To provide participants with the tools and training to select and implement nuclear security programme self assessment methodologies as well as strategies for coordination, collaboration and managing stakeholder contributions at the national level.
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Nuclear Security Programme Self-Assessment Methodology
Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre
Purpose and objectives
Focus areas
- Promoting accuracy and recognizing deficiencies
- Reviewing example self assessment frameworks and methodologies
- Human resource development programme assessment
- Technical support programme assessment
- Scientific support programme assessment
- Nuclear security culture programme assessment
- Exercise programme development and implementation
- Documenting and formulating appropriate corrective actions
Training methods
- Lecture/presentation
- Group discussion, oral questioning, scenario based discussions
Specialized equipment/infrastructure to be used
- Central alarm station demonstration room
- Physical protection demonstration room
- Detection and response laboratory
Target audience
Staff from the operating organizations, regulatory bodies, other competent authorities or organizations responsible for design, establishment, operation and evaluation of nuclear security programmes.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following IAEA e-learning modules is required:
- Introduction to Nuclear Security Culture
- Introduction to the International Legal Framework for Nuclear Security
- Introduction to and Overview of IAEA Security Series Publications
- Nuclear Security Detection Architecture Awareness
- Nuclear Security Threats and Risks: Cyber Threats
- Nuclear Security Threats and Risks: Material out of Regulatory Control
- Nuclear Security Threats and Risks: Material and Facilities
- Physical Protection
- Preventive and Protective Measures Against Insider Threats
Duration
5 days