ML20207J844

Advises That SALP Repts 50-334/87-89 & 50-412/87-89 Provided Insight on Needed Improvements to Licensed Operator Training.Util Committed to Revising Requalification Program Format Per NUREG-1122 as Verified by Job Task Analysis

ML20207J844
Person / Time
Site:	Beaver Valley
Issue date:	09/14/1988
From:	Sieber J DUQUESNE LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ARM)
References
RTR-NUREG-1122 TAC-64881, TAC-64882, NUDOCS 8809280143
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Soptember 14, 1988 U.

S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attnt Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Referencot Beaver Valloy Power Station, Unit No. 1 and No. 2 BV-1 Docket No. 50-334, License No. DPR-66 BV-2 Docket No. 50-412, License No. NPF-73 Systematic Assessment of Licensco Performance (SALP) Report Nos. 50-334/87-99 and 50-412/87 Licensed Operator Training Program Gentlement The purpose of this letter is to document the actions that have boon taken to improve the BVPS Licensed Operator Training Program as discussed during the site mcoting on August 31, 1988.

The Systematic Assessment of Licensco Performance (SALP) Report Nos. 50-334/87-89 and 50-412/87-89 provided valuable insite on needed improvements in this area.

During the SALP period, we had initiated several program improvements directed toward upgrading the overall training program, and the actions taken are provided below.

We believe that these

actions, in concert with NRC initiatives in this arca, will result in significant improvements on futuro roqualification examinations.

In September of

1987, after extensive review of our Requalification Program, we committed tot Revise the format of the BVPS Roqualification Program to reficct the subject areas defined in the K & A Catalog (NUREG 1122) as verified by the BVPS Job Task Analysis, e

over a

two year training program,. we would produce a Beaver Valley Specific K

A Catalog for use by Duquesne Light Company and the NRC and produce Icarning objectivos, lesson plans and examinations based on the K & A Catalog.

Integrate training on knowledge in the classroom setting with associated abilitics on tne simulator.

The Rcqualification Program has been restructured to these commitments which are currently 60% complete.

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b]Gvor Vo2lcy Pow 3r Station, Unit Nos. 1 & 2 Dockot No. 50-334, Licsnso No. DPR-66 Docket No. 50-412, License No. NPF-73 Page 2 DV*ing March of

1987, we contracted the PQS Corporation to indepe".cntly review our revised Requalification Program to determine the devrce to which our program enhances the licensed operators ability to:

Operato BVPS in a safe and efficient manner.

and Be prepared for success on Duquesne Light and NRC administered roqualification exams.

PQS determined that the licensed operator Roqualification Program had improved over past programs and was adequate in scope and content to enhance the operators' ability to meet these program objectives.

In

addition, we determined that the program meets the requirements of present NRC regulations and policies, INPO quidelines and other industry standards.

T'.4 c PQS Corporation was also contracted to administer the 1987/88 requalification written examination and to provide an independent evaluation of the results.

The results of the examination and the evaluation were very good.

During the time frame of our last roqualification training cycle, the administration of the requalification process became an industry issue.

Since that time, DLCo has maintained a constant awareness of the revised policies associated with the revised roqualification process.

Communications with utility and NRC personnel have been maintained to stay abreast of the new requirements.

DLCo has been represented at all scheduled mootings and workshops associated with the current requalification process.

DLCo has been active in developmental work on the revised requalification

process, and has contracted with Westinghouse Electric Corporation to assist in the development of the required materials.

The status of the work is provided below.

• • B3Ovar VollCy Powar Station, Unit Nos.1 & 2 Dockot No. 50-334, Lic;nso No. DPR-66 Docket No. 50-412, Lic0nsa No NPF-73 Page 3 Frozen Simulator Examinations Frozon Simulator Examinations were developed and used during the 1987/88 cycle for training purposes.

Exams have boon recently developed for our upcoming roqualification examinations.

These examinations have a total of 94 questions for Section A.

Section B Open Reference Questions 52 open reference examination questions have been developed,

reviewed, and are awaiting SR0 validation.

Additional questions are being developed.

Simulator Scenarios 15 simulator scenarios have been developed and validated by operating crews.

Job Performance Measures 108

items, 47 of which are drafted, have been identified for use as job performance measures.

The drafted measures will undergo SRo validation.

We have communicated with the BVPS Chief Examinor on two samples, and the feedback was good.

Overall, we have exponded considerable effort to ensure that our Requalification Program exceeds industry and regulatory standards.

We believe that the proper revisions have been made to the program to ensure that our operators improve their performance on Requalification Examinations to complement their demonstrated l

abilitics in safely operating our plants, t

If you have any queations about this transmittal, please contact my offico.

Very truly yours, M

. D. Siober Vice President Nuclear Group cc:

Mr. J. Beall, Sr. Resident 7.nspector Mr. W. T. Russell, NRC Pcgion I Administrator t

Mr.

P. Tam, Project Manager Director, Safety Evaluation & Control (VEPCO)

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