**Appendix C-10**

**Operator Licensing (OL) Examiner**

**Technical Proficiency Training**

**and Qualification Journal**

Table of Contents

Introduction 3

General Requirements 3

Required OL Examiner Training Courses 5

Required OL Examiner Refresher Training 5

OL Examiner Individual Study Activities 7

(ISA-OLE-1) Navigating the NRC=s Operator Licensing Web Pages 9

(ISA-OLE-2) History and Organization of the Operator Licensing Program
11

(ISA-OLE-3) License Eligibility Requirements and Guidelines 13

(ISA-OLE-4) Initial Operator Licensing Process 16

(ISA-OLE-5) Overview of Generic Concepts Related to Examination
Development 18

(ISA-OLE-6) Generic Fundamentals Examination (GFE) Program 20

(ISA-OLE-7) Operator Licensing Written Examinations 22

(ISA-OLE-8) Operator Licensing Operating Tests 25

(ISA-OLE-9) Technical Specifications 28

(ISA-OLE-10) Operability 30

(ISA-OLE-11) Shutdown Operations 33

(ISA-OLE-12) Operator Licensing Appeals and Hearings 35

(ISA-OLE-13) Systems Approach to Training (SAT) 37

(ISA-OLE-14) Licensed Operator Requalification and Other License
Conditions

39

(ISA-OLE-15) Power Plant Simulators 41

OL Examiner On-the-Job Training (OJT) Activities 43

(OJT-OLE-1) Observe Initial Licensing Examinations 45

(OJT-OLE-2) Conduct of Operations 47

(OJT-OLE-3) Prepare, Administer, and Grade an Operating Test 50

(OJT-OLE-4) Prepare, Administer, and Grade a Written Examination 52

(OJT-OLE-5) Requalification Inspection 54

Additional Chief Examiner OJT Activities 55

(OJT-OLE-6) Participate on at Least Two Licensing Examination Teams (as
a fully-qualified OL Examiner) 57

(OJT-OLE-7) Lead an Initial Examination Team (under instruction) 58

OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card 60

OL Chief Examiner Signature and Certification Card 62

Form 1: OL Examiner Technical Proficiency LevelEquivalency Justification
63

**Introduction**

This Appendix establishes the program for initial qualification of
Operator Licensing (OL) Examiners and Chief Examiners through individual
study activities (ISAs), formal classroom instruction, and on-the-job
training (OJT). It also establishes requirements for maintaining
examiner proficiency through periodic performance observations,
continuing, and refresher training. Although the OL Examiners= job is in
many ways unique, it does share a number of similarities with and
actually overlaps the Reactor Operations Inspector discipline when it
comes to the implementation of IP 71111, Attachment 11, ALicensed
Operator Requalification Program,@ as part of the NRC=s Reactor
Oversight Process (ROP). Consequently, OL Examiners will generally be
expected to complete the Reactor Operations Inspector Technical
Proficiency Training and Qualification Journal (Appendix C1) sometime
after initial certification as an OL Examiner (as determined by the
regional OL BC).

**General Requirements**

Do not begin the activities in this qualification journal until you have
completed the following Basic-Level Individual Study Activities (ISAs):
1 through 6, 14 through 16, and 19. You should complete the General
Proficiency (Appendix B) on-the-job training (OJT) and ISA in parallel
with the Technical Proficiency requirements outlined in this journal.
The Appendix B training courses are not required for OL Examiner
certification and may be deferred until subsequent qualification as a
Reactor Operations Inspector in accordance with Appendix C1.

Full-time OL Examiners must complete all of the required training
courses, ISAs, and OJT activities within 24 months after assignment to
the Regional (or Program Office) OL Branch. Part-time (i.e., reserve) OL
Examiners who will be used only to assist with the administration of
operating tests may be certified on a limited basis after completing
those courses and activities identified with an (L). Full-time examiners
may also be certified on a **temporary** limited basis pending
completion of the remaining courses and activities.

In accordance with IMC-1245, supervisors are expected to certify that
the required training, ISA, and OJT activities have been successfully
completed by signing the items on the appropriate Signature and
Certification Card. However, given that the OL BC may not necessarily be
examiner-qualified, he/she may delegate evaluation of the required
activities to a certified Chief Examiner, who would initial the items on
the Card prior to certification by the OL BC. Although a qualification
board is **not** required, every OL Examiner must satisfactorily
administer a complete operating test pursuant to OL Examiner OJT
Activity (3) prior to limited certification. This certification test
must be audited by a certified Chief Examiner (preferably the regional
OL BC) who will assess and document the examiner candidate=s performance
on all the individual attributes identified in Section 02.02 of IMC
0102, AOversight and Objectivity of Inspectors and Examiners at Reactor
Facilities.@ The auditor will provide a written recommendation whether
or not to certify the examiner candidate, including the need for any
remedial training, to the Chief of the Regional OL Branch with a copy to
the individual=s BC, as appropriate.

The Chief of the Regional (or Program Office) OL Branch and the Director
of the Regional Division of Reactor Safety (or NRR Division of
Inspection and Regional Support) will document their concurrence in the
auditor=s recommendation by signing the individual=s OL Examiner
Certification Card. Consistent with Section 04 of IMC 1245, the Regional
Administrator (or Director NRR) shall certify that OL Examiners are
qualified to independently administer operating tests (i.e., limited
certification). Completion of the remaining items for full examiner
qualification shall be certified by the Division Director.

OL Examiner candidates who completed Entry-Level OJT Activity (4),
AInspection Activities,@ by participating in a licensed operator
requalification program inspection (IP 71111, Attachment 11), may,
pursuant to Section 03.02 of IMC 1245, be assigned limited scope
requalification program inspection activities, under the supervision of
a fully qualified examiner/inspector, before they complete their
examiner training and qualification. Only fully certified examiners who
have also completed their Reactor Operations Inspector qualification
pursuant to Appendix C1 can be assigned to lead requalification
inspections.

An examiner=s certification will automatically extend to multiple
reactor technologies upon satisfactorily completing the full course
series or the cross-training course for the applicable reactor
technology.

Although regional OL BCs are encouraged to complete the OL Examiner
certification program, it is not required.

Chief Examiner certifications can be completed at the discretion of the
regional OL BC. Part-time or reserve examiners will generally not be
certified or assigned duties as a Chief Examiner.

The Chief Examiner certification is based on a written recommendation by
the Chief of the Regional OL Branch; a qualification board is **not**
required. The Regional OL BC (or the designated Chief Examiner during
OJT Activities (8) and (9)) will assess and document the Chief Examiner
candidate=s performance on all the individual attributes identified in
Section 02.02 of IMC 0102, AOversight and Objectivity of Inspectors and
Examiners at Reactor Facilities.@ The regional OL BC will provide a
written recommendation whether or not to certify the Chief Examiner
candidate, including the need for any remedial training, to the Director
of the Regional Division of Reactor Safety (DRS) for concurrence.
Consistent with Section 04.03 of IMC 1245, the Regional Administrator
shall certify that Chief Examiners are fully qualified in accordance
with this Appendix.

The Director, DRS, can approve alternate methods for meeting selected
training, study, and OJT requirements in this Appendix. Justifications
for accepting alternate methods (e.g., previously holding an RO or SRO
license might substitute for the technology series on the same vendor,
but a refresher course might be appropriate depending on recency) must
be documented on Form 1 and are subject to review by the OL program
office.

**Required OL Examiner Training Courses**

*[Before signing up for any course, be sure that you have checked and
have met any prerequisites.]{.underline}*

-   Power Plant Engineering Directed Self-Study Course (E-110S)

-   Reactor Technology Series (Basic, Advanced, and Simulator)

-   Examination Techniques Course (G-107)

The Reactor Technology Series (Basic, Advanced, and Simulator) should
normally be completed before attending the Examination Techniques
Course. Examiner candidates should also complete Study Activities (5)
and (7) before attending the written portion of the course, and they
should additionally complete Study Activity (8) and one initial
examination observation trip (OJT Activity (1)) before attending the
operating test techniques training.

Document completion of the reactor technology courses on the Signature
Card as well as the Signature Card in Appendix C1, AReactor Operations
Inspector Technical Proficiency Training and Qualification Journal.@

The Examination Techniques Course (G-107), which includes instruction on
both operating test and written examination techniques, is scheduled and
conducted as needed by the NRR Operator Licensing Program Office. The
operating test techniques portion of the course, which is conducted at
the NRC=s Technical Training Center, is required for all OL Examiners
(including those seeking limited certification). The written techniques
portion of the course, which is generally conducted separately at NRC
Headquarters in Rockville, MD, is required for all full-time examiners.

OL Examiner candidates must complete all the personal and interpersonal
skills courses prior to certification as an OL Examiner. However,
completion of the General Proficiency (Appendix B) training courses
(Conducting Inspections, Field Techniques for Inspectors, and Root Cause
Analysis) may be deferred until the examiner prepares to qualify as a
Reactor Operations Inspector pursuant to Appendix C1.

**Required OL Examiner Refresher Training**

All qualified OL Examiners are required to complete refresher training
as follows:

-   To maintain their technical proficiency, OL Examiners must complete
    the technical refresher and simulator/EOP refresher courses every
    three years. The due date will be determined based on the
    individual=s Full Inspector Qualification or OL Examiner
    qualification date, whichever came first. Examiners who are
    certified on more than one reactor technology should alternate their
    attendance among the vendors for which they are certified during
    successive refresher training periods. However, the regional OL BC
    should consider and assign additional technical refresher training
    based on the examiner=s job performance.

-   To maintain their examination skills, OL Examiners shall complete
    some form of examination techniques refresher training every three
    years. The options include: (1) attending the nominal 2-day
    refresher training class presented by the NRR OL Program Office in
    conjunction with the national operator licensing examiners= training
    conference (which are generally scheduled every 18 months); (2)
    attending an examination techniques refresher course scheduled by
    special arrangement with the NRR OL Program Office; or (3) making
    arrangements with the NRR OL Program Office to attend either the
    written examination or the operating test techniques portion of the
    Initial Examination Techniques (G-107) Course.

-   To keep up-to-date on changes in the OL program, examiners should
    attend every national operator licensing examiners= training
    conference and other special continuing training program presented
    by the NRR OL Program Office.

The Regional OL BCs shall oversee their examiners= field activities in
accordance with Inspection Manual Chapter 0102, AOversight and
Objectivity of Inspectors and Examiners at Reactor Facilities.@

Every OL Examiner should administer at least one complete operating test
every calendar year in order to maintain proficiency. Any examiner who
fails to maintain proficiency must be audited (as described above) by a
certified Chief Examiner (preferably the regional OL BC) during the
satisfactory administration of a complete operating test on any reactor
technology in which the examiner has maintained technical proficiency
(by attending the required refresher training discussed above). Any
examiner who has been inactive for more than 24 months shall also
complete some form of examination techniques refresher training, as
discussed above, in order to reactivate their OL Examiner certification.

Examiners assigned to the OL program office and certified regional OL
BCs are generally exempt from the proficiency and observation
requirements by virtue of their day-to-day involvement in program
development and oversight, including the administration of operating
test audits and/or teaching the operating test portion of the
Examination Techniques (G-107) Course. The Chief of the NRR Operator
Licensing Section will determine the need for proficiency testing and
observations on a case-by-case basis.

**OL Examiner Individual Study Activities**

The Individual Study Activities outline the operator licensing program
reference materials that will enable examiner candidates to develop the
specialized knowledge required to become certified OL Examiners and
Chief Examiners. Reference materials that can be accessed via the OL web
site are hyperlinked for the trainees= convenience.

The following Individual Study Activities required for certification as
an OL Examiner are similar to guides contained in Appendix C1, AReactor
Operations Inspector Technical Proficiency Training and Qualification
Journal:@

-   ISA-OLE-9, ATechnical Specifications,@ parallels ISA-OPS-2

-   ISA-OLE-10, AOperability,@ parallels ISA-OPS-3

-   ISA-OLE-11, AShutdown Operations,@ parallels OJT-OPS-9

You may document completion of equivalent activities on both Signature
Cards. Treating ISA-OLE-11 as an OJT activity would eliminate the need
to later repeat the activity to certify as a Reactor Operations
Inspector.

The following general guidance applies as you complete the OL Examiner
Individual Study Activities:

-   The activities should generally be completed in the order in which
    they are presented, unless otherwise directed by the regional OL BC.

-   All parts of each activity must be completed. As explained on Page
    C10-4, only those activities identified with an (L) need to be
    completed for a limited certification.

-   The regional OL BC will act as a resource as you complete each
    activity. Discuss any questions you may have about how a task must
    be done or how the guidance is applied. The OL BC may also designate
    a qualified Chief Examiner to work with you as you complete the
    various activities.

-   You are responsible for keeping track of what tasks you have
    completed. Be sure that you have completed all aspects of an
    activity before you meet with the regional OL BC for evaluation.

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-1) (L) Navigating the NRC=s Operator Licensing Web
Pages

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
navigation and content of the NRC=s operator licensing web pages. OL
Examiners must routinely access and review a variety of documents to
support their work activities. This individual study activity will
familiarize you with the web locations of those documents.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 2 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [Operator Licensing Home Page]{.underline}

> 2\. [Generic Fundamentals Examination Home Page]{.underline}

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** There are no specific evaluation criteria for this
activity. Use the regional OL BC or another OL Examiner as a resource as
you complete this activity.

**TASKS:** 1. Open your web browser and go to the Operator Licensing
Home Page. Add a bookmark for future reference.

2.  Familiarize yourself with the general layout. Navigate through each
    of the eight pages accessible from the home page: Regulations,
    Guidance and Communications, Licensing Process, Oversight Program,
    Public Involvement, Related Documents, Generic Fundamentals Exam,
    the Feedback Process, and Contact Us. Try out some of the embedded
    hyperlinks to the various documents related to the OL program.

3.  Make a mental note of the document locations as you will need to
    refer to many of them while completing the remainder of the OL
    Examiner training and qualification program and after you are
    certified as an OL Examiner.

4.  Be sure to check out the Feedback page and familiarize yourself with
    its layout.

5.  Go to the Generic Fundamentals Examination (GFE) home page and
    familiarize yourself with its contents. You will spend more time
    here when you work on Study Activity No. 5.

**DOCUMENTATION:** OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-1

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-2) (L) History and Organization of the Operator
Licensing Program

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
evolution of the OL program and the statutory / regulatory framework
under which it functions.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 16 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [Section 107 of the Atomic Energy Act of
1954]{.underline} (p. 60/150)

2.  [Section 306 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982]{.underline}
    (p. 144/192)

3.  [10 CFR Part 55]{.underline}

4.  1987 final rule; [NUREG-1262]{.underline} (p. 154 -170)

5.  [10 CFR 50.54(i) - (m)]{.underline}

6.  OL Program [Chronology]{.underline} and [History 1979 -
    1994]{.underline}

7.  [OL Program Fact Sheet]{.underline}

8.  NRC [Organization Charts]{.underline} and Delegation of Authority

9.  OL Manual Chapters (ML022350290)

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** Upon completing this activity, you will be asked to
demonstrate your understanding of the OL program history and regulatory
framework as follows:

5028. Discuss the statutory requirements for the OL program as stated in
      the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

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1.  Discuss the statutory and regulatory changes put into effect by the
    Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, including the 1987 final amendment
    to 10 CFR 55.

2.  Discuss the layout and major Subparts of 10 CFR Part 55.

3.  Outline the major offices having OL responsibilities and briefly
    describe the functioning of the following: the NRR Operator
    Licensing Program Office; the Director, Division of Inspection and
    Regional Support; the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board; the NRC
    Regional Offices.

4.  Describe the Region=s OL organization and its relationship to and
    interaction with the NRR OL Program Office.

**TASKS:** 1. On the OL Website, locate and review the statutory
requirements for the OL program (i.e., references 1 and 2).

2.  Locate and read a copy of 10 CFR Part 55 (it=s on the web, but a
    hard copy might be useful). Become familiar with its overall layout
    and format.

3.  Locate and review the Federal Register Notice (FRN) for the 1987
    amendment to Part 55, which implemented Section 306 of the NWPA
    of 1982. A copy of the FRN is located in NUREG-1262. Briefly review
    some of the questions and answers in the NUREG to get a sense for
    its content, as it will be a useful reference in the future. (Note
    that NUREG-1262 provides a useful historical perspective but that
    some of the answers have been overtaken by changes in the operator
    licensing regulations, policies, and guidance.)

4.  Locate a copy of Part 50 (it=s also on the web) and review the
    license conditions applicable to the OL program.

5.  Find the OL program history / chronology on the OL web site and
    familiarize yourself with the major events since the accident at
    TMI, which initiated a round of changes in the OL and training
    areas.

6.  Review the Office of Public Affairs= OL Program Fact Sheet on the
    web site. This provides a brief overview of the major program
    changes since 1995.

7.  Locate and review an NRC organization chart, with emphasis on the
    regional operator licensing organization and how it fits into the
    NRR OL program.

8.  Locate and review the NRR OL Program Office manual chapters that
    describe the regional audit and oversight functions including the
    Report on Interaction (ROI) process.

**DOCUMENTATION:** OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-2

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-3) License Eligibility Requirements and Guidelines

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
regulatory requirements, regulatory guidelines, and industry standards
related to NRC reactor operator and senior operator license eligibility.
It also provides exposure to the Operator Licensing Tracking System
(OLTS) and docket files.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 16 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. Subparts B, C, and D of [10 CFR 55]{.underline};
55.47

2.  NRC Forms [398]{.underline} and [396]{.underline}

3.  Licensing Basis Documents (TS and FSAR)

4.  [Regulatory Issue Summary 2001-01]{.underline}

5.  [Regulatory Guide 1.8]{.underline}

6.  ANSI/ANS 3.1

7.  National Academy for Nuclear Training Document 00-003

8.  [Regulatory Guide 1.134]{.underline}

9.  [INs 91-08, 94-14, 97-67, 98-37, and 04-20]{.underline}

10. ANSI/ANS 3.4

11. ES-202 and ES-204 of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

12. OLTS Users= Guide

13. [Associated Feedback]{.underline} , [additional
    guidance]{.underline}, and ROIs issued since the last NUREG-1021
    revision

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity you should be able to:

1.  Discuss the regulatory requirements for operator license
    eligibility, including medical fitness, waivers and exemptions, the
    license application process, and facility licensing basis (TS and
    FSAR) documents.

2.  Discuss the background documents (ANSI, ACAD, and RG) that provide
    guidance regarding licensed operator experience and training.

3.  Discuss the background documents (ANSI and RG) that provide guidance
    regarding licensed operator medical qualifications.

4.  Discuss the implementation of the license application and waiver
    processes, including applicant and regional responsibilities, the
    handling of forms, establishment of docket files, and the making of
    OLTS entries.

5.  Discuss the types of waivers, who has the authority to approve them,
    and how they are documented.

**TASKS:** 1. Review Subparts B, C, and D of Part 55, which cover the
regulatory requirements for operator license eligibility, including
medical fitness, exemptions, and the license application process. Also
review Section 55.47 regarding examination waivers.

2.  Review IN=s 97-67 and 98-37 and RIS 2001-01 on the OL web site.
    Obtain a copy of and review the background documents (ANSI 3.1, ACAD
    00-003, and RG 1.8) that provide guidance regarding licensed
    operator experience and training. Familiarize yourself with the
    guidelines for other staff positions, but focus primarily on
    licensed operators and senior operators. Although you should focus
    primarily on the current version of each document, peruse previous
    versions (i.e., ANSI 18.1-1971 and 3.1-1981, and RG 1.8, Rev. 2) to
    get a sense of the evolutionary changes affecting licensed
    operators.

> 3\. Obtain and review copies of the background documents (ANSI
> 3.4-1996, RG 1.134, Rev. 3, and INs 91-08, 94-14 and 04-20) that
> provide guidance regarding licensed operator medical qualifications.
> Many licensees are still using the previous version of each document,
> so be sure to review them as well.

4.  Review the license application process in ES-202 and the waiver
    process in ES-204 of NUREG-1021. Familiarize yourself with the
    applicants= and regional office=s responsibilities, the handling of
    forms, establishment of docket files, making of OLTS entries, and
    the approval and documentation of waivers.

5.  Obtain an OLTS system demonstration from the operator licensing
    assistant and, by reviewing the OLTS users= guide, familiarize
    yourself with the data that is stored in the system and the reports
    that it is capable of generating.

6.  Review a sample of docket files to familiarize yourself with their
    contents.

7.  Review the OL web site for Feedback related to license eligibility
    and review any related ROIs issued since the last revision of
    NUREG-1021 was published.

**DOCUMENTATION:** OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-3

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-4) (L) Initial Operator Licensing Process

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
initial operator licensing process, including examination scheduling and
coordination, and post-examination activities.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

ASSESSMENT AND ENFORCEMENT

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 16 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [10 CFR 55.40; 55.49]{.underline}

2.  [SECY-98-266]{.underline}

3.  ES-201 and ES-501 of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

4.  [Associated Feedback]{.underline}, [additional
    guidance]{.underline}, and ROIs issued since the last NUREG-1021
    revision

5.  Summary of examination security incidents; [IN 98-15]{.underline}

6.  Latest [Regulatory Issue Summary]{.underline} (RIS) Requesting
    Schedule Inputs (e.g., RIS 2002-09)

7.  [Operator Licensing Schedules]{.underline} (RPS Report No. 21)

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity you should be able to:

1.  Discuss the regulatory requirements regarding the implementation of
    facility-prepared exams (55.40 and 55.49) and the associated
    vulnerabilities.

2.  Discuss the NRC=s expectations regarding examination security.

3.  Enumerate and describe the major tasks associated with scheduling,
    coordinating, and developing an initial licensing examination.

4.  Enumerate and describe the major tasks associated with documenting
    an initial licensing examination, such as processing the licensing
    actions and proposed denials, writing the examination report, and
    maintaining the associated examination records.

**TASKS:** 1. Review SECY-98-266 (including all attachments) and 10 CFR
55.40 and 55.49 to familiarize yourself with the regulatory basis for
the most recent Part 55 rule change that gave facility licensees the
option of preparing their own examinations. Pay particular attention to
the discussion of vulnerabilities associated with the new examination
process.

2.  Review ES-201 of NUREG-1021 to familiarize yourself with the
    responsibilities and major tasks associated with an initial
    licensing examination. Pay particular attention to the personnel
    restrictions and examination security guidelines in Attachment 1.
    (Don=t spend a lot of time on the Outline Quality Checklist (Form
    ES-201-2) because that will be covered in later activities.)

3.  Obtain and review a summary of the recent examination security
    incidents.

4.  Review the latest RIS requesting examination schedule information
    and the regional examination schedules on RPS and the OL web site.

5.  Review ES-501 of NUREG-1021 to familiarize yourself with the
    responsibilities and major tasks associated with documenting an
    initial licensing examination, such as processing the licensing
    actions, the proposed denials, the examination report and the
    associated examination records.

6.  Locate and review a facility examination file to familiarize
    yourself with its contents; match the contents with the list in
    Section F.1 of ES-501. Note which items are available to the public
    and which ones are protected by the Privacy Act.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-4

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-5) (L) Overview of Generic Concepts Related to
Examination Development

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
concepts of examination validity and reliability and other generic
psychometric principles.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

TECHNICAL AREA EXPERTISE

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 4 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. Appendices A and B of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

2.  [NUREG-1122]{.underline} / [1123]{.underline}

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity you should be able to:

10188. Explain the three principle aspects of examination validity and
       the techniques that the NRC uses to maintain the validity of its
       examinations.

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1.  Explain the concept of examination reliability and how it is
    maintained on NRC examinations.

2.  Explain the generic psychometric principles that examination authors
    should observe when preparing NRC examinations.

**TASKS:** 1. Review Appendix A of NUREG-1021 to familiarize yourself
with the concepts of examination validity and reliability.

2.  Review Appendix B of NUREG-1021 to familiarize yourself with the
    generic psychometric principles that help enhance the validity of
    NRC examinations.

3.  Review Section 1 of NUREG-1122 or 1123 (depending on the type of
    reactor on which you will be certifying) to familiarize yourself
    with the organization of the catalog. Briefly review the remainder
    of the catalog to get a sense for the types of knowledge and
    abilities covered in the generic, plant systems, emergency and
    abnormal plant evolutions, components, and theory sections.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-5

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-6) Generic Fundamentals Examination (GFE) Program

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
generic fundamentals section of the written licensing examination.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

TECHNICAL AREA EXPERTISE

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 4 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [10 CFR 55.41]{.underline}

2.  ES-205 of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

3.  Associated [Feedback]{.underline}, [additional
    guidance]{.underline}, and ROIs issued since the last NUREG-1021
    revision

4.  Sections 5 and 6 of [NUREG-1122]{.underline} (or [1123]{.underline})

5.  [GFE Web Site]{.underline}

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity you should be able to:

1.  Discuss the regulatory basis for the GFE.

2.  Discuss the design, development, and administration of the GFE,
    including the responsibilities and authorities of the individuals
    and organizations involved with the GFE program.

3.  Differentiate the types of knowledge and ability that are
    appropriate for testing on the GFE.

**TASKS:** 1. Review 10 CFR 55.41 and identify those items that are
appropriate for testing on a generic fundamentals examination.

2.  Review ES-205 of NUREG-1021 and familiarize yourself with the
    responsibilities of the parties involved in the GFE program.

3.  Review ES-205, the AGeneral Information@ page of the GFE website,
    and Sections 5 and 6 of NUREG-1122 (or 1123 as applicable) and
    familiarize yourself with the scope and structure of the GFE.

4.  Review the last GFE on the web site and sample the questions in the
    BWR or PWR (as appropriate) question bank to familiarize yourself
    with the types of questions used on a GFE.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-6

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-7) Operator Licensing Written Examinations

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
development, administration, and grading of the written site-specific
initial licensing examination.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

TECHNICAL AREA EXPERTISE

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 40 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [10 CFR 55.41 and 55.43]{.underline}

2.  ES-401, ES-402, ES-403, and ES-501 of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

3.  Form [ES-201-2]{.underline}

4.  [IN 98-28]{.underline}

5.  Appendices B and E of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

6.  Associated [Feedback]{.underline}, [additional
    guidance]{.underline}, and ROIs issued since the last NUREG-1021
    revision

7.  Sections 1 - 4 of [NUREG-1122]{.underline} (or [1123]{.underline})

8.  ES-701 of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

9.  [National Examination Bank]{.underline} (Region II/DRS)

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity you should be able to:

1.  Explain the regulatory basis for the site-specific written
    examination and the content differences between the RO and SRO
    exams.

2.  Explain the breakdown in responsibilities for the parties involved
    in developing, administering, and grading the written examinations.

3.  Explain how the written examination is prepared, including
    development of the examination outline, the selection / development
    of questions, and measures taken to maintain validity and quality.

4.  Explain the principles and policies for developing psychometrically
    sound multiple choice questions.

5.  Explain the procedures and policies regarding administration of the
    written examination, including measures to protect exam security and
    integrity.

6.  Explain the procedures for grading the written examinations,
    including quality reviews and the resolution of post-examination
    comments.

**TASKS:** 1. Review 10 CFR 55.41 and 55.43 to familiarize yourself with
the regulatory basis for the site-specific written examination (in
contrast to the GFE) and the content differences between the RO and SRO
exams.

2.  Review the written examination development guidance in ES-401 of
    NUREG-1021 to gain an understanding of the requirements for
    preparing a valid and unbiased examination outline, implementing the
    outline using a combination of bank, modified, and new questions,
    and reviewing the outline and the draft examination to ensure
    quality.

3.  Review Appendix B of NUREG-1021 to reinforce the principles and
    guidelines for developing psychometrically sound multiple choice
    questions.

4.  Review ES-402 of NUREG-1021 and Parts A and B of Appendix E to gain
    an understanding of the procedures and policies regarding
    administration of the written examination, including measures to
    protect exam security and integrity.

5.  Review ES-403 and ES-501 of NUREG-1021 to familiarize yourself with
    the procedures for grading the written examinations, including
    quality reviews, the resolution of post-examination comments, and
    making licensing recommendations.

6.  Locate and review a recently completed RO and SRO written
    examination for the type of facility on which you plan to certify,
    including copies of the facility licensee=s submittal, the reviewing
    examiners= comments, the final examination, all the associated
    quality checklists, and any post-exam comments / resolutions. Pay
    particular attention to the types of technical and psychometric
    issues that were identified and corrected by the reviewing
    examiner(s) and the differences between the RO and SRO examinations.
    Discuss any questions you might have with the responsible Chief
    Examiner.

7.  Review ES-701 of NUREG-1021 to familiarize yourself with the
    differences between a regular SRO written examination and the one
    that is used to license SROs whose responsibilities are limited to
    fuel handling.

8.  Review the remaining reference materials for additional background
    information.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-7

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-8) (L) Operator Licensing Operating Tests

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
development, administration, and grading of initial operator licensing
operating tests.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

ASSESSMENT AND ENFORCEMENT

TECHNICAL AREA EXPERTISE

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 40 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [10 CFR 55.45]{.underline}

2.  ES-301, ES-302, ES-303 and ES-501 of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

3.  Appendices C, D, and E of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

4.  ES-701 of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

5.  Associated [Feedback]{.underline}, [additional
    guidance]{.underline}, and ROIs issued since the last NUREG-1021
    revision

6.  Sections 1 - 4 of [NUREG-1122]{.underline} (or [1123]{.underline})

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity you should be able to:

1.  Explain the regulatory basis for the operating test.

2.  Explain the breakdown in responsibilities for the parties involved
    in developing, administering, and grading the operating tests.

3.  Explain how the walk-through and dynamic simulator operating tests
    are prepared, including development of the test outline, the
    selection / development of test items, and measures taken to
    maintain validity and quality.

4.  Describe the components of a job performance measure (JPM) and the
    characteristics of an alternate path JPM.

5.  Describe the qualitative and quantitative attributes used to
    establish a basis for simulator scenario validity, including the
    elements of a critical task.

6.  Describe the competencies and rating factors that are used to
    evaluate the performance of RO and SRO applicants on the dynamic
    simulator operating test.

7.  Explain the procedures and policies regarding administration of the
    walk-through and dynamic simulator operating tests, including
    measures to protect exam security and integrity.

8.  Explain the procedures for grading the walk-through and dynamic
    simulator operating tests, including quality reviews and licensing
    recommendations.

**TASKS:** 1. Review 10 CFR 55.45 to familiarize yourself with the
regulatory basis for the operating test.

2.  Review the operating test development guidance in ES-301 of
    NUREG-1021 to gain an understanding of the requirements for
    preparing the walk-through and simulator operating test outline,
    implementing the outline using a combination of bank, modified, and
    new test items, and reviewing the outline and the draft operating
    tests to ensure quality.

3.  Review Appendices C and D of NUREG-1021 to familiarize yourself with
    the principles and policies for developing valid JPMs and dynamic
    simulator scenarios.

4.  Review ES-302 of NUREG-1021, Section D of Appendix C, Section F of
    Appendix D, and Parts C, D, and E of Appendix E to gain an
    understanding of the procedures and policies regarding
    administration of the operating tests, including measures to protect
    test security and integrity.

5.  Review ES-303 and ES-501 of NUREG-1021 to familiarize yourself with
    the procedures for grading the walk-through and dynamic simulator
    operating tests, including quality reviews and making licensing
    recommendations.

6.  Locate and review the operating test documentation (Form ES-303-1)
    for an applicant who failed at least one category of the operating
    test.

7.  Locate and review a recently completed operating test for the type
    of facility on which you plan to certify, including copies of the
    facility licensee=s submittal, the reviewing examiners= comments,
    the final approved test, and all the associated quality checklists.
    Pay particular attention to the types of technical and psychometric
    issues that were identified and corrected by the reviewing
    examiner(s). Discuss any questions you might have with the
    responsible Chief Examiner.

8.  Review ES-701 of NUREG-1021 to familiarize yourself with the
    differences between a regular SRO operating test and the one that is
    used to license SROs whose responsibilities are limited to fuel
    handling.

9.  Review the remaining reference materials for additional background
    information.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-8

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-9) (L) Technical Specifications

**PURPOSE:** The NRC requires that licensees operate their facilities in
compliance with the Technical Specifications (TS) approved by the NRC.
The TS provide the limits for facility operation that the licensee must
comply with or receive NRC approval to deviate from the requirements.
For this reason, it is mandatory that all examiners gain a detailed
knowledge of the content of the TS.

> This activity will provide you with detailed knowledge of the contents
> of the TS, where a requirement exists for any specific topic, and how
> to apply the TS requirements.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

**LEVEL**

**OF EFFORT:** 24 Hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. Technical Specifications for a facility designated by
your supervisor

2.  [NRC Inspection Manual Part 9900, Technical Guidance]{.underline},
    STS Chapters designated by your supervisor

3.  [Standard TS]{.underline} for the vendor of your designated facility

4.  The NRC=s [Technical Specifications]{.underline} web page

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA**: At the completion of this activity, you should be able to:

> 1\. For the facility TS, as designated by your supervisor, be able to
> identify each TS section, discuss the general content of the
> requirements contained in each section, and the basis for issuing the
> requirements.
>
> 2\. Discuss the following with respect to the operating license: legal
> basis, purpose, license conditions, and how the license can be
> changed.
>
> 3\. Discuss the definition of the terms found in the TS.
>
> 4\. Discuss the safety limits and limiting safety system settings
> listed and the significance of these limits.
>
> 5\. Discuss the requirements for limiting conditions for operation
> (LCO) and surveillance testing, and what actions are required if the
> requirements are not met.
>
> 6\. Discuss the different sections of LCOs and the reason for the
> basis section provided with each LCO section.
>
> 7\. Discuss the Design Features section of the TS and the types of
> information located in this section.
>
> 8\. Discuss the Administrative Controls section of the TS and the
> types of information located in this section.
>
> 9\. For the Technical Requirements Manual (TRM), discuss the: purpose,
> legal basis of using as a violation source document, and how
> requirements can be changed.
>
> 10\. Discuss purpose, legal basis, and applicability of each of the
> chapters in NRC Inspection Manual Part 9900, Technical Guidance
> section, that were designated by your supervisor.

**TASKS:** 1. Locate a copy of the TS for the facility designated by
your supervisor.

> 2\. Review the various sections of the TS, as listed in the Evaluation
> Criteria section.
>
> 3\. Review the content of the TRM or other document referenced by the
> technical specifications to determine the types of requirements
> provided.

4.  On the NRC External Web, locate the NRC Inspection Manual Part 9900,
    Technical Guidance, STS Chapters. Review the chapters that were
    designated by your supervisor.

> 5\. Meet with your supervisor or a qualified Ol Examiner to discuss
> any questions you may have as a result of this activity. Discuss the
> answers to the questions listed under the Evaluation Criteria section
> of this study guide with your supervisor.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Technical Proficiency Level Qualification
Signature Card Item ISA-OLE-9

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-10) (L) Operability

**PURPOSE:** The process of ensuring that equipment at nuclear power
plants is capable of performing its safety function is continuous and
consists primarily of verification by surveillance testing and formal
determinations of operability. Whenever the ability of a system or
structure to perform its specified function is called into question,
licensees should make a prompt determination (or evaluation) of
operability and act on the results of that determination. It is
important that NRC OL Examiners can effectively review these evaluations
to ensure that operability is properly justified, the system or
component remains available, and that no unrecognized increase in risk
has occurred.

> This activity will familiarize you with the overall approach for
> reviewing operability determinations (evaluations) and the reference
> materials available to assist you in these reviews.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

TECHNICAL AREA EXPERTISE

**LEVEL**

**OF EFFORT:** 20 Hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [NRC Inspection Manual, Part 9900, Technical
Guidance]{.underline} (sections on Operability)

2.  [Generic Letter (GL) 91-18]{.underline}, AInformation to Licensees
    Regarding NRC Inspection Manual Section on Resolution of Degraded
    and Nonconforming Conditions@

3.  [Inspection Procedure 71111.15]{.underline}, AOperability
    Evaluations@

4.  Reference or assigned site (licensee) procedures addressing
    operability determinations

5.  [Information Notice 97-78]{.underline}, ACredit of Operator Actions
    in Place of Automatic Actions and Modification of Operator Actions,
    including Response Time@

6.  [Regulatory Issue Summary 2001-09]{.underline}, AControl of Hazard
    Barriers@

7.  [GL 90-05]{.underline}, AGuidelines for Performing Temporary
    Non-Code Repairs of ASME Code Class 1, 2 and 3 Piping@

8.  [Operability Guidance]{.underline} web page

9.  [Regulatory Issue Summary 2005-20]{.underline}, ARevision to
    Guidance Formerly Contained in NRC Generic Letter 91-18, Information
    to Licensees regarding Two NRC Inspection Manual Sections on
    Resolution of Degraded and NonconformingConditions and on
    Operability@

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA**: Upon completion of the tasks, you should be able to:

> 1\. Define the following terms and provide examples of each term.

-   Operable/operability

-   Degraded condition

-   Abnormal condition

-   Nonconforming condition

-   Justification for continued operation (JCO)

-   Single failure

-   Consequential failure

-   Support system

-   Compensatory measures

2.  Describe the licensee=s process of addressing operability issues for
    safety or safety support systems.

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3.  Describe what the applicable NRC guidance indicates should be
    included in formal operability determinations.

4.  Discuss what actions should be taken if a licensee is unable to
    demonstrate equipment operability.

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5.  Discuss what appropriate items should be considered in a licensee=s
    development of a JCO.

6.  Perform the inspection described in Inspection Procedure 71111.15,
    Operability Evaluations. This includes effective review of the
    technical adequacy of an operability evaluation and development of a
    conclusion on whether the operability is justified.

**TASKS:** 1. Locate the listed references for your facility.
Non-licensee documents can be located in the Electronic Reading Room on
the NRC External Web site.

> 2\. Review the references to develop an understanding of what the NRC
> guidance and licensee procedures specify as actions to be completed
> when an operability question is identified.
>
> 3\. Review at least two recently completed operability evaluation(s)
> involving a risk significant system, support system or component.
> Compare the evaluations to the reference material guidance.
>
> 4\. Verify that licensee considered other existing degraded conditions
> as compensating measures, and determine if the measures are in place,
> will work as intended, and appropriately controlled. Verify that the
> licensee=s intended long-term resolution of any conditions meets the
> regulatory guidance.
>
> 5 Meet with your supervisor or a qualified Operations inspector to
> discuss the operability evaluations. Discuss some questions you could
> ask to help you verify that the evaluations properly support the
> operability decision. Additionally, discuss any questions that you
> have as a result of this activity and demonstrate that you can meet
> the evaluation criteria listed above.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Technical Proficiency Level Qualification
Signature Card Item ISA-OLE-10

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-11) (L) Shutdown Operations

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to provide you with
detailed knowledge of shutdown operations that impose risks to public
health and safety even though the facility is shutdown. When vital
structures, systems, and components are removed from service for
maintenance or refueling, risks to the facility can become high. The
systems and activities that impose the greatest risk include decay heat
removal systems, containment isolation systems, reduced water inventory
periods (i.e., mid-loop in PWRs), switchyard work, refueling operations,
and any transient activity (i.e., cooldown, heatup, startup, etc.).

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

TECHNICAL AREA EXPERTISE

**LEVEL**

**OF EFFORT:** 30 Hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. Technical Specifications for your assigned facility
designated by your supervisor

2.  Licensee procedures for loss of decay heat removal, reactivity
    control, containment integrity, and refueling for your assigned
    facility

3.  Regional policy and instructions, if available

4.  [Inspection Procedure 71111.20]{.underline}, ARefueling and Other
    Outage Activities@

5.  [NUREG-1449]{.underline}, AShutdown and Low-Power Operation at
    Commercial Nuclear Power Plants in the United States@

6.  [Information Notice 95-57]{.underline}, ARisk Impact Study Regarding
    Maintenance During Low-Power Operation and Shutdown@

7.  [Information Notice 93-72]{.underline}, AObservations From Recent
    Shutdown Risk and Outage Management Pilot Team Inspections@

8.  [IMC-0609, Appendix G]{.underline}, AShutdown Operations
    Significance Determination Process@

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity, for your assigned
facility, you should be able to:

> 1\. Discuss the risks of shutdown operations.
>
> 2\. Discuss the importance of maintaining decay heat removal during
> shutdown.
>
> 3\. Discuss the methods of reactivity control during core alterations
> both in the core and in the spent fuel pool.
>
> 4\. Discuss the requirements for containment/reactor building
> integrity during shutdown, refueling, and maintenance activities that
> require large equipment to be moved into and out of the reactor
> building/containment.
>
> 5\. Discuss the importance of mode changes and what constitutes a mode
> change.
>
> 6\. Discuss the risks involved with reduced inventory operations.
>
> 7\. Discuss the risk involved with electrical work both in the plant
> and in the switchyard.
>
> 8 Discuss what type of items should be reviewed when reviewing the
> outage schedule.

3.  Discuss the various means of monitoring vessel level and the
    importance of knowing the level.

4.  Discuss the purpose of a containment closeout walkdown.

5.  Briefly discuss the purpose of IMC 0609, Appendix G, AShutdown
    Operations Significance Determination Process,@ and who primarily
    uses it.

**TASKS:** 1. Review your designated facility licensee=s TS and
procedures for loss of decay heat removal, reactivity control,
containment integrity, and refueling for your assigned facility

> 2\. Review the requirements of Inspection Procedure 71111.20, as
> designated by your supervisor.
>
> 3\. Meet with your supervisor or a qualified OL Examiner to discuss
> any questions that you may have as a result of this activity and
> demonstrate that you can meet the evaluation criteria listed above.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Proficiency Level Qualification Signature
Card Item ISA-OLE-11

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-12) (L) Operator Licensing Appeals and Hearings

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
procedures for conducting informal administrative reviews and formal
hearings in response to applicant appeals of proposed license denials.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 6 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [10 CFR 2.103]{.underline} and Subpart L

2.  ES-202, ES-501, and ES-502 of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

3.  Associated [Feedback]{.underline}, [additional
    guidance]{.underline}, and ROIs issued since the last NUREG-1021
    revision

4.  OL Manual Chapter 500 (ML022350290)

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity you should be able to:

1.  Discuss the regulatory basis for the appeal and hearing process.

2.  Explain the responsibilities of the various parties involved in the
    appeal and hearing process.

3.  Describe the informal administrative review procedures for
    application denials and proposed examination failures.

4.  Describe the operator licensing appeal hearing process used by the
    Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (ASLB).

**TASKS:** 1. Review 10 CFR 2.103 and Subpart L to familiarize yourself
with the regulatory basis for the appeal / hearing process.

2.  Review ES-202, ES-501, and ES-502 of NUREG-1021 to familiarize
    yourself with the proposed denial and appeal process and the
    responsibilities of the parties involved.

3.  Review OL Manual Chapter 500 and the NRR Process Standard for
    Administrative Reviews and Hearings to familiarize yourself with the
    NRR OL Program Office and ASLB procedures for handling appeals.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-12

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-13) Systems Approach to Training (SAT)

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
training rule and the systems approach to training.

**COMPETENCY** ASSESSMENT AND ENFORCEMENT

**AREA:** REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

INSPECTION

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 8 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [Section 306 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of
1982]{.underline} (p. 144/192)

2.  [10 CFR 50.120]{.underline}

3.  [10 CFR 55.4]{.underline}

4.  [Training Rule History]{.underline}

5.  [IP-41500]{.underline}, ATraining and Qualification Effectiveness@

6.  [NUREG-1220]{.underline}, ATraining Review Criteria and Procedures@

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity you should be able to:

1.  Explain the statutory and regulatory bases for the systems approach
    to training.

2.  Describe the five elements of a systems approach to training.

3.  Discuss the major events in the development of the NRC=s policy on
    the training and qualification of nuclear power plant workers.

**TASKS:** 1. Review Section 306 of the NWPA, 10 CFR 50.120, and 55.4 to
familiarize yourself with the statutory and regulatory bases for the
systems approach to training.

2.  Review the history of the training rule on the OL web site to gain
    an understanding of the significant events that shaped the NRC=s
    current training policy.

3.  Review NUREG-1220 and IP-41500 to familiarize yourself with the five
    elements of a systems approach to training and the guidance to the
    staff for reviewing nuclear power training programs to verify
    compliance with the regulations.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-13

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-14) Licensed Operator Requalification and Other
License Conditions

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
NRC=s program for overseeing licensed operator requalification training
programs and monitoring and enforcing operators= compliance with other
license conditions.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** ASSESSMENT AND ENFORCEMENT

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

INSPECTION

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 16 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. Subparts F, G, and H of [10 CFR 55]{.underline}

2.  ES-501 of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

3.  [IP 71111.11]{.underline}

4.  Associated [Feedback]{.underline}, [additional
    guidance]{.underline}, and ROIs issued since the last NUREG-1021
    revision

5.  [Significance Determination Process]{.underline} (Appendix I to NRC
    Inspection Manual Chapter 0609)

6.  ES-600 Series of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

7.  Regulatory Guide 1.114, AGuidance to Operators at the Controls and
    to Senior Operators in the Control Room of a Nuclear Power Unit@

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity you should be able to:

23252. Discuss the regulatory conditions with which licensed operators
       must comply, including expiration, renewal, and requalification.

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1.  Discuss the conditions under which the NRC could revoke, modify, or
    suspend an operator=s license and those under which it could take
    enforcement action.

2.  Describe the NRC=s program for overseeing licensed operator
    requalification training programs, including periodic inspections
    and NRC-conducted examinations and the conditions under which each
    would be performed.

3.  Describe the NRC=s guidance on acceptable methods of complying with
    the regulations that require operators to be present at the
    controls.

**TASKS:** 1. Review 10 CFR 55.53, Attachment 3 of ES-501, Section C of
ES-605, and the list of special license conditions available from the
operator licensing assistant to familiarize yourself with the license
conditions applicable to nuclear power plant operators.

2.  Review 10 CFR 55.55, 55.57, and Section D of ES-605 to familiarize
    yourself with the requirements related to the expiration and renewal
    of operators= licenses.

3.  Review 10 CFR 55.59 to familiarize yourself with the requirements
    for licensed operator requalification programs.

4.  Review IP-71111.11 and the associated Significance Determination
    Process (SDP) to familiarize yourself with the NRC=s procedure for
    evaluating licensed operator requalification training programs at
    power reactor facilities.

5.  Review ES-601, ES-602, ES-603, ES-604, and Section E of ES-605 to
    familiarize yourself with the procedures that the NRC would use to
    conduct for-cause requalification examinations.

6.  Review RG 1.114 to gain an understanding of the NRC=s expectations
    regarding being an operator at the controls of a nuclear power
    plant.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-14

OL Examiner Individual Study Activity

**TOPIC:** (ISA-OLE-15) (L) Power Plant Simulators

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
NRC=s regulations and policies regarding the use of simulation
facilities for the administration of operating tests and
plant-referenced simulators to meet experience requirements for operator
and senior operator licenses.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** ASSESSMENT AND ENFORCEMENT

INSPECTION

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 8 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [10 CFR 55.4 and 55.46]{.underline}

2.  [SECY-01-0125]{.underline}

3.  [Regulatory Guide 1.149]{.underline}

4.  Rule change implementation guidance ([IP71111.11]{.underline})

5.  ES-302, ES-501, and Appendix D of [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

6.  [Feedback related to simulators]{.underline}

7.  ANSI/ANS 3.5 (1985, 1993, and 1998 versions)

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** At the completion of this activity you should be able to:

1.  Discuss the regulatory basis for the NRC=s policies regarding the
    use of simulation facilities.

2.  Discuss the methods acceptable to the NRC staff for complying with
    the regulations associated with the use of simulation facilities in
    operator training and license examinations.

3.  Discuss the guidance to examiners regarding simulator operability
    and security while administering operating tests.

    **TASKS:** 1. Review 10 CFR 55.4, 55.46 and SECY-01-0125 to
    familiarize yourself with the regulatory basis behind the NRC=s
    policies regarding the use of power plant simulation facilities.

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1.  Review RG 1.149 (Revisions 2 and 3) and ANSI/ANS 3.5 (1985 and 1998)
    to familiarize yourself with acceptable methods for complying with
    the regulations regarding the use of simulation facilities for
    operator training and examinations.

    3\. Review the guidance to examiners in NUREG-1021 for ensuring that
    facility licensees are complying with 10 CFR 55.46.

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4.  Review Section D.3.p of ES-302 and Section F of Appendix D to
    familiarize yourself with possible indications of an inoperable
    simulator and security considerations for administering simulator
    tests.

5.  Review Section E.3.c and Attachment 2 of ES-501 to familiarize
    yourself with the requirements for documenting simulator fidelity
    problems in the examination report.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
ISA-OLE-15

**OL Examiner On-the-Job Training (OJT) Activities**

The OJT activities require OL Examiner candidates to conduct
examination-related work, under supervision, at reactor facilities and
in the regional office. These activities are designed to allow examiner
candidates to observe and perform key examiner tasks under controlled
circumstances. Like the individual study activities, each of the OJT
activities indicates why the activity is important, how much time it
might take to complete the assignment, and what is expected to be
completed successfully during the activity.

Participation in a licensed operator requalification program inspection
(IP 71111, Attachment 11) pursuant to Basic-Level OJT Activity (4),
AInspection Activities,@ also satisfies the criteria of OL Examiner OJT
Activity (4) ARequalification Inspection.@ Examiner candidates who did
not participate in a requalification program inspection as part of their
Basic Inspector Qualification must repeat Basic-Level OJT Activity (4)
during a requalification inspection.

OJT Activity (2), AConduct of Operations,@ is similar to OJT-OPS-2 in
Appendix C1, AReactor Operations Inspector Technical Proficiency
Training and Qualification Journal.@ You may document completion of
equivalent activities on both Signature Cards.

The following general guidance applies as you complete the OL Examiner
OJT Activities:

-   The activities should generally be completed in the order in which
    they are presented, unless otherwise directed by the regional OL BC.

-   All parts of each activity must be completed. As explained on Page
    C10-4, only those activities identified with an (L) need to be
    completed for a limited certification.

-   The regional OL BC will act as a resource as you complete each
    activity. Discuss any questions you may have about how a task must
    be done or how the guidance is applied. The OL BC may also designate
    a qualified Chief Examiner to work with you as you complete the
    various activities.

-   You are responsible for keeping track of what tasks you have
    completed. Be sure that you have completed all aspects of an OJT
    activity before you meet with the regional OL BC for evaluation.

OL Examiner On-the-Job Activity

**TOPIC:** (OJT-OLE-1) (L) Observe Initial Licensing Examinations (2)

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
on-site activities performed by operator license examiners. This
on-the-job training will prepare you to conduct initial operator
licensing examinations in accordance with NUREG-1021.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 160 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

2.  Proposed examinations and operating tests

3.  Individual operating test reports

4.  The examination report

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** Complete the activities outlined in this guide and meet
with the regional OL BC to discuss any questions you may have. Upon
completion of the tasks in this guide, you should be able to:

1.  Describe the procedure for reviewing / validating draft operator
    licensing examinations with the facility licensee.

2.  Describe the miscellaneous on-site activities associated with the
    administration of operator licensing examinations, including the
    entrance and exit meetings, applicant briefings, and proctoring the
    written examination.

3.  Describe the policies and procedures for conducting, documenting,
    and evaluating all aspects of the operating test.

**TASKS:** 1. In preparation for the on-site activities, review ES-302,
ES-303, ES-402, Appendix E, Section D of Appendix C, and the proposed
examinations and operating tests, including the NRC=s review comments.

2.  Participate in at least two written examination and operating test
    reviews / validations with the facility licensee. At least one of
    these must include a preparatory site visit to the facility. Discuss
    any observations and questions you may have with the Chief Examiner
    or OL BC.

3.  Participate in at least two examination site visits, with different
    Chief Examiners; observation trips to exams in other regions are
    encouraged. Observe all significant on-site activities including the
    entrance briefing (if one is requested), the applicant briefings,
    all examination team discussions, and the exit meeting. Discuss any
    observations and questions you may have with the Chief Examiner or
    OL BC.

4.  While on-site, observe as many complete operating test
    administrations as possible, including at least one RO, one instant
    SRO, and one upgrade SRO, administered by as many different
    examiners as possible. During each test, try to anticipate the need
    for follow-up questions based on the applicant=s performance of the
    task. Discuss any observations and questions you may have with the
    examiner of record after the test is complete.

5.  For the worst-performing applicant you observed during each exam
    assignment, independently evaluate and document the applicant=s
    performance in accordance with ES-303. Discuss your writeup with the
    Chief Examiner. Also, review the operating test documentation for
    each applicant whose test you observed, and discuss the results with
    the examiner of record.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card Item
OJT-OLE-1

OL Examiner On-the-Job Activity

**TOPIC:** (OJT-OLE-2) (L) Conduct of Operations

**PURPOSE:** The overall conduct of operations is an essential element
in the safe operation of a nuclear power plant. Operator attentiveness
and professionalism, control room environment, shift turnover,
configuration controls, and the conduct of evolutions are typically
addressed in licensee procedures. This activity will familiarize you
with the various licensee procedural controls over these activities and
applicable regulatory requirements.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

TECHNICAL AREA EXPERTISE

**LEVEL**

**OF EFFORT:** 40 Hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. Licensee procedures addressing the conduct of
operations. This typically involves procedures addressing such issues
as: Use of Procedures, Independent Verification, Responsibilities of
Licensed Operators, Definition of Aat the controls@, Shift Manning and
Turnover, Control of Evolutions, Equipment Status and Alignment,
Tagging, Annunciator Controls, and Entry into TS Limiting Conditions for
Operation.

2.  Plant Operating License and Technical Specifications

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3.  [Manual Chapter 2515D]{.underline}, Plant Status

4.  [Inspection Procedure 71707]{.underline}, Plant Operations

5.  [Inspection Procedure 71715]{.underline}, Sustained Control Room and
    Plant Observations

6.  [Regulatory Guide 1.33]{.underline}, QA Program Requirements
    (Operations)

7.  ANSI-N18.7-1976, QA for Operational Phase of Nuclear Power Plant

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA**: Upon completion of the tasks, you should be able to:

> 1\. Generally describe the licensee=s processes for conduct of
> operations. The description should include activities such as: Use of
> Procedures, Independent Verification, Responsibilities of Licensed
> Operators, Definition of Aat the controls@or other control room areas,
> Shift Manning and Turnover, Control of Evolutions, Equipment Status
> and Alignment, Annunciator Controls, and Entry into TS Limiting
> Conditions for Operation. Where applicable, explain the regulatory
> requirements which require the development and implementation of these
> procedures.

2.  Be able to identify active technical specifications (TS) limiting
    conditions for operation (LCOs) and major equipment out-of-service
    through reviews of control room documentation or status boards.

3.  Tour the control room, observe operating practices, and determine if
    procedural guidance is being implemented correctly, operators are
    maintaining shift professionalism, and activities are properly
    controlled and coordinated.

4.  Evaluate the adequacy of control room shift turnovers, response to
    annunciators, and control room communications.

5.  Verify that procedures for annunciator controls such as disabled
    annunciators and nuisance alarms are implemented properly.

**TASKS:** 1. Locate the listed references for your assigned or
reference facility.

> 2\. Review the licensee=s procedures and develop an understanding of
> the licensee=s expectations for the conduct of operations. These
> efforts should include comparison to implementation such as control
> room logs, equipment out of service logs, standing orders, night
> orders, operator work-arounds, work control center activities, and
> briefings.

3.  Observe at least two different shift turnovers, including RO and SRO
    turnover and verify that activities are conducted in accordance with
    procedures.

4.  Observe the implementation of tagging procedures, including
    development and review of at least one tagout, hanging of tags,
    verifications of tags, and removal and restoration activities.

5.  Observe portions of a valve alignment/alignment verification
    involving an important system as necessary to understand the
    licensee=s processes.

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2.  Perform the activities described in Manual Chapter 2515D, Plant
    Status.

3.  Meet with your supervisor or a qualified Operations inspector to
    discuss any questions that you may have as a result of these
    activities and demonstrate that you can meet the evaluation criteria
    listed above.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Proficiency Level Qualification Signature
Card Item OJT-OLE-2

OL Examiner On-the-Job Activity

**TOPIC:** (OJT-OLE-3) (L) Prepare, Administer, and Grade an Operating
Test

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
procedures for preparing, administering, and grading a complete
operating test in accordance with NUREG-1021.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

ASSESSMENT AND ENFORCEMENT

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 200 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. ES-201, ES-301, ES-302, and ES-303 of
[NUREG-1021]{.underline}

2.  [NUREG-1122]{.underline} or [-1123]{.underline}

3.  Facility reference materials

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** Complete the activities outlined in this guide and meet
with the regional OL BC to discuss any questions you may have. Upon
completion of the tasks in this guide, you will have:

1.  Demonstrated your understanding of the operating test development
    procedures by preparing a complete operating test that meets the
    requirements of NUREG-1021 and obtaining approval from the regional
    OL BC to administer the test.

2.  Demonstrated your understanding of operating test administration
    procedures and techniques by satisfactorily administering a complete
    RO or instant SRO operating test.

3.  Demonstrated your understanding of the operating test grading and
    documentation procedures by satisfactorily grading and documenting
    your applicant=s performance during the audited operating test and
    obtaining your auditor=s and the regional OL BC=s concurrence with
    your licensing recommendation.

**TASKS:** 1. Using ES-201, ES-301, Appendices C and D, and the
reference material provided by the facility licensee, prepare a complete
RO or instant SRO operating test outline, including the administrative
topics, control room and facility walk-through, and dynamic simulator
operating test categories. Submit the outline and all the forms and
checklists required by the ES to the designated Chief Examiner for
review and approval, then incorporate whatever changes are necessary
prior to seeking supervisory approval to proceed with test development.

2.  Upon approval by the regional OL BC, use ES-301, Appendices C and D,
    and the reference material provided by the facility licensee to
    prepare all the test items (job performance measures, prescripted
    questions, and dynamic simulator scenarios) and quality checklists
    required to implement the approved test outline. Submit all the test
    items and checklists required by the ES to the designated Chief
    Examiner for review and approval, then incorporate whatever changes
    are necessary prior to seeking supervisory approval to review the
    proposed test with the facility licensee.

3.  In accordance with ES-201, upon approval by the regional OL BC, and
    with the assistance of the designated Chief Examiner, review and
    validate the proposed operating test materials with the facility
    licensee.

4.  Review the facility licensee=s comments, incorporate changes in the
    test materials, as appropriate, and submit the final operating test
    and associated checklists to the designated Chief Examiner and
    regional OL BC for review and approval.

5.  In coordination with the designated Chief Examiner, administer a
    complete RO or instant SRO operating test in accordance with ES-302.
    Note that the entire operating test must be audited by a certified
    Chief Examiner (preferably the regional OL BC if he or she is
    certified on the technology in question), who will step in if
    necessary to ensure that a valid licensing decision can be made. The
    auditor will provide verbal and written feedback regarding your test
    administration but should NOT discuss information that might bias
    your independent assessment of the applicant=s performance.

6.  As soon as possible after administering the operating test, evaluate
    and document your applicant=s performance and make an independent
    licensing recommendation in accordance with ES-303. Submit Form
    ES-303-1 and any supporting documentation to your auditor for review
    and approval.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card
OJT-OLE-3

OL Examiner On-the-Job Activity

**TOPIC:** (OJT-OLE-4) Prepare, Administer, and Grade a Written
Examination

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
procedures for preparing, administering, and grading an initial operator
licensing written examination in accordance with NUREG-1021.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

ASSESSMENT AND ENFORCEMENT

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 500 hours

**REFERENCES:** 1. ES-201, ES-401, ES-402, and ES-403 of
[NUREG-1021]{.underline}

2.  [NUREG-1122]{.underline} or [-1123]{.underline}

3.  Facility reference materials

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** Complete the activities outlined in this guide and meet
with the regional OL BC to discuss any questions you may have. Upon
completion of the tasks in this guide, you will have:

1.  Demonstrated your understanding of the written examination
    development procedures by preparing a written examination that meets
    the requirements of NUREG-1021 and obtaining approval from the
    regional OL BC to administer the examination. (Note that partial or
    shared examinations will be approved by the OL program office on a
    case-by-case basis.)

2.  Demonstrated your understanding of written examination
    administration procedures.

3.  Demonstrated your understanding of the written examination grading
    procedures by satisfactorily grading and documenting the applicants=
    performance on the written examination you prepared and obtaining
    the regional OL BC=s concurrence with your licensing
    recommendations.

**TASKS:** 1. Using ES-201, ES-401, Appendix B, and the reference
material provided by the facility licensee, prepare an RO and SRO
written examination outline. Submit the outline and all the forms and
checklists required by the ES to the designated Chief Examiner for
review and approval, then incorporate whatever changes are necessary
prior to seeking supervisory approval to proceed with examination
development.

2.  Upon approval by the regional OL BC, use ES-401, Appendix B, and the
    reference material provided by the facility licensee to select or
    prepare questions to implement the approved exam outline. Submit the
    proposed examination and checklists required by the ES to the
    designated Chief Examiner for review and approval, then incorporate
    whatever changes are necessary prior to seeking supervisory approval
    to review the proposed exam with the facility licensee.

3.  In accordance with ES-201, upon approval by the regional OL BC, and
    with the assistance of the designated Chief Examiner, review the
    proposed examination with the facility licensee.

4.  Review the facility licensee=s comments, incorporate question
    changes, as appropriate, and submit the final examination and
    associated checklists to the designated Chief Examiner and regional
    OL BC for review and approval.

5.  In coordination with the designated Chief Examiner, administer the
    written examination in accordance with ES-402. If the facility
    licensee will be conducting the exam, review the proctoring
    instructions with the facility contact as specified in Section C.3.k
    of ES-201, and, per Section C.2 of ES-402, inspect the exam
    facilities and act as point of contact in the regional office while
    the exams are in progress.

6.  Grade the examinations in accordance with ES-403. Develop and
    document proposed resolutions for any post-examination comments
    received from the facility licensee, complete the grading quality
    checklist, and forward the examination package to the Chief Examiner
    for review and approval.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card
OJT-OLE-4

OL Examiner On-the-Job Activity

**TOPIC:** (OJT-OLE-5) Requalification Inspection

Refer to Appendix A, OJT-4

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card
OJT-OLE-5

**ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:** 1. [IP 71111.11]{.underline}, ALicensed
Operator Requalification Program@

2.  [IMC 0609, Appendix I]{.underline}, AOperator Requalification Human
    Performance Significance Determination Process@

3.  [IP 71111.11 Feedback]{.underline} on the OL website

**Additional Chief Examiner OJT Activities**

These additional OJT activities require Chief Examiner candidates to
oversee examination-related work at reactor facilities and in the
regional office. These activities are designed to allow Chief Examiner
candidates to observe and perform key tasks under controlled
circumstances.

The following general guidance applies as you complete the Chief
Examiner OJT activities:

-   The activities should generally be completed in the order in which
    they are presented, unless otherwise directed by the regional OL BC.

-   All parts of each activity must be completed.

-   The regional OL BC will act as a resource as you complete each
    activity. Discuss any questions you may have about how a task must
    be done or how the guidance is applied. The OL BC may also designate
    a qualified Chief Examiner to work with you as you complete the
    various activities.

-   You are responsible for keeping track of what tasks you have
    completed. Be sure that you have completed all aspects of an OJT
    activity before you meet with the regional OL BC for evaluation.

OL Chief Examiner On-the-Job Activity

**TOPICS:** (OJT-OLE-6) Participate on at Least Two Licensing
Examination Teams (as a fully-qualified OL Examiner)

**PURPOSE:** This OJT Activity is intended to increase the Chief
Examiner candidate=s proficiency in implementing the operator licensing
examination procedures.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

ASSESSMENT AND ENFORCEMENT

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 300 hours

**REFERENCES:** [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** Candidates should be engaged in and satisfactorily perform
all aspects of the assigned examinations as determined by the regional
OL BC. No detailed evaluation criteria have been developed.

**TASKS:** Candidates should be engaged in and satisfactorily perform
all aspects of the assigned examinations as determined by the regional
OL BC. No detailed activities have been developed.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Chief Examiner Signature and Certification Card
OJT-

> OLE-6

OL Chief Examiner On-the-Job Activity

**TOPIC:** (OJT-OLE-7) Lead an Initial Examination Team (under
instruction)

**PURPOSE:** The purpose of this activity is to familiarize you with the
procedures for coordinating and leading an initial operator licensing
examination assignment in accordance with NUREG-1021.

**COMPETENCY**

**AREA:** INSPECTION

ASSESSMENT AND ENFORCEMENT

**LEVEL OF**

**EFFORT:** 200 hours

**REFERENCES:** [NUREG-1021]{.underline}

**EVALUATION**

**CRITERIA:** Complete the activities outlined in this guide and meet
with the regional OL BC to discuss any questions you may have. Upon
completion of the tasks in this guide, you should be able to:

1.  Coordinate all the administrative activities involved in preparing
    for an initial examination assignment.

2.  Coordinate all on-site activities with the examination team members,
    the resident inspectors, and the facility contact.

3.  Coordinate all the administrative activities associated with
    documenting and issuing the examination results.

**TASKS:** 1. In accordance with Sections C.2 and C.3 of ES-201 and
under the direction of a certified Chief Examiner, coordinate all
administrative activities associated with preparing for an initial
examination assignment. These activities should include completing the
120-day phone call, preparing the official examination confirmation
letter to the facility licensee, coordinating review and approval of the
examinations and tests, reviewing the license applications, resolving
any waiver requests, preparing the assignment sheet, preparing the
operating test administration schedule, and coordinating the travel
arrangements.

2.  In accordance with ES-302 and 402 and under the direction of a
    certified Chief Examiner, oversee all on-site activities associated
    with the administration of the written examinations and operating
    tests. This should include coordinating all

3.  Interactions between the examination team members, the resident
    inspectors, and the facility contact, such as making arrangements
    for reviewing and validating the examination, scheduling the
    entrance and exit meetings, ensuring that examination security is
    maintained, implementing the operating test schedule, ensuring that
    the written examination is properly administered, and keeping the
    regional OL BC informed of any problems.

4.  In accordance with ES-303, 403, and 501, and under the direction of
    a certified Chief Examiner, coordinate all the administrative
    activities associated with documenting and issuing the examination
    results. This should include resolving the facility comments,
    grading and reviewing the written exams and operating tests,
    preparing the license, denial, and notification letters, preparing
    the examination report, and ensuring that the required examination
    files are generated.

**DOCUMENTATION**: OL Chief Examiner Signature and Certification Card
OJT-OLE-7

**OL Examiner Signature and Certification Card**

+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| *Employee=s Name:                       | *Employee    | *OL Branch |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                | Initials/*   | Chief=s    |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_* |              | Signa      |
|                                         | *Completion  | ture/Date* |
|                                         | Date*        |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ***A. Training Courses***               |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| Power Plant Engineering Directed        |              |            |
| Self-Study (E-110S)                     |              |            |
|                                         |              |            |
| (As determined necessary by the         |              |            |
| regional OL BC.)                        |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| \(L\) Reactor Technology Full Series    | \_\_\_\_\_   | \_\_\_\_\_ |
| (Basic, Advanced, and Simulator) for:   | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
| -   Westinghouse                        |              |            |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_   | \_\_\_\_\_ |
| -   General Electric                    | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
| -   Combustion Engineering              |              |            |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_   | \_\_\_\_\_ |
| -   Babcock and Wilcox                  | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                         |              |            |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_   | \_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| Examination Techniques Course (G-107)   | \_\_\_\_\_   | \_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
| -   Written                             | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                         |              |            |
| -   \(L\) Operating                     | \_\_\_\_\_   | \_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                         | \_\_\_\_\_\_ | \_\_\_\_\_ |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ***B. Individual Study Activities***    |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-1 - (L) Navigating the NRC=s OL |              |            |
| Web Pages                               |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-2 - (L) History and             |              |            |
| Organization of the Operator            |              |            |
|                                         |              |            |
| > Licensing Program                     |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-3 - License Eligibility         |              |            |
| Requirements and Guidelines             |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-4 - (L) Initial Operator        |              |            |
| Licensing Process                       |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-5 - (L) Overview of Generic     |              |            |
| Examination Concepts                    |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-6 - Generic Fundamentals        |              |            |
| Examination (GFE) Program               |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-7 - Operator Licensing Written  |              |            |
| Examinations                            |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-8 - (L) Operator Licensing      |              |            |
| Operating Tests                         |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-9 - (L) Technical               |              |            |
| Specifications (Parallels ISA-OPS-2)    |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-10 - (L) Operability (Parallels |              |            |
| ISA-OPS-3)                              |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-11 - (L) Shutdown Operations    |              |            |
| (Parallels OJT-OPS-9)                   |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-12 - (L) Operator Licensing     |              |            |
| Appeals and Hearings                    |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-13 - Systematic Approach to     |              |            |
| Training (SAT)                          |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-14 - Licensed Operator          |              |            |
| Requalification and Other License       |              |            |
| Conditions                              |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ISA-OLE-15 - (L) Power Plant Simulators |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ***C. On-the-Job Training Activities*** |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| OJT-OLE-1 - (L) a. Observe Initial      |              |            |
| Licensing Examination                   |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| > \(L\) b. Observe Initial Licensing    |              |            |
| > Examination                           |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+

  ------------------------------------------ --------------- -------------
  OJT-OLE-2 - (L) Conduct of Operations                      
  (Parallels OJT-OPS-2)                                      

  OJT-OLE-3 - (L) Prepare, Administer, &                     
  Grade an Operating Test                                    

  OJT-OLE-4 - Prepare, Administer , & Grade                  
  a Written Examination                                      

  OJT-OLE-5 - Requalification Inspection                     
  (Parallels App. A, OJT-4)                                  

  NOTE: For ISA-9, 10, and 11 and OJT-2 and                  
  5, you may document completion of                          
  equivalent activities on both Signature                    
  Cards. Treating ISA-OLE-11 as an OJT                       
  activity would eliminate the need to later                 
  repeat the activity to certify as a                        
  Reactor Operations Inspector.                              
  ------------------------------------------ --------------- -------------

**OL Chief Examiner Signature and Certification Card**

+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| *Employee=s Name:                       | *Employee    | *OL Branch |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_              | Initials/*   | Chief=s    |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_* |              | Signa      |
|                                         | *Completion  | ture/Date* |
|                                         | Date*        |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+

+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| ***C. Additional, Chief Examiner OJT    |              |            |
| Activities***                           |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| OJT-OLE-6 - a. Participate on an Exam   |              |            |
| Team                                    |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| > b\. Participate on an Exam Team       |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+
| OJT-OLE-7 - Lead an Initial Examination |              |            |
| Team (under instruction)                |              |            |
+-----------------------------------------+--------------+------------+

+--------------------------------------------+-------------------------+
| ***Form 1: OL Examiner Technical           |                         |
| Proficiency Level***                       |                         |
|                                            |                         |
| ***Equivalency Justification***            |                         |
+--------------------------------------------+-------------------------+
| *Employee=s Name:                          | *Identify equivalent    |
| \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\                    | training and experience |
| _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_* | for which the examiner  |
|                                            | is to be given credit.* |
+--------------------------------------------+-------------------------+
| ***A. Training Courses***                  |                         |
+--------------------------------------------+-------------------------+
| Power Plant Engineering Directed           |                         |
| Self-Study (E-110S)                        |                         |
+--------------------------------------------+-------------------------+
| \(L\) Reactor Technology Full Series       |                         |
| (Basic, Advanced, and/or Simulator)        |                         |
+--------------------------------------------+-------------------------+
| ***B. Individual Study Activities***       |                         |
+--------------------------------------------+-------------------------+
| ISA-OLE-9 - (L) Technical Specifications   |                         |
+--------------------------------------------+-------------------------+
| ISA-OLE-10 - (L) Operability               |                         |
+--------------------------------------------+-------------------------+
| ISA-OLE-11 - (L) Shutdown Operations       |                         |
+--------------------------------------------+-------------------------+
| ISA-OLE-13 - Systems Approach to Training  |                         |
| (SAT)                                      |                         |
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| ISA-OLE-15 - (L) Power Plant Simulators    |                         |
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| ***C. On-the-Job Training Activities***    |                         |
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| OJT-OLE-2 - (L) Conduct of Operations      |                         |
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| OJT-OLE-5 - Requalification Inspection     |                         |
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Supervisor=s Recommendation: Signature / Date

Division Director=s Approval: Signature / Date

Copies to: Examiner

Supervisor

HR Office

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