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NEI 23-01 Operator Cold License Training Plan for Advanced Nuclear Reactors, Rev. 0
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nei.org NEI 23-01 Operator Cold License Training Plan for Advanced Nuclear Reactors Prepared by the Nuclear Energy Institute September 2024

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nei.org Revision Table Revision Description of Changes Date Modified Responsible Person Draft Rev. A Initial revision 9/2023 Rick Stadtlander and Stew Yuen Rev. 0 Incorporation of Stakeholder Comments 9/2024 Rick Stadtlander and Stew Yuen

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nei.org Acknowledgements This document was developed by the Operational Aspects of Advanced Reactors Team, led by Nuclear Energy Institute. NEI acknowledges and appreciates the contributions of NEI members and other organizations in the preparation of this document.

NEI Project Lead: Rick Stadtlander, and Stew Yuen Notice Neither NEI, nor any of its employees, members, supporting organizations, contractors, or consultants make any warranty, expressed or implied, or assume any legal responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, or assume any liability for damages resulting from any use of, any information apparatus, methods, or process disclosed in this report or that such may not infringe privately owned rights.

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nei.org Executive Summary NEI 23-01, Operator Cold License Training Plan for Advanced Nuclear Reactors, provides guidance for licensees of advanced nuclear reactors to utilize when licensing operators on a plant that has not yet been constructed or is in the process of being constructed. The main objective of this report is to assist members in ensuring the proper qualifications are met in licensing operators.

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nei.org Table of Contents Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 1 Definitions........................................................................................................................................ 1 General Advanced Nuclear Reactor Cold License Training and Experience Requirements............ 4 3.1 Minimum Educational Requirements................................................................................. 4 3.2 Conduct of On-the-Job Training and Task Performance Evaluation (OJT/TPE).................. 5 3.3 Use of Part-Task/Limited Scope Simulators........................................................................ 5 3.4 Licensed Operator Continuing Training.............................................................................. 5 3.5 Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience............................................................ 6 3.6 Cold Licensing Process Applicability and Termination........................................................ 6 Reactor Operator (RO) Eligibility and Training Requirements......................................................... 6 4.1 Education............................................................................................................................ 6 4.2 Training Related Experience Requirements........................................................................ 6 4.3 Additional Cold License Requirements............................................................................... 7 Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Eligibility and Training Requirements............................................ 9 5.1 Education............................................................................................................................ 9 5.2 Training Related Experience Requirements........................................................................ 9 5.3 Additional Cold License Requirements............................................................................... 9 Table of Figures Figure 1: ANR RO Eligibility and Training Requirements During Construction Phase................................... 8 Figure 2: ANR SRO Eligibility and Training Requirements for Non-Nuclear Experienced Personnel During Construction Phase..................................................................................................................................... 11 Figure 3: ANR SRO Eligibility and Training Requirements for Previous Operator License, Military Reactor Operator, or SRO Certified instructor During Construction Phase............................................................. 12 Table of Tables Table 1: Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience Equivalencies................................................ 13 Table 2: Comparison of Hot and Cold License Guidance............................................................................ 14 Table 3: Illustration of Cold Licensing Plan by Candidate Type.................................................................. 18

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nei.org 1 INTRODUCTION The guidance document establishes an approach to meeting the requirements in 10 CFR 55 for the training of licensed operators. This guidance is based upon the NRC-endorsed guidance NEI 06-13A for cold licensed operator training and is tailored to advanced nuclear reactors, which include light-water small modular reactors (LWR SMRs), non-LWRs and micro-reactors. Prior to operation, plant experience requirements specified in regulatory and industry guidance documents and other standard guidance for operator selection, training, and qualification cannot be met. This document proposes a method to address this issue.

Cold licensing of operators provides a method for operations personnel to acquire the knowledge and experience required for licensed operator duties during the unique conditions of new plant construction and initial operation. Table 2, "Comparison of Hot and Cold License Guidance, shows the current hot license guidance versus the associated cold license guidance. Table 3, "Illustration of Cold Licensing Plan by Candidate Type, shows education and experience for each licensed operator candidate type.

Licensed operator candidates need not satisfy the experience requirements prior to entering a licensed operator training program. Experience and plant evolution requirements that have not been met at the time the licensed operator examination is administered shall be met prior to issuing the individuals NRC operator license. In such a case, the licensee will notify the NRC when the candidate meets the experience and plant evolution requirements.

The methods described in this guidance, along with the other cold license training elements provided within, provide the licensed operator candidate with meaningful experience on the reactor for which the license is sought. These criteria provide reasonable assurance that, at the end of the training program, the personnel will be qualified to operate and maintain the facility in a safe manner in all modes of operation.

DEFINITIONS Advanced Nuclear Reactor (ANR)

This term is used throughout this plan. It describes a fission reactor with significant improvements, including additional inherent safety features, compared to reactors operating on December 27, 2020, in the United States. This includes Light Water Reactors (LWR), Small Modular Reactors (SMR), non-LWRs, and micro-reactors. This is consistent with the definition of Advanced Nuclear Reactor in 42 United States Code (USC) 16271.

Alternate Cold License Methods for OJT/TPE The On-the-Job-Training (OJT) and Task-Performance-Evaluation (TPE) phase during Cold Licensing will be modified to allow completion of this training before the plant becomes available. Acceptable methods for the conduct of on-the-job training and task-performance-evaluation include discussion, simulation, tabletop exercises, and use of mockup equipment and virtual reality technology. This training includes familiarity with plant locations by use of plant layout diagrams and equipment diagrams. During the tabletop exercises the diagrams are used to allow the candidate to gain knowledge of important plant equipment building, elevation and room locations. Examples of mock-up equipment which may be used are control room simulators (plant referenced, NRC staff approved, or part task

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nei.org 2 simulators), training breaker labs, maintenance flow loop trainers, and Radiological Controls Area (RCA) mock-up trainers.

Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience Each crew must have a cumulative total of at least 24 months of nuclear power plant experience. The crews cumulative nuclear power plant experience is gained by working at nuclear power plants and military nuclear propulsion plants, conducting licensed operator training, participating in new nuclear plant construction and testing, and completing academic degree requirements. The cumulative crew nuclear power plant experience is the sum of an individuals experience, in months, after applying weighting factors and maximum credit limits in Table 1, "Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience Equivalencies. When determining cumulative nuclear power plant experience, one crew member should not be contributing all 24 months of experience. In addition, at least one crew member must have hot plant experience.

Hot Plant Experience This term is used in Figures 1, 2, and 3. It describes work experience at a power reactor that includes the following: at least six weeks of that experience including at least one unit operating above 20 percent power, a startup from subcritical to 20 percent power, a shutdown from above 20 percent power to cold and subcritical, and startup preparations following a fueling or refueling. The startup, shutdown, and startup preparations may have been performed at an operating plant or a plant simulator. The hot plant experience can be gained at any power reactor of any design, vendor, or vintage.

Hot Plant Observation Candidates who do not have 6 months of hot plant experience (defined above) prior to entering their training program may perform at least 6 weeks of structured observation of operating crews at an operating commercial nuclear power plant of like design - or - complete a plant operational excellence course (defined below). The purpose of these additional training requirements is to familiarize candidates with the licensed operating crew roles, responsibilities and applied techniques for maintaining the high levels of nuclear professionalism expected in an operating nuclear power plant environment. To facilitate learning, it is recommended that structured observation at a hot facility include the observation of work activities performed by control room crews, non-licensed operators in the plant areas, work control/work management personnel, clearance and tagging personnel, and the outage planning staff.

Micro Reactor An Advanced Nuclear Reactor (ANR) that has an electric power production capacity that is typically less than 50 megawatts. This definition is consistent with 42 USC 18751.

Military Reactor Operator Equivalent This term, used in Figure 3, describes military nuclear experience where the candidate is qualified to manipulate control rods or supervise the manipulation of control rods. For United States Navy personnel, these positions are reactor operator, engineering officer of the watch, propulsion plant watch officer, engineering watch sup ervisor, and propulsion plant watch supervisor.

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nei.org 3 The start date for calculating total military nuclear experience is the date on which military nuclear-power-plant-related initial training is completed. End dates are calculated using military discharge dates or dates on which the candidate no longer holds the applicable military nuclear qualifications.

Non-licensed Operator Selected Tasks The selected non-licensed operator tasks are those tasks that are important to plant operation and contribute to nuclear safety, defense-in-depth, or that are risk significant. Typically, these tasks are associated with the local operator tasks within the Emergency Operating Procedure network. The tasks are implemented using alternate Cold License methods for OJT/TPE.

Plant Operational Excellence Course Candidates who do not have 6 months of hot plant experience prior to entering their training program may complete a plant operational excellence course in lieu of performing hot plant observations (defined above). This option is intended for sites without ready access to an operating commercial nuclear power plant. The course duration is 6 weeks. The scope of this course should include training in a full scope simulator, and cover the following topics:

Teamwork Human Performance Factors Diagnostic Skills Mitigating Core Damage Transient and Accident Operations Preoperational Test Experience Candidates who do not have 6 months of hot plant experience prior to entering their training program may participate in at least 6 weeks of control room activity during the site preoperational testing phase.

The preoperational test experience does not have to be completed before applying for an SRO or RO license or taking the NRC SRO or RO Operator licensing examination but must be completed before the license is issued.

Practical Work Experience Cold License Candidates must complete at least 3 months of practical work experience assignments, OR 1 month of practical work experience for Micro Reactors due to the limited number of activities in this style of reactor. For these activities to be considered meaningful, they must be associated with safety significant or defense-in-depth activities, or other major plant components or systems. These practical and meaningful work assignments include documented participation in preoperational testing and in one or more of the following activities:

procedure development and validation human factors engineering activities

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nei.org 4 task analysis verification licensed operator classroom presentations or simulator training implementation These work assignments allow the operator candidate to gain experience on the reactor design for which the license is sought. Therefore, structured observation training at another operating nuclear power plant cannot be used to reduce the duration of these work assignments. The practical work experience does not have to be completed before applying for an RO or SRO license or taking the NRC RO or SRO licensing examination but must be completed before the license is issued.

Site Layout Course The site layout course is designed to gain familiarity with the site layout before the physical plant becomes available. The course should be consistent with the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT),

with a focus on the areas of the plant equipment that will be operated by operations department staff.

The course should also include navigation to the local plant equipment used in the RO or SRO qualification guide and the NLO selected task guide, as implemented using Alternate Cold License Methods for OJT/TPE.

The education, experience, and training requirements needed for an initial license operator training course during the plant construction phase (Cold Licensing) of an Advanced Nuclear Reactor (ANR) as a Reactor Operator Candidate are provided here and shown in Figure 1.

SRO Certified Instructor For the purposes of determining eligibility per Figure 3, an SRO certified instructor is one who has completed initial written and operating examinations to certify SRO-level knowledge including generic fundamentals; systems; plant normal, abnormal, emergency, and administrative procedures; mitigating core damage; and plant technical specifications. An SRO certified instructor is also one who participates in the licensed operator continuing training program and who satisfactorily completes annual performance examination and biennial comprehensive written examination requirements to certify maintenance of SRO-level knowledge.

GENERAL ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR COLD LICENSE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Additional considerations are required for an initial license operator training course during the plant construction phase (Cold Licensing) of an ANR and are provided here:

3.1 Minimum Educational Requirements Requiring a minimum education of a High School Diploma, or equivalent (e.g. General Education Diploma, GED) for the direct SRO, rather than an associate degree or bachelors degree, requires additional considerations by the applicant. In order to ensure the health and safety of the public, the applicant will need to validate that the direct SRO can meet certain criteria to ensure that they can perform the function of an SRO following their training.

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nei.org 5 A direct SRO candidate with a minimum education of a High School Diploma, or equivalent, does not mean that this individual is directly out of high school. This individual could be a fossil plant operator with years of experience, but one that only completed their high school education before coming into the workforce. Their experience and informal training would qualify them from a leadership capacity, but additional training may be required to ensure they are ready for an SRO position at a nuclear facility.

The direct SRO candidate will need to meet required minimum criteria that would be established by the applicant assessing their aptitude in verbal communication, math, science, technical and spatial ability.

This could take the form of a test similar to the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) which is used to set the standard entry criteria for the Nuclear Navy candidates.

The training program would then be based on the starting point for the individuals defined by the minimum standards from this test. The program would also be required to be designed within the Systematic Approach to Training. This process would provide that the minimum criterion that could be built upon to ensure that the right technical aptitude is obtained to operate the ANRs.

In addition to the technical aptitude test, a screening for leadership capabilities would also be required.

This could take the form of an oral board, an interview process, past fossil plant experience, or some other method that could be used to screen the candidates to ensure they are mature enough to not only operate the ANR, but also lead reactor operators when required. The focus should be on the ability of the candidate to exhibit or learn the Command & Control function of the position.

Details for the screening criteria should be specified in the application for the ANR. Based on the Human Factors Engineering (HFE) performed for the specific ANR design, a staffing study may also be required to ensure that the required base educational requirements would be fulfilled.

The fact that these ANRs are safer than the existing fleet of nuclear reactors makes the minimum educational requirement for direct SRO candidates possible.

The use of an associate degree or bachelors degree as the minimum educational requirement complies with the current recommendation from industry groups and may not require the same entrance exam as someone coming in with only a High School diploma.

3.2 Conduct of On-the-Job Training and Task Performance Evaluation (OJT/TPE)

Until plant construction is completed, acceptable methods for the conduct of on-the-job training include discussion, simulation, and use of mockup equipment and virtual reality technology. Further information is provided in the definition of Alternate Cold License Methods for OJT/TPE.

3.3 Use of Part-Task/Limited Scope Simulators Part-task or limited scope simulators may be used during licensed operator training.

3.4 Licensed Operator Continuing Training Licensed operator continuing training begins within 90 days following the completion of the first operator license examination and continues until operator licenses are issued and licensed operator requalification training begins. Continuing training content is systematically determined to maintain operator knowledge of plant operation.

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nei.org 6 3.5 Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience Additional experience requirements are added to the watch standing routine for the first operating cycle following initial plant startup. For multi-unit sites, this applies to the first operating cycle of the first unit.

Further information is provided in the definition of Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience.

3.6 Cold Licensing Process Applicability and Termination The Cold Licensing process described in this document may be applied to each unit of a multi-unit site, for any licensed operator training class started prior to initial fuel load.

Cold License guidance that waives the time on site requirement will no longer apply to any licensed operator training class started after initial fuel load.

The Cold Licensing process will terminate after completion of the first refueling outage, or after two years of commercial operation, whichever occurs first. For small modular reactor plants, this will terminate after completion of the first refueling outage of the first module, or two years of commercial operation, whichever occurs first.

As plant systems, components, and structures are completed, and as integrated plant operations begin, the systematic approach to training process will be used to adjust cold license class training methods and settings. The purpose is to optimize student learning using actual in-plant training and experience opportunities as they become available.

REACTOR OPERATOR (RO) ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS The education, experience, and training criteria for an initial licensed operator training course during the plant construction phase (Cold Licensing) of an ANR as a Reactor Operator Candidate are provided here and shown in Figure 1.

4.1 Education The candidate possesses a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.

4.2 Training Related Experience Requirements No prior power plant experience is required for entry into RO license training. There are additional experience requirements during the Cold License Phase that must be met prior to the issuance of a license for the RO candidate. These are satisfied by either of the following methods:

The candidate has at least 6 months of Hot Plant Experience

- OR -

Candidates that do not meet the hot experience requirement must meet at least one of the other following options:

o Attend a 6-week Plant Operational Excellence Course.

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- OR -

o Participate in at least 6 weeks of Preoperational Test Experience in the control room.

- OR -

o Perform at least 6 weeks of structured Hot Plant Observation of operating crews at an operating nuclear power plant of like design.

4.3 Additional Cold License Requirements Additional training program requirements are added to Cold License Phase training programs for RO candidates to allow the operator candidate to gain experience on the reactor design for which the license is sought. These requirements, along with the additional watch standing requirements during the initial start of plant operation, are described below:

1. Additional Training Program Requirements:

a. Site Layout Course

- AND -

b. 3 months of Practical Work Experience

- OR -

c. 1 month of Practical Work Experience for a Micro Reactor

i.

This is due to the limited activities associated with Micro Reactors

2. Cold License In-Plant Activities (using Alternate Cold License Methods for OJT/TPE)

a. RO Qualification Guide

- AND -

b. NLO selected task OJT guide

3. Control Manipulations

a. 5 significant control manipulations on a Plant Reference Simulator (PRS)

4. Additional Watch Standing Experience

a. 24 months of Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience across each crew

i.

At least one crew member should have Hot Plant Experience

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nei.org 8 Figure 1: ANR RO Eligibility and Training Requirements During Construction Phase

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nei.org 9 SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR (SRO) ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS The education, experience, and training criteria for an initial license operator training course during the plant construction phase (Cold Licensing) of an ANR as a Senior Reactor Operator Candidate are provided here and shown in Figures 2 & 3.

5.1 Education Each candidate possesses a high school diploma or equivalent certificate and without previous nuclear experience, passes the internal screening criteria as described in Section 3.1 - Minimum Educational Requirements. If the candidate has an Associate degree (or higher) in science or applied science, but no previous nuclear experience, then the internal screening criteria described in section 3.1 is not required.

(See Figure 2) 5.2 Training Related Experience Requirements Eligibility for direct SRO candidates based on experience requirements fall into these general categories:

individuals with at least 18 months of experience as licensed ROs or SROs at a commercial nuclear power plant. The experience must include Hot Plant Experience. (See Figure 3)

- OR -

individuals with at least 18 months of experience as Military Reactor Operator Equivalent at a military reactor. (See Figure 3)

- OR -

individuals with at least 18 months of experience as SRO Certified Instructors involved in the training and evaluation of licensed operators at commercial nuclear plants. These individuals maintain their technical skills current through continuing training, including licensed operator continuing training, in-plant activities, and appropriate time on the simulator. (See Figure 3) 5.3 Additional Cold License Requirements Additional training program requirements are added to Cold License Phase training programs for SRO candidates to allow the operator candidate to gain experience on the reactor design for which the license is sought. These requirements, along with the additional watch standing requirements during the initial start of plant operation, are described below:

1. Additional Training Program Requirements:

a. Site Layout Course

- AND -

b. 3 months of Practical Work Experience

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- OR -

c. 1 month of Practical Work Experience for a Micro Reactor

i.

This is due to the limited activities associated with Micro Reactors

2. Cold License In-Plant Activities (using Alternate Cold License Methods for OJT/TPE)

a. RO Qualification Guide

- AND -

b. SRO Qualification Guide

- AND -

c. NLO selected task OJT guide

3. Control Manipulations

a. 5 significant control manipulations on a Plant Reference Simulator (PRS)

4. Additional Watch Standing Experience

a. 24 months of Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience across each crew

i.

At least one crew member should have Hot Plant Experience

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nei.org 11 Figure 2: ANR SRO Eligibility and Training Requirements for Non-Nuclear Experienced Personnel During Construction Phase

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nei.org 12 Figure 3: ANR SRO Eligibility and Training Requirements for Previous Operator License, Military Reactor Operator, or SRO Certified instructor During Construction Phase

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nei.org 13 Table 1: Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience Equivalencies Type of Experience Weighting Factor Max Credit

1. Nuclear Power Plant RO/SRO on the same type of plant (PWR/BWR/ANR) 1.00 No Limit

2. Nuclear Power Plant RO/SRO from different type of plant (PWR/BWR/ANR) 0.75 No Limit

3. Military Nuclear Propulsion Plant Experience (Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor) 0.50 36 months

4. Military Nuclear Propulsion Plant Experience (Other than watch qualifications in type 3, above) such as Machinist Mate, Electricians Mate, Engineering Laboratory Technician, or Electronics Technician) 0.25 36 months

5. Commission Approved Simulator or Plant Reference Simulator 5.00 12 months

6. Limited Scope Simulator 3.00 9 months

7. Actual nuclear power plant experience during construction 0.25 12 months

8. Actual nuclear power plant experience during pre-operational testing 0.75 12 months

9. Actual nuclear power plant experience during fuel load and startup testing 1.00 12 months

10. License classroom training 0.25 9 months

11. Participation in operator duties at another nuclear facility. This includes non-licensed operator duties 0.75 12 months

12. Other Nuclear Plant experience 0.25 12 months

13. Licensed operator instructor 0.50 12 months

14. Bachelors Degree in an Engineering, Science, or Technical field 1.00 12 months

15. Associate degree in an Engineering, Science, or Technical field 1.00 6 months Weighting factors and max credit values based on those in Industry Evaluation of Operating Shift Experience Requirements By J.H. Miller Jr. 2/24/1984, and endorsed by Generic Letter number 84-16, Adequacy of On-Shift Operating Experience for Near Term Operating License Applicants, except for #s 13, 14, & 15 which are added experience types based on new technology or additional analysis.

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nei.org 14 Table 2: Comparison of Hot and Cold License Guidance Current Hot License Guidance Applicable Position Cold License Guidance

1. Six months on-site at reactor for which license is sought.

All Practical work experience1 AND Site Layout Course AND Complete the required OJT/TPE phase training which has been modified for cold license

2. One year on-site at the reactor for which the license is sought with six months as a non-licensed operator.

Reactor Operator Practical work experience1 AND Site Layout Course AND Non-licensed Operator Selected Tasks AND Complete the RO OJT/TPE phase training which has been modified for cold license

3. Pre-requisite experience requirements must be met to enter training program.

All Applicable experience requirements shall be met prior to NRC license issuance

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nei.org 15 Current Hot License Guidance Applicable Position Cold License Guidance

4. Three years power plant experience, at least one of which should have been at the plant for which the license is sought.

Reactor Operator Practical work experience1 AND Cumulative operating crew experience requirements apply AND Non-licensed Operator Selected Tasks AND Complete the RO OJT/TPE phase training which has been modified for cold license

5. Reactor operator license actively involved in the performance of licensed duties for at least one year.

Senior Reactor Operator (Experience path)

Site Layout Course AND Non-licensed Operator Selected Tasks AND Complete the RO & SRO OJT/TPE phase training which has been modified for cold license AND Complete a reactor operator and senior reactor operator training course

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nei.org 16 Current Hot License Guidance Applicable Position Cold License Guidance

6. At least three years of responsible nuclear power plant experience.

Senior Reactor Operator (Non-Experience path)

Site Layout Course AND Non-licensed Operator Selected Tasks AND Complete a reactor operator and senior reactor operator training course

7. At least six weeks of operation above 20%

power, and startup from subcritical to 20%

power, and shutdown from above 20% power to cold (less than 212°F) and subcritical, and startup preparations following a fueling or refueling outage. (20% power on at least one unit for identical multi-unit plant sites)

Shift Supervisor (Shift Manager)

Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience requirements AND Plant Operational Excellence Course OR Preoperational Testing Experience OR Hot Plant Observation

8. At least six weeks of operation above 20%

power. (20% power on at least one unit for identical multi-unit plant sites)

Senior Reactor Operator Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience requirements AND Plant Operational Excellence Course OR

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nei.org 17 Current Hot License Guidance Applicable Position Cold License Guidance Preoperational Testing Experience OR Hot Plant Observation

9. Three years power plant experience and three years nuclear power plant experience Senior Reactor Operator Practical Work Experience1 AND Crew Cumulative Nuclear Power Plant Experience requirements Reference NUREG 1021, Rev 12

1)

Time requirement of 1 months for Micro Reactors, 3 months for all other Reactor types. Practical work assignments include activities such as participating in procedure development and validation, human factors engineering activities, and task analysis verification, or conducting licensed operator classroom or simulator training.

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nei.org 18 Table 3: Illustration of Cold Licensing Plan by Candidate Type License Candidate Education Site Layout Course NLO Task Training RO Training SRO Training Plant Operational Excellence Course or Pre-op test activities or hot license Observation Activity Practical Work Experience1 Reactor Operator High school diploma Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Senior Reactor Operator

- no previous nuclear experience High school diploma Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Senior Reactor Operator

- previous license or military equivalent High school diploma Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes2 Yes Senior Reactor Operator

- certified instructor High school diploma Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

1)

Time requirement of 1 months for Micro Reactors, 3 months for all other Reactor types. Practical work assignments include activities such as participating in procedure development and validation, human factors engineering activities, and task analysis verification, or conducting licensed operator classroom or simulator training.

2)

Not required if candidate has at least 6 months of previous hot license experience.

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