The French program for Nuclear Education and Training Catherine Cesarsky High Commissioner for Atomic Energy, France IAEA 7 th June 2011 1
Context Nuclear Energy needed in the future Energy Mix of the world Setting up a nuclear industry raises big challenges: It is a complex industrial and business system It requires high quality standards It requires high safety and security standards It requires to comply with international rules It requires to have developed an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the technologies and complexities at all levels It requires a critical mass of competent human resources 2
Sharebest practices in education and training A nuclear accident somewhere is an accident everywhere Safety and security of nuclear reactors and fuel plants In depth understanding of the physical science and technology Capacity to improve the technology Capacity to set new efficient safeguards Strong ethics at workplace Ability to inform and communicate Ability to anticipate and prevent departure from normal operating conditions Ability to react rationally and efficiently to an unexpected event A world shared responsibility: Sharing experience and initiatives 3
Institutional Structures: Ministries Safety Authorities (ASN) Radioprotection and Safety Nuclear Institute (IRSN) Research Centers notably CEA Educational Institutions ANDRA : Agency for waste storage Industrials: EDF, AREVA and sub-contractors; GDF Suez French Experience 4
Sharing knowledgeandbest Practices Paris, March 8th 2010: Conference on Access to Nuclear Energy President Sarkozy announced the creation of an International Institute for Nuclear Energy (in French, I2EN). This Institute represents the French offer of training on nuclear energy open to foreign students. French Ministries mandated me to establish I2EN Partnership between ministries, educational institutions, research organizations and industry Specificity of french education, both : Theorical courses Internships 5
The French Education and Training System 6
Two main branches : Universities : organized according to the standard Bologna System : (L1-3 & M1-2). ( each year 60 European Credit Transfer System ECTS) Engineer schools : Most French engineers trained in special schools. To enter: a competitive exam (after a demanding training). A French title of engineer : considered equivalent to that of master (difference with most countries) Each of the two branches gives access to PhD studies Access for foreign students to: Universities via Bologna equivalence system Engineer schools, negotiated equivalence between school and foreign university INSTN : ( National Institute of Nuclear Sciences and Technologies) See below 7
French Scientific High Level Education System UNIVERSITIES PhD Three years ENGINEER SCHOOLS GA Specialisation One year Industry and others Master of Nuclear Science Two years Engineer School Three years 8 Foreign students entry points Bachelor of Science Three years Preparatory Schools Two years Baccalauréat: Secondary Education termination diploma Secondary Education
A Tool of the French Nuclear Energy Education and Training System for international Community International Institute of Nuclear Energy Dr MF DEBREUILLE: Managing Director 9
I2EN missions 10
I2EN: a window and a gate to French E&T system Response to international training requests originating from government agreements, institutional initiatives (IAEA, AEN ) or industrial relations, in particular those managed by AFNI (Agence France Nucléaire International) Information center for foreign students participating to international programs; provides orientation to the most appropriate French curricula and advise them during the selection, admission and installation processes Gate for foreign engineers (French and non French speaking) wishing to update, complement or enhance their qualification in subjects related to nuclear energy, towards all French professional training curricula Comprehensive panorama of French offer at each and every level of the nuclear energy high education system (Bachelor, Master, PhD), (web site under construction) French node of an European and international network of excellence centers for sustainable nuclear energy 11
I2EN: Building a national base to support the international mission Analysis of all French curricula, Follow up on the global population of teachers in nuclear energy relevant disciplines Support to Ministry of Education and Research on definition of the national policy of E&T on nuclear energy Annual report on job needs of French nuclear industry and evaluation of the adequacy of the existing education system Assistance to CFEN (council for nuclear energy education and training) regarding qualification level of French curricula Help to coordinate French teaching activities in the nuclear energy domain 12
I2EN: Operator of an Excellence Center on Sustainable Nuclear Energy (operations to start in 2012) Objective : think tank on major nuclear issues and challenges : Role of nuclear fission in the energy mix Waste management issues Proliferation risk Security of nuclear plants and nuclear materials Environmental issues Economic issues Public debates and political decision Legal aspects and regulation Method : Organization of International Events High level workshops and seminars ; Tutorials for professionals; Production of Reports; Summer schools; Public conferences, Participation Target Stakeholders in University, Industry, Government agencies; Decisions Makers, PhD level students in France and abroad. 13
I2EN stakeholders (27) ministries in Education and Research, Ecology and Energy, Foreign Affairs academic institutions (universities and engineering schools), main industrials actors (AREVA, EDF, GDF-SUEZ, subcontractors), main R&D institutions with nuclear involvement(cea, CNRS, ANDRA) 14
The International Institute of NuclearEnergy Director : Dr MF DEBREUILLE contact@i2en.fr Start of activities : September 1st 2010 Location : Saclay campus Contiguous to -CEA research center, -INSTN -University Paris XI, -several engineer schools 15
The Offer 16
A few examples to give an idea of the possibilities The objective of I2EN is to build a specific training offer in line with the actual need, in link with the different partners MNE INSTN Train the trainers 17
Nuclear Energy Education: year 2010-1111 status 35 master level curricula, 3 of which are already taught in English language : Universities & Engineering schools ; about 1000 students out of which 180 foreigners Several additional curricula prepared to be in English if needed A. Dedicated programs for nuclear reactor physics, nuclear operations and nuclear cycle engineering (Paris area) GA, INSTN, MNE, (Grenoble) INP, (Normandy) ENSICaen, (Brittany) EMNantes The three English language curricula belong to this group B. Programs focused on a very specific nuclear discipline Chemistry : ENSCP ParisTech, ENSCM, U.-Montpellier 2 Nuclear plant engineering : ENMSE Waste management (UJF-Valence) C. Other curricula Optional nuclear modules within a training with broader content ( Energy, material science, chemistry, thermal-hydraulics, safety, ) 18
Master of Science in Nuclear Energy (MNE) Share the same bldg with INSTN and I2EN 19
Master of Science in Nuclear Energy www.master-nuclear-energy.fr Bachelor's degree Physics Engineering M1 (year1) Chemistry Engineering Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering Nuclear plant design Operation Decommissioning and Waste Management Fuel Cycle M2 (year 2) Radiochemistry Fuel Cycle Engineering All courses in English. 100+ highly selected students 20
Institut National des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires INSTN http://www-instn.cea.fr Part of CEA, INSTN was created in 1956: high level courses in nuclear energy disciplines including training of nuclear physicians, radio-pharmacists and medical physicists The over 50 years old "Génie Atomique" curriculum has trained a large fraction of the French leading nuclear practitioners. Open to students having an engineering degree. Today "Génie Atomique" curriculum welcomes 100 graduates. Open to foreign French speaking students with similar pre-requisites It provides them with an extra diploma which certifies their qualification in nuclear engineering, operation of reactors, safety management, decommissioning, and waste management. 21
INSTN. Continuing education Organized International training seminars within the ENEN (European Nuclear Education Network) framework or in collaboration with IAEA, in conjunction with French nuclear industry Advanced training for experienced professionals. Contact with French industry Specific seminars for non-nuclear professionals willing to learn about a specific topic Courses for nuclear professionals at bachelors level 22
France: Number of students completing a nuclear energy education at the Master-Engineer level during the academic year 2010-2011 Type oftraining Dedicated to nuclear energy Thematic nuclear Course Familiarisation with nuclear energy Numberof students Number of foreign students 391 91 277 60 346 32 Total 1014 183 Safety Education: For the 2 Categories dedicated to Nuclear field, always safety courses included. Often also in the third one, but mostly less in depth 23
Train the trainers A new programme to train the teachers and instructors has been implemented by the major French nuclear energy stakeholders. It is devoted to the training of university faculty and scholars It is implemented in a close working relationship with them, on the basis of an in-depth analysis of the local education system. It usually consists of a three-phase course that includes visits and conferences at the chief French nuclear energy sites and facilities 24
Cooperation between France and Poland Partnership between all French nuclear energy stakeholders Phase 1: six weeks nuclear Tour de France To get well acquainted with a broad nuclear context To visit nuclear plants: NPP, fuel cycle, waste To meet and exchange with French education network To learn and exchange about communication and public acceptance Phase 2: twelve weeks intense advanced training Fundamental nuclear science Applied courses (safety, radioprotection, NPP s, waste, Access to experimental facities: ISIS, irradiation and characterization Access to simulators Focus on pedagogical issues Phase 3: Assistance in education and training program design Internship 25
Phase1. Nuclear Tour de France Tihange Flamanville La Hague Caen Fontenay Paris Saclay Soulaines d Huis Saint Marcel Châlon sur Saône Cluny Romans Pierrelatte Bagnols / Ceze Marcoule Cruas Pierrelatte Cadarache Aix en Provence 26
European Nuclear Safety Training and Tutoring Institute Didier LOUVAT-Managing Director Didier LOUVAT-Managing Director 27
ENSTTI basics An initiative of European Technical Safety Organizations to optimize the training of their professionals ETSON Association Vocational training and tutoring on assessment in nuclear safety, nuclear security and radiation protection. Calls on European TSOs expertise to maximize the transmission of knowledge, practical experience and culture Open to Nuclear Safety and Security communities 28
Non-formal education in Nuclear Safety construction of an expertise Non formal knowledge Practical experience and specific training Culture the mindset of nuclear safety control from Technical Safety Organizations Trainers need to be recognized experts from TSOs Tends to harmonize nuclear safety and security practices Favors networking of nuclear safety and security experts 29
ENSTTI Curriculum www.enstti.eu Induction to Nuclear Safety A course to approach the technical and cultural bases of nuclear safety, nuclear security and radiation protection for recently assigned professionals in Regulatory Bodies, TSO or Industry; next session 27 June-22 July, Munich-Germany. Tutoring Tutoring periods customized to each applicant s future work that may combine several technical fields(80 men/months in 2011); Personalized support continued through regular contacts with TSOs experts once the trainee returns to work. Courses for Specialist in-depth briefing on a particular field, covering topics in which TSOs have a unique experience; A way to improve and harmonize practices and strengthen experts 'network. 30
EDF htpp://www.edf.fr Since its entry into nuclear energy EDF has developed a strong internal vocational education and training organisation to train its personnel, particularly reactor operators About 1.5 million hours of training per year, with over 650 different courses. Initial qualification and periodic trainings EDF reinforced interaction with Engineering Schools and Universities, both in France and abroad. 31
Recruitment of Engineers by EDF in the nuclear sector Design, Process, Thermal hydraulics 10% Radiation protection Chemistry Environment 2% Calculation code Signal processing 4% 2% Instrumentation and Control 15% Nuclear Safety, Fuel, Neutron physics 14% Operations 25% 11% 11% Electromechanical engineering 6% Civil engineering Metallurgy, Structure of materials, Non Destructive Testing Need for skills for Design, Construction, Operations, Dismantling, of NPPs goes beyond pure nuclear education and training
AREVA http://www.areva.com/ AREVA(global nuclear industry, fuel cycle, reactor design and construction, related service) provides all related skills and training solutions to its partners A dozen of training centers in France, Germany and USA Scientific and technical training, Project management, Facility operations,.; 33
Franco-ChineseInstitute of Nuclear Energy IFCEN French consortium in civil nuclear engineering : Grenoble Institute of Technology, INSTN, Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Montpellier and the Ecole Nationale Supérieure Chemiein Paris. University Sun Yat-sen in Canton opens in September 2010 on the Zhuhai campus of the University of Sun Yatsen in Canton. Academic year 2010: the launch of the preparatory-cycle in China of French lessons, maths and physics in French. 100 students Academic year 2013: beginning of the Engineering cycle Summer 2016: first class engineering graduates
Role of AFNI AFNI (Agence France Nucléaire International) can build dedicated vocational training in response to a specific request from new comers. It is implemented in a close working relationship with them, on the basis of an in-depth analysis of the local education system. It is implemented in a close working relationship with the International institute of nuclear energy, with French stakeholders from industry and academics. 35