Document ID: Doe-Hdbk-1078-94

Title: Training Program Handbook: A Systematic Approach To Training
August 1994
Supercedes
DOE-STD-0102T,

Purpose

This Department of Energy (DOE) Handbook, DOE-HDBK-1078-94, Training Program Handbook: A Systematic Approach to Training, describes a systematic method for establishing and maintaining training programs that meet the requirements and expectations of DOE Orders 5480.18B, Nuclear Facility Training Accreditation Program, and 5480.20, Personnel Selection, Qualification, Training, and Staffing Requirements at DOE Reactor and Non-Reactor Nuclear Facilities. The systematic approach to training (SAT) includes five distinct, yet interrelated, phases. These phases include analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. SAT is consistent with other systematically based training systems such as performance-based training (PBT), training system development (TSD), instructional systems development (ISD), and other similar methods. For the purposes of this Handbook, SAT and PBT are interchangeable. The systematic approach method may also be used in conjunction with other DOE orders and directives that contain personnel training and qualification requirements. This Handbook describes the more classical concept and approach to systematically establishing training programs. However, in some cases this classical approach has proven to be time- and labor-intensive, especially if excessive detail is expected. The risk and complexity associated with performance of a job or the nuclear hazard category of the facility affected may warrant the use of simpler, less detailed alternative methods to achieve results that are both satisfactory and effective. These methods are discussed in other Departmental and industry standards.

Users of this Handbook should consider the variety of training options that are available for establishing and maintaining personnel training and qualification programs. Blending classical and alternative systematic approaches to training methods often yields the most effective product. Finally, users should emphasize the fundamental goal of any training program as they use this Handbook; that is, to prepare workers to do their jobs safely, efficiently, and effectively, and to protect the work force, the public, and the environment.