C05034: Development of training Modules in Nuclear Emergency Response Roles
Wednesday 31 May 2006
This research project aims to produce a series of training modules that can be used to assist in training new staff and enhance skills in existing staff who may be required to respond to a nuclear emergency.
Background
Training of staff to respond to radiological incidents and nuclear emergencies is required to ensure that the Agency can respond effectively. To enhance the in-house training programme a series of paper based training modules will be produced which will allow the Agency:
- To provide a structured training course for new team members
- To increase the speed of training
- To consolidate the training of existing team members
- To reduce the resources required from existing staff in giving training
- To use its resources more effectively
Research Approach
The project will lead to the development of 6 training modules covering the following topics:
- Overview of Technical and Policy issues
- Risk Assessment
- Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling
- Developing a Sampling Strategy
- Use of a Geographical Information System
- Recovery Issues
Each module will be based on current published guidelines for multi-agency response to a nuclear emergency and reflect current practices and legislation.
The final deliverable will be in the form of six ready to use paper based workbooks.