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as there would be changes in competence requirements of persons due to job rotation,
upgradation, and technological upgradation/changes.
4.2 Approach for management of knowledge –in- practice
Tacit knowledge is difficult to be imparted , yet it is possible to make its’
dissemination easier through effective training settings. In NPCIL Nuclear Training
Centres (NTCs) are equipped with various provisions of effective training settings in this
regard. These NTCs are equipped with various workshops having working models, cutaway-views
of complex equipment, exploded views through drawings and charts for
providing sound knowledge on foundation courses for all technical personnel and have
helped in achieving of multidisciplinary knowledge and skills among technical personnel.
Earlier, Control Room engineers used to learn under guidance and close
supervision of their superiors. Now such learning has become easier through Nuclear
Power Plant Simulators. This facility provides structured progressive learning, under the
guidance of qualified instructor, of about 5 to 7 weeks duration, covering all phases of
plant operations thus making it easier to license incumbents in shorter duration for
control room positions. The human error will not result into any actual incident as this is
only simulation but at the same time would provide opportunity to the incumbent to learn
managing of such incident
Considering difficulties in transfer of tacit knowledge from the diofficult to be
located experts , computer based or web based training (CBT/WBT) packages have
become powerful tools. Here using services of training expert, structured presentations on
the selected topic in form of multimedia training package are developed. For explaining
the operation of complex mechanism, the dynamic simulation of such mechanism through
computer mimics or video clips is enforced and progressive learning concept ensures that
phase wise learning takes place. Unless the incumbent knowledge is not verified through
built in test mechanism, he/she would not be permitted to visit next phase of learning. The
incumbent can replay the part not understood by him any number of times he desires till
he has understood it. For conventional part of core competency such packages are
available in the market, however for Nuclear System knowledge, in house custom built
package is the only solution. KM group has started putting the efforts in this direction. As
these training packages are also accessible through intranet easy availability for learning
by larger work force is another advantage of this approach
4.3 Promoting Communities of Practices and Groups of Subject Matter Experts
Communities of practices and specialist task forces have been established at
NPCIL to promote sharing of knowledge and experiences. Some of them are described
below:
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