Training and Education in Sweden CHALMERS KTH. SSM Vattenfall EON SKB KSU

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1 Training and Education in Sweden CHALMERS KTH Master of Nuclear Technology (English) PhD (Nuclear Chem. & Physics) SNEC Centre SSM Vattenfall EON SKB Master of Nuclear Energy Engineering (English) PhD (Nuclear Physics) UPPSALA BSc. Program (Swedish) PhD (Nuclear Physics) E&T in NPPS KSU Other Universities (Stockholm University, Lund) Courses, PhD related to Nuclear field

2 The Sustainable Nuclear Energy Centre (SNEC), Chalmers The Sustainable Nuclear Energy Centre (SNEC) is a centre allowing: Coordinating and structuring research, education, and communication about all aspects of nuclear energy and uses of radioactive elements in a comprehensive, responsible, and critical manner, established Direct contact between researchers, students, and industry members. Prof. Christophe Demazière, SNEC Director: demaz@chalmers.se Prof. Christian Ekberg, SNEC Scientific Leader: che@chalmers.se Research topics: Computational and Experimental Fluid Mechanics of Nuclear Materials Deterministic Safety Analyses Final Repository Fusion Plasma Physics Multi-Physics and Multi-Scale Modelling of Nuclear Systems Non-Destructive Testing Novel Nuclear Fuel Production Nuclear Safeguards Nuclear Techniques Reactor Physics and Dynamics Safety Related to Fuel-Coolant Interactions Separation Transmutation Severe Nuclear Accidents Technology Assessment of Expansion of Nnuclear Energy

3 Euratom Programme for Nuclear Research and Training FP7-Fission-2009; FP7-Fission-2012 Cooperation in Education and Training in Nuclear- and Radiochemistry in Europe Teodora Retegan on behal of the CINCH Collaboration

4 CINCH Collaboration Jan John 1, Václav Čuba 1, Mojmír Němec 1, Teodora Retegan 2, Christian Ekberg 2, Gunnar Skarnemark 2, Jukka Lehto 3, Teija Koivula 3, Paul J. Scully 4, Clemens Walther 5, Jan-Willem Vahlbruch 5, Nick Evans 6, David Read 6, Eric Ansoborlo 7, Bruce Hanson 8, Lindis Skipperud 9, Brit Salbu 9, Jon Petter Omtvedt 10 1 Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic 2 Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden 3 University of Helsinki, Finland 4 National Nuclear Laboratory Ltd., Warrington, United Kingdom 5 University of Hanover, Germany 6 Loughborough University, Great Britain 7 Commissariat à l énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives, France 8 Leeds University, United Kingdom 9 Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Aas, Norway 10 University of Oslo, Norway

5 WHAT brought us together? Of particular concern, to the European Commission, authorities, industry and professional, university based scientists are SPECIAL SKILL-BASED DEFICITS WITHIN NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY AT MASTERS AND DOCTORATE LEVELS. It is accepted that skills in these areas are of strategic, as well as immediate, importance for the maintenance of European nuclear operations and options within the evolving EU economy.

6 WHAT brought us together? Nuclear chemistry education in Europe is quite diverse: From full three + two + three years nuclear chemistry bachelor + master + PhD courses down to teaching the nuclear chemistry at PhD level study, only Full transition to the Bologna system not achieved, yet, everywhere Education in nuclear chemistry maintains high level in Russia Expertise in nuclear chemistry is a basic prerequisite for: Broad ex-nuclear Power application radiopharmacy, radiotracer experiments, radioanalytics, nuclear medicine. Design, construction and safe operation of the reprocessing facilities Pre-disposal treatment of (liquid) radioactive waste Performance assessments of nuclear waste repositories, etc. Training continuous professional development at post-gradual level Current situation even more complex Vast majority of the training performed by the industries (part of the personnel and human resources development policies) Lot to improve in the universities industries interaction

7 INSTRUMENTS used IAEA Systematic Approach for Training (SAT) Five-phases: 1. Analysis 2. Design 3. Development 4. Implementation 5. Evaluation CINCH-I CINCH-II

8 History: CINCH-I ( ) CINCH-I: Cooperation in education In Nuclear CHemistry Aim: Coordination of the education in nuclear chemistry, both at Ph.D. and master levels, within the EU, in collaboration with Russia Preparation of the grounds for a significant improvement of the university industries collaboration in the training programmes. Three cornerstones: Coordination of the education Coordination of the training E-learning / dissemination. Funding provided for: Development and implementation of joint education and training programmes (including e-learning) Organisation of training events (three of the developed joint modular courses) Dissemination of the results (NRC8, final public workshop, etc.).

9 WHAT have we achieved? Surveys: University curricula evaluation Identification and evaluation of the training needs University curricula development Joint courses and Strategies development General purpose courses Chemistry of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Radioecology Dedicated training courses Hands-on Training in Radiochemistry E-learning courses. Electronic tools: CINCH Wiki - NukWik: Interactive DB of teaching material CINCH Moodle: An e-learning platform

10 Survey of NRC teaching in Europe Organised by the University of Helsinki 69 universities in 22 countries Questionnaire 70% of the 45 most relevant universities replied Information of the most important university units were observed NRC education in Russia was surveyd separately by the Russian CINCH partners

11 Training and Education Needs of End-Users Case study - UK What is UK industry looking for? Development of modular qualifications and training standards, backed by industry agreed National Occupational Standards, directly related to job profiles. Creation of a Cogent Nuclear Industry Training Framework (NITF), providing a database of qualifications and training relevant to the Nuclear Industry Range of Job Contexts: Energy Production Operations, Decommissioning Operations, Process Operations, Safety & Security, Engineering Design, Scientific & Technical Support... Range of qualification levels within each vocational up to bachelor + Cogent is the UK's industry skills body for chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, petroleum, polymers and life sciences business, with a key role in meeting the skills needs of emerging technologies.

12 WHAT have we achieved? Towards EuroMaster's Degree in Nuclear and Radiochemistry: Optimum routes of radiochemical education Minimum requirements for a "European Master in Nuclear Chemistry" Strategic studies Comparison of alternative routes to NRC EuroMaster Options for a sustainable financing system

13 Strategic studies Identified sources for a sustainable system of financing: 1. Erasmus for All - possibility of creation of knowledge alliances and sector skills alliances attractive and relevant 2. Creation of chairs supported by industrial end-users 3. CPD programmes based on modules available in the NRC EuroMaster 4. Enrollment of non-eu students (tuitions fees) 5. Bilateral or national programmes, etc. NRC EuroMaster Quality label rather than a specific programme awarded by ECTN Association or guaranteed by DNRC could be developed in some partnership (e.g. ENEN)?

14 WHAT have we achieved? Electronic tools NUCWIK Nuclear Wiki Open platform for collaboration and sharing teaching material in radiochemistry. Based on wiki engine and everybody is welcome to use it. Primarily aimed at Nuclear Chemistry teaching at Universities. Teachers can share and collaborate on anything given calculation exercise complete courses including extensive laboratory exercises.

15 E-learning platform CINCH Moodle

16 WHAT have we achieved? COURSES Chemistry of the cooling circuits of nuclear power plants: E-learning module Implemented on the CINCH Moodle e- learning platform

17 WHAT have we achieved? Radioecology course: General purpose demonstration course Two weeks, 5 ECTS Lectures: 31 hours Laboratory exercises: 25 hours Programme (examples): Speciation Size/charge fractionation Sequential extraction techniques Tracer techniques Nuclear forensics Sources of radionuclides in the environment NORM Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents Impacts of ionizing radiation to biota Terrestrial radioecology Freshwater radioecology Radionuclides in the Marine environment K d, CR, uptake and depuration kinetics,,,,,,,,

18 WHAT have we achieved? Chemistry of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: General purpose demonstration course Organised in cooperation with French industries such as AREVA, EDF etc. Took place in France Two weeks, combined theory (lectures) with site visits/excursions CEA Marcoule ANDRA Disposal Facility (VLLW) CEA Saclay ANDRA Underground Laboratory ENSCP Laboratories

19 Front-end and back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle

20 Chimie ParisTech CINCH Geological repository concept ANDRA underground reserach laboratory (Bure) Development of the concept of HL/IL-LL repository 20

21 WHAT have we achieved? Hands-on training in nuclear chemistry: Dedicated training demonstration course Designed for non-nuclear chemists Fundamentals of the whole NRC curricula Two-week combined theory / hands-on training Theoretical part Fundamentals of nuclear chemistry Radiation detection and dosimetry, radiation protection Separation methods in radiochemistry Radioanalytical methods Practical part 2 general exercises on handling open radioactive sources, contamination,. 6 complex laboratory exercises using radiochemical techniques 1 experiment at school nuclear reactor

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23 The PRESENT CINCH-II CINCH-II: Cooperation in education and training In Nuclear CHemistry Direct continuation of the CINCH-I project. CINCH-II project aims at mobilisation of the identified existing fragmented capabilities to form the critical mass required to implement the courses and meet the nuclear chemistry postgraduate education and training needs of the European Union.

24 Project ORGANISATION Pert diagram Organigram

25 Expected RESULTS Implementation and further development of modern e-learning tools developed within CINCH-I a unique distance learning opportunity to students as well as young and experienced research workers from the nuclear chemical community. The following tools will be developed: NukWik - an open platform for sharing teaching material e-leaning course modules on the existing CINCH e-learning platform problem solving sets for Computers in Education RoboLab remote controlled exercises simulation exercises Foundations of a permanent NRC E&T Platform - a future sustainable Euratom Fission Training Scheme (EFTS) in Nuclear Chemistry platform preserving the courses developed within the training packages of the recent EURATOM chemistry IPs and NOEs (e.g. ACTINET, ACSEPT, TALISMAN, SACSESS, SKIN, ASGARD, FAIRFUELS, etc.).

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27 The Associated Partners have the right to nominate a representative to the CINCH Advisory Board. Institutions based outside the European Union may become Associated Partners without a Voting right at the Advisory Board. HOW to join and support our efforts? CINCH Associated Partners: Eligible institutions: higher education institutions, nuclear training establishments or societies, nuclear research centres, government institutions, international organisations, nuclear companies and regulatory bodies. who : commit themselves to support the aims of CINCH and have a firmly established tradition in the fields of education, training and/or research in nuclear- and radiochemistry, and are based in the European Union or in one of its candidate member countries.

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