- Enhance understanding of regulatory approaches, processes and functions for security of nuclear material, nuclear facilities and associated activities
- Address the needs and priorities of regulatory staff to perform regulatory functions
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Regulatory Functions for the Security of Nuclear Material, Nuclear Facilities and Associated Activities
Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre
Purpose and objectives
Focus areas
- Introduction to nuclear security
- Regulatory body and its functions
- Overview of physical protection concepts and security technologies
- Development of regulatory framework
- Review, assessment and authorization
- Inspection and enforcement
- Computer security fundamentals for regulatory functions for nuclear materials, facilities and associated activities
- Maintaining and sustaining regulatory functions
Training methods
- Lecture/presentation
- Case study
- Group discussions
- Practical exercises and demonstrations using mock-up facility models and physical protection equipment
Specialized equipment/infrastructure to be used
- Central alarm station demonstration room
- Physical protection demonstration room
Target audience
Staff from the regulatory bodies, other competent authorities or organizations responsible for performing or supporting regulatory functions related to the security of nuclear material, nuclear facilities and associated activities.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following IAEA e-learning modules is required:
- Introduction to the International Legal Framework for Nuclear Security
- Overview of Nuclear Security Threats and Risks
- Physical Protection
Duration
10 days