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  • 1INSTITUTIONS TRAINING FACILITIES

    FRENCH NUCLEAR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

    AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES

    SUPPORT TO NEWCOMER

    SPECIAL WNE

    EDITION

  • FRENCH NUCLEAR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

    AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES

    SUPPORT TO NEWCOMER

    International InstituteOf Nuclear Energy

    SPECIAL

    WNE

    EDITION

  • This handbook is a collective work under French Copyright Law coordinated by

    the International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN), France

    AcknowledgmentThe editors are most grateful to (in order of appearance in this handbook) C. Creti and J-P. Vermot-

    Desroches (CSFN), C. Segot (COPSAR), D. Iracane and F. Bonino (CEA), L. Turpin (AFNI), A.

    Mills and P. Gain (AREVA and CORYS, AREVA GROUP), K. Daifuku, J-L. His, and J. Sacreste (EDF),

    A-C. Dagorn (ASSYSTEM), T. Artu and G. Goze (ONET Technologies/Techman Industrie), P. Voizard

    (Andra), C. Cantrel (CNRS), I. Devol-Brown (IRSN), I. Rio (INSTN), M-C. Desbois (INA),

    D. Louvat (ENSTTI), C. Andris and V. Colombet (ISTP/IRUP Nuclear Cluster), J-M. Schmitt (French

    Department of Education, Higher Education, and Research), E. Galichet (Le Cnam), A-C. Pruvot (ENSCL),

    M. Delhomme (ENSCM), L. Cours-Mach (ENSICAEN), B. Reynier and E. Ceccarelli (ENSTA ParisTech),

    P.R. Rubiolo and A. Sableaux (Grenoble INP), P-B. Gossiaux and N. Le-Calvez (Mines Nantes), C. Simundza

    (AMU), C. Chlon (Lille 1), M. Jakobiak-Fontana (UJF Grenoble), E. Simoni and S. Bouneau (Paris Sud),

    D. Quennemet and N. Dujardin (AFPA) and the whole I2EN staff for their contributions to this work.

    Credits:Produced by the International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN), France

    Executive Director and Chief Editor: Yves Fanjas

    Design: www.efil.fr

    Printed by: Gibert & Clarey

    COPYRIGHT 2014, I2EN | INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGYParis-Saclay Campus | CEA-Saclay

    Building 395 - PC 17791191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex | FRANCE

    www.i2en.fr

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    FOREWORDhe French electronuclear industry was born in the 1970s. Back then, France had very few domestic resources: neither coal, nor oil, but

    a strong desire to become energy independent. A whole industry gradually developed to build and then operate nuclear power plants and associated fuel cycle facilities.

    The need for individuals who possessed specialized and thor-ough knowledge, skills and abilities soon became both critical and growing. To meet this need and ensure the safe opera-tion of its newly built facilities, France progressively designed and implemented an exhaustive range of highly specialized programs to train its nuclear workforce. All programs were set up in close relationship with research organizations and

    experience feedbacks.

    Thanks to this careful and extensive work, the French nuclear education system now covers the complete spectrum of pro-fessions necessary to the development and operation of a

    -cians for operation, radiation protection, safety, security, and maintenance; engineers and researchers for design, operation

    radiation protection, nuclear law, and project management; managers; professors, and teachers to transfer the corresponding knowledge and skills.

    Over the years, France has established active collab-oration with many coun-tries wishing to develop and expand their nuclear programs. Whether for

    the development of human capacity building roadmaps or the set-up of joint training centers, it has always worked hand-in-hand with fellow countries to help them achieve safe, secure, and sustainable nuclear power programs. These partnerships have been established in compliance with IAEA guidelines. At the request of IAEA, French nuclear educational institu-tions and industrial companies also regularly organize training courses for decision-makers on human capacity building and human resource development.

    For countries that intend to develop civilian nuclear power

    trained staff to manage all the stages of their projects. France has been working on human resources development in the nuclear industry for nearly 60 years and has already been actively involved in many international nuclear projects. The high level of expertise of the French nuclear workforce is now a worldwide acknowledged asset of its industry. This expertise has been shared for decades with other countries and will be shared in the future with countries in need of support and assistance in the development of their nuclear power programs.

    The International Institute of Nuclear Energys (I2EN) mis-

    implementation of their human capacity building plans and to coordinate academic and industrial players to this end. Together with its partners, whose education and training solutions are described in this handbook, I2EN assembles the most suited combination of training solutions adapted to the needs of newcomer or expanding countries. I invite you to examine our offer in the following pages and wish you a pleasant read.

    Yves FanjasI2EN Executive Director

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    THE FRENCH NUCLEAR EDUCATION SYSTEM

    COVERS THE COMPLETE SPECTRUM OF PROFESSIONS

    NECESSARY TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND

    OPERATION OF A FLEET OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

    AND FUEL CYCLE FACILITIES.

    FOREWORD

  • 04 I2EN AT WNE

    Dear Reader:

    If you are reading this, it means that you visitedor are visiting right nowI2ENs stand at the World Nuclear

    of information on the exhibition itself, and our program of events at the expo.

    to civilian nuclear power and the global nuclear energy community. The World Nuclear Exhibition is not just any expo. It is meant to be a unique experience for both its visitors and exhibitors. What makes it so unique? you may ask. The answer is simple: WNE gathers over 500 exhibitors from 25 different countries, WNE covers the entire nuclear cyclefrom fuel mining and manufacturing, to dismantling and waste recycling, WNE brings together players from the whole sectormanufacturers, opera-tors, service providers, R&D organizations, technical safety organizations, international institutions, and of course, education & training providers. Organized by AIFEN, the French Nuclear Industry Exporters Association, the World Nuclear Exhibition is an unprecedented opportunity to develop your business, nuclear program, andon our I2EN standto learn more about the French offer in nuclear education & training.

    The I2EN stand represents all French players involved in nuclear education & training, and HRD & HCB support to newcomer and expanding countries. You will also meet all these players in this handbook and discover their learning solutions. Each one of them has written a few lines for you to get to know them and their education programs.

    We have developed a special program of events for you on our stand with one-of-a-kind demonstrations: Participate in a distance hands-on training experience

    with a live broadcast from the ISIS training reactor at CEA-Saclay organized with INSTN.

    Attend presentations of serious games, 3D valve-op-eration training, online micro-simulations, and motion training software by EDF.

    Discover ONET Technologies Techman Industries software that reproduces the airlocked entrance of a reactor building.

    Watch Nantes Graduate School of Engineerings movie on project-based learning and pedagogical innovation.

    Try CORYS (AREVA GROUP) PWR C1300 simulator to learn more about principles of physics, regular NPP operation, and PWR concepts.

    And enter AREVAs immersive virtual reality room to learn how to operate a nuclear power reactor.

    Dont forget to attend the round table discussion on nuclear education & training on Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm with representatives from France, Belgium, China, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, and IAEA. It will be a thrilling opportunity to answerif not all, surely some ofyour questions about how to maintain and develop skills, how to retrain staff,

    right balance between expertise and innovation, and last but not least, how to develop human capacity building in newcomer countries.

    We hope you enjoy the exhibition, our stand, and this handbook!

    The I2EN Staff

  • 05CONTENTS

    CONTENTS03 Foreword04 I2EN at WNE05 Contents06 Nuclear energy in France08 Training tailored to the needs of the industry

    HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES

    12 HRD Roadmap14 The french nuclear sector at your service16 An international network to advise you18 International references

    NUCLEAR EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN FRANCE

    22 I2EN24 Organization25 A fully comprehensive nuclear training

    and education system

    26 Training facilities

    INDUSTRY

    30 AREVA32 EDF34 ASSYSTEM36 ONET TECHNOLOGIES/

    TECHMAN INDUSTRIE

    R&D NUCLEAR SAFETY

    40 ANDRA42 CEA44 CNRS46 IRSN

    EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

    Specialized institutes50 INSTN52 ENSTTI54 INA56 ISTP/IRUP NUCLEAR CLUSTER

    High schools58 High schools

    Graduate schools60 Le CNAM61 ENSCL62 ENSCM63 ENSICAEN64 ENSTA ParisTech 65 GRENOBLE INP66 MINES NANTES

    Universities67 AMU68 LILLE 169 UJF GRENOBLE70 UM271 PARIS SUD

    Continuing education72 AFPA

  • 06 NUCLEAR ENERGY IN FRANCE

    NUCLEAR ENERGYIN FRANCE

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    58PWR reactorsin operation

    63,130 MWInstalled capacity

    34 PWR (900 MW/unit) 20 PWR (1,300 MW/unit) 4 PWR (1,500 MW/unit)

    1PWR EPR under construction in Flamanville

    10Reactors under dismantling

    1,932Reactor-years of experience

    10Research reactors, 1 temporary shutdown for refurbishment, 2 under construction

    Legend

    900 MW 1,300 MW 1,450 MW 1,650 MW

    Number of reactors

    Reactor under construction

    Reactor under decommissioning

    Fuel cycle activities

    Research centre

    Research reactor

    Waste repository

    Waste repository research laboratory

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    La Hague

    Blayais

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    Dampierre

    Belleville-sur-Loire

    Creys-Malville

    Grenoble

    Tricastin

    Cruas

    Saint-Alban

    Civaux

    Chinon

    Saint-Laurent-des-Eaux

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    Marseille

  • 07NUCLEAR ENERGY IN FRANCE

    THE NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN FRANCES ECONOMY*

    1 owner/operator/architect-engineer: EDF, the worlds largest energy utility; operates the largest nuclear capacity in the world.

    1 reactor vendor: AREVA, with 100 GW nuclear generation capacity built with AREVAs participation, i.e. 26% of the global nuclear capacity currently in operation.

    125,000 direct jobs in France, as much as aeronautics, i.e. ~4% of all industrial jobs.

    220,000 total jobs generated in France by the nuclear power industry, i.e. 1% of total employment in the country.

    12.3 billion euros in direct value added, i.e. 0.71% of Frances GDP, and 33.5 billion euros in total value added.

    ~440 specialized companies among thousands of suppliers to the industry have

    * PricewaterhouseCoopers - The Socio-Economic Impact of the Nuclear Industry in france, PWC, 2011

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    Nuclear share

    NUCLEAR POWER REACTORS

    under construction

    ELECTRICITYGENERATION SHARE

    ANNUAL ELECTRICALPOWER GENERATION

    73.3%*

    26.7%Non-nuclear share

    58 operational

    12 in permanent shutdown

    550.9 TWhTotal electricity generation (including nuclear)

    403.7 TWhNuclear electricity generation

    * The worlds largest share of nuclear power

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    The analysis and taxonomy issued by this committee provides France with unequalled tools to assess not only its own needs, but also to help its fellow countries assess theirs.Nowadays, about 220,000 people work for the nuclear industry in France. The sector counts a total of 125,000 direct jobs, and 95,000 indirect jobs. These jobs corre-spond to a large range of professions, most of which are

    professionalism, safety, and security assurance.

    To train its nuclear workforce, France has been devel-oping specialized programs since the construction of

    nuclear education system now counts about 1,400 graduates each year, one of the worlds highest rates of graduates in nuclear energy science and engineering. According to the latest surveys, around 100 technicians (vocational high school degree), 50 advanced technicians (vocational associates degree), 230 Bachelors (vocational

    market every year. Most of these future profes-sionals received formal classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job training, either through intern-ships, apprenticeships, or during their PhDs. Some companies com-plement this training with in-house training for new recruits and all

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    ONLY 5% OF THE WORKFORCE NEEDS TO BE TRAINED FOR NUCLEAR-SPECIFIC JOBS

    TRAINING TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THE INDUSTRY

    TRAINING TAILOREDTO THE NEEDS

    OF THE INDUSTRY

    of them offer continuing education for their employees. On average, an employee of the nuclear sector receives 16 days of training per year. This system guarantees not only that the future nuclear workforce is skilled and meets the needs of the industry, but also that the cur-rent workforce remains completely up-to-date of new developments in nuclear technologies, safety, security, and good practices.

    TO TRAIN ITS NUCLEAR

    WORKFORCE, FRANCE HAS BEEN

    DEVELOPING SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS SINCE

    THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS FIRST NUCLEAR

    POWER REACTOR

    In 2011, the French Government decided to set up a Nuclear Sector Strategic Committee (CSFN - )

    to assess the industrys future needs in terms of personnel and the adequacy between training programs, skills, and jobs.

    Nuclear

    Nuclearized

    Nuclear specialists working on processes (research, core design,

    safety, experts)

    Staff having to deal with interfaces with the process (plant systems

    engineering, operation managers)

    Nuclear awareStaff having no contact with the process (manufacturing, no nuclear maintenance)

  • 09TRAINING TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THE INDUSTRY

    Technical professions of the nuclear sector are divided into 16 areas of expertise offering three different types of positions: worker, technician, and engineer. By cross-referencing these categories, a direct link can be established between the current and future needs in skills and the degrees of education that already exist or have to be set up. Project management, Radiation protection, Safety and neutronics, Materials and structure (pressurized equipment, met-alworking, nondestructive testing), Waste management,

    16 AREAS OF EXPERTISE

    3 CAREER PATHS

    The training offer to maintain and develop skills is very diverse in terms of degrees (university degrees, vocational certificates, specific accreditations, etc.), audiences (students, employees, workers in retraining

    Fluid mechanics, Chemistry and environment, Processes, Tests, Mechanics, Automation, electronics and industrial data processing (control), and instrumentation, Civil engineering and construction, Logistics and construction site management, Planning, scheduling, Pipe work and sheet metal work (welding), Electricity.

    programs, job seekers, etc.), and training providers (vocational high schools, universities, graduate schools, companies, certification organizations, etc.).Nuclear education can be divided into three categories:

    Workers Technicians Engineers

    Vocational high school diplomas Associates degrees Masters of Engineering degrees

    Vocational certificates (GED*) Advanced technician degrees (two-year education programs) Masters of Science degree

    One-year undergraduate programs Vocational certificates Post-masters certificates

    Vocational Bachelors of Science degrees PhD

    All of these jobs and skillsregardless of the level of edu-cationare necessary to the safe and sustainable develop-ment and operation of a nuclear power program. Human capacity building is a collective work that must be under-

    taken by all the players involved in the development of the program: academics, research organizations, safety organizations, and industry.

    * GED: General educational development test

  • HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND

    HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

    FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING

    COUNTRIES

    HRD ROADMAP .................................................................................................................................................. P12THE FRENCH NUCLEAR SECTOR AT YOUR SERVICE .............................................. P14AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK TO ADVISE YOU .................................................... P16INTERNATIONAL REFERENCES ........................................................................................................ P18

  • 12 HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES HRD ROADMAP

    HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES

    HRD ROADMAP

    One of the biggest challenges faced by a country embarking on a new nuclear energy program is human capacity building. Many questions arise when it comes to training personnel: how many technicians, engineers, and doctors do I need? When do I need to start training them? Which institutions do I have to set up in order

    therefore to develop a reliable and realistic human resource development roadmap, consistent with its national resources. The generic HRD roadmap oppo-site illustrates all the elements a newcomer country has to take into account when considering developing a civilian nuclear power program. It is based on and compliant with IAEA Milestones. Please keep in mind

    needs and resources.

    AIEAS DEFINITION OF HCB: A SYSTEMATIC AND INTEGRATED APPROACH TO DEVELOP AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE GOVERNMENTAL, ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCES AND CAPABILITIES NECESSARY FOR ACHIEVING SAFE, SECURE AND SUSTAINABLE NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM.

    M1 Knowledgeable Commitment

    Pre-Project

    PHASE 1 PHASE 2

    Project Development

    NEPIO Set-up

    Localization Strategy

    Regulatory Body Set-up

    Development Company Set-up

    Feasibility Study

    Generation Company Set-up

    Ready to Choose a Technology

    HR Strategy< Strategies to Develop Nuclear Culture >

    < HR Policies >

    Initial WorkforcePlanning

    National and OrganizationalWorkforce Planning

    Education and TrainingInfrastructures Planned

    < Adaptation of the Academic and Vocational Infrastructures

    and Programmes >

    NEPIO

    Regulatory Body

    TSO

    Academia

    Dev Co Staff

    Gen Co Engineeri

    Example of an HRD roadmapfor a newcomer country

    ENPM / EDF

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    M3 Ready to Commission & Operate M2 Ready to Invite Bids or Negociate a Contract

    PHASE 3

    IAEAMILESTONES

    Construction & Commissioning Commercial Operation Decommissioning

    Regulatory Framework Set-up

    Final Investment Decision

    First Concrete Date First Fuel on SiteReady forCommercial Operation

    GOVERNMENTAL MILESTONES

    OWNER/OPERATOR MILESTONES

    INDUSTRIAL MILESTONES

    HR Requirements for 1st NPP DevelopmentHRD STRATEGIES, POLICIES

    AND REQUIREMENTS

    WORKFORCE PLANNING

    EDUCATION AND TRAININGINFRASTRUCTURES

    RECRUITMENT, TRAININGAND AUTHORIZATION

    Operator Training Centre Established

    Full Scope Simulator Ready for Training

    Gen Co Key Positions

    ing Team for Construction and Commissioning

    Gen Co Operation Instructors

    Engineering Team

    Gen Co Operation StaffGen Co Maintenance and Technical

    Support Staff

    Suppliers: Manufacturing

    Suppliers: Support to Engineering

    Suppliers: Construction

    Suppliers: Support to Maintenance

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    HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES

    THE FRENCH NUCLEAR SECTOR AT YOUR SERVICE

    offer HCB guidance and training solutions to make todays newcomers become nuclear countries of tomorrow.Together, these players offer comprehensive and custom-izable solutions to newcomer and expanding countries requesting their support and guidance in the develop-ment and set-up of training solutions tailored to their needs. These solutions include a whole range of innovative pedagogical tools such as e-learning platforms, simulators, virtual reality platforms, and full-scope models.

    Setting up a human capacity building plan and the ensuing education and training system is essential to the develop-ment of an electronuclear culture, program, and industry. France has been sharing its knowledge and know-how in

    expertise has contributed to making some then newcomer countries the major nuclear players they are today. At pres-ent, French schools, industrial companies, R&D organiza-tions, and safety organizations are more than ever willing to

    RELY ON FRANCE FOR ELECTRONUCLEAR HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING

    A COMPREHENSIVE OFFER FROM HCB GUIDANCE TO CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS

    Full-scope analysis of HCB and HRD immediate and long-term needs

    Support in drawing up national HRD master plans

    Support in developing educational and vocational training programs (SAT-based)

    Help in the design of nuclear curricula and implementation of nuclear engineering programs

    Support in developing strong nuclear safety culture

    Networking opportunities through international organizations and bilateral cooperation & partnerships

    Training of senior executives on new nuclear projects management

    Training for different job positions (including instructors)

    Retraining (e.g. for employees from the fossil or hydro sectors)

    Customized and on-demand train-the-trainers programs, study tours, summer schools, seminars, for professionals to enhance and update their nuclear knowledge

    Organization of courses, together with IAEA, to train nuclear professionals from newcomer countries: Leadership & Management of Nuclear Power Programs, Supply Chain Course, etc.

    Support in developing training centers (including material and equipment)

    Transfer of know-how

    Experience feedback and sharing

    Answers to students requests for career guidance

    Partnerships between French universities and universities from newcomer and expanding countries

    Welcome of international students in French universities and world-leading nuclear companies (internships)

    Exchange programs for academics and students

    HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES THE FRENCH NUCLEAR SECTOR AT YOUR SERVICE

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    HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES

    AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK TO ADVISE YOU

    Nuclear advisors are present in countries that play major

    in countries that are actively looking to acquire nuclear equipment.France is willing to share its skills, knowledge, and exper-

    AFNI, THE FRENCH INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR ENERGY AGENCY As a government agency, AFNIs mission is to organize and coordinate the actions of all French public authorities and institutions involved in collaboration with countries embarking or re-embarking on nuclear power programs. AFNIs action covers all such countries which have inter-governmental agreements with France.In the earlier stages of nuclear power programs and through constant dialogue with local authorities and stakeholders, AFNIs work focuses on raising decision makers awareness on major topics such as legal frameworks, safety organiza-tions and regulation schemes, public information and stake-holders involvement, radioactive waste policy, and academic involvement. As projects develop, AFNI extends its activity up to the establishment of peer-to-peer collaborations between French public entities and their local counterparts.AFNIs activities rely on the expertise of French govern-ment authorities and public institutions specializing in nuclear power such as the Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA, see p. 42), the Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN, see p. 46), and the French National Agency for Radioactive Waste Management (ANDRA, see p. 40). The agency also draws

    which competences are necessary to the safe development of a nuclear build program (e.g. geology and site studies). In

    France developed bilateral relations with many countries on the peaceful use of nuclear power. Intergovernmental agreements on nuclear cooperation have been signed with over 30 countries:

    Nuclear energy countriesThe United Kingdom, the United States, Russia, China, India, Japan, Finland, South Africa, Brazil, Morocco, Tunisia, Vietnam, Korea, etc.

    Newcomer and expanding countriesThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Poland, etc.

    France has set up several contact points to help and guide newcomer and expanding countries develop their own civilian nuclear power programs:

    CEA, THE FRENCH ATOMIC ENERGY AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES COMMISSION CEA is the French government representative for institutional relations with countries wishing to turn to nuclear power.French nuclear representation worldwide is ensured by a network of nuclear advisors from CEA within French embas-sies abroad. Nuclear advisors act as intermediaries between the major nuclear players of the countries they are posted in, and French players: government departments, industrial companies, and research organizations.Thanks to their knowledge of the local issues and needs with

    develop strategic partnerships, promote CEAs offer abroad and encourage mobility of both people and knowledge.

    France supports the development of civilian nuclear power worldwide and promotes the guiding principles that ensure the responsible

    and sustainable use of nuclear energy.

    INSTITUTIONS

    HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK TO ADVISE YOU

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    CEA'S NETWORK OF NUCLEAR ADVISORS ACROSS THE WORLD

    BRASILIASerge [email protected]

    BEIJINGPierre-Yves CORDIER [email protected]

    BERLINJean-Claude PERRAUDIN [email protected]

    ANKARAGrard COGNET [email protected]

    BRUSSELS - EUGuillaume GILLET [email protected]

    LONDONCyril [email protected]

    MOSCOWAlexandre GORBATCHEV [email protected]

    NEW DELHISunil FELIX [email protected]

    RIYADHAhmad CHEIKH-ALI [email protected]

    SEOULJean-Yves DOYEN [email protected]

    TOKYOChristophe [email protected]

    VIENNA IAEAJulie ODDOU-ADOLPH [email protected]

    WARSAWPhilippe [email protected]

    WASHINGTONJean-Marc [email protected]

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    HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES

    HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES INTERNATIONAL REFERENCES

    INTERNATIONALREFERENCES

    FRANCE HAS BEEN SHARING ITS KNOWLEDGE AND

    EXPERTISE WITH ITS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS FOR

    DECADES.

    FROM FOREIGN NNP OPERATORS TRAINED

    OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS.

    OVER 55 PARTNERHIPS WITH TOP UNIVERSITIES

    WORLDWIDE.SET UP OF JOINT

    TRAINING CENTERS.

    OVER 40 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL HCB GUIDANCE AND

    COOPERATION WITH FELLOW COUNTRIES

    SINCE THE 1970S.

    100% SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

    OF LOCAL NUCLEAR INDUSTRIES BOTH NPP

    AND FUEL CYCLE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

    TRANSFER AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING

    R&D SUPPORT.

    346 REACTORS SUPPORTED, OUT OF

    THE 435 IN OPERATION

    GLOBAL FLEET), WITH PRODUCTS AND

    SERVICES.

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    AREVA

    CHINA Taishan EPR: 166 training courses on nuclear islands EPR

    China, Contract signed with CNPE (CNNC Group): training of 40 top executives in project management.

    SOUTH AFRICA Training of AREVA local supply chain partners, Masters degree in project management and tailored-made training for 40 high-potential future project leaders, Study tour for a South African delegation from the National Empowerment Fund.

    POLANDInitial training for 37 Polish university professors organized by AFNI, I2EN, AREVA, EDF, CEA/INSTN, IRSN, ANDRA Technology training, Site visits, Experience sharing, Networking with French academic partners.

    SAUDI ARABIA French cooperation (AREVA, EDF, CEA/INSTN, MINES NANTES, I2EN) to propose a skill development roadmap, On-going project to set up a training center and build a regional network of academic and industrial partners, Study tour for 19 Saudi academics and nuclear profes-sionals, Suppliers excellence training.

    CORYS (AREVA GROUP)

    In the past 25 years, CORYS has installed 120 simulators in over 15 countries: USA - Constellation (Calvert Cliffs, Ginna, Nine Mile 1, Nine

    Mile 2). CHINA - CGNPC (Ling AoII), - TNPJVC (Taishan), - State Universities (SWU, NUAA, NJIT, HIT, NEDU, TT). RUSSIA - BELOYARSK. INDIA - BHEL. AUSTRALIA - Royal Australian Navy.And in Armenia, Bulgaria, Greece, the Republic of Kazakh-stan, the Slovak Republic, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, the Republic of Sudan, and Ukraine.ng

    EDF

    Over the years, EDF has provided training support to several countries:

    CHINA DAYA BAY AND LING AO NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS Initial training in France of 170 engineers, followed by

    years of operation, Support for the implementation of a local maintenance training centre with training advisors, Training of fuel handling operators, followed by the support for the development of a local fuel handling training center, Post-accident operations training of more than 50 oper-ators and managers using the State-Oriented Approach.

    CHINA TAISHAN EPR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT Shadow training of about 70 operators, shift managers and safety engineers, Secondment of EDF instructors.

    SOUTH AFRICA KOEBERG NUCLEAR POWER PLANT Initial training of engineers for start-up and commissioning, Full training, including shadow training of 100 engineers and technicians.

    UNITED KINGDOM HINKLEY POINT C NUCLEAR POWER PLANT Initial training of 120 new graduates, EPR initial training delivered to more than 170 new staff members, Mentoring of trainees as a key success factor, with con-tinuous assessment and coaching.

    CEA/INSTN

    Founding Member of ENEN and Chair of ENEN from 2003 to 2013, Tailor-made courses (nuclear safety, radiation protection, etc.) at the request of IAEA for 40 years, Participation in various European FP7 projects aiming at building nuclear training schemes in engineering (ENEN III), safety culture (NUSHARE), and radiation protection (ENETRAP III and PETRUS III).

    ECOLE DES MINES DE NANTES

    institutions around the world (Europe, North America, and Asia), Participation in I2EN's actions in Saudi Arabia.

  • NUCLEAR EDUCATION AND

    TRAINING IN FRANCE

    I2EN .................................................................................................................................................................................. P22 ORGANIZATION ................................................................................................................................................ P24A FULLY COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR TRAINING AND EDUCATION SYSTEM .................................................................................................................... P25TRAINING FACILITIES.................................................................................................................................. P26

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    handbook on nuclear education & training in France.

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    list of institutions awarding vocational high school diplo-mas, advanced technician degrees, associates degrees, and vocational bachelors degrees in nuclear environment and maintenance. Check it out online at www.i2en.fr or ask for your own hard copy at [email protected].

    academic institutions, and government organizations from Frances partner countries, I2EN and its partners assess your immediate and long-term needs, support and guide you in the design of your nuclear workforce development plan, develop academic programs in the universities of your country (BS, MS, and PhD programs), register students and interns in existing academic and internship programs in France, implement vocational training solutions and set up vocational training institutions, develop on-the-job training programs directly related to your current nuclear projects.

    THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY (I2EN) The International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN) represents and coordinates Frances nuclear industry and academia abroad to support and foster the export of French nuclear technologies. By bringing together all the players of French industry and academia, I2EN serves as

    The mission of the Institute is to provide newcomer and expanding countries with the best training solutions for human resources development in nuclear energy and to help and guide them in the development of their own training systems. I2EN is here to share best practices in human capacity building so as to contribute to the safe and reliable implementation of civilian nuclear power programs in newcomer and expanding countries.I2EN also reviews French nuclear educational programs with regards to the needs of the industry and accredits them through its independent Committee of Experts.

    I2ENS TOOLS FOR NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIESI2EN conducts an annual survey on nuclear education and training programs in universities and engineering

    curricula and analyzing their contents. Since 2010, I2EN

    degrees and 47 undergraduate degrees (from high school diplomas to bachelors degrees) in nuclear energy.The outcome of this survey is summarized in the I2EN

    International Institute of Nuclear Energy

    Our mission: coordinating the French offer in nuclear training & education solutions.

    International InstituteOf Nuclear Energy

    THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO PROVIDE NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIES WITH THE BEST TRAINING SOLUTIONS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT IN NUCLEAR ENERGY.

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    * ParisTech is a consortium of 12 Graduate Schools of Science and Technology, among which 5 offer programs in electro-nuclear science, engineering, and chemistry: ENSTA, ENSAM, ENSCP, ESPCI, MINES, Ecole des Ponts, and Ecole Polytechnique..

  • 24 NUCLEAR EDUCATION & TRAINING IN FRANCE ORGANIZATION

    NUCLEAR EDUCATION & TRAINING IN FRANCE

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    Specialized institutes High schools Graduate Schools of Engineering Universities Continuing education institutes

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    EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS INDUSTRY

    R&D NUCLEAR SAFETY

    YOUR CONTACT POINTProviding Frances international partners with the best

    nuclear E&T solutions for human resources development

    Academic educationon Hands-on training

    Other nuclear suppliers+

    Players Players Players

    From high school to University Focus on professional and research skills Welcome international students PhDs

    Assets

    Teach to operate NPP in a safe and competitive way On-site operation-like experience using simulators Full-scale NPP models allowing to train the entire supply chain staff Provide internships for students PhDs

    Assets

    Vocational traning and research training

    Active collaboration with the industry State-of-the-art experimental facilities & simulation tools Provide internships for students PhDs

    Assets

    All these players are at your service to support you and share their expertise in nuclear

    education and training.

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    AND EDUCATION SYSTEMAssets and added-value of the French system

    In 60 years, France has not only acquired invaluable expertise but has also had time to develop a fully comprehensive system.

    NUCLEAR EDUCATION & TRAINING IN FRANCE

    Uranium mining Fuel manufacturing NPP Engineering Construction R&D NPP Operation Fuel reprocessing Maintenance Radiation protection Transports and logistics Waste management, processing, and storage Decommissioning and dismantling

    Covers all stages of the nuclear cycle

    Educational institutions Industrial companies R&D organizations Safety organizationsto enjoy the latest technologies & experience feedback, to offer real-conditions internships, to raise safety awareness, and to

    Is provided by all types of players

    Vocational high school diplomas One-year undergraduate programs Associate's degrees Advanced technician degrees Vocational Bachelor's of Science degrees Master's of Science degrees Master's of Engineering degrees PhDs

    Offers all levels of education

    National nuclear campus NPP simulators Training centers with full-scope models of NPP components Training facilities and courses in safety, construction, operation, emergency planning, supply chain, etc. Innovative pedagogical tools: virtual reality platforms, serious games, simulators, etc. Distance education: MOOCs, remotely supervised lab work, e-Learning, etc.

    Enjoys outstanding facilities and tools

    Project management Nuclear law Finance Localization of the nuclear supply chain

    Covers all topics and infrastructures described in IAEA Guidelines

    Is acknowledged worldwide by international organizations

    IAEA OECD/NEA

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    NUCLEAR EDUCATION & TRAINING IN FRANCE

    NUCLEAR EDUCATION & TRAINING IN FRANCE TRAINING FACILITIES

    France has an extensive network of training facilities dedicated to nuclear energy.

    TRAININGFACILITIES

    EDF

    VOCATIONAL NUCLEAR TRAINING UNITSEDF vocational nuclear training units deliver initial, contin-uing and advanced nuclear training at all 20 French NPP sites. 725 skilled and recognized professional instructors design and develop new training materials to meet newly

    training. Hands-on training complements the theoretical training with full scope simulators, mock-ups and O&M workshops with equipment at each local training center. EDF national maintenance training center (at the Bugey NPP) is home to the mini plant, a scale model PWR, as well as a heavy component workshop.

    GLOBAL TRAINING CENTER INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFERFrom 2016 onwards, the EDF Saclay campus (near Paris) will become the largest European energy professional training center. The 25,000 m center will offer the latest training tools, its proximity with the EDF R&D center, the top universities, and EDF partners R&D centers, enhancing cross-learning opportunities.

    EDF AREVA

    NPP TRAINING CENTER WITH FULL SCALE MODELSFounded by AREVA and EDF, the CETIC training center is

    -ration of outage operations on pressurized water reactors (PWRs). This 4,000 m facility offers unique hands-on train-

    ing using full-size components of a PWR complemented by standard training rooms, delivering an outstanding learning experience, with a focus on fuel handling for both initial

    EDF ENERGY

    EDF ENERGY TRAINING FACILITIESEDF Energy Nuclear Generation has a residential appren-tice training facility at Portsmouth which trains 60 new technical apprentices per year.

    AREVA

    INTERNATIONAL TRAINING FACILITIES CLOSE TO CUSTOMERS

    AREVA LEARNING SOLUTIONS FOR THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRYA variety of teaching tools E-learning, Learning tours and visits of operating nuclear facilities, Training courses with instructors, High-level conferences.

    Exceptional training facilities Simulator training, Experimental reactor training, AREVA plants under operation, Reactor commissioning: both a pilot & a training facility.

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    A UNIQUE RANGE OF TRAINING FACILITIESAs support for a full range of courses, INSTN has cutting-edge teaching tools that add real value to the courses by placing learners in practical situations close to reality: ISIS, a 700 kW pool type training reactor, PWR simulators for normal and accidental conditions, Laboratories: radiation protection, physics and chem-istry, radiation chemistry and biology, nuclear measure-ments, materials characterization, Full-scale mock-up facilities for hands-on training in maintenance or decontamination techniques in hostile environments, IT equipment: industrial and radiation protection com-putation codes, serious games, virtual environment for radiation therapy training.

    CORYS (AREVA GROUP)

    THE WORLD EXPERT IN POWER SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENTCORYS delivers training courses to the Nuclear Industry

    Over a hundred nuclear simulators around the world, Computer-based training,

    ONET TECHNOLOGIES-TECHMAN INDUSTRIE

    TECHMAN INDUSTRIE with its 110 instructors offers a wide range of regulatory and qualifying training programs aimed at target audiences from industrial and nuclear sector.Our training facilities 45 training rooms distributed among 5 sites in France, 10 training worksites in radiological risk Prevention, 10 training worksites in Quality, nuclear Safety, Envi-ronment,

    A variety of teaching tools E-learning, Simulator training, Learning visits of operating nuclear facilities, Worksites.

    Reactor simulators for basic principle and accident initial PWR training, In conjunction with EDF, CORYS is currently develop-

  • INDUSTRY*

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    * Please note that these do not represent all French nuclear industrial companies but only those who provide and offer a significant amount of in-house nuclear training for their own personnel and for external customers.

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    Established on the market for decades, AREVA is a key player in the nuclear energy market supporting electric utilities with all the products and services they need, from uranium supply to nuclear fuel, from reactors maintenance and services to spent fuel recycling and transportation, and from nuclear sites clean-up to decommissioning and dismantling.

    Present on the new build market with the highest safety and performance standards, we offer turnkey Genera-tion III reactors from 1000 to 1600 MWe. 4 EPRs are under construction: Olkiluoto 3 (Finland), Flamanville 3 (France), Taishan 1&2 (China).

    -tinctive comprehensive range of products and services to support utilities in their plant life extension or power

    up-rates plans, complying with the latest safety require-ments.Broadening our range of low carbon energy generation solu-tions, we are active on the offshore wind market with high performance equipment and in the bioenergy sector with technologies for all markets.

    2013 revenues of 9.240 B

    Backlog orders worth 41,5 B

    45,340 employees worldwide

    4 EPRs under construction

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    A WORLD LEADER IN NUCLEAR POWER: OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS FOR C02-FREE POWER GENERATION

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    40 YEARS OF EXPERTISE IN SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY Vocational training, Design of training modules, learning solutions, and

    -mas, etc. Innovative educational means: e-Learning, simulators, study tours with site visits, interactive classroom modules, Robust Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) training processes.

    A LARGE CAPACITY TO SET UP AND IMPLEMENT HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES FOR NUCLEAR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS An integrated offer covering all phases of nuclear programs: - Introduction to nuclear energy, - Supplier excellence, - Nuclear project management, - Nuclear safety skills, - Design, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of

    nuclear facilities, Human Resource Development (HRD) roadmap, Leadership programs and learning solutions for top-executives.

    A WORLD LEADER IN POWER PLANT SIMULATORSWe are particularly experienced in the development of sim-ulators for under-construction plants, such as the simulators developed for Flamanville 3 and Taishan EPR units. Our inte-grated system developed by CORYS aims at enhancing ped-agogy for better understanding of the physical phenomena, plant processes and cycle events of a PWR nuclear plant. It combines simulators and training content, and alternates between periods of tuition, tutorials, and practical exercises. Our training suite covers most of the needs of an academic

    nuclear engineering or NPP design program. These tools can also serve to train engineers working in the nuclear industry in order to improve general knowledge of power plant design and operation.The training suite comprises 3 off-the-shelf sets of simula-

    -ing center available worldwide. It enables to train people for all kinds of situations: from normal operations to severe accidents and I&C regulation design: PWR C1300 is dedicated to physics principles, normal operations and PWR concepts. PWR X1300 is a more advanced version and enables trainees to focus on and become familiar with anormal procedures and accident handling. The PWR M series is a set of modules that provides dedi-cated self-training on precise topics (systems and regulation) typical of a large set of PWRs.

    WORLDWIDE PARTNERSHIPS WITH KEY ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS AND MAJOR INDUSTRIAL PLAYERSAREVA integrates its training solutions in the French global offer carried by I2EN. We partner with all French nuclear energy players to address the needs in Human Capacity Building of newcomer and expanding countries.For example, we have set up with other industrial and aca-demic partners an initial training for 37 Polish university pro-fessors including site visits, technology training, networking and experience sharing.

    www.areva.com

    1,000 training programs

    400 professional trainers and technical experts

    20 training centers in France, Germany, US managed by AREVA University, TRIHOM, CORYS

    100 international academic and industrial partnerships

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    THE WORLDS LARGEST OPERATOR OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

    INDUSTRY EDF

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    EDF is the worlds largest producer of electricity, covering all aspects, from engineering and generation to transmission, distribution and delivery. Solidly anchored in Europe, notably in France but also Italy, Poland and the UK, we produce around 22% of the European Unions electricity, primarily from nuclear power. We also have industrial operations in Asia, Brazil and the United States. EDF is a major player in natural gas as well.

    EDFS NUCLEAR ASSETS IN THE WORLD

    USA that we hold 50/50 jointly with Exelon.

    A NEW SERIES WITH EPRsWe are investing heavily in new-generation EPR reactors. The Flamanville-3 reactor in France is under construction as are the two units at Taishan in China. In the UK, four units are under development and in the United States one unit is being planned.

    EDFS NUCLEAR EXPERTISE

    than 30,000 employees in the nuclear sector in France. Of these 23,000 are in operations, 6,000 in engineering and 1,000 in R&D.

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    CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING TRAINING PROGRAMS Training programs are constantly evaluated and revised to include new requirements and to incorporate lessons learned using our unique professional network of experts and cross-training relationships with universities, industry and institutional partners, and R&D.

    TRAINING FACILITIES EDF has a large number of training centers covering a broad range of skills (see p. 26).

    EDF NUCLEAR ACADEMYAs an owner/operator, EDF has set up a comprehensive training system for those employed in the engineering and generation sectors so that its NPPs are safely designed, built and operated.

    IN-HOUSE TRAININGEDF Nuclear Academys introductory and continuous training programs cover the whole set of skills required for the pre-project, project development, design, construction and operation stages of a nuclear power plants life. We have implemented the Systematic Approach to Training methodology to make sure our staff reaches the highest level of safety and performance. We ensure that those

    -damentals by completing core modules, and then acquire

    improve their skills by completing a variety of advanced modules. In-house training capabilities deliver the best preparation across a broad range of disciplines, for both EDF and EDFs partners.

    INNOVATIVE LEARNINGEDF uses the latest and most appropriate tools to enhance the learning experience. Teaching and learning methods include e-assessment, e-learning, interactive videos, serious games, on-site visits, simulators and learn-by-doing.

    [email protected] - www.edf.com

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    ced IAEA-sponsored trainingIn the framework of IAEA-sponsored training for newcomers executives responsible for the development of new nuclear projects, we organize annual workshops, technical meetings, and various training courses.

    Customized trainingWe also organize tailor-made training sessions for executives from newcomer countries to enhance their understanding of the nuclear industry through study tours, industrial visits, and conferences. These training courses are intended to provide them with a comprehensive overview of the industry and its facilities, and how to take up the challenges facing them.

    TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR NEWCOMERS COUNTRIES

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    INDUSTRY ASSYSTEM

    ASSYSTEM

    2013 turnover: over $1 B

    3,200 nuclear experts with n.triple.a

    10,000 training hours & 600 trainees per year at the Assystem Nuclear Institute

    Assystem is embedded in nuclear projects in more than 10 countries including all current EPR programs (France, Finland, China, UK)

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    ADDRESSING THE ENTIRE NUCLEAR LIFECYCLE, FROM DESIGN TO DECOMMISSIONING

    With more than 45 years of experience in nuclear engi-neering, Assystem is now the 4th independent nuclear engineering leader in the world. We have a long track record of addressing the entire nuclear lifecycle, from design to decommissioning. Via our subsidiary n.triple.a,

    to serve the challenges of nuclear power production in a world that is more than ever focused on seeking alterna-tive sources of energy. Leveraging our unrivalled expertise in designing, building, commissioning, and maintaining a wide range of nuclear plants, we have developed the capacity to provide a full range of services to governments and industrial players currently examining the options of developing a nuclear power program. These services go beyond standard engineering require-ments and focus on the entire range of technical, eco-nomic and long-term risk issues that are inherent to the nuclear power business, including the sensitive issue of

    gaining public acceptance on this technology. Our key offers include PMC, Engineering Design, EPCm and sys-tems integration. Assystem is a leading engineering and innovation consultancy, located in 20 countries with more than 11,000 employees.

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    ior nuclear experts and junior engineers. We share, train, and teach younger colleagues who will be addressing the technology challenges of the coming decades. We bring our experts together with those who will be called to become. We help new recruits join the inner circle of nuclear engineers.

    to train our people in all relevant theoretical and practi-cal concerns involved in supporting our clients. We see this commitment to technical knowledge as part of our responsibility towards our clients. Assystem relies on its nuclear institute to: Develop its employees knowledge, Ensure adaptation to technical evolutions, Maintain cutting-edge expertise. Training modules include operation & maintenance, tech-nologies in nuclear plants, facility operating security, main sys-tems and equipmentexample on safety and security issues, for clients wishing to train their own employees to the highest standards.

    TRAINING PROGRAMSTraining for new recruitsThis program includes several courses which all aim at helping new recruits better understand professions of the nuclear sector and identify their skills. They also enable

    us to guide them better for their future missions in our

    Fundamentals of energy and nuclear energy, Engineering: professions, methods, and tools, Operation & maintenance: professions, methods, and tools.

    Training for senior employeesThese courses are meant to enable our employees to receive training throughout their careers at Assystem and

    customers projects or just to enhance their expertise in

    Technologies in nuclear plants, Operation of PWR and EPR plants, Facility operation security, Main systems and equipment, Ventilation, radiation protection, instrumentation, Methods & tools: project management, design, commis-ioning, maintenance, regulation, quality assessment.

    FACULTYOur faculty is made of about 40 experts. All our experts have acquired unequalled know-how and participated in the startup of nuclear power plants in France (900/ 1300/1450, RNR). They also worked on other power plants around the world and the back end and front end of the nuclear fuel cycle (manufacturing and recycling of nuclear fuel).

    [email protected] - www.assystem.com

  • 36 INDUSTRY ONET TECHNOLOGIES/TECHMAN INDUSTRIE

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    COMPREHENSIVE TAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS IN NUCLEAR MAINTENANCE AND DECOMMISSIONING

    Techman Industrie is a subsidiary of ONET Technologies.

    radiological protection for nuclear plants in operation or to be dismantled.Techman Industrie is recognized as a specialist in training courses for the nuclear and construction sectors.

    ONET Technologies is a major player in the civilian nuclear industry. We intervene at all stages of the nuclear

    needs of each client. We offer our proven capabilities in integrated engineering and lead-contracting in new build and nuclear services.ONET Technologies draws from 40 years experience in the building, maintenance and replacement of major com-ponents in power reactors and other nuclear facilities, in decontamination, in radioactive waste treatment and storage, and in decommissioning.We are resolutely turned towards the future and play an expert role in innovative projects such as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), research reactors and Generation IV reactors. ONET Technologies international expansion has been remarkable, supported by the activities of its partners all over the world and its subsidiaries in Bulgaria and India. ONET Technologies is a brand belonging to the ONET group.

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    HUMAN AND TRAINING RESOURCES Our team, composed of experienced industry profession-als, has been training our clients staff for over 10 years. We have 110 trainers and a number of training worksites: 10 where we deliver radiological risk prevention instruction, 10 where we deliver instruction in quality, nuclear safety

    courses can be delivered in different languages.

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    CEFRI 15F, SCN-CSQ 41, Asbestos risk training CPSFRA 0003/2012/AMI-S3/30.

    TECHMAN INDUSTRIE : SPECIALIZED IN NUCLEAR LOGISTICS & TRAININGTechman Industrie has 10 training centers throughout France and offers a wide range of regulatory and qualify-ing training programs. Our programs are aimed at target audiences from the nuclear and construction sectors.Our training team puts all its experience and methodology at the disposal of our clients to provide their employees with life-long-training and enable them to acquire the

    -fessionalism. Our ambition is to enhance knowledge and stimulate life skills to create know-how.

    DESIGN ENGINEERING FOR TAILOR-MADE TRAINING COURSESTechman Industrie is committed to providing its custom-ers with the most adapted training programs. To do so, we work hand-in-hand with them to set the ultimate goals of

    appropriate training contents and schedules.We always collect experience feedback to keep on improving our customers experience.

    REGULATORY AND QUALIFYING TRAINING PROGRAMSTechman Industrie offers over 150 training programs. Our

    construction industry.

    Radiological protection, Safety, Quality, Stars (technical support training in security/radiological protection), Wearing of SCBA personal protective equipment, hel-met, wind

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    DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING SAFE SOLUTIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE

    PUBLIC SERVICE AND INFORMATIONOur public service activities include retrieving radioac-tive objects from private individuals and local authorities; cleaning up and remediating radioactive orphan sites; draw-ing up and publishing a national inventory of radioactive

    -ble information on the management of radioactive waste; promoting meetings and dialogue with all stakeholders.

    PROMOTING THE FRENCH EXPERTISE IN FRANCE AND ABROAD

    the world; promote Andras entire range of services through-out France and the world; and disseminate experience, scien-

    Andra, the French National Radioactive Waste Man-agement Agency, is supervised by the French Govern-ment Departments of energy, research, and the envi-ronment. The agency is completely independent from radioactive waste producers. We are in charge of devel-oping and implementing safe solutions for the management of all types of radioactive waste in France in order to protect current and future generations from the hazards posed by such waste.

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    and develop technologies to design and implement sus-tainable solutions for the management of high-level waste (HLW), intermediate level long-lived waste (ILW-LL) and low-level long-lived waste (LLW-LL) placed in temporary storage. We also perform all R&D in support to exist-ing disposal facilities for low-level and intermediate-level short-lived waste (LIL-SL) and very low level waste (VLL).

    INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIESWe have industrial activities handling radioactive waste produced by the nuclear sector, the non-nuclear power industry, national defense operations, research and the healthcare sector; we also operate and monitor radioac-tive waste disposal facilities so as to protect people and the environment.

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    One site hosting: - a deep underground research laboratory, - a technological exhibition hall, - a permanent observatory of the environment, - an extensive data bank comprised of samples taken when monitoring the environment , referred to as Ecothque.

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    Site investigation, processing and databases, Disposal concept development, Criteria), Waste tracking, Design, construction, operation, and closure of your waste repositories, Safety assessments and safety cases, Expertise and consultancy, including on economic aspects, Facility and environment monitoring, Communication and public information, Relationship with stakeholders.

    RESEARCH TRAININGAs part of our mission, we conduct extensive research and

    waste, especially for the most radioactive and long-lived waste. Andra provides an opportunity for PhD students to contribute to the research undertaken in our laboratories. Each year, research laboratories and academic institu-tionssuch as universitiesare invited to submit proposals for PhD projects. At the end of the call for proposals, Andra awards 3-year PhD fellowships to the selected candidates. PhD students can then start their research in their host laboratories.This year, we selected 6 French and international PhD students. The subjects of their theses are varied ranging from the study of the behavior of radionuclides, to optical

    properties of storage materials, and corrosion in clay-rich environments.

    ANDRAS TRAINING SOLUTIONS AND CAPABILITIESAndra has developed various training programs in the

    trainees who wish to complete their initial theoretical

    operations and R&D.Andra has over the past years provided training to pro-fessionals at the request of IAEA, institutional organiza-tions, and companies in the radioactive waste management

    helpful means enabling them to reduce costs and delivery times whilst minimizing risks for their own projects.

    CUSTOMIZED TRAINING LECTURES AND OPERATIONAL TRAINING

    programs on safety, repository design, operation, capping and closure. Our trainees have operational use of Andra facilities and R&D resources.

    SERVICES IN ANDRAS FIELD OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISEWe offer to help our customers develop and implement their radioactive waste management plans. Our wide range of services includes: Establishing detailed inventories for existing as well as for future radioactive waste, waste management,

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    CEA

    CEA, the Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission is a French public research organization. We conduct research in low carbon energies (nuclear and renewable energies), defense and global security, informa-tion technologies, and health technologies. In each of these

    research. The Commission also participates in the design and operation of very large international research facil-ities such as the LHC, ITER, and the ESRF. Through our strong relationships with university and industry partners, we support industrial companies, the set-up of innovative technology start-up companies, and exports of French of nuclear technologies.

    SECURING COMPETITIVE, SAFE, AND CO2-FREE ENERGY TO MAINTAIN FRANCES ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND FIGHT GLOBAL WARMINGResearch on nuclear energy at CEA is carried out by the Nuclear Energy Division and focuses on 7 areas of exper-tise: the design of future nuclear systemsreferred to as Generation IV nuclear systemsand the associated reac-tors and fuel cycle. They aim at optimizing the use of ura-nium resources and reducing waste production. CEA plays a key role in the Generation IV International Forum.

    the optimization of current French nuclear reactors and the related fuel cycle, the development and operation of large simulation and experimental tools, research on radioactive waste management and control of the impact of nuclear activities, the cleanup and dismantling of nuclear facilities, safety and security, and nuclear materials & mechanics.As a nuclear operator, the Nuclear Energy Division is also in charge of managing and enhancing CEAs nuclear facili-ties. It carries out construction, renovation, decommission-ing, and dismantling programs.Our outstanding research equipment features some unique facilities (see opposite page).

    FRANCES MAJOR PLAYER IN NUCLEAR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION

    10 research centers

    16,129 technicians, engineers, researchers and support staff

    169 spin-offs since 1972 in the innovative technologies sector

    4,3 B budget

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    ACADEMIC EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAININGAcademic education (from bachelors degrees to masters degrees) and vocational training at CEA are managed by INSTN (see p. 50). Research training is managed by labs

    & Career Development.

    RESEARCH TRAININGPhD students CEA join research teams and complete their doctoral research under the guidance of the lab supervisor and/or an academic supervisor. PhD students also receive professional training in different settings inasmuch as they are encouraged to do internships in academia, government organizations, and industry.

    Career Development also organizes seminars and work-shops to help PhD students manage their studies, enlarge their knowledge of the business world, and prepare their careers. These include but are not limited to: conducting your thesis and determining your career pro-ject technology transfer and innovation in the industry supervising a PhD student, for supervisors.

    UNEQUALLED RESEARCH FACILITIES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTWe have cutting-edge nuclear research facilities, some of which are unique in the world. They are constantly updated and enhanced so as to maintain their exceptional experi-mental capabilities. Our PhD students have access to our 27 Equipex (Facilities of Excellence) and 33 Labex (Labo-ratories of Excellence), as well as to all our other facilities: research reactors (ORPHEE, JHR in construction start of operation scheduled in 2017) and critical models (EOLE, MINERVE), hot laboratories to carry out studies on radioactive sub-stances (ATALANTE, LECI), experimental platforms for thermal-hydraulic, earthquake, severe accident, and corrosion studies.They also have access to the biggest library resource of doctoral and post-doctoral level in France dedicated to

    nuclear science and technology, with over 1,000,000 books, magazine collections, technical reports and dissertations.

    INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING INSTN and the Nuclear Energy Division organize each year an international school in nuclear engineering for PhD stu-dents, post-docs, young professionals and established engi-neers. The school consists of 6 one-week courses: thermal hydraulics and safety, materials for nuclear reac-tor, fuel and structures, reactor core physics: deterministic and Monte Carlo methods nuclear fuels for LWRs and FRs nuclear fuel cycle and reprocessing nuclear waste management.

    INTERNATIONAL COURSE ON GENERATION IV NUCLEAR REACTORSENEN, INSTN, and CEA have set up an annual international course on future nuclear reactor systems. It is meant for professionals, researchers, and students, and taught entirely

    -tures and tutorials on SFRs, HTRs and VHTRs, GFRs, LFRs, SCWRs, MSRs, and the fuel cycle.

    SUPPORT TO NEWCOMER AND EXPANDING COUNTRIESWe are a founding member of I2EN. Together with INSTN and other industry partners, we often take part in I2ENs missions abroad to help newcomer and expanding countries develop their HCB plans. We also put our experts at the disposal of AFNI (see p. 16) for advice on regulation, safety, waste management, public information, etc.

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    1,500 PhD students, 241 at the Nuclear energy division in 2013

    300 postdoctoral fellows, 42 at the nuclear energy division in 2013

    700 labs

    4,740 publications in peer-reviewed journals in 2012, and 422 at the nuclear energy Division in 2013

    55 framework agreements with universities and graduate schools

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    of radionuclides in the environment, new methods for sep-aration chemistry, and also by involving the human sciences community on the question of risk and the decision-making process (reactors, waste storage). We collaborate with the major players in the nuclear sector in France and abroad, notably thanks to the NEEDS project, and European pro-grams, platforms, and networks.

    Research is a public organization supervised by the French Government Department of Higher Education and Research.

    biology, nuclear and particle physics, computer science, engineering and systems, physics, mathematics, chemistry, earth sciences, ecology and the environment. We encourage exchanges between disciplines to always take research to a new level. Our numerous laboratories are spread not only throughout France but also abroad.

    CNRS is involved in upstream research on nuclear energy, by studying innovative cycles and systems (hybrid systems and dedicated accelerators, molten salt reactors, thorium cycle, transmutation of waste), modeling and multi-physics coupling, innovative materials for Generation IV reactors and

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    APPRENTICESHIPWe offer apprenticeship programs for students at Bach-elors and Masters levels. Students enrolled in BS, MS or MEng programs can thus receive both academic education and on-the-job training concurrently.

    B-TO-B TRAININGWe offer two types of training for companies and other research organizations: Qualifying training programs in radiation protection for industrial and research companies, and for the healthcare

    programs are valid 5 years. We offer programs for both

    Training in the use of radiation portal monitors. This program teaches how to carry out measurements and the protocol to follow in the event of an alert caused by a high-level of radiation.We also tailor-make courses for the national radiation measurement and analysis platform, referred to as the Becquerel Network. This network is entirely dedicated to measuring radioactivity in the environment.

    INITIAL EDUCATIONCNRS researchers are heavily involved in all university Bachelors and Masters degrees offered in France in the nuclear energy sector and participate actively in these majors offered by Graduate Schools of Engineering. CNRS laboratories, generally research establishments jointly run with Universities or Graduate Schools of Engineering, wel-come many students at both Bachelors and Masters levels for short-term internships.

    RESEARCH TRAININGOur doctoral and post-doctoral fellows are aiming to work either in public or industrial research, or in nuclear engineering in France and abroad. Research grants are awarded either by public authorities, companies, regions, or other research organizations. Undertaking a PhD or a post-doctoral fellowship at CNRS is the best opportunity

    level research laboratories and to participate in interna-tional research collaboration.

    CONTINUING EDUCATIONCNRS provides continuous training programs in nuclear technology to its own employees, but also to partner companies and people in retraining.

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    IRSN

    IRSN, the French Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety, is Frances public service expert in nuclear

    and technical issues. We are placed under the joint author-ity of the Departments of Defense, Environment, Industry, Research, and Health.

    AREAS OF EXPERTISEOur areas of specialization include environment and radio-logical emergency response, human radiation protection in both a medical and professional capacity, and in both nor-mal and post-accident situations, the prevention of major accidents, nuclear reactor safety, as well as safety in nuclear plants and laboratories, transport and waste treatment, and nuclear defense and security expertise.IRSN interacts with all parties concerned by these risks (public authorities, in particular nuclear safety and security authorities, local authorities, companies, research organ-izations, stakeholders associations, etc.) to contribute to public policy issues relating to nuclear safety, human and environmental protection against ionizing radiation, and the protection of nuclear materials, facilities, and transport against the risk of malicious acts.

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    at maintaining and developing the skills necessary for expert assessments in its specializations. It either carries out the programs itself or, in a European or international context, may entrust them to other French or foreign research insti-tutes.

    1,790 employees in 2013

    1,35 M of IRSNs annual 295 M budget were spent on training in 2013

    2,396 hours of teaching given outside the Institute (Universities, engineering schools, INSTN, etc.) in 2013

    1,162 hours of teaching given in 103 training sessions on radiation protection in 2013

    sessions on nuclear safety in 2013

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    From 2002 to 2014, IRSN was responsible for the train-ing in radiation protection of healthcare staff and people exposed to radiation at the workplace. Since 2014, most of our training capabilities have been transferred to ENSTTI, the European Nuclear Safety Training and Tutoring Institute (see p. 52)

    RESEARCH TRAINING However, IRSN is still in charge of research training. Since 2004, we have placed special emphasis on this mission by allocating an annual budget of 2,600,000 to research training. The result has seen an increasing number of young researchers joining IRSN laboratories each year, with a hun-dred doctoral students and thirty post-doctoral fellows per year. Concurrently, IRSN is encouraging its senior research-ers to apply for Accreditations to Supervise Research, aim-

    of IRSNs total research staff) by 2009-2010.Like most research organizations, we consider research training one of our core missions to transfer the knowledge and skills acquired in our laboratories. At IRSN, research is conducted with a purpose: beyond the quest for knowl-edge, it aims to reinforce the quality and pertinence of its expertise in nuclear and radiation risks in order to provide support to public authorities and the relevant players in society. In this context, research training provides an ideal intellectual environment, offering high-quality joint supervi-sion, and access to state-of-the art equipment, aiming not only to impart the methods, but also to nurture an aptitude for anticipating the societal issues raised at the Institute.

    COLLABORATION WITH ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONSResearch training is also an integral part of the general policy implemented by IRSN to reinforce its relationships with universities, institutes of higher education, and eminent

    -damental, since they contribute to the reinforcement of fun-damental research, which in turn supports applied research.

    in-house competencies of the Institute.

    initiating exchanges with outside experts, opening research work to new ideas.Collaborative projects allow IRSN experts to participate in training programs offered by its partners, thus encouraging its researchers to push investigations forward in their own discipline, furthering their action within the Institute.

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    116 PhD students in 2011, of which 93 were employed by IRSN.

    1.40 publications/PhD student in 2011

    35 postdoctoral fellows

    67% of PhD students defended their theses after 3.25 years

    39 researchers accredited to supervise research in 2011

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  • The French Government Department of Education, Higher Educa-tion, and Research now offers a comprehensive range of training and education programs dedicated to nuclear skills, trades, and professions.Top-level education programs have been complemented with mod-ern training programs created to train technicians, advanced tech-nicians, and intermediate-level technical executives. In 2006, industrial companies of the nuclear sector asked the Department of Education to set up a vocational high school pro-gram in nuclear environment. A few years later, we granted them a second request and set up an advanced technician programa two-year vocational undergraduate degree referred to as BTS

    nuclear environment graduated in 2013. These degrees cover a wide range of activities. Nuclear maintenance, equipment installation,

    dismantling, radiation protection, security, and safety are at the heart of their curricula. The close relationship between educational insti-tutions and companies ensures the operational viability of curricula and pedagogical materials, and enables us to develop and maintain apprenticeship programs.We constantly update and enhance education programs to best meet the needs of the industry. The review of the vocational high school program in nuclear environment has borne fruit and recently given way to a vocational high school program for nuclear operation

    graduate in 2015. These programs are designed to best meet the international needs in nuclear energy education & training.

    Jean-Michel SchmittInspector General, French Department of Education

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