Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 854dac6a-4d16-4de2-b039-2eafedc512e4
Document Type: srp
Title: REACTOR OPERATOR REQUALIFICATION PROGRAM; REACTOR OPERATOR
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1500/ML15006A035.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.2.1
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o NEI 06-13A, “Template for an Industry Training Program Description.” NEI 06-13A describes a training program that the staff has found as a way to decribe an acceptable licensed operator training program. c. The applicant has committed to RG 1.149, “Nuclear Power Plant Simulation Facilities for Use in Operator Training and License Examinations." RG 1.149 endorses ANSI/ANS-3.5-1998, “Nuclear Power Plant Simulators for Use in Operator Training and Examination.” d. Initial and requalification licensed operator training shall be developed, established, implemented, and maintained using a systems approach to training, as defined in 10 CFR 55.4, “Definitions.” e. For nuclear power plant license applicants, the technical submittal shall demonstrate that a licensed operator training program will be established, implemented, and maintained by 18 months prior to fuel load by means of the following: (1) The applicant has described how the licensed operator training program conforms to RG 1.8, “Qualification and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants.” (2) The subjects covered in the licensed operator training program should include, as a minimum, the subjects in 10 CFR 55.31, “How to Apply,” 13.2.1-13 Revision 4 – August 2016 10 CFR 55.41, “Written examination: Operators”; 10 CFR 55.43, “Written examination: Senior operators”; 10 CFR 55.45, “Operating tests”; and RG 1.8 for reactor operators and senior reactor operators, as appropriate. (3) For COL reviews, the applicant has described how the licensed operator training program conforms to NEI 06-13A, “Template for an Industry Training Program Description.” For DC reviews, the development of licensed operator training program will be designated as a COL applicant action item. f. The submittal shall demonstrate that a requalification program for operators and senior operators that conforms to 10 CFR 55.59 will be in effect within 3 months of either the issuance of an OL or the