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Nuclear Regulatory Inspector Training 2024

The International Hands-on Regulatory Inspector Training, hosted by the IAEA and Austria, will take place from June 3 to 13, 2024, at the Nuclear Power Plant Zwentendorf. This workshop aims to train staff from nuclear regulatory bodies in inspection skills and methods, focusing on nuclear safety and regulatory frameworks. Participants must have a basic understanding of IAEA Safety Standards and be designated by an IAEA Member State or invited organization by May 10, 2024.

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Nuclear Regulatory Inspector Training 2024

The International Hands-on Regulatory Inspector Training, hosted by the IAEA and Austria, will take place from June 3 to 13, 2024, at the Nuclear Power Plant Zwentendorf. This workshop aims to train staff from nuclear regulatory bodies in inspection skills and methods, focusing on nuclear safety and regulatory frameworks. Participants must have a basic understanding of IAEA Safety Standards and be designated by an IAEA Member State or invited organization by May 10, 2024.

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International Hands-on Regulatory Inspector


Training
Hosted by

the IAEA and the Republic of Austria

through the

Energieversorgung Niederösterreich (EVN) AG,


Nuclear Power Plant Zwentendorf

Zwentendorf, Austria

03 – 13 June 2024
Ref. No.: EVT2304021

Information Sheet

Introduction
Today many of the IAEA Member States are considering nuclear power as part of their energy strategy.
As a result, there is a need within these countries to hire and train staff in various areas of nuclear safety
including nuclear safety inspection and enforcement.

To help meet the needs of these embarking countries, the IAEA has established the highly successful
hands-on inspector workshop using nuclear power plants (NPPs) in the Member States. This workshop
is specifically intended for staff of nuclear regulatory bodies. The workshop is aimed to assist Member
States that have decided to develop a nuclear power programme in planning, building and assessing a
nuclear power infrastructure (political, socio-economical, technical, financial etc.), a nuclear safety
infrastructure and a regulatory framework in accordance with the IAEA Safety Standards. This would
include strategy development, feasibility, financing, and nuclear power infrastructure programme
management which relates to the elements identified in IAEA Safety Standard SSG-16, “Establishing the
Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme.” New challenges are emerging and require
emphasis on issues such as NPP modifications, reactor aging and lifetime management, staff aging and
maintenance of knowledge, and licensing of new NPP units.

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Objectives
The purpose of the event is to familiarize the participants with the fundamentals of regulatory inspections
of nuclear power plants and offer hands-on, real-life scenario training as an introduction to inspection
skills and methods.

Target Audience
The participants for the event should represent the regulatory body and have a basic understanding of the
IAEA Safety Standards relating to the inspection and enforcement of nuclear power plants. Participants
should meet the following qualifications:

• Engineering or science degree, or equivalent experience


• No or limited inspection experience
• Basic power reactor knowledge
• Limited risk assessment and deterministic knowledge of NPPs
• A member of a regulatory body

Candidates from other countries already operating nuclear power plants that are in the process of
reinforcing the safety infrastructure to expand the nuclear programme will be considered on a need basis.

Working Language(s)
English

Topics
This event is planned for nine working days and will include a combination of classroom workshop, a
visit to Nuclear Power Plant Zwentendorf and interactive exercises.

• Basic knowledge of the IAEA Safety Standards


o Brief introduction to IAEA activities in nuclear regulatory area
o An overview of the standards that are applicable to regulatory inspections
o Highlights of applying specific requirements such as unannounced inspections and
unfettered access to the facilities and activities of the NPP

• Fundamentals of inspection
o Preparation (gathering of information, prepare an inspection plan and schedule using risk
insights, operating experience and other relevant information as discussed in the
inspection procedure)
o Conduct (field techniques using direct observation, indirect observation, performance
based, interviewing skills, role and conduct of inspector)
o Evaluation (determine extent of condition and root cause – if appropriate, safety
significance of findings)
o Reporting (what does it take to communicate findings)

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• An overview of the basic information required for inspections


o Plant familiarization
o Review the preliminary/final safety analysis, probabilistic risk assessment, plant
drawings, technical specifications,
o Overview of operating and maintenance procedures
o Industrial safety
o Radiological protection and controls
o Discuss housekeeping and fire protection standards
o Security

• How to perform general plant inspections


o Fire protection
o Housekeeping
o Radiological protection
o Foreign material exclusion
o Scaffolding over safety systems
o Flood barriers
o Valve position, indicator lights, locking devices, improper pipe supports, labelling
errors, thread engagement, temporary modifications, material damage, etc.

Participation and Registration


All persons wishing to participate in the event have to be designated by an IAEA Member State or should
be members of organizations that have been invited to attend.

In order to be designated by an IAEA Member State, participants are requested to send the Participation
Form (Form A) to their competent national authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent
Mission to the IAEA or National Atomic Energy Authority) for onward transmission to the IAEA by
10 May 2024. Participants who are members of an organization invited to attend are requested to send
the Participation Form (Form A) through their organization to the IAEA by the above deadline.

Selected participants will be informed in due course on the procedures to be followed with regard to
administrative and financial matters.

Participants are hereby informed that the personal data they submit will be processed in line with the
Agency’s Personal Data and Privacy Policy and is collected solely for the purpose(s) of reviewing and
assessing the application and to complete logistical arrangements where required.

Expenditures and Grants


No registration fee is charged to participants.

The IAEA is generally not in a position to bear the travel and other costs of participants in the event. The
IAEA has, however, limited funds at its disposal to help meet the cost of attendance of certain
participants. Upon specific request, such assistance may be offered to normally one participant per
country, provided that, in the IAEA’s view, the participant will make an important contribution to the
event.

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The application for financial support should be made using the Grant Application Form (Form C)
which has to be stamped, signed and submitted by the competent national authority to the IAEA together
with the Participation Form (Form A) by 10 May 2024.

Visas
Participants who require a visa to enter Austria should submit the necessary application as soon as
possible to the nearest diplomatic or consular representative of the Host Country.

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Organization

Scientific Secretary

Mr Zia Hussain Shah


Division of Nuclear Installation Safety
Department of Nuclear Safety and Security
International Atomic Energy Agency
Vienna International Centre
PO Box 100
1400 VIENNA
AUSTRIA

Tel.: +43 1 2600 22034


Fax: +43 1 26007
Email: [Link]@[Link]

Administrative Secretary

Mr Martyn O. Ubani
Division of Nuclear Installation Safety
Department of Nuclear Safety and Security
International Atomic Energy Agency
Vienna International Centre
PO Box 100
1400 VIENNA
AUSTRIA

Tel.: +43 1 2600 22544


Fax: +43 1 26007
Email: [Link]@[Link]

Subsequent correspondence on scientific matters should be sent to the Scientific Secretary/Secretaries


and correspondence on other matters related to the event to the Administrative Secretary.

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Form A
EVT2304021

Participation Form
International Hands-On Regulatory Inspector Training
Zwentendorf, Austria
3 to 13 June 2024

To be completed by the participant and sent to the competent national authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Permanent Mission to the IAEA, or National Atomic Energy Authority) of his/her country for subsequent transmission
to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) either by email to: [Link]@[Link] or by fax to:
+43 1 26007 (no hard copies needed). Please also send a copy by email to the Scientific Secretary, Mr Zia Hussain
Shah, Division of Nuclear Installation Safety, Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (Email: [Link]@[Link])
and to the Administrative Secretary, Mr Martyn O. Ubani, (Email: [Link]@[Link]).
Participants who are members of an invited organization can submit this form to their organization for subsequent
transmission to the IAEA.
Deadline for receipt by IAEA through official channels: 10 May 2024
Family name(s): (same as in passport) First name(s): (same as in passport) Mr/Ms
Institution:
Full address:
Tel. (Fax):
Email:
Nationality: Representing following Member State/non-Member
State/entity or invited organization:
If/as applicable:
Do you intend to submit a paper? Yes No
Would you prefer to present your paper as a poster? Yes No
Title:

Participants are hereby informed that the personal data they submit will be processed in line with the Agency’s
Personal Data and Privacy Policy and is collected solely for the purpose(s) of reviewing and assessing the
application and to complete logistical arrangements where required. Further information can be found in the
Data Processing Notice concerning IAEA InTouch+ platform.

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Form C
EVT2304021
Grant Application Form
International Hands-On Regulatory Inspector Training
Zwentendorf, Austria
3 to 13 June 2024
To be completed by the participant and sent to the competent national authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Permanent Mission to the IAEA, or National Atomic Energy Authority) of his/her country for subsequent transmission
to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) either by email to: [Link]@[Link] or by fax to: +43 1 26007
(no hard copies needed). Please also send a copy by email to the Scientific Secretary, Mr Zia Hussain Shah, Division
of Nuclear Installation Safety, Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (Email: [Link]@[Link]) and to the
Administrative Secretary, Mr Martyn O. Ubani, (Email: [Link]@[Link]).

Deadline for receipt by IAEA through official channels: 10 May 2024


Family name(s): (same as in passport) First name(s): (same as in passport) Mr/Ms:
Mailing address: Tel.:
Fax:
Email:
Date of birth (yyyy/mm/dd): Nationality:

1. Education (post-secondary):

Name and place of institution Field of study Diploma or Degree Years attended
from to

2. Recent employment record (starting with your present post):

Name and place of employer/ Title of your Type of work Years attended
organization position from to

3. Description of work performed over the last three years:

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4. Institute’s/Member State’s programme in field of event:

Date: ___________________ Signature of applicant: ___________________________

Date: ___________________ Name, signature and stamp of Ministry of Foreign Affairs,


Permanent Mission to the IAEA or National Atomic Energy
Authority

_________________________________________

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Common questions

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Practical exercises and visits to Nuclear Power Plant Zwentendorf provide participants with critical hands-on experience that bridges the gap between theory and practice. It allows them to apply classroom learning in real-world scenarios, reinforcing inspection techniques, safety protocols, and regulatory standards. This experiential learning ensures a deeper understanding and retention of concepts necessary for effective nuclear regulatory inspection .

The workshop covers skills in preparing inspection plans and schedules using risk insights and operating experience. It includes conducting field inspections using direct and indirect observations, performance-based techniques, and interviews. Evaluation focuses on determining the extent of conditions, root causes, and safety significance. Reporting requires skills in effectively communicating findings .

Timely registration is crucial due to the fixed deadline (10 May 2024) for forms to be submitted through official channels, signifying a need for early coordination with national authorities. The process involves completing Form A for participation designation and potentially Form C for financial support, ensuring that participants adhere to administrative and logistical requirements set by IAEA, such as data processing and visa arrangements .

The IAEA's personal data processing aligns with international privacy standards by collecting and processing personal data solely for reviewing, assessing applications, and logistical arrangements. The process adheres to the Agency’s Personal Data and Privacy Policy, ensuring compliance with recognized confidentiality and data protection norms .

The IAEA Safety Standard SSG-16 provides a comprehensive framework for establishing the safety infrastructure necessary for a nuclear power program. It guides Member States in areas such as strategy development, feasibility studies, financial management, and the construction of a reliable regulatory framework, ensuring that all safety parameters are meticulously planned and managed according to international standards .

Participants are required to have an engineering or science degree, or equivalent experience, limited or no inspection experience, basic knowledge of power reactors, as well as a fundamental understanding of risk assessment and deterministic knowledge of nuclear power plants. They must be members of a regulatory body .

Unsuccessful registration could delay skill acquisition crucial for developing a safety infrastructure, hindering the establishment of necessary regulatory and safety standards. This can result in prolonged timelines for nuclear power program implementations, exposing Member States to safety risks and regulatory non-compliance, and potentially stalling nuclear energy initiatives crucial for meeting energy strategy goals .

The IAEA hands-on inspector workshop contributes by offering practical training in inspection skills and methods, which aids in developing a nuclear power infrastructure compliant with IAEA Safety Standards. It familiarizes participants with regulatory inspection fundamentals necessary for establishing safety infrastructure, conducting feasibility studies, developing strategies, and managing nuclear programs, which are essential components of a nuclear power infrastructure .

The IAEA workshops recommend strategies such as proactive infrastructure assessments for reactor modifications and aging management, alongside continuous training to address staff aging and maintain knowledge. Regular inspections, updates to regulatory frameworks, and integrating new safety technologies are also emphasized to cope with these evolving challenges effectively .

The main challenges faced by IAEA Member States include planning, building, and assessing a comprehensive nuclear power infrastructure. This involves addressing political, socio-economical, technical, and financial aspects and establishing a robust nuclear safety infrastructure and regulatory framework as per IAEA Safety Standards. Additionally, challenges such as managing nuclear power plant modifications, reactor aging, workforce aging, knowledge maintenance, and licensing of new units are emphasized .

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