IAEA International Nuclear Management Academy Requirements for University Master s Programmes in Nuclear Technology Management

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1 Third International Conference on Nuclear Knowledge Management Challenges and Approaches Vienna, Nov IAEA International Nuclear Management Academy Requirements for University Master s Programmes in Nuclear Technology Management J.de Grosbois 1, F.Adachi 1, A.Kosilov 2, J.W.Roberts 3, H.Hirose 1, L.Liu 1, K.Hanamitsu 1 1 Department of Nuclear Energy, IAEA, Vienna, Austria 2 National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Russian Federation 3 The University of Manchester, UK

2 International Nuclear Management Academy An IAEA-facilitated framework whereby universities collaborate to implement master s level programmes in nuclear technology management Students in the programme are managers or future managers working in the nuclear sector Initiative launched in Nov First programmes starting in 2015.

3 The Purpose of INMA NTM Master s Programmes Avoid serious gaps in nuclear managerial competencies Strengthen depth and breadth of managerial competencies Ensure high quality management education for nuclear managers available & accessible Reduced time-lines to managerial competency Improved managerial decision-making

4 Representative Paths to Nuclear Management Competency Start Point Diploma OJT CPD OJT Diploma CPD Bachelors CPD Diploma OJT Bachelors OJT Masters Building Competency with Time (Learning and Experience)

5 Other Aspects of Master s in Nuclear Technology Management INMA facilitates university collaboration on master s programmes and courses accessible to working professionals and to developing country students: short format courses evening and week-end courses distance & online learning (video-conference lectures, webinars, use of learning management systems) use of IAEA s Learning Management System website (CLP4NET) to host courses (for online course delivery) encourage lectures in English (international)

6 Assist Visit Missions to Universities: 2014 University of Tokyo, Japan June University of Manchester, UK July Texas A&M University, USA October MEPhI, Russian Federation October 2015 North-West University, South Africa Feb Wits University, South Africa Feb Tsinghua University, China April University of Manchester, UK July 2016 UOIT, Canada May MEPhI, Russian Federation (planned) December 2017 (planned) UOIT, Canada May Wits University, South Africa June North-West University, South Africa June Texas A&M University, USA August University of Tokyo, Japan October Harbin Engineering University, China October

7 Common Requirements Defined in 47 Competency Areas Divided into four Aspect Groups: External Environment (11 CA s) Technology (14 CA s) Management (18 CA s) Leadership (4 CA s) INMA NTM Requirements: A total of 34 CA s are required (R) (72% in total), most at Level 1 A total of 13 CA s are addressed as appropriate (A) to programmatic theme at the university s discretion University should cover all the required CA s and at least 85% of all the CAs. Which CA s are taught to a higher level is at university s discretion but should support programmatic theme.

8 Aspect Group 1: External Environment INMA common requirements Competency Areas (CA) If CA is required (R) or as appropriate (A) Minimum CA level required at graduation (0-3) Aspect group 1 External Environment 1.1 Energy production, distribution and markets A International nuclear organizations R National nuclear technology policy, planning and politics A Nuclear standards R Nuclear law A Business law and contract management R Intellectual property (IP) management A Nuclear licensing, licensing basis and regulatory processes R Nuclear security R Nuclear safeguards A Transport of nuclear goods and materials A 1

9 Aspect Group 2: Technology INMA common requirements Competency Areas (CA) If CA is required (R) or as appropriate (A) Minimum CA level required at graduation (0-3) Aspect group 2 Technology 2.1 Nuclear power plant and other facility design principles R Nuclear power plant/facility operational systems R Nuclear power plant/facility life management A Nuclear facility maintenance processes and programmes R Systems engineering within nuclear facilities A Nuclear safety principles and analysis R Radiological safety and protection R Nuclear reactor physics and reactivity management A Nuclear fuel cycle technologies A Nuclear waste management and disposal R Nuclear power plant/facility decommissioning R Nuclear environmental protection, monitoring and remediation R Nuclear R&D and innovation management A Application of nuclear science A 1

10 Aspect Group 3: Management INMA common requirements Competency Areas (CA) If CA is required (R) or as appropriate (A) Minimum CA level required at graduation (0-3) Aspect group 3 Management 3.1 Nuclear engineering project management R Management systems in nuclear organizations R Management of employee relations in nuclear organizations R Organizational human resource management and development R Organizational behaviour R Financial management and cost control in nuclear R Information and records management in nuclear R Training and human performance management in nuclear organizations R Performance monitoring and organization improvement R Nuclear quality assurance programmes R Procurement and supplier management in nuclear organizations R Nuclear safety management, risk-informed decision-making R Nuclear incident management, emergency planning and response R Operating experience feedback and corrective action processes R Nuclear security programme management A Nuclear safety culture R Nuclear events and lessons learned R Nuclear knowledge management R 1

11 Aspect Group 4: Leadership INMA common requirements Competency Areas (CA) If CA is required (R) or as appropriate (A) Minimum CA level required at graduation (0-3) Aspect group 4 Leadership 4.1 Strategic leadership R Ethics and values of a high standard R Communication strategies for leaders in nuclear R Leading change in nuclear organizations R 1

12 Competency Levels Competency Levels Levels required in each competency dimension Knowledge (K) Demonstration (D) Implementation (I) Level 0 (no competency) K-0 D-0 I-0 Level 1 (introductory K-1 D-1 I-0 to I-1 competency) Level 2 (intermediate K-2 D-2 I-1 to I-2 competency) Level 3 (advanced K-3 D-3 I-2 to I-3 competency) Knowledge of a subject (K) requires remembering previously learned material, grasping the concepts and meaning of the material. Demonstration of the application of knowledge (D) requires using learning in new and defined situations, understanding both the content and structure of the material. Implementation of the knowledge (I) requires formulating new structures from existing knowledge and skills, judging the value of material for a given purpose (i.e. know how and when to implement ). References: 1. INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY, Nuclear Engineering Education: A Competence Based Approach to Curricula Development, IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-T-6.4, IAEA, Vienna (2014). 2. Bloom, B.S. (Ed.), Engelhart, M.D., Furst, E.J., Hill, W.H., Krathwohl, D.R., Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, Handbook I: The Cognitive Domain, New York, David McKay (1956).

13 Guidelines for the Development of an NTM Programme A university must decide whether a given CA is compulsory, previously acquired, elective, or not applicable for the NTM degree programme theme Example of Common Programmatic Themes (Specializations) Theme No. Programmatic theme 1 Management of the operation and maintenance of licensed nuclear plants/facilities 2 Management of international nuclear build projects (new build and refurbishment) 3 Management of nuclear technology research, design & development 4 Management of decommissioning and environmental remediation projects 5 Safety assessment, licensing & regulatory affairs 6 Nuclear energy policy, planning and programme development 7 Management of nuclear fuel processing and waste management facilities

14 Scope and Depth of NTM Programmes Representative example of T-shape competency profile (part of CAs) for designing INMA-NTM master s degree programmes.

15 Incoming Students New graduates Working nuclear professionals International students INMA NTM Visiting INMA partner University students

16 Stakeholders Contribute They are the users, beneficiaries Send managers / future managers to INMA programmes Hire those who completed an INMA programme Create awareness, expectation, and demand for NTM Professionals (possible future designation ) May sponsor (support) the students they send Provide input and feedback on curriculum Send experienced managers as lecturers Provide facilities for site tours, work terms or internships Provide nuclear-specific case studies (practitioners perspective)

17 Peer Review Assessment To determine if an INMA programme implemented by a university meets the Competency Areas, IAEA will conduct a Peer Review Assessment. Universities get useful advice and suggestions from peer review assessment Best practices are passes on to other Members The process encourages relationships, collaboration, and sharing of resources, etc. Right to use INMA logo granted after successful peer review and IAEA letter recognizing INMA programme

18 INMA a growing steadily

19 Requests for Future Assist Visit Missions Inst de Tecnología Nuclear Dan Beninson, Argentina UPC Barcelona, Spain University of South China, China Tsinghua University, China Pavia, Italy Cambridge University, UK University of Idaho, USA University of New South Wales, Australia University of Belarus University of Armenia Milano, Italy Others TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

20 Summary INMA-NTM programmes needed but challenging INMA framework a sustainable approach NE Series report on INMA common NTM master s requirements to be published Long term real benefit is improved safety, performance, and economics Stakeholder support and fellowship funding needed

21 THANK YOU ledge/