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Yankee Nuclear Power Station Certified Fuel Handler Initial Certification Program
ML20198D248
Person / Time
Site: Yankee Rowe
Issue date: 05/13/1992
From: St Laurent N
YANKEE ATOMIC ELECTRIC CO.
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4 i., YNPS 5/13/92 original YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER STATION CERTIFIED FUEL HAN'DLER INITIAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Developed / Revised by: Ed ) / J/ 7.

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.- YNPS 5/13/92 Original CERTIFIED FUEL HANDLER INITIAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM SCOPE To' describe the requirements for training, proficiency testing and certification of the YNPS Certified Fuel-Handler (CFH).

ENCLOSURES ATTACHMENT A: Generic Course Schedule REFERENCE

1. AP-0507, " Granting Waivers and Exemptions from Training"
2. DP-0508,-" Maintenance of Training Records."

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.The YNPS Certified Fuel Handler Certification Course prepares candidates for the position of Certified Fuel Handler. The certification course is based on a systematic approach to training consisting of learning objectives derived from a YNPS-specific job and task analysis. The course will provide the trainee with an opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the course objectives. As a performance-based program,- trainee job l~ functions, performance and feedback will be evaluated in l

maintaining and modifying the program content.

PEOCEDURE I. . Entrance pre J eauisites A. Qualification as a site Equipment Operator

.B. Isassing grado (280%) on a Certified Fuel Handler Candidate Exam 2

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=..- -YNPS-5/13/92 Original II. Egenp_tiqJim A._ At the initiation of the staffing of the Certified Fuel Handler position at YNPS, all holders of current NRC

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Senior Reactor Operator licenses _will assume the CFH job status. These individuals will be enrolled in the CFH Recertification Course immediately upon CFH assignment.

B. At the initiation of the staffing of the Certified Fuel

~ Handler Position at YNPS, all _ holders of _ current NRC Reactor Operator licenses need only complete classroom training on Modules-5, 6, 7-and 8 (see Section IV) and On-the-Job Training required for completion of the CFH Certification Guide. To obtain CFH certification, a passing-grade must be obtained on a Comprehensive CFH examination. To cbtain this exemption, this initial qualification. must occur within the first year of cancellation of-the individual's NRC RO license.

III. Attendance Trainees enrolled'in this course shall attend all scheduled

training except:--

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A.- ' As specifically exempted by' the Assistant Plant '

Superintendent in . accordance with AP-0507, " Granting

WaiversLand Exemptions in Training Programs".

[ B. Absences-excused by the Assistant-Plant Superintendent i: :for- sickness, vacation ;or other personal reasons.

l Attendance of make-up training or self-study including an oral _ or written- evaluation of the self-study effectiveness is required.

L IV.- Course Content A. Classroom:Trainino The Certified Fuel Handler Certification Course consists of structured lecture / presentation of the following

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1. Radiological and Mechaniccl Fundamentals
2. Plant Systems (Review)
3. Plant Operating Procedures
4. Abnormal Operating Procedures
5. Accident Analyses
6. Technical Specifications
7. Administrative Procedures
8. Emergency Plan B. On-The-Job Trainino
1. Each CFH trainee must participate in at least two weeks (80 hours9.259259e-4 days <br />0.0222 hours <br />1.322751e-4 weeks <br />3.044e-5 months <br />) of watchstanding, learning the associated duties and responsibilities and completing the CFH Certification Guide. Additional on-shift training weeks will be scheduled as needed for completion of the CFH Certification Guide.
2. Qualified Certified Fuel Handlers will oversee this training.
3. All on-the-job training will be conducted in accordance with site guidelines for training watchstanding and OJT.

C. Exams / Evaluations During the course, each trainee's progress will be evaluated through selective testing (written, oral, demonstrative), instructor and/or evaluator observation, and sponsor department supervisory observation to ensure the learning objectives are met. The specific methods and corresponding standards used during these evaluations are as follows:

1.- Eeriodic written Tests Written tests will be administered during the CFH initial training program in order to assess the effectiveness of classroom presentation and trainee progress. Prior to a final Comprehensive certification Examination, trainees will have been evaluated at least once on each applicable course 4

. YNPS 5/13/92 Original module. Remedial training and followup testing will be conducted for those individuals who fail to achieve a passing grade on any module. Written tests will:

a. Evaluate the learning objectives of one or more modules.
b. Require a passing grade of 280% on each module.
2. Periodic Job Performance Measufes
a. Evaluate the learning objectives of one or more modules,
b. Score of " Pass" required.

D. Final Certification Examination The final certification examination is designed to evaluate the broad spectrum of topics in the CFH qualification course. This exam will consist of a written comprehensive exam and an oral exam utilizing Job Performance Measures, JPMs, and related questions.

1. Comprehensive Written Examinations
a. Comprised of at least 50 questions.
b. Score of 180% overall required.
c. The comprehensive written exam should evaluate the candidate's knowledge of the following topics as they apply to the CFH job:
  • Design, function and components of control and safety systems.
  • Purpose and operation of the radiation monitoring system including alarms and survey equipment
  • Radiological safety principles and procedures
  • Procedures and equipment available for handling and disposal of radioactive l 5

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  • Principles- of heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
  • Conditions and limitations in the facility license.
  • Facility operating limitations in Technical Specifications.
  • Radiation hazards that any arise during normal and abnormal situations, including maintenance activities.
  • Assessment of facility conditions and selection of appropriate procedures during normal, abnormal and emergency situations.
  • Fuel handling facilities and procedures.
2. Comprehensive Oral Examinations
a. Comprised of at least 10 JPMs with 2 or more related questions per JPM.
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Score of ,_80% overall with grading weighted 3:2 task to questions.

c. The comprehensive oral exam will be conducted using the facility controls and indications.

Where actual equipment manipulation would adversely affect facility operations,

= operation of controls will be - discussed or simulated only. The comprehensive. oral exam should measure the candidate's ability to assume the CFH's responsibility for the safe operation-of the-plcnt by performance of the following'as they apply to the facility:

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  • Identify -annunciators and condition-l indicating signals and perform appropriate remedial actions.
  • Identify the significance of facility instrument readings.
  • Perforr control manipulations required to obtain_ desired operating results during l normal, abnormal and emergency conditions l

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  • Safely . operate :the facility's auxiliary and: emergency systems including _ operation of those controls that'could affect the' ,

release of radioactive-materials to the i environment'.

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  • Demonstrate or describe the use. and-function of the- facility's radiation monitoring systems' including- fixed-radiation monitors' and ! alarms, portable survey instruments. and personnel-monitoring equipment.
  • - Demonstrate . knowledge _- -- of .significant radiation hazards including permissible levels in excess of those authorized, and' the ability to_ perform other-procedures to reduce excessive-levels of_ radiation and to guard against personnel-exposure.
  • Demonstrate . knowledge. of - the emergency plan for the- facility including responsibility to decide whether the plan should be implemented.

E.- -Certification Reauirements_ ,

1. - -Satisfactory __ _ completion _. of CFH Certification .

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,. -2. -Score of at least ,>80% on both the comprehensive

Written and Oral CFH Certification-Examinations.-
3. ' Enrolled in_CFH Recertification Course.

4._ . Medica 11 examination certifying that medical 1

_ condition and generalihealth ;of ' the individual do

.-not adversely affect; the -CFH's: performance ~ of assigned . duties- or - cause ' operational errors K, endangering the public healthiand safety. '

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YNPS 5/13/92 original V. Documentation CFH Certification Course training records shall be maintained in accordance with Procedure DP-0508, " Maintenance of Training Records."

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Je s . -.- .j i, YXPS 5/13/92 Original-1 ATTACHMENT h CERTIFIED' FUEL HANDLER GENERIC COURSE SCHEDULE Week ' subject 1" . . . ' . . . . Radiological-and Mechanical Fundamentals 2 . . . . . . .. . Control Room Systems 3 . . - . - - . . . . Control Room Systems

  • 4- .. .--. . . -._ Admin./ Operating / Abnormal Procedures
  • 5. . -. . . . . . On-Shift Training (Certification Guide)
  • 6: .. . . . . . .- Accident Analyses / Technical Specifications / Emergency Plan t*7 . . . .. . . On-Shift Training (Certification Guide)
  • 8 .: . . .- . . . Review, E 'mination The actual sequence : of the cou-se schedule based on student background and specific needs identified during the program and may differ from this generic schedule,
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  • Required weeks-for-Upgrade from RO license.

t Duration of additional On-Shif t . Training as required for

-Certification Guide Completion-L

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