[en] This paper describes how the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) has planned to established a systematic education and training plan using PC Based simulators for in house capacity development of Thai regulators in preparation for nuclear power programs. The plan is aiming to prepare Thai regulators to effectively handle complicate and demanding tasks by applying various methods such as “train the trainers,” “learning by doing,” “customization,” etc. through the use of PC Based simulators. The plan has been divided into three stages leading to the desire outcomes of producing competent regulators. The plan is currently pending approval. If approved, it will be realized in two to five years. (author)

[en] The Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering (MNE) UPC-ENDESA offers a unique and practical oriented training, with the aim to prepare competent engineers so that they can assume managerial positions within the Nuclear Industry. The program combines science, technology and management in the nuclear energy field, including the elements of the safety culture. MNE is embedded in EMINE, the European Master in Nuclear Energy (KIC InnoEnergy) and is completely taught in English. Its 90 credits (each credit implies 25 hours of student’s work) are divided into one year of subjects (60 credits), and one semester of internship plus final project (30 credits). MNE has a strong industrial implication: lecturers from companies, research institutes and the Spanish Regulatory Authority (cover about one half of the lectures; companies accept students in internships and organize technical visits. The participation of professionals external to the University in the definition and revision of the Program is one of MNE’s assets. A large portion of the contents of the MNE are organized in the form of Problem and Project Based Learning: real industrial problems are brought into the classroom to be solved by students, most of the time assisted by experts from the nuclear industry. MNE is in continuous evolution, seeking for a continuous improvement of the contents and learning methods. Starting the sixth edition, the master is firmly consolidated and the alumni value it positively

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[en] This paper presents an improved method of positive assumption for internal force solving, and the application process of this improved method is introduced by some examples, matters to be noted in teaching by this improved method are also analyzed. Teaching practice shows that using improved method of positive assumption to solve internal force, can effectively reduce the error rate, improve the students’ ability to analyze the internal force, increase the confidence in mechanics of materials learning, and can produce positive transfer effect for subsequent rated courses learning. (paper)

[en] Introduction: Academia is one area of practice in which radiographers can specialise; they compile approximately 2% of the total radiography profession in the UK, but are highly influential and essential for the education and development of the workforce in addition to undertaking research. However, the academic environment is very different to clinical practice and a period of transition is required. Methods: Data were collated to explore the age and retirement profile of the academic radiography workforce in the UK; to understand the research time allocated to this workforce; the time required to develop a clinical radiographer into an academic and the mentorship and succession planning provisions nationally. An online UK wide survey was conducted and sent to all 24 Universities delivering radiography education within the UK. Results: Eighteen out of 24 Universities in the UK responded to the survey. Approximately 30% of radiography academics are due to retire over the next 10 years, with over 25% of radiographers who currently hold a doctorate qualification included within this figure. Those entering academia have notably lower qualifications as a group than those who are due to retire. Developing clinical radiographers into academics was thought to take 1–3 years on average, or longer if they are required to undertake research. Conclusion: There is vulnerability in the academic radiography workforce. Higher education institutions need to invest in developing the academic workforce to maintain research and educational expertise, which is underpinned by master's and doctorate level qualifications. - Highlights: • Approximately 30% of radiography academics are due to retire over the next 10 years. • Over 25% of radiographers who currently hold a doctorate qualification included due to retire within 10 years. • Those entering academia have significantly lower qualifications as a group than those who are due to retire. • There is vulnerability in the academic radiography workforce. • Universities need to invest in developing the academic workforce to maintain research and educational expertise.

[en] As a result of the work performed by specialists of FSUE VO ''Safety'' under the scope of the CRAFT Project, the IAEA methodology and SAFRAN tool were used for safety assessment of radioactive waste removal from historical near-surface storage of the Radon type. SAFRAN tool can be considered as an effective tool for record keeping, safety assessment and knowledge management at the stage of decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Main advantages of SAFRAN: - it uses methodologies agreed upon at the international level, namely, by IAEA standards; - several experts can work more effectively when performing the same safety assessment. SAFRAN makes it easier to exchange experience through sharing projects and data bases; - It is helpful for systematic and structured safety assessment as per safety standards; - it manages information and data in the same software environment. (author)

[en] Smart sensors and extensively configurable devices are gradually imposed by the automation market. Except for safety systems, they find their way into the next Instrumentation & Control (I&C) generation. The understanding and handling of these devices require an extensive Knowledge Management (KM). This will be outlined for security, testing and training. For legacy systems, security often relates to vetting and access control. For digital devices, a refined asset management is needed, e.g. down to board-level support chipsets. Firmware and system/application software have their own configurations, versions and patch levels. So, here, as a first step of the KM, a user needs to know the firmware configurability. Then, trainings can address when to apply patches, perform regression tests and on what to focus, based on accumulated experience. While assets are often addressed implicitly, this document justifies an explicit and semiformal representation of primary and supporting assets (the asset portfolio) and the establishment of an asset management system as a basis for a robust knowledge management. (author)

[en] The Chinese nuclear industry has been expanding rapidly since recent years. Education of highly qualified people with various educational background is an important factor for the efficient and healthy operation of the industry. Tsinghua University is offering various degree programmes for a variety of disciplines including nuclear science, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety, nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear waste treatment, energy policy and management. Degree programmes have been designed and implemented for regular school students who do not have working experience and for people who are already in their career development to better meet the requirement of the rapidly developing nuclear industry. Emphasis has also been given to the internationalization of the education programmes. In addition, training programmes on a more practical basis are offered to meet specific purposes. These efforts are briefly described in this paper. (author)

[en] Nuclear Knowledge Management has become an increasingly important element of the nuclear sector in recent years, resulting from a number of challenges and trends. The development of any national nuclear energy programme is dependent on the successful development of the workforce, through a sustainable nuclear educational and training programme supported by government and industry. Morocco has continuously provided educational programmes in nuclear field at its universities since 1967. These academic programmes focused on nuclear sciences, nuclear engineering, radiation protection, etc., and were intended to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Nuclear techniques have known also an increased contribution to medicine, agriculture, industry and research in Morocco. Some educational and training programmes have been elaborated to develop human resources needed in different domains. University of IbnTofail, has launched, since September 2010, a national master’s programme in the field of Nuclear Sciences which aims to provide knowledge directly used in the various sectors using nuclear techniques and requiring radiation protection, nuclear safety and security including notions on nuclear knowledge management. For an effective management of nuclear knowledge, the educational didactic has been improved increasingly. Some new techniques, materiel and styles have been employed such as demonstrations, group exercises, e-learning, visio-conferences. (author)

[en] The Radiation Safety Information Computational Center (RSICC) is an information analysis centre that collects, archives, evaluates, synthesizes and distributes information, data and codes that are used in various nuclear technology applications. RSICC retains more than 2,000 packages that have been provided by contributors from various agencies. RSICC’s customers obtain access to such computing codes (source and/or executable versions) and processed nuclear data files to promote on-going research, to help ensure nuclear and radiological safety, and to advance nuclear technology. The role of such information analysis centres is critical for supporting and sustaining nuclear education and training programmes both domestically and internationally, as the majority of RSICC’s customers are students attending U.S. universities. RSICC also supports and promotes workshops and seminars in nuclear science and technology to further the use and/or development of computational tools and data. Additionally, RSICC operates a secure CLOUD computing system to provide access to sensitive export-controlled modelling and simulation (M&S) tools that support both domestic and international activities. This presentation will provide a general review of RSICC’s activities, services, and systems that support knowledge management and education and training in the nuclear field. (author)