ASTM_C_986_-_89_1995e1.pdf

Designation:C 986 89(Reapproved 1995)e1Standard Guide forDeveloping Training Programs in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 986;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.e1NOTEKeywords were added editorially in June 1995.1.Scope1.1 This guide covers a systematic process for the develop-ment of training programs.This approach is recommended foruse within the nuclear fuel cycle.However,the steps describedcan be beneficially applied to the development of othertechnical training programs.It is particularly valuable forpromoting the efficiency and safety of a complex technicaloperation.1.2 This guide provides a description of the activities to beconsidered in developing effective training programs.It iswritten from the viewpoint of an industrial user.The approachis based on an operating organization(company)using itsresources to develop training programs to meet that companysspecific needs.1.3 The responsible organization or individual who wouldperform the activities described will differ due to the uniquevariability in organizational structures of those applying theprocess.This is,therefore,not addressed in this guide.It is alsonot within the scope of this guide to prescribe the specificmethod for performing the activities.1.4 There are many associated activities and decisions notconsidered such as training facility design,audio-visual re-sources,and documentation systems.However,to reduce thepossibility of oversight,it is recommended that the user refer to“A Checklist for Technical,Skills,and Other Training.”2.Referenced Documents2.1 American Society for Training and Development Docu-ment:A Checklist for Technical,Skills,and Other Training23.Terminology3.1 Descriptions of Terms and Symbols Specific to thisStandard:3.1.1 The following terms are presented in hierarchicalorder:3.1.2 programsthe total accumulation of training activi-ties that prepares an individual to perform the defined duties ofa particular job(that is,reactor operator).3.1.3 coursesthe specific portions of a training programthat are designed to present certain job duties or core knowl-edge important to the job(that is,radiation safety,reactorcooling system).3.1.4 unitsthe subdivisions of training courses wherecertain subjects related to specific duties are presented(that is,radiation self-survey,primary coolant flow).3.1.5 lessonsthe component parts of a course unit thatpresent individual subject material(that is,the Geiger-Mellercounter,the PC-1 coolant pump).3.1.6 job analysisthe examination of a job to determinethe duties,tasks,and associated activities performed in a job.The results are lists that clearly define the job in terms of whatis done.3.1.7 task analysisthe systematic examination of exactlywhat is done when performing a task(the action steps,operations,or elements),the conditions under which it isperformed,and the standards for adequate performance.Theproduct of this is a detailed description of exactly what theemployee must do and how it is done.4.Significance and Use4.1 The purpose of this guide is to outline a generic processfor development of training programs which meet the demand-ing requirements of the nuclear fuel cycle.The application ofthis process is intended to promote a training program that willbe thorough,effective,and efficient in providing the knowledgeand skill required for the job at hand.4.2 The product of the overall process is a training program.Several of the steps in the process result in tangible elementsthat can document the process and provide a basis for inde-pendent review of the development efforts.This allows assess-ment of the completeness and applicability of the trainingprogram.4.3 The process steps described here should comprise all theneeded elements for an accreditable/auditable training pro-gram.However,the depth of detail pursued by an organization1This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C-26 on Nuclear FuelCycle and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C26.08 on QualityAssuranceand Reference Materials.Current edition approved Nov.24,1989.Published January 1990.Originallypublished as C 986 83.Last previous edition C 986 83.2Available from American Society for Training and Development,Suite 305,600 Maryland Ave.,S.W.,Washington,D.C.20024.1Copyright ASTM,100 Barr Harbor Drive,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.NOTICE:This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.Contact ASTM International(www.astm.org)for the latest information.is a company management decision based on individual/industry needs,standards,governmental requirements,etc.5.Understanding the Process Description5.1 This guide outlines a process that is divided into fivemajo