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International Atomic Energy Agency International Atomic Energy Agency

International Atomic Energy Agency

AtomEco-2011Moscow, October 31 November 1, 2011

Training for Radioactive WasteManagement IAEA Activities

Irena MeleWaste Technology Section, IAEA


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Overview of the Presentation

IAEA Perspectives RWM Challenges Related to E&T Traditional Training DeliveryFace-to-Face The role of New Media Current activities and anticipated

developments


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The Role of IAEA

The role of the Agency in E&T is:

To encourage the exchange of informationamong its Member States

to assist in the transfer of knowledge fromexisting centres of competence to centres of

growth and need


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RWM Training

Training courses and Workshops generallyorganized through IAEA Technical Cooperationprogrammes

Different levels of training: awareness building

hands-on skills development

in-depth knowledge transfer in specialist technical

areas Training sometimes provided in the various

official languages of the IAEA


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RWM Training Challenges

Training and information sharing needs of MScontinually changing (impact of Fukushima,)

Training demands of MS driven by expansion oftheir needs and plans (e.g. Newcomers to NP)

High turnover amongst RWM trainees (retirement,new entrants, movement from RWM to new-build

Agency manpower and budgets severely limited

Practitioners in MS need & expect prompt sharing ofLessons Learned and Good Practices


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Meeting training needs through innovation

The IAEA has established RWM Networks engagingboth those with developed programmes and those

striving to develop them

These Networks are key to both delivery of training andcommunications amongst practitioners

The RWM Networks united and supported by aninnovative networking tool: CONNECT

CONNECT enables both online-interaction andcollaboration amongst practitioners



RWM Networks: Reaching Practitioners

Geological Disposal (URF Network, establishedin 2001);

Decommissioning of nuclear facilities (IDN,established in 2006);

Near-Surface Disposal of LLW (DISPONET,established in 2009);

Environmental Remediation of radioactivelycontaminated sites and environmental

management of active sites (ENVIRONET,established in 2009); and

Characterisation of LILW (LABONET,established in 2010)



Face-to-Face Training through Network

2003 to 2010: The URFNetwork organized 23 trainingcourses and workshops forover 250 candidates from25 countries

Venues: Europe (12),

North America (7), Asia (1) 8 courses on the fundamental

aspects of geological disposal

15 events concerned:

numerical modelling (4) stakeholder involvement (3) other specialized topics on

geological disposal (8)



Training Levels, Audiences & Delivery



RWM Training Organization

Principles of Radioactive WasteManagement

DecommissioningEnvironmentalRemediation

Management ofSealed Radioactive

Sources

Management ofRadioactive Waste

(Predisposal)

Management ofRadioactive

Waste(Disposal)

Surface Site Characterisation

Underground SiteCharacterisation

Strategies and Planning

Disposition of SealedRadioactive Sources

Characterization, Conditioning& Storage

Introduction to SealedRadioactive Sources

Categorization of radioactivesourcesOrganisation and Management

Technology

Time, Distance & Shielding

Deep Geological DisposalConcepts

Borehole DisposalConcepts

Surface and Near-SurfaceDisposal Concepts

Mathematical Modelling forER

Site Characterisation for ER

Remote Sensing in Planning andMonitoring

Life-Cycle Planning

of Environmental Remediation

Projects

Implementation of EnvironmentalRemediation Projects

RWM Interdependancies

Legacy Wastes

Pre-treatment & Treatment of

radioactive wastes

Waste Characterisation

Waste Storage

RWM Management System

Waste ConditioningTechnologies

Responsible Area

Module

Stakeholder Dialogue in RWM

Research & Development The Siting Process

The Management of a Radioactive WasteManagement Programme

Radioactive Waste Management

Repository Operation,Monitoring & Closure


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eLearning - The Vision

A comprehensive and structured library of highquality e-Learning materials

Comprising pre-recorded lectures, real-timelectures, interactive programmes, videos, reports,

databases and other resources The e-learning materials and services will be

globally available on demand

Use to be made of robust, reliable and user-friendly internet and PC-based delivery channels


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eLearning Curriculum Development

Development of a structured curriculum of eLearningmaterials to be available via CONNECT

Modules are being designed and made for Pre-Disposal,Disposal, Decommissioning, Environmental Remediation

and the Management of disused sources

Most modules comprise visually stimulating talkinghead lectures with videos, animations and an interactive

quiz


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CONNECT: Innovation Cornerstone

Connecting the Network of Networks for EnhancedCommunications and Training in Radioactive WasteManagement, Decommissioning and Environmental

Remediation

CONNECT is a concept and a tool to facilitateinteractions between individuals and organisations involved

in all aspects of radioactive waste management.

It will allow users to communicate directly with others innear real-time, either on a one-on-one basis or with

multiple users.


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CONNECT - Functionality

Access to a dedicated

database of participating

professionals and

organizations and

mapping of individualsNotice Boards for

meeting workshops and

other activities

Document sharing and

collaborative editing

Forums for posting of

Q&A in specializedtechnical areas

Presentations and

lecture (live and on

demand)

Access to E-learning

materials in modularformat with progressive

syllabuses

Video conferencing with

multiple participants

Library of technical

databases, documents,

videos and a Wiki

Network AreasGeological Disposal

Near-Surface Disposal

Decommissioning

Environmental Remediation

LILW Characterisation

Platforms for hosting

multiple-users working

on simulation software


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IAEA On-Line Training Resources

http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Training/index.html

Training Materials

Training Services andTools

Training Courses and

Fellowships

E-learning and OnlineCourses
http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Training/index.htmlhttp://www.iaea.org/Publications/Training/index.htmlhttp://www.iaea.org/OurWork/ST/NE/NEFW/wts_NETWORKS_homepage.htmlhttp://www-ns.iaea.org/training/rw/default.asphttp://www.iaea.org/OurWork/ST/NE/NEFW/wts_information.htmlhttp://www-ns.iaea.org/training/rw/wss-training.htmhttp://www.iaea.org/Publications/Training/index.htmlhttp://www.iaea.org/Publications/Training/index.html


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Next Steps

Complete implementation of CONNECT: A Pilot versionprovided by Sandia will be available in Nov 2011.

Expand functionality, prepare and load initial e-learningmaterials via major support available from EC (2012+)

Integrate CONNECT into the training and support topractitioners via TC Regional and Inter-regional Projects

(2012-2014)

Evaluate potential for training centres in strategicregional locations (maximize use of local expertise)

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