View source for 10 CFR 26.29, Training

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{{lin|l1=a|txt=(a) Training content. Licensees and other entities shall ensure that the individuals who are subject to this subpart have the following KAs:}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=1|txt=(1) Knowledge of the policy and procedures that apply to the individual, the methods that will be used to implement them, and the consequences of violating the policy and procedures;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=2|txt=(2) Knowledge of the individual&rsquo;s role and responsibilities under the FFD program;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=3|txt=(3) Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of others, such as the MRO and the human resources, FFD, and EAP staffs;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=4|txt=(4) Knowledge of the EAP services available to the individual;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=5|txt=(5) Knowledge of the personal and public health and safety hazards associated with abuse of illegal and legal drugs and alcohol;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=6|txt=(6) Knowledge of the potential adverse effects on job performance of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, alcohol, dietary factors, illness, mental stress, and fatigue;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=7|txt=(7) Knowledge of the prescription and over-the-counter drugs and dietary factors that have the potential to affect drug and alcohol test results;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=8|txt=(8) Ability to recognize illegal drugs and indications of the illegal use, sale, or possession of drugs;}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=9|txt=(9) Ability to observe and detect performance degradation, indications of impairment, or behavioral changes; and}}
{{lin|l1=a|l2=10|txt=(10) Knowledge of the individual&rsquo;s responsibility to report an FFD concern and the ability to initiate appropriate actions, including referrals to the EAP and person(s) designated by the licensee or other entity to receive FFD concerns.}}
{{lin|l1=b|txt=(b) Comprehensive examination. Individuals who are subject to this subpart shall demonstrate the successful completion of training by passing a comprehensive examination that addresses the KAs in paragraph (a) of this section. The examination must include a comprehensive random sampling of all KAs with questions that test each KA, including at least one question for each KA. The minimum passing score required must be 80 percent. Remedial training and testing are required for individuals who fail to answer correctly at least 80 percent of the test questions. The examination may be administered using a variety of media, including, but not limited to, hard-copy test booklets with separate answer sheets or computer-based questions.}}
{{lin|l1=c|txt=(c) Training administration. Licensees and other entities shall ensure that individuals who are subject to this subpart are trained, as follows:}}
{{lin|l1=c|l2=1|txt=(1) Training must be completed before the licensee or other entity grants initial authorization, as defined in &sect; 26.55, and must be current before the licensee or other entity grants an authorization update, as defined in &sect; 26.57, or authorization reinstatement, as defined in &sect; 26.59;}}
{{lin|l1=c|l2=2|txt=(2) Individuals shall complete refresher training on a nominal 12-month frequency, or more frequently where the need is indicated. Indications of the need for more frequent training include, but are not limited to, an individual&rsquo;s failure to properly implement [[FFD|FFD]] program procedures and the frequency, nature, or severity of problems discovered through audits or the administration of the program. Individuals who pass a comprehensive annual examination that meets the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section may forgo the refresher training; and}}
{{lin|l1=c|l2=3|txt=(3) Initial and refresher training may be delivered using a variety of media (including, but not limited to, classroom lectures, required reading, video, or computer-based training systems). The licensee or other entity shall monitor the completion of training and provide a qualified instructor or designated subject matter expert to answer questions during the course of training.}}
{{lin|l1=d|txt=(d) Acceptance of training. Licensees and other entities may accept training of individuals who have been subject to another training program that meets the requirements of this section and who have, within the past 12 months, either had initial or refresher training, or have successfully passed a comprehensive examination that meets the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section.}}
==[[Federal Register]]==
[{{FR|2008|17183|73 FR 17183 Mar. 31, 2008}}]


==External Links==
[[URL::http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/cfr/part026/part026-0029.html|NRC website 10 CFR 26.29]]

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