IAEAInternational Atomic Energy Agency

Human Resources Development for Nuclear Safety

J. BastosNSNI/RAS

IAEA 2

Nuclear Safety Infrastructure

Safety standards

Infrastructure for nuclear power

Safety-related parts

IAEA 3

Introduction

• Training programme in the field of nuclear safety is needed for all organizations involved

• Should be considered from the beginning of the programme due to the long time-scales associated

• Requires the identification and analysis of what an organization is going to need in terms of competencies, number of staff and background;

• Anticipate to ensure that the right number of people in the right place at the right time

IAEA 4

Introduction

• It is not realistic to expect that an embarking country will implement a training programme to cover all the competencies required in the field of nuclear safety from the early phases

• However this should be a goal in the long-term• Establishment of core competencies to ensure that

the organization is an “Intelligent Costumer”

Intelligent Costumer An organisation (or individual) that has the competence to specify the

scope and standard of a required product or service and subsequently assess whether the supplied product or service meets the specified requirements.

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Phasing the Training Programme

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1. NEPIO = 10 --> 50 (Depending on Expert Group Support) --> 0 (close to)2. REG BODY = 10 --> 50+Tech Support3. OP ORG = 0 --> 20 to 30 --> 600 to 1200

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IAEA 6

Phasing the Training Programme

Phase 1

decision

Phase 2 Phase 3

call for tenders

commissioning

Operation

Before contract After contract

IAEA plays amore relevant role

Most of the trainingprovided by the vendorand by the RB that have licensed a similar facility

Signature of the Contract

IAEA 7

Phasing the Training Programme based on DS-424

Phase 1 Phase 2

Bid result

Application for construction

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IAEA 8

HRD Assistance to Embarking Countries

• Policy formulation• Supports the formulation of policies on HRD

• Institutional Competence Building• Tools for training needs assessment

• Support through standardized training curricula

• Multi-media materials

• Training on subject matters of interest for embarking countries

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Training on subject matters of interest for embarking countries

PURPOSE:

• Propose a framework for the implementation of E&T activities for embarking countries based on previous experience and materials available in NSNI (as much as possible)

• Consistent with the actions defined in DS-424

• Cover 3 phases

IAEA 10

Training on subject matters of interest for embarking countries

Level 3 - Specific Expert Knowledge: It is intended to provide knowledgein support to specific tasks to be performed by the local organizations

Level 2 - Specialized Knowledge: It is intended to provide detailed understanding of the areas important to nuclear safety

Level 1 –Basic Training: It is intended to provide a broad overview of all the safety concepts and their application to nuclear power plants

Phase 1

Decision

Phase 2 Phase 3

Call for tenders Commissioning

Operation

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

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Training on subject matters of interest for embarking countries

Knowledge Level

Training Topics

Level 1(Decision Makers, Managers)

1. Induction Course on Nuclear Safety Infrastructures (under preparation based on DS-424)

2. Basic Professional Training Course on Nuclear Safety

Level 2(Managers, Technical Staff)

1. Regulatory Control of Nuclear Power Plants

2. Safety Assessment

3. Site Evaluation

4. Safety Culture and Management Systems

5. Safety in the Design of Nuclear Power Plants

Preliminary list

IAEA 12

Training on subject matters of interest for embarking countries

Knowledge Level

Training Topic

Level 3(Technical Staff)

1. SAR evaluation

2. Deterministic Safety Analysis

3. PSA level 1

4. PSA level 2

5. OLCs

6. Periodic Safety Reviews

7. Fuel Management

8. Ageing Management

9. Modifications of NPPs

10. Fire Safety

Preliminary list

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Level 1- Induction Course on Nuclear Safety Infrastructures (2 weeks, probably December 2010)

• Purposes• Intended to provide an understanding of the safety infrastructure

needed in the different phases to ensure a safe and reliable nuclear power programme consistent with DS-424

• an overview of the nuclear safety issues to be faced by a country embarking in a nuclear power programme from the early phases of the project to the decommissioning phase

• Target Audience• Decision makers responsible to manage the nuclear power programme in Phase

1 (NEPIO)

• Future managers of the regulatory body, operating organization and other support organizations

IAEA 14

Nuclear Installation Safety Training Support