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1 Japan Nuclear Human Resource Development Network October 6, 2015 Kazuhiko KUDO Professor Emeritus, Kyushu University Chairperson of Sub-Working Group, Support for elementary to high school education, JN-HRD. NET 1

2 What is the Japan Nuclear HRD Network? 2

3 Japan Nuclear Human Resource Development Network (JN-HRD Net) A framework for nuclear human resource development, consisting of the industry, the academia, and the government of Japan, founded in November, Number of member organizations: 70 (as of September 1, 2015) Network Steering Committee Meeting in Tokyo on March 25,

4 Objectives of JN-HRD Net The objectives of JN-HRD Net are: to share information on nuclear HRD, which has limited resources to promote domestic and international cooperation to improve effectiveness and efficiency of nuclear HRD to establish consistent HRD strategy and system in Japan 4

5 Structure of JN-HRD Net Government of Japan Support JAEA Nuclear HRD Center Cooperate データベース Hub/Secretariat JAIF / JAIF International Cooperation Center (JICC) International Organizations, IAEA, ENEN, WNU, etc. universities, colleges Japan Nuclear HRD Network Public organizations, regional hubs E&T industry R&D organizations, academic societies Nuclear Power Introducing Countries Students, young researchers, foreigners, etc. 5

6 Member Organizations Universities and colleges 25 Industry 18 Public organizations and regional hubs 18 Governmental ministries (*) 5 R&D organizations and academic societies 4 Total 70 (*) MEXT, METI, MOFA, MOE, and Cabinet Office Membership fee : free Obligations 1): Provide information regarding nuclear HRD to this network Obligations 2): Appoint contact persons 6

7 Organizations Organizational of JN-HRD Structure Net of JN-HRD Net JAIF, JEPIC (Japan Electric Power Information Center, Inc.), IRM (Institution of Radiation Measurements), IAE (The Institute of Applied Energy), NUSTEC (Nuclear Safety Technology Center), JANSI (Japan Nuclear Safety Institute), NSRA (Nuclear Safety Research Association), JCAC (Japan Chemical Analysis Center), JICC, NMCC (Nuclear Material Control Center), RADA (Radiation Application Development Association), JRIA (Japan Radio Isotope Association), WERC (The Wakasa-Wan Energy Research Center), KAN-GEN-KON. Related corporations and associations, etc. International institutions IAEA, ANENT, ENEN, WNU etc. Steering Committee M E T I M E X T C A O M O F A M O E Government lab. institutions Technical colleges Institute of National College of Technology Universities Network Planning WG Secretariat (JAEA & JAIF/JICC) Sub-Working Elementary and secondary education Higher education Globalization of human resources Support for the HRD programs in nuclear- emerging countries Transfer of knowledge and skills etc. JAEA, NIRS (National Institute of Radiological Sciences), JNES. Tokyo Institute of Technology, The Univ. of Tokyo, Kyoto Univ., Okayama Univ., Hiroshima Univ., Nagoya Univ., Kobe Univ., Univ. of Fukui, Fukui Univ. of Technology, Tokyo City Univ., Osaka Prefecture Univ., Nagaoka Univ. of Technology, Tokai Univ., Kinki Univ., Hokkaido Univ., Hachinohe Institute of Technology, Tohoku Univ., Univ. of Aizu, Ibaraki Univ., Kanazawa Univ., Osaka Univ., Kyushu Univ., Shizuoka Univ., Niigata Institute of Technology. Academic Societies Atomic Energy Society of Japan. 70 member are registered under JN-HRD Network Local Gov. Aomori Prefecture, Oharai Town. 7 Manufacturers Toshiba, Mitsubishi-HI, Mitsubishi-Electric, Hitachi GE, NTC(Nuclear Power Training Center Ltd.), Mitsubishi- Nuclear Fuel, Mitsubishi-FBR SYSTEMS. JINED Electric Power Companies 9 power utilities (Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokuriku, Tokyo, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyusyu), JAPCO (The Japan Atomic Power Company), J-Power (Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.), JNFL(Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited), FEPC(The Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan).

8 Operation of JN-HRD Net Chairman (NW Steering Committee: Formulating basic policy and outline) Steering Committee Network Secretariat (JAEA and JAIF/JICC) (NW planning WG: Planning, discussing and reviewing overall network projects and activities) Sub-Working Group (1):Support for elementary to high school education Sub-Working Group (3):Support for countries which plan to introduce NPPs Sub-Working Group (5):HRD of engineers in nuclear industry Working Group Head (Sub-Working Group: Discuss subject projects and activities) Sub-Working Group (2):Basic nuclear education at university-level Sub-Working Group (4):HRD of internationally-minded engineers (NW secretariat: Managing and implementing projects and activities) 8

9 Roles of Sub-Working Groups Sub-Working Group (1): Support for elementary to high school education To assist in elementary, junior- and senior high school education to encourage students to proceed to higher education in science and engineering including nuclear field Sub-Working Group (3): Support for countries which plan to introduce NPPs To support nuclear HRD in countries that plan to introduce nuclear energy (NPP) in the near future Sub-Working Group (5): HRD of engineers in nuclear industry To support transfer of nuclear-related knowledge, skills, and experience (knowhow) to engineers of next generations Sub-Working Group (2): Basic nuclear education at university-level To reinforce basic education on nuclear technologies and related subjects at universities and colleges, and to rebuild professional education systems on nuclear energy and technology Sub-Working Group (4): HRD of internationally-minded engineers To train young generations engineers to become internationally-minded talented persons 9

10 Example of JN-HRD Examples of JN-HRD Net Activities (1) Establishing Nuclear HRD Database Objectives: to grasp the accurate capabilities of nuclear HRD to assist in member organizations so that they can make their own program according to their needs Contents (examples) : Available lecturers (candidates including retired experts) Available facilities and equipment for training Curriculums/syllabus of ongoing training/education courses Manpower information of newcomer countries, etc. 10

11 Nuclear HRD Database on the Web Site New Information about Japan - IAEA joint Nuclear Energy Management School.(JN-HRD.Net) Invitation for Nuclear Technology Capacity Building Course. (JAEA) Resources Search Latest Activities Annual Schedule URL of the JN-HRD Net Web site Introduction to JN-HRD Net - Steering Committee - Planning Working Group - Sub-WG for *Elementary - High school Education *Basic Nuclear Education *Engineers on Practical Stage *Globalization *Support for new-comer countries - General Conference 11

12 Examples of JN-HRD Net Activities (2) Teacher Support Activity on Radiation Education JN-HRD Net support elementary to high school teachers by conducting exhibition class on radiation and introducing teaching materials on radiation education. Exhibition class on radiation (JAIF) Introduction of teaching material on radiation education (JAIF)

13 Examples of JN-HRD Net Activities (3) Nuclear Facility Visits for University Students JN-HRD Net conducts Nuclear Facility Visits for university students to encourage them to enroll in nuclear field, by communicating attractiveness of the nuclear technology Nuclear fusion facility (JAEA) manufacturing factory (Hitachi)

14 Examples of JN-HRD Net Activities (4) Japan-IAEA Joint Nuclear Energy Management School organized by JN-HRD Network Organizers: Japan Atomic Energy Agency The University of Tokyo Japan Atomic Industrial Forum JAIF International Cooperation Center (JICC) 14

15 Features of NEM School in Japan Japanese organizers (JN HRD Net) plan and operate the school in cooperation with the IAEA. 2. Lectures are well-known and well-distinguished experts from Japan, IAEA, China, and Korea. 3. Trainees visited various types of nuclear facilities, including NPPs, nuclear plant manufacturer, and R&D institutions. Visit to Fukushima Daiichi NPS 15

16 Thank you for your attention 16

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