Nuclear Technology Management. Professional Development Programme. Module Matrix and Structure June

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1 Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering Professional Development Programmes Nuclear Technology Management Professional Development Programme Module Matrix and Structure June

2 Module Topic Matrix Introduction The modules and topics listed represent the current contents; the programme, module and topic contents are under constant review and will be altered and updated as and when appropriate. There are areas of overlap between chapters in different modules. The intention is that these will be managed to ensure clarity. Delegates can take one or two modules each semester. Module Number Module Title 1 Essentials of Delivering Nuclear Technology 2 Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities 3 Fundamentals of Nuclear Energy 4 Nuclear Power Plant Management 5 Managing Nuclear Installation Safety 6 The Nuclear Fuel Cycle 7 Safeguards, Security and Safety Management 8 Research Methods Assessment for the programme is a combination of examinations and assignments.

3 Module 1: Essentials of Delivering Nuclear Technology Tutor: Prof Gregg Butler This module is designed to prepare delegates with the foundation knowledge and understanding of the management of projects in the nuclear industry. As well as its design as a stand-alone foundation module, it prepares delegates for further study on the programme. Topic Number Topic Title 1 Challenges in Delivering Nuclear Technology 2 Fundamentals of Project Management for the Nuclear Environment 3 Strategy, Stakeholder Management and Project Selection 4 Life Cycle Management 5 Case Study 6 Project Planning Scope and Risk Management 7 Commercial Law and Procurement Practice 8 The Human Side of Technology Management 9 Organisations 10 Cost and Value Management 11 The Management of Projects 12 Risks and Quality Management of Nuclear Technology Delivery The module forms a general introduction to the course, introducing the key issues, disciplines and challenges facing the management of nuclear technology.

4 Module 2: Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities Tutor: Prof Barry Lennox This module is designed to prepare delegates with knowledge and understanding of decommissioning projects in the nuclear industry. Topic Number Topic Title 1 Decommissioning strategy 2 Radiation and health 3 Decommissioning project management 4 5 Decommissioning a nuclear power station/facility Sellafield case study: the site, the legacy, the challenge 6 Sellafield site visit 7 Decommissioning Technologies 8 Irradiation testing 9 Preparation for storage and disposal of waste 10 Visit to NNL Workington Lab and SKB Drigg 11 Remediation of contaminated land This module gives a general overview and roadmap, detailing the scope of nuclear decommissioning project management, the key factors for successful decommissioning projects and this module s relationship with the remaining modules. Particular stress is placed on understanding the steps in the process, sustainability aspects, radiological protection, legislative approaches, economic aspects, modelling and international case studies.

5 Module 3: Fundamentals of Nuclear Energy Tutor: Prof Juan Matthews This module is designed to introduce the fundamentals of nuclear reactors, and in particular: 1. Provide a basic course on nuclear physics, including reactivity control, criticality, and shielding. 2. Provide an introduction to the thermal and hydraulic design of reactor primary cooling systems. 3. Explain the need for, and means of, radiological protection. As well as its design as a stand-alone CPD module, it prepares delegates for further study on the programme. Topic Number Topic Title 1 Introduction to nuclear power plants 2 Nuclear Physics 3 Radiation protection 4 Reactor theory and control 5 Types of nuclear reactor (introduction) 6 Coolant and heat transfer 7 Containment function and fault response The module aims to present a general overview and roadmap detailing the physics of nuclear fission and the engineering design of reactor cores, radiation effects on living tissue (and the need for radiological protection) and this module s relationship with the remaining modules.

6 Module 4: Nuclear Power Plant Engineering Tutor: Dr John Roberts This module is designed to prepare delegates with foundation knowledge and understanding of nuclear power station engineering and its management. It will make explicit the need for quality management to be thorough and effective in delivering nuclear power as a viable solution, and provide an insight into the key tools, techniques and responsibilities involved. It will investigate how risk is managed in the nuclear sector and how risk aversion can lead to greater risks being taken than needed, with higher costs. Topic Number Topic Title 1 The case for Nuclear Power stations 2 Basic principles of nuclear plant (power conversion cycle) 3 Safety and Quality management 4 Principle reactor technologies 5 Materials and structural integrity 6 NPP Operation 7 8 Security: Site security; Fuel (new & spent); other radioactive waste Future options: Gen IV reactors; Thorium Fuel Cycle; Accelerator Driven Systems Delegates will receive a general overview and roadmap detailing the scope of nuclear power station engineering management, the key factors for successful power station projects and this module s relationship with the remaining units. Particular stress is placed on understanding the steps in the process, sustainability aspects, radiological protection, legislative approaches, economic aspects, modelling and international case studies.

7 Module 5: Managing Nuclear Installation Safety Tutor: Dr Neil Irvine This module examines the fundamental basis and realisation of the management of nuclear safety in nuclear installations in the UK. It is the aim of this module to provide a clear understanding of how regulatory requirements can be met. It aims to give a realistic appreciation of how safety and progress must be considered and managed together to create safety cases. Topic Number 1 2 Topic Title Legislative Requirements for licensing and operations of Nuclear Sites & Facilities in the UK Management of Nuclear Safety, both for new construction and existing facilities 3 Nuclear Safety Principles 4 The Structure and Content of a Safety Case 5 Safety Cases in operation 6 Requirements for Quality Management 7 8 Radiation Protection for employees and the General Public Making it work in practice Nuclear Safety culture Within the statutory framework that regulates the nuclear industry, there is an overriding requirement to maintain and demonstrate safety in all aspects of nuclear installation building, operation and decommissioning. This is achieved through adequate and appropriate safety management, including the development and implementation of nuclear safety cases, in which all hazards are demonstrated to be understood, effectively managed and controlled. This Module introduces the knowledge and skills necessary to judge and influence the adequacy of licensees nuclear safety management.

8 Module 6: The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Tutor: Prof Melissa Denecke This module is designed to prepare delegates with a broad knowledge and understanding of the nuclear fuel lifecycle and the environmental, societal and safety issues that need managing, and how those may be addressed. Topic Number 1 2 Topic Title Front End: Exploration, Mining, Milling and Conversion; Enrichment; Fabrication Main Fuel Cycles: Fuel design for different reactor systems; Uranium; Plutonium/MOX 3 Power Generation: Transport of Fuel; Loading In-core changes, Fission products, Transuranics and other long-lived radio isotope production, Irradiation behaviour of the fuel and cladding Release of radioactivity during normal use and accidents; Spent Fuel Behaviour; Spent Fuel Management Back End: Reprocessing of Nuclear Fuel; Vitrification and high level Waste; Fuel cycle waste treatment Intermediate storage, Geological disposal concepts; Actinide recycling The module provides a general overview of the nuclear fuel lifecycle, and managing its environmental, socio-economic and safety issues.

9 Module 7: Safeguards, Security & Safety Management Tutor: Dr John Roberts This module examines the sector-wide basis and realisation of the management of nuclear safeguards, security and safety. Unlike module 5, it considers the risks, issues and challenges facing the industry as a whole and the global nature of nuclear safety. Nuclear energy is discussed in context with other sources of electricity, with emphasis on the unique aspects of nuclear energy in terms of safety, security and how the perception on nuclear energy had been shaped by major accidents. Topic Number 1 Topic Title The science, politics and ethics of nuclear technology assessment 2 Nuclear safeguards and security 3 Safety and environmental effects 4 Nuclear Safety Culture and methodologies for NPP safety assessment 5 Nuclear Safety 6 Nuclear Knowledge Management 7 Nuclear Information Security There is an overriding requirement to maintain and demonstrate safety and security in all aspects of nuclear work, and to safeguard the world from the proliferation of nuclear weapons. This module considers the management of safety, security and safeguards across the whole industry globally, unlike module 5 which focuses on safety at the site or installation level.

10 Module 8: Research Methods Tutor: Dr Carly McLachlan This module is designed to prepare delegates in research techniques and disciplines in readiness for further study for the dissertation. The unit will introduce the principles of research design and illustrate the application of alternative research methods to research problems in the domain of engineering, technology and engineering management. In addition, emphasis will be given to carrying out a literature review, including searching for relevant literature, writing a well-structured and coherent review including an element of critical and reflective review. There are two pathways addressed by this module. Delegates may chose the Reflective Pathway Assignment or the Research Pathway assignment in preparation for the two types of dissertation. The Research Pathway is associated with classical research and the Reflective Pathway offers delegates the opportunity to reflect on their own lived experience of working in their professional role. The emphasis is on how delegates make sense of their lived experience in relation to different perspectives on professional practice. Engaging in this kind of activity is an example of reflective practice and constitutes an important part of practitioner development.

11 How it works The programme is designed around: A blended learning approach allowing for distance learning, at home or work and face-to-face education, so that delegates can fit their course around their professional and other responsibilities. Manageable time commitment the course is designed so that, once registered, delegates will not need to take time away from the office to attend for more than two days per quarter. Effective us of delegate time - by use of e-learning technology and mentoring by and telephone. Delegates can take one or two modules each semester.

12 There is a high level of flexibility in the programme, with access to a wide range of modules, both bespoke for N-PDP and from other University of Manchester Professional Development Programmes. This flexibility is illustrated by the following flowchart: Please note that not all module combinations are possible, in order to help ensure that the learning outcomes of the programme are met. Please note that each N-PDP module overlaps with some NTEC modules, so there are restrictions on the selection of modules. Some NTEC modules require the prior study of other NTEC modules. If selecting REAM modules, restrictions may apply, depending on background skills and knowledge. Delegates are asked to discuss and agree all module options with the Programme Director to make sure the combination of modules is possible.

13 PMPDP Modules Project Strategy Planning & Resource Management Project Cost Management Commercial & Procurement Systems Engineering & Project Management People, Organisation & Culture Project Quality Management For more details go to the PMPDP home page. REAM Modules Asset Management & Maintenance Strategy Maintenance Organisation Asset Maintenance Systems Condition Monitoring Design for Reliability and Asset Management Auditing Assert Management & Maintenance Organisations Turnaround Management Reliability, Maintainability & Risk Machinery Vibration Monitoring & Analysis For more details go to the REAM home page. NTEC Modules Distance learning Decommissioning, Radioactive Waste & Environmental Management Processing, Storage and Disposal of Nuclear Wastes Decommissioning, Technology & Robotics Management of the Decommissioning Process Reactor Physics, Criticality & Design Nuclear Fuel Cycle Radiation & Radiological Protection Criticality Safety Management Reactor Thermal Hydraulics Attendance-based only Particle and Colloid Engineering in the Nuclear Industry PHYS65070 Risk Management PHYS65170 Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste PHYS65020 The Design of Safety Critical Systems Water Reactor Performance & Safety Reactor Materials & Lifetime Behaviour Radiation Shielding Radiological Environmental Impact Assessment Please note that only some of these modules are delivered by The University of Manchester. Choosing attendance-only modules may require travel to other NTEC partner campuses. For more details go to the NTEC home page

14 Module Structure and Costs Delegates can also undertake a postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma within the framework of the Masters programme (1-2 years for a certificate, 2-4 years for a diploma and 3-6 years for an MSc). Modules may be taken as stand-alone short courses for Continuing Professional Development purposes. Modules are designed to cover different nuclear industry segments for breadth of learning (e.g. new build of nuclear installations, operation and maintenance of nuclear power plant, decommissioning, and fuel cycle and waste management). The programme makes a wide range of broad and shallow and deep and narrow modules available as possible options

15 The Nuclear Professional Development Programme is eligible for ECITB funding support. ECITB subscribers may be able to reclaim some or all of their course fees back from the ECITB. *Fees may vary based on costs associated with site visits etc.