BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria Pilot training of non-nuclear professionals within CORONA project K. Ilieva, M. Manolova, S. Belousov K. Ilieva, M. Manolova, S. Belousov INRNE-BAS, Sofia 1

Outline CORONA non-nuclear training program aim Training group of non-nuclear Basic courses for training Pilot training Outcomes and Recommendations 2 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

CORONA non-nuclear training programs aim To establish a framework for competencies for non-nuclear specialists To develop training programmes for different categories of the non-nuclear’s applicable to the VVER technology and nuclear applications The learning objectives to be a base for appropriate competence acquiring 3 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Structuring of the non-nuclear professionals in CORONA project Target group B : Non-nuclear professionals and contractors CodeCategoryDescription NN-N Non-nuclear professionals Non-nuclear professionals for works at NPP NN-O Non-nuclear professionals for works related to NPP and nuclear applications NN-TNon-professional technical staff CContractorsContractor’s personnel 4 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

1.Introduction to NPP 2.Overview on NPP's 3.Radiation Protection 4.Radiation Monitoring 5.Radioactive Waste Management 6.Decommissioning of NPP 7.NPP Safety Concepts 8.Management System 9.Emergency Planning and Emergency Preparedness 10.Safety culture 11.Soft skills Training courses for non-nuclear professionals 5 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

CourseTopic, Duration Hrs Radiation protection Radiation protection from sources of ionizing radiation, 2 Hrs, Operational radiation protection, 2 Hrs Radiation monitoringRadiation detection and measurements 2 Hrs Environmental radiation monitoring,, 2 Hrs Tools for radiological control, IRT Radiological Lab and X-Ray Fluorescent Anal. Lab, 4 Hrs, Safety CultureSafety culture, 2 Hrs Introduction to NPPDescription of NPP, 2 Hrs General rules for response in case of radiation accident, 2 Hrs Acquaintance with operated VVER unit, Visit to KNPP Unit 5 or 6, 4 Hrs Pilot training for non-nuclear professionals 6 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Pilot training for non-nuclear professionals Course Learning Objectives On completion of training the trainee will be able to Introduction to NPP Demonstrate acquaintance with the general principles of electricity generating in NPP and safety rules related to NPP operation. Radiation Protection Demonstrate knowledge on methods and means for radiation protection and understanding of ionizing radiation effects and radiation protection principles, in particular of ALARA principle. Radiation Monitoring Demonstrate knowledge of ionizing radiation detection and monitoring tools of radiation control and an understanding of environmental aspects of nuclear facility Safety cultureUnderstand the principles of a strong safety culture 7 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Pilot training The pilot training course was carried out in Sofia, INRNE Training Center, Radiological Lab of the Research Reactor IRT-Sofia and X-Ray Fluorescent Analitical Lab CORONA Pilot training, May 2013, Bulgaria. in Kozloduy NPP Period: May BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Pilot Training for Non-nuclear’s, INRNE, Sofia and Kozloduy NPP Trainees: School Teachers Journalist Government officers Guarding policemen Engineers Interpreter IT Project managers In total 19 trainees from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Ukraine Lectures: INRNE, Bulgaria KNPP, Bulgaria PMD, Austria Fortum, Finland Tecnatom, Spain Observers: INRNE, Bulgaria KNPP, Bulgaria REL, Bulgaria RC Rez, Czech Republic AFKI, Hungary IT-S, Ukraine 9 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Partners’ participation in the Pilot training Trainees: Ukraine - 1 Hungary - 1 Czech Republic – 1 Bulgaria - 16 Observers: IT-S,Ukraine RC Rez, Czech Republic AFKI, Hungary MEPhI, Russia KNPP, Bulgaria REL, Bulgaria INRNE, Bulgaria Lectures: PMD, Austria Fortum, Finland Tecnatom, Spain KNPP, Bulgaria INRNE, Bulgaria Trainers: Fortum, Finland KNPP, Bulgaria INRNE, Bulgaria 10 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Trainers Assoc. Prof. Ch. Protochristov, INRNE Eng. E. Mattila, Fortum Assist. Prof. Tz. Nonova, Head of Radiochemistry and Radioecology Lab, INRNE MSc. A. Mladenov, Head of Dosimetry Dept. of INRNE MSc. L. Tzokova, Instructor, KNPP Eng. N. Bonov, Head of Emergency Preparedness Dept., KNPP Eng. G. Kostadinova, Head of Organization of Operations Activity, KNPP 11 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

KNPP Training center, 30 May 2013 Trainees, trainers and observers 12 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Evaluation of the trainees Test for the topics of the courses: Radiation protection, Radiation monitoring and Introduction to NPP, and Interview for the course Safety culture 13 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

The trainees were awarded certificates for the pilot training attendance and learning outcomes received From the Coordinator KNPP From the WP3 responsible INRNE 14 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

The awarding of the trainees by certificates for the pilot training attendance and learning outcomes Thanks to the trainees 15 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Assessment of the Training programme Course evaluation form questions were focused on COURSE MATERIALS, QUALITY OF TRAINING, APPLICABYLITY and OVERALL COURSE EVALUATION: What did you like most about the course? Why? What did you like least about the course? Why? Did the course meet your expectations? (If not - why?) 16 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Outcomes (1) The effectiveness of the training program for non-nuclear specialists was assessed using the Course evaluation form replies of the trainees (19) and observers (9). The interest from the side of different professionals is an important indicator about the necessity to care such courses for non-nuclear professionals. 17 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Many non-nuclear jobs require a specialized training on nuclear. The developed Training program contains necessary courses and could provide knowledge and skills for the non-nuclear professionals and subcontractors. Outcomes (2) 18 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

The courses of the Training programme for Target group B: non-nuclear and subcontractors are available in the languages of origin. Only the topics used in pilot training were translated to English. Outcomes (3) 19 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

The topics developed especially for the Training program were: Improved Gen III NPP АЕС -92 –General safety improvements, by REL Operational radiation protection, by PMD Radiation control, by INRNE Tools for radiation control, by INRNE Radiation Detection & Measurement, by INRNE Outcomes (4) 20 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

The pilot training results shown that the Training programme for Target group B: non-nuclear and subcontractors provides an ability for the trainees to achieve the necessary competencies corresponding to the EQF Levels 1-5 for professionals working as civil engineers, physical protection employees, government employees, secondary school teachers, journalists etc. in support of nuclear applications as subcontractors of VVER NPPs. Outcomes (5) 21 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Outcomes (6) The pilot training results shown that the used approach is appropriate and could be disseminate among the interested parties. 22 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

The level of applicability accordingly the trainees have to be increased. For instance, some practice as dose measurements to be included in the training when appropriate; The training materials for non-nuclear specialists have to be more concise and simple, presented in general terms, easy to record and to use in daily round; Better visualisation of the information is very important for the training attractiveness; English is needed to assure a good understanding from the foreign trainees. Recommendations for training efficiency improvement 23 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Recommendations for training programme improvement The Training programme has to be arranged in different sets oriented to determined jobs. This means that the collected courses and topics have to be rearranged determining more in details the number of hours, the appropriate exercises, and the needed tools. 24 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

Recommendations Further feedback from employers could give additional information  on the area of knowledge and skills needed as well as  on the matter to increase the effectiveness of the training programme. 25 BgNS International Conference ”Nuclear Power for the People”, September 2013, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria

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