fleet BWR ~ 67

Comparison of ESF core heat removal systems NuScale ESF plant systems

No AC or DC power required

DHRS o DHRS and ECCS rely on

ECCS a small number of

UHS hydraulic valves that fail to the actuated position.

The valves do not require repositioning after initial actuation.

UHS has no movable components.

ESF systems provide core cooling indefinitely without operator action.

Existing ESF systems

Requires both AC and DC fleet

RHRS (low head injection) power.

PWR

Safety Injection (SI)

Most systems rely on pumps (intermediate head and valves, which typically injection) require repositioning to

SI accumulators actuate.

CVCS (high head injection)

Valves typically must be

CBS (Containment repositioned after actuation.

Building Spray)

Emergency Feedwater (EFW)

Required support systems

Service water

Component cooling water

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Requires both AC and DC fleet

High Pressure Core Spray power.

BWR (HPCS)

All systems rely on pumps

Low Pressure Core Spray and valves, which typically (LPCS) require repositioning to

Reactor Core Isolation actuate.

Cooling (RCIC)

Valves typically must be

Residual Heat Removal repositioned after actuation.

(RHR)

Automatic Depressurization System (ADS)

Required support systems

Service water

Component cooling water

Emergency diesel generator

b. The technical specifications (TS) for the NuScale SMR plant design are smaller than those of the existing fleet.

NuScale TS only have eight sections instead of nine sections.

i. There is no ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS section, because there is no safety-related AC or DC power.

Most NuScale TS sections have fewer Limiting Conditions for Operation (LCOs) than existing fleet PWRs.

Technical Specification Section # of LCOs NuScale AP1000 Existing Fleet PWR Reactor coolant system 9 17 ~16 Passive cooling systems/ECCS 3 8 ~6 Containment 2 9 ~ 10 Plant systems 2 12 ~ 11 Refueling 2 5 ~ 10

c. The number of abnormal operating procedures (AOPs) and emergency operating procedures (EOPs) in the procedure network at NuScale plants is less than typical plant procedure sets.

Number of AOP and EOP procedures NuScale Existing Existing fleet PWR fleet BWR AOPs 18 ~ 31 ~ 25 EOPs 7 ~ 22 ~ 16 NuScale Nonproprietary

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1. Topic areas tested in the written exam The Learning-Objective-Based Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (LOB/KS&As) Catalog is used as the basis for developing content-valid operator licensing examinations for NuScale SMR plant designs. Those learning objectives that are testable on the operator licensing exam are identified as selected in the catalog, similar to how the existing fleet catalog uses importance ratings to identify which knowledge and abilities (K&A) are testable.

The question topics are randomly chosen from the selected learning objectives in a manner consistent with existing fleet practices.

The organization of the NuScale catalog is aligned with the phases of an initial license operator training program. The distribution of question topic areas within the written exam also are aligned to the training program phases.

a. Learning objectives from classroom lessons, scenario guides, and qualification guides are included within the scope of the written exam.

b. The recommended number of questions tied to each topic area is found on Form 1 -

Written Examination Outline.

c. Learning objectives can be added to or rejected from the selectable pool using Form 2 -

Record of Rejected and Added Learning Objectives, or from using the comparable guidance in NUREG-1021.

2. Bases for distribution of written exam content

a. The existing fleet PWR, BWR, and AP1000 K&A catalog is laid out according to safety functions and emergency and abnormal plant evolutions. The distribution of the number of questions for each of these areas is set by separately dividing the systems and procedures into tiers and groups as described in NUREG-1021. More questions are chosen from Group 1 items than Group 2 in both tiers.

The distribution of NuScale exam questions is based on and aligned with the NuScale LOB/KS&A catalog layout, which is organized by the training phases and topic areas used in typical industry systematic approach to training (SAT)-based training programs.

Those training phases and topic areas are shown on Form 1 - Written Examination Outline. The distribution of the number of questions in each topic area is set according to the content of that area. Examples are: System Technical Specification information is taught in the plant system classroom courses; station administrative programs are taught in the Admin phase; and, Integrated Operating procedures, AOPs, and EOPs are taught in other specific training phases.

b. Including learning objectives from each training setting used in SAT-based training programs (classroom, simulator scenario guides, and in-plant [qualification] guides),

ensures the broad spectrum of KS&As used when operating a NuScale SMR plant are included within the exam scope. Specifically, the classroom learning objectives tend to focus on operational knowledge, while the scenario guides and in-plant qualification guides are more focused on skills and abilities.

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3. Generic Fundamental Examination questions

a. Generic Fundamental training phase questions are included in the NuScale written exam. There are two topic areas in this category: theory and components. The questions for these are randomly chosen as follows.

The number of questions from each topic area is provided on Form 1 - Written Examination Outline.

The GFE Reactor Theory and Thermodynamics K&As are used to select theory-based questions without links to specific plant systems.

The GFE Component K&As are randomly selected then linked back to operationally relevant plant systems. The GFE component questions should not overlap with any other plant system question on the written exam. If required, a K&A may be rejected and a new component or plant system question selected using Form 2 - Record of Rejected and Added Learning Objectives to avoid overlap concerns.

4. Bases for including Generic Fundamentals Examination questions

a. The inclusion of GFE questions into the written exam is based on a program being piloted by the existing fleet to incorporate GFE content into their license operator written exam. The intent for the NuScale exam is to roughly mirror the ratio used in the pilot between the number of GFE questions to the total number of questions, adjusting for the difference in recommended exam size.

E. Construction of examination questions

1. Written examination question format and style The written exam questions used for NuScale generally follow the format and style of existing fleet exams.

a. All test questions are in the multiple-choice format described. Each question has four possible answer choices and is worth one point.

b. The ratio of low-cognitive to high-cognitive questions used for the NuScale written exam mirror the existing fleet written exams.

In order to maintain examination quality and consistency, between 50 and 60 percent of the questions on the RO examination (25-30 questions) and at least 50 percent of the questions on the SRO-only portion of the examination (eight questions) are written at the comprehension/analysis level. The SRO examination, overall, exceeds 60 percent because the K&A categories emphasized on the SRO-only examination are generally consistent with the higher cognitive levels.

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c. The ratio of bank and new questions used for the NuScale written exam mirror the existing fleet written exams.

Take no more than 75 percent of the questions for the examination (i.e., 37 questions for the RO and 11 questions for the SRO-only) directly from the facility licensees or any other written examination question bank without significant modification.

If the bank contains more than one question that fits a specific K&A statement, randomly select from among the available questions unless there is an appropriate basis for selecting a specific question (e.g., a particular question has a higher cognitive level, has better discrimination validity, is more operationally oriented, or addresses site-specific priorities).

Write at least five new questions (three for the RO examination and two for the SRO-only) for each exam.

Select the remaining questions for the examination (nominally 10 for the RO and two for the SRO-only) from the facility licensees or any other bank, but significantly modify each question by changing at least one pertinent condition in the stem and at least one distractor.

2. Bases for changes to numbers of question types

a. The small adjustments to the numbers of required comprehensive/analysis level questions and bank questions within each requirement are recommended to maintain a proportional alignment of question types with the existing fleet exam while incorporating the change in exam size.

3. Senior Reactor Operator examination questions

a. The SRO exam questions meet the current, existing, fleet question standards. Learning objectives to be considered for this portion of the exam are identified as SRO LO in the LOB/KS&A catalog. Generally, these are selected from the following sources:

Plant Systems o The SRO plant system questions for NuScale exams are associated with TS bases. These are tied to plant system standard learning objective E010; Given various operating conditions, RECOGNIZE the Technical Specifications and Technical Requirements operational limitations and actions associated with the [plant system] (including TS bases for SRO only). Not all plant systems include Technical Specifications or Technical Requirements. The plant systems that have learning objectives included in this category are identified in Form 1 - Written Examination Outline.

o All of the fuel handling system plant system standard learning objectives that are categorized as within the scope of the SRO part of the NRC written operating exam.

o The topic areas for the three plant system questions should be randomly selected from the five plant system topic areas. The GFE components are tested as part of the RO written exam only.

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All of the Administrative Program Phase, Integrated Operating Procedure, AOP, or EOP standard learning objectives that are categorized as within the scope of the NRC written operating exam and that are tied to an SRO task.

o Each of the four administrative topic areas are tested once. The fifth administrative topic is randomly selected from the four administrative topic area areas.

4. Bases for changes to distribution of Senior Reactor Operator exam questions

a. The alignment of SRO questions to the training program topic areas provided above is done to reflect the location of SRO learning objectives within the NuScale LOB/KS&As catalog.

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Fundamentals N/A Thermodynamics (2)

Plant Systems Primary (6) (3)

Secondary (5)

I&C (5)

Electrical (4)

Auxiliary (4)

GFE Components (2) N/A Administrative COO (1) (5)

Equip. Control (1)

Radiation Control (1)

Emergency Plan (1)

Integrated Power Operation (1) (2)

Operating Unit Shutdown (1)

Procedures Unit Refueling (1)

Unit Startup (1)

Critical Approach (1)

Abnormal and AOP (6) (2)

Emergency Operating EOP (5) (3)

Procedures Total Exam Points (50) (15)

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Thermodynamics 1 Thermodynamics Units Theory and Properties 2 Basic Energy Concepts 3 Steam 4 Thermodynamic Process 5 Thermodynamic Cycles 6 Fluid Statics and Dynamics 7 Heat Transfer 8 Thermal Hydraulics 9 Core Thermal Limits 10 Brittle Fracture and Vessel Thermal Stress Thermodynamic Theory sub-total (2)

Group Point total (4)

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NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 4.4: Written Exam NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 NuScale SMR Operator License Written Examination Outline Plant Systems - page 1 of 3 Plant System System RO LOB/KS&As tested SRO Training LOB/KS&As Phase tested Primary 1 BAS Systems 2 CES 3 CFDS 4 CNTS 5 CRDS 6 CVCS 7 DHRS 8 ECCS 9 FHE 10 MHS 11 RCCWS 12 RCS 13 UHS Primary Systems sub-total (6)

Secondary 1 ABS Systems 2 CARS 3 CPS 4 FWS N/A 5 MSS 6 SGS 7 TGS Secondary Systems sub-total (5)

Instrument 1 ICIS and Control 2 MCS N/A Systems 3 MEMS 4 MPS 5 NMS 6 PCS 7 PPS 8 SDIS N/A 9 SMS 10 RMS Instrument and Control Systems sub-total (5)

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Auxiliary 1 PCUS Systems: 2 PLDS Pool 3 PSC N/A Systems 4 RPCS 5 SFPCS Auxiliary 6 GRWS Systems: 7 LRWS Primary N/A 8 PSS Auxiliary Systems 9 SRWS Auxiliary 10 BPDS Systems: 11 DWS Balance of 12 FPS N/A Plant 13 SCWS Auxiliary 14 UWS Systems Auxiliary 15 CRHS Systems: 16 CRVS Ventilation 17 RBVS N/A Systems 18 RWBVS 19 TBVS Auxiliary Systems sub-total (4)

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Condensers 7 Demineralizers and Ion Exchangers 8 Breakers, Relays, and Disconnects GFE Components sub-total (2)

Plant Systems Group Point Total (26) (3)

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Fitness for Duty 3 Procedure Use and Adherence 4 TS Use 5 TS Admin 6 Technical Requirements Manual (TRM) 7 Operability Determinations 8 Fire Plans Conduct of Ops sub-total (1) (1 - 2)

Equipment 1 Configuration Control Control 2 Chemistry Controls 3 Danger Tag Out 4 Equipment Out of Service 5 Work Control 6 Industrial Health and Safety Equipment Control sub-total (1) (1 - 2)

Radiation 1 Rad Exp Control 2 Liquid and Gaseous Release Radiation Controls sub-total (1) (1 - 2)

Emergency 1 EAL Plan Classification 2 E-plan 3 Non-Emergency Reporting Emergency Plan sub-total (1) (1 - 2)

Admin Group Point Total (4) (5)

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Turbine Generator phase-on (part of unit startup IOP)

IOP Group Totals (5) (2)

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NuScale Operator Licensing and Examination Standard for Small Modular Reactors Section 4.4: Written Exam NuScale Nonproprietary Rev. 0 NuScale SMR Operator License Written Examination Outline Abnormal Operating Procedure Phase Procedure RO LOB/KS&As tested SRO LOB/KS&As tested 1 Acts of Nature - Earthquake 2 Acts of Nature - Weather 3 Containment In-leakage 4 Degraded Main Condenser Vacuum 5 Fire Response 6 Heavy Lift or Fuel Handling Accident 7 Loss of Off-Site Power 8 Main Control Room Evacuation 9 Reactor Coolant Leakage 10 Security - Event Response 11 Security - Airborne Attack Threat 12 Control Rod Malfunction 13 Control Room Habitability Initiation 14 Loss of Spent Fuel Pool Cooling 15 Non-safety I&C interface Malfunction 16 RCCWS Abnormal Ops 17 SCWs Abnormal Ops 18 Turbine Trip w/o Reactor Trip AOP Group Totals (6) (2)

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