General description of SAT methodology used at

Cernavoda nuclear power plant (Cernavoda) is a second generation design of the basic CANDU reactor plant. Today, several similar CANDU 600 plants are in operation worldwide.

For Cernavoda the training concept is based mainly on the training systems established in other CANDU utilities. This allow an easy integration of the off-shore training opportunities with the domestic programme

The SAT methodology was part of the know-how transfer under the Canadian—Romanian contract. Starting m 1993, the basis of the training functions was put in place, and started with two reference documents: "Station Training Plan" and "SAT" From these two station policy documents the whole procedural framework for training at Cernavoda was derived

General international guidance that has been developed and published by the IAEA, was also used in establishing the Cernavoda training concept

5.15.2. Role of the regulator

The National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control (CNCAN) is the governmental regulatory body, responsible for full surveillance and control in all areas relevant to nuclear safety and environmental protection in siting, construction, commissioning and operations of nuclear plants, research reactors and other nuclear facilities in Romania.

With respect to nuclear power plant personnel training, CNCAN issue licenses for shift supervisors, control room operators and managers

Although use of SAT is not a formal requirement, it is strongly recommended Through regular evaluations of training programmes, CNCAN assess the level of compliance by the utility with their own procedural framework which reflects SAT

5.15.3. Experience gained through the introduction and use of SAT 51531 Use of the existing CANDU experience

As per the station policy SAT, on the recommendation of the training manager, the station manager may approve exceptions to the strict application of SAT principles, e.g in the case of standard courses based on analysis, design and development done at other CANDU stations

This type of analysis heavily relies on the results from the analysis of the job functions associated with operation and maintenance from earlier and existing CANDU operations.

A second step to this type of analysis involves the adaptation and translation of the very significant volume of training programmes, training materials (training specifications, objectives, lesson plans, course notes and presentation materials and test items), in order to meet the specific Cernavoda requirements

51532 Job related training requirements (JRTRs)

This type of analysis relies on the production of the JRTRs. These are an identification of the training and development programmes (i e. formal courses and on-the-job skills training) required for each job classification within the station work groups

The mam work groups are

(1) Operations (shift supervisor, control room operator, senior field operator, nuclear operator, assistant nuclear operator)

(2) Maintenance (mechanical, electrical, I&C, general services) (3) Fuel handling (operation/maintenance/technical support) (4) Chemistry

(5) Technical unit (system engineer, engineering support) (6) Health and safety (radiation protection, industrial safety) (7) General services (administrations, fire fighters, security, etc.) (8) Management and supervisors

The JRTRs preparation is the responsibility of line supervision in the station, with training department assistance Previous CANDU experience is also used when the generic JRTRs are prepared.

5 15 3.3 Design and development

A very significant volume of existing CANDU training materials is available, and they are, subject to translation, applied to training programmes at Cemavoda.

However, for the new programmes and courses, specific for Cernavoda, the "criterion reference instruction" and "instructional module development" technologies are used.

Classroom training is well organized and documented.

Simulator training is used in six different ways

• Initial training for licensed staff

• Examination by regulatory body

• Refresher training

• Requahfication

• Team training

• Non-licensed control room staff training.

For each of these six aims different training packages are developed The development process has just started, and for each of the six areas there is a different percentage of completion.

51534 On-the-job training

Specially trained people work as training co-ordmators in each of station departments. They are trained on a regular basis at the training centre, on SAT, principles of adult learning, etc. An attempt to provide more consistency for OJT training is ongoing, by publishing a station procedure.

51535 Implementation

The procedural framework is in place for the implementation phase. Implementation activities have been identified and the station training plan has been prepared. OJT has to be implemented on a more consistent basis

51536 Evaluation

All training courses done at the training centre or in the station are evaluated using the opinions of the trainee At Cernavoda this type of feedback is considered as being part of implementation phase.

Continuous feedback from plant supervisors is collected through regular meetings between training department supervisors and station supervisors. Also the feedback is collected from training co-ordinators, from each work group.

Formal procedures are in place to integrate operational experience feedback (internal in the station — unplanned event reports, and external — COG and WANO). Prompt informal feedback is given from training department to station departments regarding the potential need for changes in procedures, design, etc. There are also procedures in place to link the changes in the station (procedures, equipment, etc.) with the training packages.

5.75.3.7. How are SAT based training programmes maintained

1. All training activities, having a unique identification, are recorded in a centralized database (central training records database — CTR). To date, CTR has 65 000 records, with an average of 500 records processed per day (new or updates).

2. From the CTR, using the JRTRs a training qualification index (TQI) indicator is derived (individual, department, station):

Number of courses/skills done TQI =

Number of courses/skills to do

1. Each course or skill has an unique identification number 2. All changes in the training packages are formally approved

3. A computer database links training documents with the originating sources

4. All JRTRs are maintained in CTR, linked with each individual, through the job position JRTR unique number

5. The IAEA "Nuclear Power Plant Personnel Training and its Evaluation" software version is on the Cernavoda network

6. An internal project started to ensure compliance with the criteria stated in IAEA "Nuclear Power Plant Personnel Training and its Evaluation"