Welcome to the Office of the National Training Center (HS-50)

The National Training Center (NTC) was initially created to enhance and standardize the capabilities of contractor protective forces assigned to protect vital assets under the care of the Department of Energy (DOE). The NTC has developed, implemented, and maintained vital training programs for DOE Safeguards and Security elements since 1984. During its history, the NTC ~under various titles~ has become nationally recognized for its training programs and services.

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Kirtland AFB, the mission of the NTC is to provide DOE Safety and Security personnel with quality training in support of professional development. The NTC will effectively and efficiently develop, deliver, and evaluate DOE Safety and Security training. The NTC will continue to focus on identifying and meeting the Department's training needs and forming partnerships to improve its operational effectiveness.

Functions

• Identifies, develops, and delivers training courses that support the current and evolving DOE/NNSA safety, and security courses. These courses are linked to the specific functional area qualification standards, executive core qualifications, technical qualification program and job analysis for both federal and contractor personnel.

• Establishes and manages the Training Approval Program (TAP) which assesses site developed training programs to ensure standardized criteria are met.

• Employs effective and efficient processes for the development, delivery and evaluation of all training courses.

• Maintains a full range of training delivery capabilities to assure use of current technologies and cost-effective training delivery options.

• Manages the Professional Development Program which identifies and develops curriculum based on integrated training programs for Federal and contractor personnel.

• Coordinates the Nuclear Executive Leadership, Senior Technical Safety Manager, Leadership Development Institute and Management Development Institute training at the corporate level for the Department's safety and security personnel.

• Represents the Department on advisory committees, provides support to program offices and sites, to assure relevancy and appropriateness in the development and delivery of training curricula.

• Consults with standards-setting organizations, such as the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Board and others to obtain certification and accreditation of NTC courses, as appropriate.

• Provides training and services to other government agencies charged with protecting national security and critical assets as requested consistent with HSS and Departmental priorities.