Nuclear Installation Safety Training Materials
Assisting Member States to Develop Sustainable Systems to Maintain Technical Competence in Nuclear Safety
The mandate of the NSNI Education and Training team includes assisting Member states in identifying their training needs, supporting the establishment of training centres (partners to provide training on a national and regional level), and developing “train the trainer” programmes and standardized training material consistent with the IAEA Safety Standards and best practices using, whenever possible, computer-based distance learning tools.
An essential element of the strategy on education and training in nuclear installation safety is the preparation of training materials to support training centres, lecturers and students.
Framework for Education and Training on Nuclear Safety
| Primary audience: | Regulatory body staff | Technical support organizations | Operators and utility staff | Research reactor organizations & educators |
| Basic knowledge | Basic Professional Training Course on Nuclear Safety Video lecture series on basic concepts, safety assessment, operational safety and managerial safety |
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| Fundamentals of nuclear engineering Modules/self-study on reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, and basic safety concepts |
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| Specialized knowledge |
Standard training courses and lectures on IAEA Safety Standards: |
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| Regulatory control of NPPs (RC) | Safety assessment of NPPs (SA) | Operational safety of NPPS (OS) | Safety of research reactors (RR) | |
| Specific expert knowledge | Tailor-made workshops on developing safety issues from IAEA safety standards on: | |||
| Regulatory control of NPPs (RC) | Safety assessment of NPPs (SA) | Operational safety of NPPS (OS) | Safety of research reactors (RR) | |
| Practical experience | On-the-job training Scientific visits, fellowships, observers in IAEA safety review missions |
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For further information please contact Maria Moracho-Ramirez.
For CD-ROM training materials please contact NSNI Training.
Fundamentals
Basic knowledge: These modules provide material for self-study for those unfamiliar with basic nuclear engineering concepts, and are recommended for training new staff and students interested in nuclear engineering as a profession.
| Reactor Physics |
| Heat Transfer. Basic Principles |
| Basic Safety Concepts |
| Basic Professional Training Course on Nuclear Safety - BPTC (RC, SA, OS, RR) |
| EDF NPP Operating Safety Handbook (RC) |
Basic Professional Training Course on Nuclear Safety (BPTC)
This lecture series is recommended for training operational and regulatory staff in the areas of operational safety fundamentals; safety management; safety culture; safety assessment; quality programmes; performance evaluation tools; emergency preparedness and accident management; configuration management; corrective action systems, risk based management; communicating operational safety issues to the media and the public; the management of change; and training. Some lectures address IAEA guidance on the subject matter, and others reflect practices in the USA. The training materials consist of video-taped lectures, a manual and a textbook. On-line textbook
Specialized knowledge
IAEA Safety Standards: These modules promote a clearer understanding of IAEA Safety Standards and safety-related documents. Technical areas covered are Regulatory Control (RC), Operational Safety (OS), Safety Assessment (SA) and Research Reactors (RR). The PowerPoint Presentations and video synchronized slides provide materials for instruction and as an update for operational and regulatory staff of nuclear facilities.
| Overview of nuclear safety standards More |
| IAEA Nuclear Safety Standards More |
| Regulatory control of nuclear power plants (Part A and B) (OS) |
| TRIGA Research Reactors (RR) |
Specific expert knowledge
Standard training packages: This consists of a set of documents that assists training centres to organize courses on specific topics, and help the lecturers to prepare their presentations. The package contains a manual on organizing courses, Power Point presentations with associated text, and reference material.
| Emergency Preparedness & Response for Research Reactors (IEC) More |
| Research Reactor Ageing & Self-Assessment Methodology More |
| Management of Operational Safety of NPPs More |
| PSA Level 1 and Applications More |
| PSA Level 2 More |
| Safety Assessment of NPPs to Assist Decision Making More |
| Ageing Management of NPP Components Important to Safety More |
| Equipment Qualification of NPP Components Important to Safety More |
