ML20213D067

Discusses Requirements for Reactor Operator & Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 870216.Requests Feedback Re Relationship of Catalog K/As to Facility Learning Objectives Along W/Comments on Exam

ML20213D067
Person / Time
Site:	Cooper
Issue date:	11/04/1986
From:	Gagliardo J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:	Pilant J NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
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NUDOCS 8611100412
Download: ML20213D067 (5)

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Docket: Sh-298 4g Nebraska Public Power District ATTN: J. M. Pilant, Manager, Technical Staff - Nuclear Power Group i P. O. Box 499' Columbus, Nebraska 68601

SUBJECT:

REACTOR OPERATOR AND SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS Gentlemen:

-In a telephone conversation between Mr. R. Jansky, Training Coordinator, and Mr. D. Graves, Examiner, arrangements were made for administration of examinations at Cooper Nuclear Station. The written and operating examinations are scheduled for the week of February 16, 1987.

.We currently have one set of the approved reference material listed in -

Attachment 1, " Reference Material Requirements for Reactor / Senior Resi: tor.

Operator Licensing Examinations." An updated set of Operator Training Manuals and objectives will be supplied to the RIV office. The NRC has developed NUREG-1123, "Knowledges and Abilities Catalog for Nuclear Power Plant Operators: Boiling Water Reactors." .This document is part of a multi-year effort to improve the content validity of NRC licensing examinations. As part of-the evaluation of NUREG-1123, the NRC is evaluating the appropriateness of using facility learning objectives to develop test questions. In particular, feedback about the relationship of catalog K/As to Cooper Nuclear Station learning objectives should be communicated to the chief examiner along with your comments on the examination.

The facility management is responsible for providing adequate space and facilities-in order to properly conduct the written examinations. Attachment

2. " Administration of Reactor / Senior Reactor Operator Licensing Written Examinations," describes our requirements for conducting these examinations.

Mr. Jansky has also been informed of these requirements.

All reactor and senior reactor operator license applications normally should be submitted at least 60 days before the first examination dates so that we will be able to review training and experience of the candidates, process medical certifications, and prepare final examiner assignments after candidate eligibility has been determined. If applications are not received at least 30

. days before the examination dates, it is likely that a postponement will be necessary.

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s This request (for infonnations was approved by the Office of Management and Budget under Clearance Number 3150-0101, which expires May 31, 1989. Coniments on' burden and duplication may be directed to the'0ffice of Management and

~ Budget, Reports' Management Room 3208, New Executive 0ffice Building,

Washington, D. C. 20503.

Thank your for your consideration in- this matter. If you have any questions regarding examination Graves, Examiner, at (procedure and requirements, please contact Mr. D..817)860-8 '

Section Chief, at (817)860-8147.

Sincerely.

Original Signed By-J. E. Gagliardo, Chief Reactor-Projects Branch

Enclosures:

.As stated cc:

Guy Horn, Division Manager of Nuclear Operations i Cooper Nuclear Station P. O. Box'98

-Brownville, Nebraska 68321 J. Dutton, Training Manager (sameaddress)

Kansas Radiation Control Program Director Nebraska Radiation Control Program Director bcctoDMB(IE42) bcc distrib. by RIV:

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• RRI R. D. Martin, RA

• SectionChief(RPB/A) *D. Weiss,-LFMB (AR-2015)

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• RIV File R. Cooley E. Haycraft D. Graves E. Siegel, NRR

ATTACHMENT 1 REFERENCE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REACTOR / SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATIONS

1. ' Existing learning objectives and lesson plans (including training manuals, plant orientation manual, system descriptions,' reactor. theory, thermodynamics,etc.)

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Training materials should include all substantivs written material used for. preparing candidates for initial R0 and SR0 licensing. The written material should be inclusive of learning objectives and the details presented during lecture, rather than outlines. Training materials-should be identified by plant and unit, bound, and indexed. Failure to provide complete properly bound and indexed plant' reference material will result in canceling and rescheduling of the examinations. . Training materials which include the following should be provided:

System descriptions ' including descriptions of all operationally relevant flow paths, components, controls and instrumentation.

System training material should draw parallels to the actual procedures used for operating the applicable system.

Complete and operationally useful descriptions of all safety-system interactions and, where available, B0P system interactions under emergency and abnormal conditions, including consequences of anticipated operator error, maintenance error, and equipment failure.

Training material used to clarify and strengthen understanding of emergency operating procedures.

-Comprehensive theory material that includes fundamentals in the area of theory of reactor operation, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow, as well as specific application to actual in-plant components. For example, mechanical theory material on pumps should include pump theory as well as description of how these principles actually applyi.e.,

are installed (toReactor major plant Coolantpumps Pumps,and the systems all ECCS pumps, in which they Recirculation pumps, Feedwater pumps and Emergency Feedwater

pumps). Reactor Theory material should include descriptions that draw explicit ties between the fundamentals and the actual operating

> limits followed in the plant (i.e., reactor theory material should contain explanations how principles relate to the actual curves used by operators to verify shutdown margin or calculate an ECP).

2. Procedure Index (alphabetical by subject)

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3. All administrative procedures (as applicable to reactor operation or safety).

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All integrated plant procedures (normal or general operating procedures).-

5. Emergency procedures (emergency instructions, abnormal or special procedures).

6. Standing orders (important orders that are safety related and may supersede the regular procedures).

7. Fuel handling and core-loading procedures, (initial core-loading procedure,whenappropriate).

8. Annunciator procedures (alarm procedures, including setpoints).

9. Radiation protection manual (radiation protectio'n manual or procedures).

10. Emergency plan implementing procedures.

11. Technical Specifications.

12. System operating procedures.

13. Piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical single-line diagrams, or

' flow diagrams.

14. .. Technical data book, and/or plant curve information as used by operators and facility precautions, limitations, and setpoints (PLS) for the facility.

15. Questions and answers that licensee has prepared (voluntary by licensee).

' 16. Additional material required by the examiners to develop examinations that meet the requirements of these standards and the regulations.

The above reference material should be approved, final issues, and should be so i marked. If a plant has not finalized some of the material, the chief' examiner shall verify with the facility that the most complete, up-to-date material is available and that agreement has been reached with.the licensee for limiting changes before the administration of the examination. All procedures and reference material should be bound with appropriate indexes or tables of i

contents so that they can be used efficiently.

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ATTACHMENT 2-REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

' Operator. Licensing Branch requirement's.are:

' 1. A single room shall be provided for completing the written examination.

The-location of.this room and supporting rest room facilities shall_be

, such as:to prevent contact with all other facility and/or contractor personnel during.the duration of the written examination. 'If necessary',

the facility should~make arrangements.for use of a suitable room at a local school, motel, or other building. Obtaining this room is the responsibility of the licensee.

2. Minimum spacing is required to ensure examination integrity as determined

.by the chief examiner. Minimum spacing should be one candidate per table,.

with.a 3 foot space between tables. No wall charts, models, and/or other training materials shall be present in the examination room.

3.- : Suitable arrangements shall be made by the facility if the candidates are to have lunch, coffee, or other refreshments. These arrangements shall comply with. Item 1 above. These arrangements shall be reviewed by the Lexaminer and/or proctor.

4. The facility staff shall be provided a copy of the written examination and answer key after the last candidate has completed and handed in his

- written examination. The facility staff shall then have-five wo'rking days to provide formal written comments with supporting documentation on the examination and answer key to the chief examiner or to the regional office section chief.- '

5. 1The licensee shall provide pads of 8-1/2- by 11- in. lined paper in .

unopened packages for each candidate's use in completing the examination.

The examiner shall distribute these pads-tosthe' candidates.-: All reference material. needed to complete the examination shall .be furnished by the examiner. - Candidates can bring pens, pencils, calculators, or; slide rules into the examination room, and no othle equipment or reference material-shall be allowed.

< ~ 6. Only black ink or dark pencils should be used for writing answers..to questions..

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