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Essentials of nuclear safety and security

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Develop your skills in the art of emergency management and response in the nuclear sector. In this short online nuclear safety course, you'll cover all aspects of nuclear safety, security and safeguards – understanding how they are interconnected and the role regulation plays. Taught be experts with extensive experience in the field, this microcredential also gives you essential skills in crisis communication tactics, methods of decontamination, chain of command procedures and critical incident management.

That's not all. You'll also tackle nuclear security and safeguards frameworks – and get to grips with their vital connection to safety and nuclear culture. Whether you're eyeing roles in regulation, policy development, management, healthcare, research or emergency response, when you complete the course you'll be ready to tackle any challenge the nuclear sector throws your way.

This course has complete flexibility, allowing you to enrol at any time, and work at a pace that suits you.

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Key information

Sessions

Fees

$495

Time commitment

Approx. 20 hours

Delivery

Online

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements. However, you will need easy access to a computer and the internet, basic computer literacy skills and proficiency in English. While this is a standalone course, you may benefit from the knowledge that builds across our suite of nuclear science and safety microcredentials, in the following order: Nuclear Science Essentials, Radiation Science Essentials, Essentials of Radiation Safety and Essentials of Nuclear Safety and Security.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the principles and applications of nuclear safety, security, safeguards and the regulatory environment. It is ideal if you already work in health, emergency management, science education, regulation, policy development or research and wish to enhance your knowledge. Plus, it provides a robust foundation of skills for those looking to enter any of these fields, or, indeed, the mining, waste management, sustainability or military sectors.

What you'll learn

You’ll learn how to:

  • respond effectively to radiological emergencies
  • develop an emergency plan
  • explain response phases and chain of command
  • understand decontamination principles
  • communicate efficiently in an emergency
  • understand the principles for security and safeguards
  • explain the national and international regulatory framework
  • recognise and implement the drivers for nuclear culture.

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Course outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you'll get:

  • a digital microcredential badge
  • an understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of emergency management in the nuclear sector
  • transferable skills for managing critical radiation incidents
  • essential skills in crisis communication
  • a nuanced view of regulation in nuclear safety and security.

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