RCNET ACAD 08-006 Crosswalk: 4.21 Chemistry Technicians - General Laboratory Practices

Program Description:

This material was published by the Regional Center for Nuclear Education and Training (RCNET) as part of a comprehensive crosswalk that links objectives of ACAD 08-006 with GP Strategies ABC Material, NUCP Surveyed Material, NANTeL resources, EPRI resources, web resources, and published material available to all RCNET partners. These accredited utility training programs are based off training and qualification guidelines (ACADs) published by the National Academy for Nuclear Training. 

ACAD 08-006 is the Uniform Curriculum Guide for Nuclear Power Plant Technician, Maintenance, and Nonlicensed Operations Personnel Associate Degree Programs and includes five main curriculum areas: Core Curriculum, Discipline-Specific Curriculum for Nonlicensed Operators, Discipline-Specific Curriculum for Radiological Protection Technicians, Discipline-Specific for Chemistry Technicians, and Discipline Specific for Maintenance Personnel. 

Contents: 

This General Laboratory Practices section of Discipline-Specific Curriculum for Chemistry Technicians (ACAD 08-006 4.21) focuses on explaining and applying the concepts related to sample collection equipment.

Documents associated with ACAD 08-006 4.21 include three PowerPoint presentations.

This material covers, more specifically: types of general laboratory equipment including lab ware, glassware, balances, heating apparatuses, separation apparatuses, hydrometers/viscometers, pipettes, titrators, and dessicators; the importance of and standards for the cleanliness of laboratory equipment; equipment cleaning methods; rules for laboratory safety; wearing eye protection and protective clothing; handling acids and bases; storing chemicals; fighting fires; requirements and procedures related to chemical shelf-life; and more.