U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Technical Qualification Program — Nuclear Safety SpecialistQualification Card
Participant: / Technical Qualification Program
“TQP”
Functional Area Qualification Standard
Nuclear Safety Specialist
Qualification Card / Qualification
Card
Issue Date:
Projected Completion Date: / Standard
Issue Date: / October 2016
Office/Division: / Revision:

Note: When regulations, Department of Energy Directives, or other industry standards are referenced in the Qualification Standard, the most recent version should be used.

# / Required Competencies / Competency Level / Learning Method / Evaluation Method / Incumbent Initials & Date / Qualifying Official Signature / Date
1. / Nuclear safety specialists shall conduct reviews of documented safety analyses (DSAs) for DOE hazard category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear facilities that support DOE approval as required by 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, “Safety Basis Requirements.” / DAEFWNA / CBTCRDADJAOJTSASSWT / EQOEOPWE
2. / Nuclear safety specialists shall conduct reviews of hazard analyses (includes hazard identification, evaluation, and categorization) for DOE hazard category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear facilities that support DOE approval as required by 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, “Safety Basis Requirements.” / DAEFWNA / CBTCRDADJAOJTSASSWT / EQOEOPWE
3. / Nuclear safety specialists shall conduct reviews of accident analyses for DOE hazard category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear facilities that support DOE approval as required by 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, “Safety Basis Requirements.” / DAEFWNA / CBTCRDADJAOJTSASSWT / EQOEOPWE
4. / Nuclear safety specialists shall conduct reviews of safety control selection, classification, and description for DOE hazard category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear facilities that support DOE approval as required by 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, “Safety Basis Requirements.” / DAEFWNA / CBTCRDADJAOJTSASSWT / EQOEOPWE
5. / Nuclear safety specialists shall conduct reviews of technical safety requirements (TSRs) for DOE hazard category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear facilities that support DOE approval as required by 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, “Safety Basis Requirements.” / DAEFWNA / CBTCRDADJAOJTSASSWT / EQOEOPWE
6. / Nuclear safety specialists shall conduct reviews of a contractor unreviewed safety question (USQ) procedure, USQ determinations (USQDs), potential inadequacy of the safety analysis (PISAs), justification for continued operations (JOCs), and evaluation of the safety of the situation (ESSs). / DAEFWNA / CBTCRDADJAOJTSASSWT / EQOEOPWE
7. / Nuclear safety specialists shall conduct reviews of safety design basis documents for new DOE hazard category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear facilities, or major modifications that support DOE approval, as required by 10 CFR 830, Subpart B, “Safety Basis Requirements,” and DOE-STD-1189-2008, Integration of Safety into the Design Process. / DAEFWNA / CBTCRDADJAOJTSASSWT / EQOEOPWE
Competency Levels: / DA = Demonstrate the Ability, E = Expert, F = Familiarity, W = Working, NA = Not Applicable
Learning Methods: / CBT = Computer-Based Training, CR = Classroom, DA = Detail Assignment, DJA = Developmental Job Assignment, OJT = On-the-Job Training, SA = Shadow Assignment,
SS = Self-Study, WT = Walk-Through
Evaluation Methods: / EQ = Evaluation of Equivalencies, OE = Oral Evaluation, OP = Observation of Performance, WE = Written Exam

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Technical Qualification Program — Nuclear Safety SpecialistQualification Card
U.S. Department of Energy
Technical Qualification Program “TQP”
Nuclear Safety Specialist Qualification Card Certification of Completion
The candidate has successfully completed the Nuclear Safety Specialist TQP Qualification. The candidate has successfully completed a final qualification activity consisting of a comprehensive written examination, an oral board examination, or a walkthrough and is recommended for final qualification.
First-Level Supervisor / Date
U.S. Department of Energy
Technical Qualification Program “TQP”
Nuclear Safety SpecialistFinal Qualification
The candidate has successfully completed the Nuclear Safety SpecialistTQP Qualification.
Second-Level Supervisor / Date
Competency Levels: / DA = Demonstrate the Ability, E = Expert, F = Familiarity, W = Working, NA = Not Applicable
Learning Methods: / CBT = Computer-Based Training, CR = Classroom, DA = Detail Assignment, DJA = Developmental Job Assignment, OJT = On-the-Job Training, SA = Shadow Assignment,
SS = Self-Study, WT = Walk-Through
Evaluation Methods: / EQ = Evaluation of Equivalencies, OE = Oral Evaluation, OP = Observation of Performance, WE = Written Exam

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Technical Qualification Program — Nuclear Safety SpecialistQualification Card

Technical Qualification Feedback Form

To be completed by Candidate

The items on this questionnaire ask general open-ended questions about the various aspects of your qualification process. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form thoughtfully. Your answers and comments will help us develop a more effective qualification process. Please submit this completed form with your signed qualification card when you complete the qualification process.

Name: Date:

Functional Area Qualification Standard:

Organization:

  1. How did you use the following tools to help complete your qualification effort?
  • Competency to Course Matrix
  • Reference Guides
  • DOE O 426.1, Chg 1
  • Technical Qualification Program User’s Guide
  1. What problems did you encounter as you progressed through the qualification process?
  1. What programs or processes did you find useful in helping you complete your qualification requirements
  1. What programs or processes had a negative impact on your qualification experience?

Competency Levels: / DA = Demonstrate the Ability, E = Expert, F = Familiarity, W = Working, NA = Not Applicable
Learning Methods: / CBT = Computer-Based Training, CR = Classroom, DA = Detail Assignment, DJA = Developmental Job Assignment, OJT = On-the-Job Training, SA = Shadow Assignment,
SS = Self-Study, WT = Walk-Through
Evaluation Methods: / EQ = Evaluation of Equivalencies, OE = Oral Evaluation, OP = Observation of Performance, WE = Written Exam

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