A curriculum model for Nevada Test Site radiation protection technician training
A research project was undertaken to develop a performance-based curriculum model for Nevada Test Site Radiation Protection Technicians. The study began with an overview of Radiation Protection Technician training curricula within the Department of Energy (DOE) Government Contractor system and the Training Accreditation Manuals used for program evaluation of DOE system training programs. The research design included data from a two page questionnaire. Further data were provided from other Radiation Protection Technician training programs within the DOE system. The developed model utilized a five-phase/step approach to curriculum design encompassing (1) needs analysis, (2) designing the training process, (3) development of curriculum and support materials, (4) training implementation, (5) training evaluation. The Needs Analysis determined the specific material to be covered in the training program. Designing the Training Process involved choosing, from the core/generic job tasks identified in the Needs analysis, the specific knowledge and skills learning objectives for the program. Development of Curriculum and Support Materials involved choosing the method of instruction, identifying which tasks would be taught on-the-job and designing the qualification standard and lesson plans for the tasks. 24 refs., 6 figs., 3 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Nevada Univ., Las Vegas, NV (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC08-89NV10630
- OSTI ID:
- 5842528
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/NV/10630-T2; ON: DE89015931
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Thesis (M.S.). Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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