eB for Nuclear Training


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A systematic training process assists enterprises to simplify project, operations and support functions while maintaining high levels of safety and compliance with occupational qualification requirements. The systematic training process as defined in INPO© AP-921 is part of an integrated set of processes for the operation and support of new and existing nuclear facilities.

The eB for Nuclear Training solution consists of eB application modules that are configured based on industry best practices and with compliance of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations in mind. Built upon eB’s powerful Enterprise Information Management platform and leveraging its robust Configuration Management capabilities, eB Nuclear Training provides you with the ability to identify training needs by means of Training Requirements Matrices or evaluated Corrective Actions. These needs are then translated into actual training and qualification programs configured to ensure that required reading, training classes and accreditations are in place for certifying your human resources to fulfill the roles and functions demanded in Nuclear project and plant environments.



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Systematic training processes

 Maintain safety and compliance with occupational qualification requirements.

Nuclear Application Suite - Training - Compliance - Design Engineering - Information Management - Performance Management - Knowledge Management Training Compliance Information Management Performance Improvement Knowledge Management Design Engineering

eB played a significant role in the success of a nuclear customer’s $300 million steam generator replacement project — it was installed in a world record time of 63.5 days

Business Values

Systematic training is part of an overall set of integrated processes for the construction, operation and support of nuclear plants. The systematic training process encompasses training needs analysis, training material design and development, training implementation, training effectiveness evaluation and training records keeping.

The systematic training process is the method by which a proposed training need is analyzed, and then, if appropriate, training is designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated (feedback) to support job performance and professional development. Line management is the primary factor in the implementation of the training process. This training process is a systematic approach to training (SAT) similar to that currently used in the nuclear industry.

Key features of the systematic training process include the following:

  • Training is a key part of the strategy for improving plant safety and reliability and achieving high levels of human performance
  • Economies of scale are realized through standardized training program development, delivery, evaluation, and revision
  • Plant staff entry-level requirements are set at the highest level the labor market will bear to reduce utility training needs
  • Training staff resources are augmented by rotational assignments from the operating units/stations and use of outside training sources
  • Support provided not only for individual plants but also for a "family" of similarly designed plants

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Applications

eB for Nuclear provides a powerful integrated framework of applications that is uniquely suited to the management of training needs, materials and qualification records.

Training needs analysis

eB’s powerful requirements modeling, classification and object relationship building capabilities make it ideally suited to defining a specific training matrix for each project, functional area or responsibility. These worker category requirements are cross-referenced to the required classes or activities and/or the persons currently qualified in a particular category.

When training needs are identified as part of the Performance Improvement program, these Corrective Actions initiate the training needs analysis.

Training material design and development

eB’s workflow engine makes it ideally suited for defining standardized templates of training tasks which guide students electronically through a routing of required reading, class attendance, accreditation activities, reviews and final qualification approvals. Classes are modeled as separate database objects with the necessary data and links to materials which are also carefully managed as controlled documents.

Training implementation

eB can not only route the training tasks to individual workers, but can also expose what needs to be done and on what. For example, required reading documents and training materials are attached to the specific task in question. eB ensures that only the latest revisions are presented and if changes are made, the impact may necessitate re-training. Once completed, the workflows become digital qualification records associated to the ‘person’ object and are monitored for the period of time that they are effective before re-qualification is required.

Training effectiveness evaluation

eB’s ability to relate all information back to the original requirements ensures that they are satisfied, and makes it possible to close out corrective actions or set the status of training matrices to ‘satisfied.’ Built-in reporting tools and the eB records management modules provide all input data necessary for the training evaluations.

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Technology

Built upon an advanced Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), eB uses the latest Microsoft technologies. Developed with the same technologies as SharePoint, eB embraces Microsoft's .NET framework to form the foundation of its application server tier, web services and user interfaces. This architecture allows eB to easily be integrated to other business critical applications.

eB is compatible with Windows 7 and certified for Windows Server 2008. Enterprise Informatics is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

The eB architecture is proven to be enterprise scalable and highly reliable, and offers the flexibility to adapt to the unique business requirements of a diverse customer base. eB is a highly effective solution for building bridges between SharePoint sites across the enterprise (eB for SharePoint) and other information repositories that are required to realize an effective EIM strategy.

eB for Enterprise is certified by the Institute of Configuration Management (ICM) as a four star Configuration Management software platform.

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Resources

eB for Nuclear Solution Brief

eB for Nuclear offers an integrated suite of applications, including Information Management, Design Engineering, Compliance, Knowledge Management, Performance Improvement and Training, that effectively manages information across the lifecycle of nuclear facilities. Download

Nuclear Information Life Cycle Solution Brief

eB for Nuclear identifies, connects, and manages information throughout the life cycle of a nuclear facility: permitting and licensing; design and construction, commissioning; ongoing operations and maintenance; all the way through eventual decommissioning. Download

Nuclear Knowledge Management White Paper

Solving the Brain Drain of the Nuclear Industry: How to capture and manage your company’s institutional knowledge for immediate action. As the Nuclear renaissance is taking shape, more and more organizations realize that the knowledge and skills being lost due to baby boomer retirements are threatening the bottom line by compromising the safety and efficiency of plant operations. Download

The following standards and guidelines are used as a guideline to ensure that these requirements are satisfied by the implementation of appropriate data and document management processes:

  • INPO AP-921 – Systematic Training Process Description
  • INPO AP-930 - Supplemental Personnel Process Description
  • The systematic training process as defined in INPO AP-921 is a systematic approach to training (SAT) and reflects current industry practices described in detail in INPO 85-006, Principles of Training System Development, its supplement, ACAD 88-002 (the addenda to INPO 85-006), and other INPO and National Academy for Nuclear Training guidelines and documents. It also reflects alternative systematic approaches to training published by the Department of Energy (DOE HDBU 1074-95, January 1995).

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Customers

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AmerenUE (Callaway Plant)

Uses eB to manage their training requirements and records.

CH2M Hill

Uses eB to manage all related skills and qualification needs for large multi-disciplinary projects.

For more information about our customers and our nuclear products, visit the Download Center.

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