4.0 Summary of Major DCISC Review Topics, 18th Annual Report - July 1, 2007 thru June 30, 2008
4.22 Training and Development Programs
4.22.1 Overview and Previous Activities
This section of the Annual Report has been renamed by DCISC as “Training and Development Programs” from “Learning and Development Programs”. The focus is on formal environments created to transfer specific knowledge and skills to individuals within the organization for their individual development. Organizational Development is included in Section 4.14 “Organizational Effectiveness and Development”.
The DCISC reviewed the following training items during the previous (2006-2007) reporting period:
- Supervisor Effectiveness and Training
- Technical and INPO-Accredited Training
- Licensed Operator Examination Performance
In the previous period DCISC concluded that DCPP is making substantial progress in improving its leadership effectiveness with an augmented coaching program, culture change initiative, and Leadership Academy training. DCPP appears to be taking positive steps in preparing for the 2007 National Academy for Nuclear Training accreditation renewal of its technical training programs. The DCISC is concerned about the low success rate on a recent set of NRC licensed operator exams
4.22.2 Current Period Activities
During the current period (2007-2008) the DCISC reviewed the following DCPP learning and development programs:
- Operator Training & Root Cause Analysis of Previous Operator Exam Failures (included in Section 4.1.2)
- Observe License Operator Training (included in Section 4.1.2)
4.22.3 Conclusions and Recommendations:
- Conclusion:
- DCPP received renewal of its accredited technical programs by the National Academy for Nuclear Training in 2007. This is commendable.
- DCPP had a problem with a low pass rate of operator license candidates in their licensing exams, but it appears that they have taken appropriate corrective action to improve the training and selection process of future candidates.
- Recommendations:
- None