- Provide practical training on the implementation of nuclear material accounting and control (NMAC) measures for nuclear security at the facility level.
- Provide hands-on training for nuclear security professionals on NMAC measures that enhance nuclear security by deterring and detecting in a timely manner any unauthorized access, removal, or use of nuclear material at a nuclear facility. Participants will gain practical experience implementing NMAC techniques, including accounting measures, such as identification of material balance areas, physical inventory taking, conduct of nuclear material measurements (e.g. destructive and non-destructive methods), and material balance evaluation (also known as material-unaccounted-for evaluation). In addition, participants will practice designing and implementing nuclear security controls, such as access control to nuclear materials and equipment, administrative checks, item monitoring, surveillance techniques, and tamper-indicating devices during the use, storage, and transport of nuclear materials.
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Implementation of Facility-level Nuclear Material Accounting and Control Measures for Nuclear Security
Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre
Purpose and objectives
Focus areas
- NMAC for nuclear security and interfaces with other elements of nuclear security
- Material balance areas
- Physical inventory taking
- Calculation and evaluation of material unaccounted for
- Nuclear material measurements
- Item and process monitoring
- Investigation and resolution of irregularities
- NMAC system assessments and performance testing
Training methods
- Lecture/presentation
- Group discussion, knowledge check
- Practice
Specialized equipment/infrastructure to be used
- Central alarm station demonstration room
- Physical protection demonstration room
Target audience
Nuclear security professionals from the State’s competent authorities, facility managers, operators, NMAC organizations, with responsibilities for performing security inspections at nuclear facilities under planning, construction, in operation, shutdown or under decommissioning.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following IAEA e-learning module is recommended:
- Nuclear Material Accounting and Control (NMAC) for Nuclear Security
Completion of the following training courses is recommended:
- Use of Nuclear Material Accounting and Control for Nuclear Security Purposes at Facilities
- Control of Nuclear Material in Use, Movement and Storage
Duration
5 days