ML20210L960

Certified Fuel Handler Training & Retraining Program

ML20210L960
Person / Time
Site:	Maine Yankee
Issue date:	08/15/1997
From:	Maine Yankee
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ML20210L958	List: ML20210L955 ML20210L960
References
PROC-970815, NUDOCS 9708210384
Download: ML20210L960 (15)

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MAINE YANKEE CERTIFIED FUEL HANDLER-TRAINING AND RETRAINING PROGRAM.-

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- MAINE YANKEE CERTIFIED FUEL HANDLER TRAINING AND RETRAINING PROGRAM CONTENIS Section Title g 1.0 - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,0- 1 2.0 - INITIAL TRAINING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 1 2.1 FUNDAM ENTALS TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,1-1 2.2 ON- TH E-JOB TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 2.2 1 2.3 CANDIDATE EVALUATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~. . . 2.3-1 2,4 - QUALIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 1 i

" 3.0 RETRAINING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 -1 3.1 RET RAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 - 1 3.2 S CH ED ULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2-1 3.3 . RETRAINING EVALUATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3-1 3,4 . MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFIED FUEL HANDLER QUALIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 --- 4.0' - PROGRAM EVALUATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 APPENDIX A, Written Examination Areas Certified Fuel Handler Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

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' Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B- 1

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-ABSTRACT This report describes Maine Yankec's program for the certification of, and maintenance'of certification of personnel that supervise and/or perform duties necessary to ensure monitoring, handling, storage, and cooling of nuclear fuel is performed in a manner consistent with ensuring the health and safety of the public. The criteria upon which the program becomes efTective are specified.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Certified Fuel Handler (CFH) Training and Retraining Programs contained herein describe the Training Program to be implemented by Maine Yankee (hiY) to ensure th(monitoring, handling, storage, and coolin; f nuclear fuel is perfomied in a manner consistent with ensuring the health and safety of the public.

The program describes the personnel to whom the program applies, the areas in which training is provided, what constitutes certification, how certification is maintained, and the required qualifications (e.g., medical).

The Certified Fuel Handler Training and Retraining Program becomes effective upon:

(1) Approval of the Certified Fuel Handler Training and Retraining Program by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and (2) Submittal of the Certification of Permanent Cessation of Operation and the Certification of Permanent Removal of Fuel to the NRC, and (3) Amendment of the facility license for the Maine Yankee Nuclear Plant to eliminate the requirements for Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensed Senior Reactor Operators and Reactor Operators, and the requirement for the associated 10 CFR 55 Training Program. (Maine Yankee Technical Specifications 5.2.,5.3,5.4, and 5.8.)

Training of personnel can be conducted prior to the Certified Fuel Handler Training and Retraining Programs being approved by the NRC.

The Maine Yankee Plant Manager or delegate may exempt an individual from a specific training requirement based upon the individual's depth of experience and previous training. Such exemptions, including the basis, shall be documented.

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j 2.0 INITIAL TRAINING PROGRAM 2.1 FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING The fundamentals training phase of the Certified Fuel llandler Training Program consists of lecture and/or self-study of topics appropriate to the monitoring, handling, storage, and cooling of nuclear fuel. Selection of topics will be based on a job analysis for the certified fuel handler function.

Depending on an analysis of the candidates background, self study may be up to 100% of the course with instructor guidance available. The comprehensive exam at the end of the course will provide assurance that the material was properly leamed.

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2.2 ON-THE-JOB TRAINIliQ

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The on-the-job training phase of the Certified Fuel llandler Training Program includes hands-on training of shift operations such as shift turnover, shin record keeping, white tagging, and watch standing. Watch standing includes on-the-job training in operation of systems / components used to provide handling, storage, cooling, and monitoring of the fuel, nomial, abnormel, and emergency procedures; accident analysis; Emergency Plan; facility license; and content, bases, and importance of Technical Specifications. A minimum of five (5) eight (8) hour on-shif1 watches under the instruction of a Certified Fuel liandler shall be completed as part of the qualification process.

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2.3 CANDIDATE EVALUATION l

2.3.1 Examination A comprehensive fmal examination shall be administered at the end of the program. The comprehensive examination shall include a written examination and an operating examination.

- Areas examined are described in Appendices A and B for the written and operating examinations, respectively. The written examination requires a minimum score of 80% to pass. The minimum score is 80% for the operating examinations.

2.3.2 Examination Failures An individual who fails to pass either the written or operating examination shall not perform Certified Fuel Handler duties until he/she has completed a remedial training program and passed an appropriate examination.

2.3.3 Exemntion of Trainine Reauirements The Maine Yankee Plant Manager or delegate may exempt an individua' ' rom a specific training requirement based upon the individual's depth of experience and vious training. Such exemptions, including the basis, shall be documented. The tra'tirements a medical examination shall not be exempted.

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4 L4 OUAllFICATION All candidates shall satisfy the following requirements, or have the requirement exempted per Section 2.3.3:

] (1) Complete tl'c Certified Fuel Handler Traimng Program.

(2) Score at least 80% on a written examination.

(3) Score at least 80% on the operating examination.

(4) Pass a medical examination by a physician to determine that the candidate's medical condition is not such as might cause operational errors that could endanger other in-Plant personnel or the public heath and safety.

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3.0 RETRAINING PROGRAM 3.1 RETRAINING The Cenified Fuel liandler Retraining Program consists oflecture and/or self-study of topics related to the handling, storage, monitoring and cooling of nuclear fuel. The actual content shall be determined by the Plant Manager or delegate. The content typically includes review of facility changes associated with handling, storage, cooling, and monitoring of fuel, procedure changes, problem areas, and selected topics from the initial training program.

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The Certified Fuel llandler Retraining Program cycle shall span a period of not greater than 24 months. The cycle includes annual operating examinations and biennial written examination.

3.2.2 Missed Training Any missed material or examinations must be made up within 90 days of the training. If required training is not completed within the make-up period, the Certified Fuel llandler shall be suspended

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t 3.3 RETRAINING EVALUATION 3.3.1 Examinations A comprehensive final examination shall be administered at 'he end of the retraining cyc!e The comprehensive examination shall include a written examination and an operating examination.

Areas examined are described in Appendices A and B for the written and operating examinations, respectively. The written examination requires a minimum score of 80% to pass. The minimum score is 80% for operating examinations. Periodic written and/or operating exams may be l administered during the two year retraining cycle to assess student knowledge and training effectiveness.

- 3.3.2 Examination An individual who fails to pass either the comprehensive biennial written or annual operating examination shall not perform Certified Fuel Handler duties until a remedial training program is completed and an appropriate examination is passed.

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3.4 MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFIED FUEL IIANDLER OUAllFICATIONS 3.4.1 Requirements to Maintain Oualification To maintain Certified Fuel llandler qualification, the following requirements must be satisfied, or t

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(a) Complcte the Certified Fuel Handler Retraining Program.

(b) Score at least 80% on the biennial written examination.

(c) Score at least 80% on the annual operating examination.

(d) Pass a biennial medical examination by a physician to determine that the Certified Fuel llandler's medical condition is not such as might cause operational errors that could endanger other in Plant personnel or the public health and safety.

(e) Stand the Certified Fuel Handler watch for a minimum of eight liours per calendar quarter. A Certified Fuel Handler who fails to meet this time requirement can regain qualified status by serving eight (8) hours of watch under the instruction of a qualified Certified Fuel Handler. The time under instruction should include a review of the spent fuel pool cooling system and shift turnover procedures.

3.4.2 Exemption of Maintenance of Oualification Requirements The Maine Yankee Plant Manager or delegate may exempt an individual from a specific training requirement. Such exemptions, including the basis, shall be documented. The requirement for a biennial medical examination shall not be exempted. An individual shall not be exempted from the annual operating or biennial written examinations unless that individual prepared the exam. No individual may be exempted from two consecutive annual operating or biennial written exams.

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4.0 PROGRAM EVALUATION As part of the training process, routine assessments of the effectiveness and accuracy of training are made by appropriate Maine Yankee management personnel during and at the end of the two year training cycle.

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WRITTEN EXAMINATION AREAS CERTIFIED FUEL liANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM The written examination will be closed reference for the initial training course and may be closed or open reference for the retraining course and shall include a sample of the following aspects of the Certified Fuel llandler function:

a.- Design, function, and operation of systems used in the handling, storage, cooling, and monitoring of nuclear fuel, b Purpose and operation of the radiation monitoring systems,

c. Radiological safety principles and procedures including radiation hazards that may arise during normal, maintenance, and abnormal activities.

d. Principles of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics as they apply to fuel handling, storage, cooling, and monitoring.

c. Conditions and limitations of facility license, including content, basis, and importance of Technical Specifications.

f. Assessment of facility condition and selection of appropriate procedures during normal, abnormal, and emergency situations.

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i APPENDIX B OPERATING EXAMINATION AREAS CERTIFIED FUEL liANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM The operating examination will consist ofjob performance measures and shall include a sample of the following aspects of the Certified Fuel liandler function:

a. Evaluate annunciators; valve, pump, and breaker status indicators; and instrument readings as necessary to determine / perform apprcpriate remedial actions. ,

b. Evaluate the ability to manipulate the controls required to obtain desired operating results during normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions. This includes decay heat removal system (s) and those auxiliary and emergency systems that could atTect the release of radioactive material to the enviromnent. ,,

c. Evaluate radiation monitoring system readings, including alarm conditions, to determine appropriate actions. Such actions may include setting an alarm setpoint to monitor a release or determine appropriate remedial actions for an alarm condition.

d. Evaluate abnormal or emergency conditions to determine if the emergency plan for the facility should be implemented; and, ifimplemented, evaluate performance of duties as required by the Emergency Plan.

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