Technical Qualifications cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1109-97

Training Program Standards and Policies (continued)

determining the instructor's technical qualifications is based on two

Technical Qualifications

factors:

(continued)

the trainees being instructed and

the subject being presented.

The following is an example of a target audience, subject to be

taught, and instructor technical qualifications.

TARGET AUDIENCE

SUBJECT BEING

INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

TAUGHT

Radiation-Producing

Radiological

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in

Device (RPD) Operators

Safety training for

radiation protection, above the level to be

and staff associated with

Radiation-

achieved by the trainees, as evidenced by

operation, maintenance, or

Producing (X-ray)

previous training/education and through

radiation safety of RPDs.

Devices.

job performance.

Methods for verifying the appropriate level of technical competence

may include review of prior training and education, observation, and

evaluation of recent related job performance, and oral or written

examination. Other factors that may be appropriate for consideration

include DOE, NRC, or other government license or

certification; vendor or facility certification; and most importantly,

job experience. To maintain technical competence, a technical

instructor should continue to perform satisfactorily on the job and

participate in continuing technical training.

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