IAEA Support for University Nuclear Education Programmes and the Nuclear Workforce
John Roberts
j.w.roberts@iaea.org
Nuclear Days
12th September 2024
Plzen
Nuclear Knowledge Management Section
Nuclear Knowledge Management – Peer Reviews (KMAV)
Human Resource Development – WS and Expert Missions
Training & Qualification – WS and Scientific visits
Educational and HRKD Networks
Nuclear Energy/Knowledge Management Schools
Nuclear Education – Advisory Services (INEAS) and INMA
Direct support to Member States’ requests
New-comer countries’ nuclear infrastructure item #10 Human Resources Development
Technical Cooperation Programme, National and Regional support
Timing of Workforce Employment Before Plant Operation
How long does it take?
Bachelor’s Degree
Teach the Teachers
Master’s Degree
Experience
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3 to 4 years
1 to 2 years
5 years ??
What is the total time?
How can it be optimized?
Integrated Nuclear Education Advisory Services
University INEAS – Programme appraisal to include specific high-level assistance to optimise and enhance existing nuclear education programmes to ensure their sustainability. Also used to identify good practices at universities.
National INEAS – Supports the establishment of nuclear education programmes in countries where the number of such programmes is relatively low or evolving
Feedback of Good Practices
Feedback of Good Practices
The Three Phases of a National INEAS
Phase III Produce national indicators for monitoring and evaluating progress
Phase II Develop a strategy to deliver the required nuclear education programme(s)
Phase I Assessment of the current nuclear education resources and capabilities
National INEAS Implementation
The aim is not to give a pre-prepared answer
The aim is to ask questions and provide answers based on the experience in the room
Provide a framework and guidance for the assessment and planning of sustainable national educational programmes
The success is directly correlated to the number of participating organisations
Nuclear Education Stakeholders
Universities with existing nuclear or radiological education or research programmes
Universities that aspire to deliver relevant programmes or courses
National organisations such as regulators, support organisations, national laboratories and atomic energy commissions
Industries that require nuclear and radiological graduates
Industries that can support the programme
Medical, agricultural and industrial organisations that have specialist radiation facilities and experts
Relevant government ministries
Support Structure for Sustainable Nuclear Education
Project�Manager
Stakeholders
Establishment of the Educational Programme
Operation of the Educational Programme
Advisory Board
Steering Group
Programme Director
Education Programme
Invited External Stakeholders
Provides advice to the Steering Group
Representatives of the network members with rotating elected Chair
Decides policy and strategy and provides oversight
Senior staff member from the network
Responsible for programme delivery
Collaborative delivery of the programme by the network members
Supports national policies for the application of nuclear and radiological technologies
INEAS Implemented
National INEAS
University INEAS
INEAS Implemented
Integrated Nuclear Education Advisory Services
Supports countries to develop education programmes for national nuclear technology programmes
A strategic stakeholder engagement that brings together universities, government and industry to enhance nuclear education programmes
Assist universities and supports the improvement of existing nuclear education programmes through the sharing of good practices
Ensure that the nuclear programmes are suitable to educate the necessary workforce required for safe, reliable and sustainable nuclear technologies
International Nuclear Management Academy
A collaboration between the IAEA and leading universities to develop and deliver Master’s programmes in Nuclear Technology Management
Curriculum
Political, legal, regulatory and societal aspects in which nuclear managers operate
Basics of nuclear technology and its application that are involved directly or indirectly in the management of nuclear facilities for power and non-power applications
Challenges and practices of management in the nuclear sector with due consideration of safety, security and economics
Strong ethical behaviour, clear vision and goal setting, commitment to safety and security, good communication skills with all stakeholders and a professional attitude
Why is Nuclear Management & Leadership Unique?
1. Nuclear facilities need 24/7 management
2. Manage the assets for their lifetimes and beyond - from construction to the end of decommissioning
3. Communication with the public is essential throughout the entire lifecycle
4. Nuclear managers & leaders have to actively display, social responsibility to the wider public community
5. Nuclear managers & leaders must have nuclear safety as the foundation of their working model
Challenges of Managing a Nuclear Project
Aim: ‘T Shaped’ Leaders
Depth of Knowledge
Technical Specialists
Breadth of Knowledge
Nuclear Technology Management
INMA Deliverables
Strengthen depth and breadth of managerial competencies
Avoid serious gaps in nuclear managerial competencies
Reduced time-lines to managerial competency
Better educated and informed managers
Better decision-making
INMA Curriculum
Developed through consultation
Some curriculum topics are mandatory
Inclusion of at least 80% of the curriculum topics
Programme can be full-time or part-time
Total learning hours 1800 - 4000
Balance of the Programme
Current Status - INMA Universities
Members
Candidates in the endorsement process
INMA Endorsement Process
Initial expression of interest from the University to the IAEA
University receives an INMA assist mission with a self-assessment based on current capability
University implements a nuclear technology management programme
University receives an INMA assessment mission of their NTM programme
Review after 4 years, full assessment after 8 years
INMA University Visits
What are the benefits?
INMA Publication
International Nuclear Management Academy Master’s Programmes in Nuclear Technology Management
Available from the IAEA website
Thank you!