Sample programme and Faculty
The course consists of 20-25 modules, each of 60-90 minutes teaching and discussion time. Teaching is generally in English, but translation services have been used on some courses. 4-5 modules are taught each day, with breaks between each for refreshments and lunch. There may also be some additional presentations from sponsoring organisations about their own activities.
The rough programme below is be adapted to meet local needs, but the topics suggested should provide a good indication of the core elements of the course.
Monday
08.30-10.00 World Energy Supply and Demand
10.30-12.00 Global Environmental Challenge and Nuclear Power
13.30-15.30 Nuclear Fuel
15.30-17.00 Nuclear Economics
Tuesday
08.30-10.00 NPP Design Management
10.30-12.00 NPP Project and Engineering Management
13.30-15.00 NPP Operational Excellence and Safety
15.30-17.00 Gen III and Gen IV designs
Wednesday
08.30-10.00 Nuclear Project Structuring and Financing
10.30-12.00 Nuclear Trade and Transport
13.30-15.00 Nuclear Safety
15.30-17.00 Radiation and Health
Thursday
08.30-10.00 Non-proliferation Regime and Security
10.30-12.00 Nuclear Law
13.30-15.00 Waste Management
15.30-17.00 Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities
Friday
08.30-10.30 Non-Power Applications
10.30-12.00 Nuclear Politics
13.30-15.00 Public Acceptance
15.30-17.00 Future Nuclear Technology