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IMC 1245 Appendix D1, Maintaining Qualifications

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Issue date:	11/06/2023
From:	Kenneth Kolaczyk NRC/NRR/DRO/IRAB
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NRC INSPECTION MANUAL IRAB INSPECTION MANUAL CHAPTER 1245, APPENDIX D1 MAINTAINING QUALIFICATIONS Effective Date: 11/06/2023

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1245 App D1 Table of Contents Introduction................................................................................................................................... 1 Post-Qualification Training............................................................................................................ 1 Refresher Training Overview........................................................................................................ 2 Refresher Training Details............................................................................................................ 2 Deviations from Post Qualification and Refresher Training Requirements................................... 3 Special Instructions Regarding COVID Related Refresher Training Deferrals............................. 3 Post-Qualification and Refresher Training Requirements............................................................. 4 Appendix C1, Reactor Operations Inspector..................................................................... 4 Appendix C2, Reactor Engineering Inspector................................................................... 5 Appendix C3, Health Physics Inspector............................................................................ 7 Appendix C4, Reactor Security Inspector......................................................................... 7 Appendix C5, Research and Test Reactor Inspector........................................................ 8 Appendix C6, Emergency Preparedness Inspector.......................................................... 8 Appendix C7, Fire Protection Inspector............................................................................ 9 Appendix C8, Vendor Inspector........................................................................................ 9 Appendix C9, Senior Reactor Analyst............................................................................. 10 Appendix C10, Operator Licensing Examiner................................................................. 10 Appendix C11, Security Risk Analyst.............................................................................. 12 Appendix C12, Safety Culture Assessor......................................................................... 12 Appendix C14, Cybersecurity Inspector.......................................................................... 12 Appendix C15, Construction Inspector............................................................................ 13 Appendix C16, Research and Test Reactor Operator Licensing Examiner.................... 14 : Revision History for IMC 1245, Appendix D1................................................ Att1-1

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1245 App D1 Introduction This appendix consolidates post-qualification and refresher training requirements needed to maintain full inspector qualification for each inspector classification. Unless otherwise noted in this appendix, this training should not be taken until an individual has completed inspector qualification and obtained supervisors approval.

Unless specifically stated in this appendix, new post-qualification training requirements are not applicable to an individual who is qualified before the effective date of the revision to Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 1245, Qualification Program for New and Operating Reactor Programs, adding the new requirement. However, previously qualified inspectors should consider expanding their technical knowledge by completing the courses based on previous work experience and planned work activities in specific technical areas. The requirements to maintain full qualification for each inspector classification follow.

Post-Qualification Training

1. As noted in the specific inspector classification, post-qualification training is required to be completed as prescribed in the specific inspector classification below. This training will assist in increasing the depth and breadth of an inspectors skills, thereby increasing inspector performance.

2. Unless specifically permitted in this appendix, post-qualification training shall not be completed until an individual has completed full inspector qualification. If an individual completes any subsequent inspector classification(s) beyond the initial, full qualification, the individual shall be required to complete the post qualification training requirements of the new inspector classification in effect at the time of completing the subsequent qualification.

For example, if a fully qualified Reactor Operations Inspector (Appendix C1) completed the requirements for Health Physics Inspector (Appendix C3), the individual is required to complete the post qualification requirements for the new inspector classification, Health Physics Inspector, within the time specified by the new inspector classification as required by the revision of this appendix in effect at the time.

Although not a requirement, qualified inspectors should consider expanding their technical knowledge by completing other courses listed in the Talent Management System (TMS) or the professional development training database source maintained by the Division of Reactor Oversight (DRO) on the Digital City SharePoint site based on previous work experience and planned work activities in specific technical areas. Examples include an operations inspector completing the Technical Training Center (TTC) sponsored Emergency Diesel Generator or Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker courses post qualification.

3. Repeating previously completed courses that were part of the initial inspector training program is acceptable if retaking the course(s) would be the most effective approach to close knowledge gaps. Specific examples where repeating a course may be acceptable include: a previously boiling-water reactor (BWR) qualified inspector retaking the initial BWR Technical Training Center (TTC) series of courses to refresh skills after an extended absence from the technology (e.g., 10 years) and a headquarters operations engineer that has transferred to a regional office as an Inservice inspector retaking a previously completed course on Non-Destructive Examination techniques that was completed 10 years ago.

4. Unless otherwise stated, inspectors are required to complete the post qualification training prior to the end of the third calendar year after achieving full qualification. For example, if full

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1245 App D1 qualification was completed in May 2020, the post qualification training is required to be completed before the end of 2023.

5. A fully qualified inspector, who did not complete post qualification training due to reassignment (e.g., an inspector did not complete post qualification training after transferring to headquarters), may participate as a member of a team inspection under the supervision of the team leader. However, this inspector must complete the post qualification training requirements before conducting independent inspection activities.

Refresher Training Overview To maintain proficiency, all inspectors are required to complete refresher training in accordance with the requirements of this Appendix to maintain a satisfactory level of inspector performance.

Although specific course requirements are listed for each inspector type, inspectors are also encouraged to continue to develop their competencies by taking additional courses outlined in TMS or other professional development training database sources, such as the one maintained by DRO.

Refresher Training Details

1. Qualified inspectors are expected to complete annual refresher training on the Reactor Oversight Process (ROP). The purpose of this refresher training is to improve and maintain consistent implementation of the ROP, address areas of identified deficiencies, and maintain overall level of ROP performance. [C-1]

The process for accomplishing this training will be as follows:

a. During the spring of each year, DRO will solicit input for the development of that years ROP refresher training. Inspectors should use the Feedback Process to submit suggestions.

b. The IMC 1245 Management Steering Group (MSG), consisting of a Division Director/Deputy Director from each region, will determine (1) the topics for the refresher training, (2) the method of training (read, read, and sign, inspector seminar session, or other), and (3) the timing of the training.

c. The responsible technical branch in DRO will have the lead to develop the training based on the MSGs selection of ROP refresher topics and the method/approach used to track completion of the training activity e.g., in the TMS.

d. Regardless of the method of training selected by the IMC 1245 MSG, training material will be made available to all inspectors.

2. Qualified inspectors are expected to complete all required refresher training for their specific inspector classification within the established requalification cycle. Each individual requalification cycle will be calculated based on the month of achieving full inspector qualification or, if that is not known, the month in which the current cycle was begun. The requalification cycle will be as indicated in the specific technical proficiency qualification journal. Inspectors may complete the required training at any time during that period, up until the end of the calendar year in which the training is required. For example, if the initial qualification/refresher was completed in 2022, the refresher training needs to be completed by the end of 2025 and the next refresher by the end of 2028. In some cases, there may be

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1245 App D1 more than 3 years between subsequent refresher courses, but normal supervisory oversight and the existing requirement for supervisors to observe inspectors in the field per IMC 0102, Oversight and Objectivity of Inspectors and Examiners at Reactor Facilities, should identify any instances when immediate refresher training or additional supervisory oversight may be needed. Approval to extend an inspectors refresher training beyond the established calendar year due date must be approved as a deviation in accordance with the guidance below. Refresher training requirements for the current requalification cycle are considered complete if the inspector completes training courses for another reactor technology.

3. A fully qualified inspector, who does not maintain qualification due to reassignment (e.g., an inspector stops taking refresher training after moving to headquarters or transfers to a position that does not involve the inspection of reactor licensees), may participate as a member of a team inspection under the supervision of the team leader. However, this inspector must complete additional training before conducting independent inspection activities. Specifically, the inspector must complete the refresher training stipulated for the applicable inspector classification and any additional training identified by the inspectors supervisor or Division Director prior to conducting independent inspection activities.

4. The periodic refresher training requirements were established to maintain inspectors knowledge and proficiency. If an inspector does not complete all refresher training requirements, the supervisor must evaluate the inspectors proficiency to conduct independent inspections. Any inspector deemed proficient, remains qualified to conduct independent inspections while the supervisor seeks a deviation. Any inspector who needs additional training must stop conducting independent inspections until the inspector receives an approved deviation and the supervisor is satisfied that remedial training has been effective.

5. Qualified staff are expected to complete additional refresher training if determined by the applicable program office. This supplemental refresher training generally is intended to address areas where performance gaps in overall program implementation have been identified.

Deviations from Post Qualification and Refresher Training Requirements Deviations are needed to extend post qualification and refresher training requirements past the due date. Therefore, these deviations must identify the reasons why the required training cannot be completed on schedule, the bases for concluding that the individual has maintained inspector proficiency, and any needed compensatory measures that need to be implemented to compensate for the training deficiency.

A regional division director can authorize deviations to extend the due date by up to 1 year without program office approval. Only the responsible program office can authorize deviations that extend a due date beyond 1 year from the requirements listed in IMC 1245.

Deviation requests can be made via email or memorandum and should be submitted by the immediate supervisor of the qualifying individual to the regional division director or to the Chief, Reactor Assessment Branch (IRAB), in DRO as applicable.

Special Instructions Regarding COVID Related Refresher Training Deferrals Because of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), several refresher training courses sponsored by the NRC TTC, such as simulator refresher training, were canceled in calendar

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1245 App D1 years 2020 and 2021. The course cancellations may have impacted training cycles into CY 2023 for certain individuals. Because of the unique situation regarding the COVID-19 PHE, DRO authorized a onetime deviation from the applicable refresher training requirements outlined in this IMC for impacted inspectors and examiners. Affected inspectors and examiners should complete missed in-person refresher training at the earliest opportunity. This deviation will end at the end of CY 2023, and all refresher training requirements will be in full effect in CY 2024.

Post-Qualification and Refresher Training Requirements Appendix C1, Reactor Operations Inspector

1. Post-qualification requirements:

For inspectors who are fully qualified after the effective date of these courses, attendance at these courses is a post-qualification requirement to be completed prior to the end of the third calendar year after achieving full qualification. For example, if full qualification was completed in May 2022, the post qualification training is required to be completed before the end of 2025:

Root Cause Report Evaluation (G-204) (effective date January 10, 2008)

Probabilistic Risk Assessment Technology and Regulatory Perspectives (P-111)

(effective date September 2, 2005)

Reactor specific series training course Operations inspectors must complete the reactor specific series training for their assigned site. If reassigned to a new site after initial qualification, the inspector must complete the reactor specific series training for the new assignment. This training should be completed as soon as feasible after reassignment and must be completed within 24 months of assignment to a new site. [C-2]

2. Refresher training requirements:

Technology review (i.e., 904 B/P, R-905P, R-906P or R-907P) and simulator refresher (i.e., R-704 B/P, R-705P, R-706P or R-707P) are both required every 3-year training cycle. When taking the refresher courses, it is also recommended that the simulator and technology review courses be scheduled as close together as possible.

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

If you are qualified to inspect more than one reactor type, you must complete either the BWR or pressurized-water reactor (PWR) refresher training every 3-year training cycle, reflective of the assigned sites. For example, a region based C1 inspector qualified in more than one type and assigned to a branch with BWR and PWR sites, should alternate between technologies. A senior resident inspector stationed at a BWR but qualified in more than one type should only take the BWR refresher series.

With the permission of their branch chief or division director as applicable, inspectors may substitute the Technology review (i.e., 904 B/P, R-905P, R-906P or R-907P) refresher

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1245 App D1 training courses with TTC-sponsored or other third party provided training course(s), if the alternative(s) provides instruction/training that satisfies a specific need of the agency/inspector. Because the Technology review (i.e., 904 B/P, R-905P, R-906P or R-907P) refresher training curriculum has been designed, in part, to address potential knowledge gaps that have been identified in the inspector community, attending the Technology refresher training courses should be the preferred course of instruction.

However, there may be circumstances when taking an alternative training course of similar duration, in lieu of the TTC-developed technology review courses may be a desired alternative. Examples include the following: an Inservice inspector requests to attend a vendor supplied course on advanced non-destructive engineering techniques that are being deployed at plants under their purview, an engineering inspector requests to attend a TTC-sponsored motor operated valve course in preparation for a Power-Operated Valve inspection that they are about to perform, an operations inspector elects to attend the TTC-sponsored diesel training course to increase their knowledge of diesel generator performance issues that have occurred at their assigned site.

The alternative training approach is selected and tracked using TMS. Accordingly, inspectors, examiners, and supervisors who are interested in using this program should search the TMS course catalog for this program option.

Note: Inspectors are cautioned that the availability of certain TTC-sponsored and third party provided courses that may be utilized as part of the alternate training approach are subject to the availability of funding and as such, may not be available during a requalification cycle.

If the alternative refresher training approach is selected, inspectors must ensure that they receive instruction/training on any mandatory refresher training subject matter that would have been provided had they attended the applicable TTC-developed refresher training course(s). Mandatory subject matter refresher training that is currently required includes instruction on 10 CFR 50.59 and the plant design basis. These courses are identified in TMS. Instruction on these subject matters was developed by the TTC in response to the Fort Calhoun and San Onofre lessons learned reports.

In total, reactor operations inspectors require at least 72 cumulative hours of technology related training every 3-year training cycle, of which 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />, must include at least one of the simulator refresher training courses (i.e., R-704 B/P, R-705P, R-706P or R-707P).

Appendix C2, Reactor Engineering Inspector

1. Post-qualification requirements:

For inspectors fully qualified after the effective date of these courses, attendance at these courses is a post-qualification requirement to be completed prior to the end of the third calendar year after achieving full qualification. For example, if full qualification was completed in May 2022 the post qualification training is required to be completed before the end of 2025.

Root Cause Report Evaluation (G-204) (effective date January 10, 2008)

Probabilistic Risk Assessment Technology and Regulatory Perspectives (P-111)

(effective date September 2, 2005)

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1245 App D1 For inspectors performing inspections of licensee Power Operated Valve/Motor Operated Valve (POV/MOV) programs, completion of the following courses is a post qualification requirement before conducting inspections of licensee POV/MOV programs per NRC Inspection Procedure (IP) 71111.21N.02, Design Basis Capability of Power Operated Valves Under 10 CFR 50.55a Requirements.

Motor Operated Valve Training Course (effective date October 16, 2019)

Power Operated Valve Inspector Training Course (effective date October 16, 2019)

2. Refresher training requirements:

Technology review (i.e., R-904 B/P, R-905P, R-906P or R-907P) is required every 3-year cycle.

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

If you are qualified to inspect more than one reactor type, you must complete either the BWR or (PWR) refresher training every 3-year training cycle, reflective of the assigned sites.

With the permission of their branch chief or division director as applicable, inspectors may substitute the Technology review (i.e., 904 B/P, R-905P, R-906P or R-907P) refresher training courses with TTC-sponsored or other third party provided training course(s), if the alternative(s) provides instruction/training that satisfies a specific need of the agency/inspector. Because the Technology review (i.e., 904 B/P, R-905P, R-906P or R-907P) refresher training curriculum has been designed, in part, to address potential knowledge gaps that have been identified in the inspector community, attending the Technology refresher training courses should be the preferred course of instruction.

However, there may be circumstances when taking an alternative training course of similar duration, in lieu of the TTC-developed technology review courses may be a desired alternative. Examples include the following: an Inservice inspector requests to attend a vendor supplied course on advanced non-destructive engineering techniques that are being deployed at plants that are under their purview, an engineering inspector requests to attend a TTC-sponsored motor operated valve course in preparation for a Power Operated Valve inspection that they are about to perform, an operations inspector elects to attend the TTC-sponsored diesel training course to increase their knowledge of diesel generator performance issues that have occurred at their assigned site.

The alternative training approach is selected and tracked using TMS. Accordingly, inspectors, examiners, and supervisors who are interested in using this program should search the TMS course catalog for this program option.

Note: Inspectors are cautioned that the availability of certain TTC-sponsored and third party provided courses that may be utilized as part of the alternate training approach are subject to the availability of funding and as such, may not be available during a requalification cycle.

If the alternative refresher training approach is selected, inspectors must ensure that they receive instruction/training on any mandatory refresher training subject matter that would have been provided had they attended the applicable TTC-developed refresher training course(s). Mandatory subject matter refresher training that is currently required includes instruction on 10 CFR 50.59 and the plant design basis. These courses are identified in

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1245 App D1 TMS. Instruction on these subject matters was developed by the TTC in response to the Fort Calhoun and San Onofre lessons learned reports. In total, reactor engineering inspectors require at least 36 cumulative hours of technology related training every 3-year training cycle.

Appendix C3, Health Physics Inspector

1. Post-qualification requirements:

For inspectors who are fully qualified after the effective date of this course, attendance is a post-qualification requirement to be completed prior to the end of the third calendar year after achieving full qualification. For example, if full qualification was completed in May 2024, the post qualification training is required to be completed before the end of 2027:

Root Cause Report Evaluation (G-204) (effective date December 1, 2023)

2. Refresher training requirements:

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

In addition to the site access training course, at least 36 cumulative hours of training is required every 3-year training cycle. This training can be either continuing or refresher training as defined in IMC 1245. This training requirement can be met by completing one or more of the following:

Instructor-led training courses related to health physics (e.g., the H-401 course).

Training/instruction in topics relating to the inspectors duties (training can be completed via webinars, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms).

Participation in health physics conferences, lectures, or workshops.

Commercial or government-sponsored technical training courses related to health physics.

Online training courses related to health physics.

All continuing or refresher training must be approved by the inspectors branch chief as being appropriate to meet, or partially meet, the requirements of this section.

Appendix C4, Reactor Security Inspector

1. Post-qualification requirements:

For inspectors who are fully qualified after the effective date of this course, attendance is a post-qualification requirement to be completed prior to the end of the third calendar year after achieving full qualification. For example, if full qualification was completed in May 2024, the post qualification training is required to be completed before the end of 2027:

Root Cause Report Evaluation (G-204) (effective date December 1, 2023)

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2. Refresher training requirements:

Security Counterpart & Technology Refresher (S-402) every 3-year training cycle.

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

With the exception of the site access refresher training requirements course, if the inspector cannot attend the course listed above because of circumstances beyond his/her control, an alternative acceptable course may be substituted with the documented permission of the inspectors branch chief and the branch chief of the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR) Nuclear Security Oversight Branch. The documented permission should be entered into the inspectors training file/database as appropriate.

Appendix C5, Research and Test Reactor Inspector

1. Post-qualification requirements:

Attend classes beyond the core requirements (e.g., TMS), if needed for oversight mission.

Read relevant RTR license amendments, incident reports, new regulatory requirements, etc.

2. Refresher training requirements:

Attend courses that have been taken previously or refresher courses on the subject matter.

Participate in information exchange forums with counterparts (e.g., RTR inspectors, RTR PMs, RTR operator license examiners, other NRC groups, and TRTR).

Perform a joint inspection with another RTR inspector with an emphasis on exchanging good practices and techniques.

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years by completing course H-101S in TMS. A comparable licensee facility site-specific access course, where available, may be substituted for completion of H-101S.

Appendix C6, Emergency Preparedness Inspector

1. Post-qualification requirements:

For inspectors who are fully qualified after the effective date of this course, attendance is a post-qualification requirement to be completed prior to the end of the third calendar year after achieving full qualification. For example, if full qualification was completed in May 2024, the post qualification training is required to be completed before the end of 2027:

Root Cause Report Evaluation (G-204) (effective date December 1, 2023)

2. Refresher training requirements:

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1245 App D1 Attend courses that have been taken previously or refresher courses on the subject matter.

Support other inspection programs or program offices as desired/needed.

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

Appendix C7, Fire Protection Inspector

1. Post-qualification requirements:

For inspectors who are fully qualified after the effective date of this course, attendance at the G-204 course, is a post-qualification requirement to be completed prior to the end of the third calendar year after achieving full qualification. For example, if full qualification was completed in May 2024, the post qualification training is required to be completed before the end of 2027:

Root Cause Report Evaluation (G-204) (effective date December 1, 2023)

Attend classes beyond the core requirements (e.g., see TMS or Appendix D3, Fire Protection Advanced-Level Training, in IMC 1245)

2. Refresher training requirements:

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

Additional suggestions for refresher training include but are not limited to the following:

Attend courses that have been taken previously or refresher courses on the subject matter.

Assist in the presentation of fire protection training.

Participate in information exchange forums with counterparts (e.g., regional fire protection workshops).

Appendix C8, Vendor Inspector

1. Post-qualification requirements:

Vendor Inspector group training conducted at least three times per fiscal year that concentrates on core competencies and lessons learned.

2. Refresher training requirements:

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

Except for the site access refresher training requirements course, if the inspector cannot meet the post-qualification and refresher training requirements because of circumstances beyond the inspectors control, an alternative acceptable training may be substituted with

Issue Date: 11/06/23 10 1245 App D1 the documented permission of the Quality Assurance and Vendor Inspection (IQVB) branch chief. The documented permission should be tracked by the IQVB training coordinator as appropriate.

Appendix C9, Senior Reactor Analyst

1. Post-qualification requirements:

For analysts fully qualified after the effective date of these courses, attendance at these courses is a post-qualification requirement to be completed prior to the end of the third calendar year after achieving full qualification. For example, if full qualification was completed in May 2024, the post qualification training is required to be completed before the end of 2027.

Accident Consequence Analysis (P-301) (effective date November 24, 2015)

Bayesian Inference in Risk Assessment Advanced Topics (P-502) (effective date November 24, 2015)

2. Refresher training requirements:

Technology review (i.e., 904 B/P, R-905P, R-906P or R-907P) and simulator refresher (i.e., R-704 B/P, R-705P, R-706P or R-707P) are both required every 3-year training cycle. When taking the refresher courses, it is also recommended that the simulator and technology review courses be scheduled as close together as possible. It is recommended that refresher training for SRAs be alternated between PWR and BWR technologies.

If possible, attend a professional meeting at least once during the 3-year training cycle.

The meetings may be either NRC or industry sponsored and should address PRA applications or specific aspects of PRA (e.g., human reliability assessment, Common Cause failure analysis, fault tree/event tree modeling, risk communications, etc.,) that are of interest to the SRA and important for continued development in the SRAs understanding of risk technology.

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

Other training needs should be evaluated based on the needs of the individual. For example, although a qualified SRA had previously received training on SAPHIRE, it may be appropriate to retake the course, assuming the SAPHIRE code had changed sufficiently to warrant the need for additional training.

Appendix C10, Operator Licensing Examiner

1. Post-qualification requirements: None.

2. Refresher training requirements:

Technology review (i.e., R-904 B/P, R-905P, R-906P or R-907P) and simulator refresher (i.e., R-704 B/P, R-705P, R-706P or R-707P) are both required every 3-year training cycle. When taking the refresher courses, it is also recommended that the simulator and

Issue Date: 11/06/23 11 1245 App D1 technology review courses be scheduled as close together as possible. The due date will be determined based on the individuals full inspector qualification or Operator Licensing (OL) examiner qualification date, whichever came first. Examiners who are certified on more than one reactor technology, including AP1000, should alternate their attendance among the vendors for which they are certified during successive refresher training periods.

To maintain their examination skills, OL examiners shall complete at least one of the following options every 3-year training cycle:

(1) Complete a refresher training class presented by the NRR OL program office in conjunction with the national Operator Licensing examiners training conference, (2) Complete an examination techniques refresher course scheduled by special arrangement with the NRR OL program office, or (3) Complete either the written examination or the operating test techniques portion of the Operating Examination Techniques course (G-107).

Attend every national Operator Licensing Examiners training conference and other special continuing training programs presented by the NRR OL program office or receive the training related information that was presented via alternate means.

Administer at least one complete operating test every calendar year. Any examiner who fails to administer an operating test must be assessed (following a process similar to the certification test described in the General Requirements section of IMC 1245, Appendix C10, Operator Licensing (OL) Examiner Technical Proficiency Training and Qualification Journal) by a certified Chief examiner (preferably the regional OL branch chief). The examiner being assessed should generate Form 5.1.2 Individual Examiner Report, with the chief examiner reviewing and signing Form 5.1.2 as the Examiner of Record. The chief examiner should verify satisfactory administration of a complete operating test on any reactor technology in which the examiner js qualified (by attending the required refresher training discussed above). Completion of this assessment satisfies the calendar year requirement to administer a complete operating exam. Any examiner who has been inactive for more than 24 months shall also complete some form of examination techniques refresher training, as discussed above, to reactivate their OL examiner certification.

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

Note: Examiners assigned to the OL program office and certified regional OL branch chiefs are generally exempt from the aforementioned proficiency and observation requirements by virtue of their day-to-day involvement in program development and oversight, including the administration of operating test audits and teaching the operating test portion of the Operating Examination Techniques course (G-107). The Chief of the NRR Operator Licensing and Human Factors Branch will determine the need for proficiency testing and observations on a case-by-case basis.

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1. Post-qualification requirements: None.

2. Refresher training requirements:

Security Counterpart & Technology Refresher (S-402) every 3-year training cycle.

Once every 3-year training cycle, both the technology review (R-904B or R-904P) refresher and simulator/emergency operating procedures (R-704B or R-704P) refresher are required for at least one reactor type in which an inspector is qualified. If the individual is qualified on more than one reactor type, the inspector should alternate between PWR and BWR technologies.

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

Except for the site access refresher training requirements course, if the analyst cannot attend one or more of the required courses listed above because of circumstances beyond his/her control, an alternative acceptable course may be substituted with the documented permission of the inspectors branch chief and the branch chief of the NSIR Nuclear Security Oversight and Support Branch.

The documented permission should be entered into the inspectors training file/database as appropriate. In total, security risk analysts require at least 72 cumulative hours of technology related training every 3-year training cycle.

Appendix C12, Safety Culture Assessor

1. Post-qualification requirements: None.

2. Refresher training requirements:

Complete a site access refresher training course once every 5 years at a licensee facility or by completing course H-101S in TMS.

Complete the following training every 3-year training cycle:

Focus group refresher training or participation in an inspection such as one under IP 95003, preferably one using focus groups.

Appendix C14, Cybersecurity Inspector

1. Post-qualification requirements: None

2. Refresher training requirements:

Attend the Cybersecurity Inspector Annual Counterpart meeting and Participate in at least 1 week of cyber inspection activities in a 3-year cycle.

If unable to attend the Cybersecurity Inspector Annual Counterpart meeting, the inspector may fulfill this requirement by choosing one or more of the options listed below:

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External or internal cybersecurity training courses or supervisor-approved alternative training courses to maintain an advanced technical knowledge in cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity training as identified by the branch chief.

Preparing and delivering a presentation or teaching information that is specific related to cybersecurity for computer or industrial control systems, or NRC cybersecurity oversight program implementation.

If the inspector cannot complete the refresher training requirements listed above because of circumstances beyond his/her control, an alternative acceptable training may be substituted with the documented permission of the inspectors branch chief or the branch chief from the Office of NSIR Cybersecurity Branch.

An inspector seeking to maintain his/her qualifications can take credit for training or activities other than those listed in the DRO professional development training data SharePoint site.

However, the course(s), or training material, or activities must include in the curriculum one of the following criteria to be considered for credit:

The primary goals of cybersecurity methodologies for computer or industrial systems protection to include detection, protection, threat identification, incident response, and recovery from cyber-attacks.

The cybersecurity framework based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800.53 or any specialized cybersecurity framework for the protection of industrial controls systems (ICS) or distributed control systems (DCS).

Activities that include cybersecurity auditing practices, attending cybersecurity seminars, taking a higher education course, or formal training toward cybersecurity industry certifications (e.g., CEH, CISSP, A+, Security +, GIAC-ICS, GICSP) from a reputable organization (e.g., CompTia, IC2, GIAC, ISA, SANS, EC-Council, ISACA).

Specialized training in cybersecurity for Automated Industrial Control Systems.

Preparing and delivering a presentation or teaching information that is specifically related to cybersecurity for computer or industrial control systems, or NRC cybersecurity oversight program implementation.

Appendix C15, Construction Inspector

1. Post-qualification requirements:

For inspectors fully qualified after the effective date of these courses, attendance at one of these courses is a post-qualification requirement to be completed prior to the end of the third calendar year after achieving full qualification. For example, if full qualification was completed in May 2022, the post qualification training is required to be completed before the end of 2025. Only one course is required.

Issue Date: 11/06/23 14 1245 App D1 Civil/Structural Functional Area: Civil/Structural Codes and Inspection Course (effective date December 7, 2009)

Mechanical Functional Area: Mechanical Codes and Inspection Course (effective date December 7, 2009)

Electrical Functional Area: Electrical Codes and Inspection Course (Including Digital I&C and fiber optics) (effective date December 7, 2009)

2. Refresher training requirements:

Attend classes beyond the core requirements (e.g., TMS).

Appendix C16, Research and Test Reactor Operator Licensing Examiner

1. Post-qualification requirements: None.

2. Refresher training requirements:

Attend courses that have been taken previously or refresher courses on the subject matter.

Participate in information exchange forums with counterparts (e.g., RTR inspections, RTR PMs, RTR operator license examiners, NRR OL Program office, other NRC groups and TRTR).

Develop, Administer and Grade at least one complete written examination and operating test every calendar year. Any examiner who fails to administer a written examination and operating test must be assessed (following a process similar to the certification test described in the General Requirements section of IMC 1245 C16, Research and Test Reactor Operator Licensing Examiner Technical Proficiency Training and Qualification Journal) by a certified chief examiner or RTR Operator Licensing branch chief.

Complete a site access refresher training course once every five years by completing course H-101S in TMS. A comparable licensee facility site specific access course where available, may be substituted for completion of H-101S.

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Force, Recommenda tion 3.3.4.6 ML041950500 6/29/04 CN 04-019 IMC 1245 is being revised to provide clarification to section 05.04, Maintaining Qualification, regarding the timing of refresher training. In addition, a requirement for annual refresher training on the Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) was added to Section 06.01 to improve and maintain consistent implementation of the ROP, address areas of identified deficiencies, and maintain overall level of ROP performance.

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ML052580014 9/02/05 CN 05-024 IMC 1245 has been revised to incorporate several changes including: adding responsibility sections for the IMC 1245 Management Steering Group and the IMC 1245 Working Group; permitting a 3-month extension to the 24-month requirement for completion of inspector qualification for individuals in the Nuclear Safety Professional Development Program; and adding a requirement for vendor specific training for operations inspectors who are assigned to a different vendor design None N/A N/A ML090360633 07/08/09 CN-09 017 Makes Maintaining Qualifications, a separate appendix, updates inspector titles, adds two new training standards (C-7 and C-11), and consolidates post-qualification and refresher training requirements needed to maintain full inspector qualification for each inspector classification.

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Issue Date: 11/06/23 Att1-2 1245 App D1 Commitment Tracking Number Accession Number Issue Date Change Notice Description of Change Description of Training Required and Completion Date Comment Resolution and Closed Feedback Form Accession Number (Pre-Decisional, Non-Public Information)

N/A ML11073A004 12/29/11 CN-11-044 This revision clarifies refresher training requirements, moves refresher training guidance from IMC 1245 into Appendix D-1, broadens the scope of deviations to include late completion of post-qualification training, adds post-qualification training for vendor inspectors, and authorizes the supervisor (with concurrent IOLB/NRR approval) to approve alternate refresher training for Health Physics inspectors.

None ML11321A232 N/A ML12243A502 12/19/12 CN-12-029 This revision adds requalification requirements for inspectors who have not maintained qualification due to reassignment, broadens the scope of deviations to include post-qualification requirements, and authorizes a regional division director to approve deviations that extend deadlines by up to 6 months without program office approval.

None N/A N/A ML13269A122 10/23/13 CN13-026 This revision modifies refresher requirements for security inspectors that are qualified or qualify under Appendix C4 and clarifies language and refresher requirements for Security Risk Analysts that are qualified or qualify under Appendix C11.

None ML13269A124 N/A ML15177A324 11/24/15 CN 15-026 This revision updates IMC format and the location of deviation guidance for refresher training. This revision also revises the following qualification standards, modifies the process to approve alternative refresher training for health physics inspectors (C-3), adds two courses (P-301 and P-502) to post qualification for SRAs (C-9), and adds AP1000 as a reactor technology for examiners (C-10) refresher training. To close the feedback form, this Revision History summary documents that HRTD is adding training topics (recommended by the Fort Calhoun lessons learned team) to the Technology Review Courses (R-904, R-905, and R-906).

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Issue Date: 11/06/23 Att1-3 1245 App D1 Commitment Tracking Number Accession Number Issue Date Change Notice Description of Change Description of Training Required and Completion Date Comment Resolution and Closed Feedback Form Accession Number (Pre-Decisional, Non-Public Information)

N/A ML17072A353 08/24/17 CN 17-015 This revision adds requirements for Appendix C15, Construction Inspector None ML17089A365 N/A ML18047A201 06/07/18 CN 18-014 This revision gives additional time and flexibility for C1, C2, C3, C9, and C15 qualified individuals to complete their post-qualification requirements, eliminates the need for SRAs to take P-501 as refresher training, and updates the contact for deviations from the Operator Licensing and Training Branch to the ROP Support and Generic Communications Branch.

ML18065A659 ML19324C998 02/18/20 CN 20-008 This revision expanded the time allowed for training deviation requests that can be granted for all inspectors by a Regional division director from 6 months to 1 year. Added the expectation that when training waivers are provided, inspectors should return to the original training schedule.

Based upon feedback from program offices, a number of inspector refresher training programs were updated to remove references to out of date courses and expectations. The most far reaching change involved reactor engineering inspectors who will now be required to attend the Technology review courses (i.e., R-327C, R-904 B/P, R-905P, or R-906P) every 3-year cycle in lieu of simulator courses to ensure they receive training on the following engineering related subjects:

50.59 and design basis training that was developed in response to the Fort Calhoun and San Onofre lessons learned reports.

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Risk informed licensing actions including the Technical Specification Initiative 4.B, Risk Informed Completion Times (RICT); and Risk-Informed Technical Specification Initiative 5.B, Surveillance Frequency Control Program (SFCP).

This change added new training requirements for inspectors who are performing POV/MOV inspection activities.

This revision removed references to discontinued courses and manuals such as the NRC course catalog and inserted references to recently introduced applications such as TMS, and updated titles to reflect organizational changes. e.g.

changed DIRS to DRO.

This change also reformatted the layout of a number of inspector training program descriptions, so they appear more similar.

Issue Date: 11/06/23 Att1-5 1245 App D1 Commitment Tracking Number Accession Number Issue Date Change Notice Description of Change Description of Training Required and Completion Date Comment Resolution and Closed Feedback Form Accession Number (Pre-Decisional, Non-Public Information)

ML20246G611 12/16/20 CN 20-073 This revision described expectations regarding refresher training during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It also provided an additional refresher training option for operations and engineering inspectors. With the approval of their Branch Chief, these individuals may now substitute the reactor technology courses for other training courses if the alternate course curriculum meets the needs of the agency and individual inspector. Inspector site access training requirements were added to this document to centralize refresher training requirements and inspector proficiency expectations in one document. Several format changes were made to standardize the layout of the qualification requirements. As recommended by a March 2017 self-assessment of the inspector refresher training program, a list of suggested refresher/continuing training courses was developed and placed on a SharePoint site.

ML20246G737 ML22174A408 08/11/22 CN 22-017 Revised to add requalification requirements for RTR licensed operator examiners. Modified the COVID waiver to encourage inspectors and examiners to complete in-person refresher training courses at the earliest opportunity. Provided additional instructions regarding how to select the Alternative Refresher Training program for reactor inspectors.

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1245D1-2301 ML23018A031 01/23/23 CN 23-002 Revised the wording in the Special Instructions Regarding COVID Related Refresher Training Deferrals paragraph to reaffirm when in-person refresher training should be completed. Provided examples of refresher training courses that qualified power reactor inspectors may want to complete post qualification. Updated pronoun usage to reflect current NRC writing style guidance.

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ML23256A355 11/06/23 CN 23-033 Added G-204 as a post qualification requirement for Health Physics, Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Fire Protection inspectors. This change was recommended by the TTC G-204 course manager and recommended by the IMC 1245 curriculum committee.

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