1. A Canadian Perspective
UNENE
Nuclear Competency;
A Canadian Perspective
B.A.Shalaby
UNENE President
CNS conference, June 2013
Plenary session 3
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2. Role of Governments , Industry and Universities Role of UNENE
Outline
Canadian Scene
Role of Governments , Industry and Universities
Role of UNENE
Conclusions
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3. Canadian Scene: Industry Priorities & Challenges
Maintain knowledge in design/licensing basis of current fleet of Nuclear Plants
Support safe Long Term Operations & Competitiveness of Nuclear Plants
Enable, through innovations, a future generation of reactors
(Gen III, Gen IV)
2050
2010
Refurbishment/
Life Extension
Gen IV
Current CANDU Fleet
(Gen II)
ACR-1000
EC6 (Gen III/III+)
1975
2020
2075
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4. Nuclear Competencies (examples)
Industry Stakeholder
Competency (Ref NEA 2011)
Vendor Organization
(new Build)
Design
Procurement
Construction
commissioning
Operating Utility
Nuclear Plant
Operation
Inspection/Maintenance
Waste Management
Safety& Environment
Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Assessment and Review
Authorization
Regulation and guidance
Research & Development
Research reactor operation/maintenance
Fuel cycle, nuclear materials ,waste management research etc..
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5. Stakeholders; Roles &Challenges
Challenges( Ref NEA2011)
Governments
Government policies and strategic planning
Government funding support to R&D
Too few governments engaged
Lack of long term vision for existing programs
Universities
Engineering Education
Development of highly qualified personnel
Innovative learning
More hands on training needed
Industry
Getting involved in shaping and delivering courses (COG, UNENE, CNS)
Partnering with local universities and community colleges (UNENE)
Adoption of varied training tools (simulators, mock-ups, etc.)
Develop/maintain safety culture standards
Safety culture is difficult to measure, establish and maintain
Products, services & consistency in meeting many standards and codes
External and internal attrition
Research
Institutes
Coordinating with universities and other stakeholders
offering internships, scholarships, awards
making experts available to guide student and for professorships
Providing access of infrastructures for E&T
Promoting joint research initiatives with the industry and universities
Difficulties in replacing aging facilities due to:
more stringent regulatory requirements
uncertainties in financing
Retirement of experts in research institutes
Unclear or changing government policies on research

6. UNENE: A Partnership
Established in 2002 between the industry-universities with the following objectives:
Supply of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP)
Support and fund nuclear research in universities
Create a respected pool of university-based expertise for independent industry and public consultation
Main focus: Education and Research  
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7. UNENE Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP)
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8. M.Eng Student Throughput
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9. Other Nuclear Education Initiatives
CANTEACH; a CANDU knowledge repository in public domain – intended for use in various aspects of education and training,
CANDU Textbook; documenting the scientific basis of the CANDU-HWR technology.COG funded
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10. Nuclear Competence 04/08/2019 CNS plenary June 2013 Universities
Technical Colleges
UNENE
COG
Continuous Training
On the Job Training
Government
Nuclear
Competence
Safety Culture
Industry
Research &
Development
NPP
Maintain Designs &
Licensing Basis
Industry
(to a lesser extent)
Nuclear Infrastructure
(Labs, Facilities
Research Reactors, etc.)
Government
Establish / Maintain
Regulatory Framework
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11. Thank you!
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