1. VIETNAM Training and Tutoring Feedback
June 2016, Brussels, Belgium
Ms. DANG Anh Thu, VARANS

2. 3. Current Status of NP Development in Vietnam
NPP Development Program of Vietnam
Sites for 2 first NPPs
Vinh Hai
Phuoc Dinh
Capacity: 2 x 1000 MW
Counterpart: Japan
Technology: AP1000/ATMEA1
It is proposed that the NPP will be in 2 sites: Vinh Hai and Phuoc Dinh, Ninh Thuan Province. The first nuclear power plant will consist of 2 units of 1000 MW each and is expected to be constructed in 2014 and in operation by 2020 while the second NPP with a capacity of 2000 MW, also 2 units will be decided later.
Capacity: 2 x 1000 MW
Counterpart: ROSATOM (Russia)
Technology: VVER
Investor: Vietnam Electricity (EVN)

3. VARANS’s organization structure
State Management System in nuclear energy
VARANS: RB on Safety, Security & Safeguards

4. VARANS’ Organization Structure
Division of Planning & Financing
Current Organizational structure
Division of Administration & Personnel
MOST
Division of Licensing
VARANS Inspectorate
Division of
International Cooperation
Division of Legislation
And Policies
VARANS
63 DOSTs
Division of Safety Standards
Division of Nuclear Safety
and Security
Centre for Information
and Training
Centre for Technical Support and Emergency Response
Average age of VARANS staff is about 32

5. Expected Organization of VARANS and its TSO

6. VARANS’ Human Resources Needs
HR upto 2020
Sr. No.
Units
HR Need 1
Div. of Administration 10 2
Div. of Planning & Finance 6 3
Div. of International Cooperation 4
Div. of Legislation & Policy 11 5
Div. of Licensing 14
VARANS Inspectorate 29 7
Div. of Safety Standards 8
Div. of Nuclear Security & Safeguards/International Treaties 9
Office of National Council for Nuclear Safety
TSC for Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Emergency Response 74
Centre for Nuclear Security and safeguards 15 12
TSC for Inspection Activities 28 13
Centre for Information & Training 20
TSC for Radiation safety in HCM City
Total Number
250

7. Cooperation Projects in T&T 2014-2015
European Commission projects
Bilateral
-VN-RA-01 ”Technical assistance for improving the legal framework for nuclear safety and strengthening the capabilities of VARANS and its TSO” (5/2012 – 5/2015): 26 workshops and training courses were held for 80 staff of VARANS in Hanoi; 22 staff were trained in EU countries from 1-5 weeks;
- VN-RA-02 “Enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of the VARANS and its TSO: Kick-off and Inception Meeting will be held in Hanoi, June 2016
International: Training and Tutoring
2014: 41 staff were trained, in which 1 staff was trained in 3 courses; 3 staff were trained in 2 courses;
2015: 17 staff were trained, in which 1 staff was trained in 4 courses; 2 staff attended 3 courses and 2 staff attended 2 courses;

8. Cooperation Projects in T&T 2014-2015
IAEA projects
Bilateral
-VIE/9/015 ( ): 1 SV for 7 people to learn experience of Turkey and Belarus in implementing NPP projects; 1 fellowship to study in Germany in 3 months; 2 fellowships to study in Russia and Czech Republic in 2 months in nuclear safety;
- VIE/9/017 “Strengthening the safety infrastructure for the first NPP of Vietnam in the construction phase”:
Other projects: RAS projects, ANSN, Pilot Program
Other bilateral projects
- Japan (NRA), Russia (Rostechnadzor), USA (NRC, DOE, DOD), Korea (KINS, KAERI), UK (ONR) etc.

9. Future Needs in the present Training and Tutoring Catalogue
- VARANS wishes to participate in all the training and tutoring courses on the Catalogue;
- VARANS gives high priority in training and tutoring courses for NPPs including nuclear safety and security, emergency response, oversight and inspection, waste management ect.
- VARANS expects to have more opportunities for attending tutoring courses.
INSC coordination meeting on T&T

10. Future Needs NOT in the present Training and Tutoring Catalogue
Requirements for the training of human resources for the nuclear regulatory authority
Competencies
Site approval
Construction licensing
Construction, installation
Operation
Reactor physics x
Thermal hydraulics
Risk analysis
Severe accident analysis
Electrical engineering, electric grid analysis
Nuclear power plant systems
Mechanical engineering
Chemistry and material science
Instrumentation and control
Human factors
Seismic/ Geophysics
Earthquake
Meteorology, hydrology
Security
Fire protection
Radiation protection, environment protection

11. Lessons Learned: Good Practices
T&T program is an excellent initiative of EC helping regulators of embarking countries in NPP and their TSOs in strengthening their capability and effectiveness;
All the training and tutoring course are very relevant and well designed to meet the needs of the regulatory bodies and its TSO;
List of available training and tutoring courses are published on websites and informed in advance to partipating countries;

12. Lessons Learned: Good Practices (cont.)
Training and tutoring courses are organized and managed very well by ENSTTI and ITER;
Participants in tutoring courses are able to give training to other staff at home after completing the courses;
Organization of the coordination meetings provides very good chances for overview of the regulators’s training and tutoring programs and to discuss directly with EC regarding their needs and training plan.

13. Lessons Learned: What could be improved?
Organization:
+ Send the list of eligible courses in advance, preferablely 1 year in advance;
+ Send invitation letters for approved trainnees 2-4 weeks in advance for visa applications;
Evaluation and Quality Control:
+ Providing tests for trainees at the end of the courses to evaluate their understanding and performance;
+ Test results should be informed to the nominating organization.

14. Final Remarks/ Conclusion
Nuclear safety training and tutoring program is extremely valuable and helpful for Vietnam regulatory body and its TSOs in enhancing its capability and effectiveness;
The training and tutoring courses within the program are very well designed and meet the needs of the regulator and its TSOs;
We are very grateful and thankful to EU for initiating the training and tutoring program and financing the participation of VARANS in the program;
The program is expected to be continued in many coming years;

15. Final Remarks/ Conclusion
In addition to the training and tutoring courses, education in nuclear engineering, nuclear safety and security (Master and PhD degrees) are also very demanding for the regulator and its TSO.

16. Thank you very much for your attention!