Training and Qualifying Personnel for Performing Measurements for the Control and Accounting of Special Nuclear Material; NUREG/CR-0773; PNL-3020

vii, [1], 6, and NRC Bibliographic Sheet, printed on one side only. Cover has some wear and soiling. This was prepared for the Division of Siting, Health and Safeguards Standards, Office of Standards Development, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This report presents general procedures for training and qualifying personnel who perform sampling and measurements used for special nuclear material accounting. Considerations for establishing training and qualifying procedures are discussed. The quality of measurements made for special nuclear material account can be affected by the training and experience of the persons performing the measurement and sampling activities. A training and qualifying program can help ensure that these persons are adequately qualified to perform these measurements. The program consists of defining the job requirements, selecting appropriate candidates, and training and qualifying the candidates. The qualification involves testing and observation of candidates' performance of the job functions under realistic circumstances and evaluating their competent to perform the functions. Records of the training and qualification provide certification that the individual is authorized to perform the measurement or sampling job. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. …