Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer Operation CourseSTEPHANIE SERVICUR/516DR. CARRIE MILLER

Waste Treatment Plant Training

Training program consistency Designing appropriate methodology of training delivery Evaluating training effectiveness

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How and Why Training Courses are Developed

Training courses are developed in response to: New equipment New positions Identified needs

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Course Development

Courses are developed with the procedures as a foundation using the ADDIE instructional model.

A= Analyze D= Design D= Develop I= Implement E= Evaluate

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Writing the Terminal and Enabling Objectives

Terminal and enabling objectives are written using Bloom’s Taxonomy and the ABCD format. A= Audience B= Behavior C= Condition D= Degree

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What is an ICP-OES?

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Used for fast determination of trace metals and radionuclides in samples.

Exceeds our contractual requirements for Lower Detection Limits (LDL).

Processes samples quickly and accurately.

Course Goals

Understand the ICP-OES operational theory. Use safe laboratory practices. Execute ICP-OES analysis. Interpret analysis data. Calibrate and challenge curve. Carry out instrument preventative maintenance. Use troubleshooting methods.

Instructional Techniques

PowerPoint presentation. Student guide. Hands-on instrumentation.

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Radiological Postings

Radiological areas ALARA principle

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Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) Operation Course

This is a two part course. The first part includes: Classroom lecture over the theory behind ICP-OES operation. Basic radiological laboratory practices

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Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) Operation Course

Laboratory activities to include: Instrument operation Calibration Preventative maintenance Troubleshooting Data interpretation

Target Audience

Newly hired: Chemist Scientist Laboratory Supervisor

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Class Attendees

Course notification will occur via the learners training profile. The training department will schedule classes. Certification will be issued by the training department.

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Determining if Goals/Objectives are Met

30 question multiple choice exam Hands on demonstration of instrument operation Observation checklist Troubleshooting

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Summary

The training department takes great pride in providing thorough and consistent courses for the WTP facility. Formal training is critical for instrumentation use, especially instruments that support plant operations.

Questions?

Thank you for your time. Stephanie ServiAECOM – WTPLab Training and ProceduresOP-60 6139smservi@Bechtel.com509 371-5286

References

ADDIE image courtesy of teacherrogers.wordpress.comBloom’s Taxonomy image courtesy of zoe-s-wiki.wikispaces.comAgilent Technologies (July 1, 2014). Retrieved from

http://www.agilent.com/cs/library/applications/5991-4821EN.pdfChecklist image courtesy of nurihighrp.wikispaces.comHodell, C. (2016). ISD from the ground up: No-nonsense approach to

instructional design (4th ed.). Alexandria, VA: ATD Press.

References

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