Full course description
On successful completion of this course, the participant will have an understanding of the history, structure and approach to nuclear regulation in Canada. This foundational understanding will enable participants to search for and understand regulatory documents that apply to nuclear facilities. As part of the learning journey, participants will become familiar with the role of a licence to use nuclear substances in Canada and the processes that support the licence life cycle. The participant will be introduced to the expected attitudes and behaviours that are seen to be an essential part of being a nuclear professional and their role in establishing a healthy nuclear safety culture.
Suggested prerequisite experience: Learners should have a basic understanding of high school-level physics and chemistry to engage effectively with the course material and quantitative reasoning.
The time commitment to complete this course is approximately 10 to 15 hours.
Please note that this course is a part of the Nuclear Career Accelerator Program (Spring) and can also be taken as a standalone offering.