Fundamentals of Nuclear Safety

Overview

This course is for anyone who is looking to obtain a thorough understanding of safety in the nuclear industry. The course has been designed to examine all the key principles of nuclear safety and its management.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will understand:

• the consequences of poor safety (human, environmental and business consequences)
• the key factors influencing the basis for nuclear safety
• the hazards associated with nuclear plant and how risks can be controlled.

Who will benefit

Suitable for anyone responsible for the design, commissioning, de-commissioning, construction, installation and modification of a nuclear plant. Anyone who wants to obtain a thorough understanding of the many aspects of nuclear safety within industry.

What do you get?

• Downloads of all modules 
• Digital copies of slides and supporting materials (PDF) 
• E-certificate of attendance, including hours allocation for CPD purposes (on request)

Course outline

The course comprises of 21 modules, with a mixture of video and some PDF.

Module 1: Introduction and agenda

Module 2: Importance of safety management

Module 3: Model for Nuclear Safety Management

Module 4: Safety Culture and Leadership

Module 5: Regulatory Framework

Module 6: Safety Assessment Principles & Safety Case

Module 7: Principles of Nuclear Energy

Module 8: Nuclear Hazards

Module 9: A History of Nuclear Incidents and Accidents

Module 9a: Nuclear Incidents and Accidents (PDF)

Module 10: DBA and Operating Rules

Module 11: PSA

Module 12: Consequence Analysis

Module 13: Design for Safety

Module 14: Decommissioning safety cases

Module 15: Human Factors

Module 16: SAA & Emergency Response

Module 17: Management Systems

Module 18: Permit to Work (PDF)

Module 19: Management of Change (PDF)

Module 20: Asset Integrity (PDF)

Module 21: Assurance (PDF)

Multiple-user fee

If you have several people you want to train, take a look at our multiple user option – allowing you to purchase the course for up to 10 individual users at a significantly reduced price of £2500 + VAT.

Train your team   

This course can be delivered to corporate teams, either on-site or online. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements, and this could be a cost-effective option if you have several people requiring the training. Request a quotation