Workforce Development and
Employee Training Courses

Description

The GP Strategies’ GF training materials prepare nuclear plant operators to take the GF exam (GFE), which is administered by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as part of its initial licensing process for United States (US) nuclear power plant operators.

Outcomes

Nuclear energy training materials in this program are designed specifically to prepare candidates for the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Generic Fundamentals Examination.This NRC training program meets the requirements addressed in the Knowledge and Abilities Catalog for Nuclear Power Plant Operators: PWR (NUREG-1122) and the Knowledge and Abilities Catalog for Nuclear Power Plant Operators: BWR (NUREG-1123).

Description

Operational risk is a key risk for all firms. It is important that all employees are able to play their part as the firm’s first line of defense by being alert to the risk and knowing how to identify, assess and manage it as part of their day-to-day role. This awareness-level course explains what operational risk is and how it is managed using real-life examples and practical scenarios.

This course is part of our Compliance & ESG Catalog of courses.

Learning objectives:

• Describe the safety rules associated with payloader operation.
• Identify the controls and functions on the payloader control panels.
• Perform a vehicle inspection.
• Describe basic techniques for using the payloader.

Plan-do-check-act (PDCA) provides a structured, team-based approach to problem solving. The four-step methodology enables the root causes of problems to be identified and addressed quickly and accurately. This course enables learners to become more effective at problem solving by equipping them with a range of tools applicable to many problem-solving situations and which enable efficient root cause analysis.

Learning objectives:

• List and discuss codes and standards associated with pipe and tubing.
• Identify and discuss types of metal piping and their uses.
• Identify and discuss types of non-metallic piping and their uses.
• Identify and discuss types of tubing, including their installation and use.
• Describe the methods used for connecting pipes.
• Describe the components found in a piping system.
• Identify and discuss the types of pipe hangers and their applications.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the different types of piping coating and their purpose.
• Describe galvanic corrosion and how to reduce or prevent deterioration of the pipe.
• Describe the application, inspection, and repair process for piping coatings.
• Describe the tape coating and heat shrink coating systems.

Learning objectives:

• Describe pneumatic power and the components used in the design of pneumatic systems.
• Identify and explain common pneumatic components.
• Describe basic pneumatic theory.
• Replace hoses, seals, and fittings according to the guidelines identified in this training course.
• Describe preventive maintenance actions such as removing, replacing, and cleaning common pneumatic components.
• Interpret ANSI symbols and drawings to explain the functions of specific pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot common pneumatic components.

Learning objectives:

• Discuss positive displacement pump laws.
• List and describe terminology associated with positive displacement pumps.
• Identify the major components of a positive displacement pump and describe its function.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for disassembly, maintenance, and assembly of a positive displacement pump.