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The Hanford Saga
Rennhack:
All RCT's are not created equal. Some sites just require a 'core' card that covers the first 13 modules. Those techs could be in that boat.
Some sites with exceptional hazards like Hanford, LANL, INL, etc have more robust requirements, such as the WHOLE RCT test battery, Part 1 '13 common core', Part 2, '19 Site specifics', and part 3, Oral Board. (In addition to the OJT/OJQ).
People that have only been at low hazard sites (like pCi/gm dirt work) are not aware of the more robust requirements, and could very well be surprised.
Protectologist:
And don't forget there are "Senior" RCTs at Hanford that have been there for years, that know they have to pass that test every two years, that struggle with the test. And they have a two year warning and are given two days of review/study before taking the test. Some people just have problems with tests. I've know a lot of good techs that have the knowledge and skills to be valuable in the field but are not comfortable in the classroom.
The bottom line is that if you're coming to Hanford, know there is a written exam. Even if you are exempted from the "core" you will need to take and pass the site specific portion. Do your homework. This site is a good resource for study and test prep.
61nomad:
So, subcontractors have to pass the CORE before they get paid? With a policy like that I am guessing no travel pay, per diem, insurance, sick/vacation days, etc?
Rennhack:
--- Quote from: 61nomad on Apr 04, 2015, 06:56 ---So, subcontractors have to pass the CORE before they get paid? With a policy like that I am guessing no travel pay, per diem, insurance, sick/vacation days, etc?
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The DOE won't pay the prime, and the Prime won't pay subs for 'non-productive' time, which includes training (or vacation/holidays).
It's up to the subs to build in that non-billable time into their billing rate averaged over the year. -- But hey, if they can talk enough people into working for a week (training) without pay, then it could become a new trend. -- One that could easily spread to other DOE sites.
Some subs will tell you that if you fail, you don't get paid (because they can never get that money back). As it is, it takes a sub 3 months to make back the non-billable time of that 1 week of training. If you quit before that, they lose money.
hamsamich:
When I went to Aiken (SRS-SRR) in 2010 they told me before I went I wouldn't be paid until the DOE core test was passed and that I had to pass the DOE core test the day I got there (so I could start getting paid by going to training the day after the test). Everything worked out but it was for sure a concern that made me think twice before going.
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