Course on Ethics in Nuclear Technology Exports
Online course of 300 h in Ethics in Nuclear Technology Exports. 6 modules covering Nuclear Suppliers Group Guidelines (INFCIRC/254, Parts 1 and 2), Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (control of dual-use items) and SAP GTS (Global Trade Services). Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
Course on Ethics in Nuclear Technology Exports — studying from Australia
Australia does not operate nuclear power plants, but nuclear science and technology play important roles in research, medicine, mining and regulation. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation operates research reactors and produces radiopharmaceuticals, while uranium mining is conducted in South Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland. Nuclear engineering skills support regulatory oversight, radiation safety and decommissioning activities. Employers include ANSTO, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, mining companies and specialist consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$1,180 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does this programme meet Australian nuclear licensing or regulatory requirements?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private and are not accredited by any national body. Nuclear activities in Australia are regulated by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and related authorities, which set their own competency requirements. Check directly with the regulator and your employer about any qualifications needed for a specific role.
Which Australian organisations might consider this training for nuclear-related roles?
Australian employers in this area include research organisations, radiation protection services, mining and resources companies, and consultancies working on nuclear-related projects. Hiring depends on each organisation's requirements and on security and licensing needs. A private qualification is unlikely to be sufficient alone, so combine it with relevant experience.
Is the programme workable alongside a job, and how is it funded?
The programmes are delivered entirely online in English with an assigned technical tutor, allowing study from Australia around work commitments. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Review the programme length, from 300 to 1,900 hours, and plan carefully.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the market and flows of international nuclear trade.
Interpret the nuclear and dual-use export control framework.
Analyse the ethical dilemmas of nuclear technology transfer.
Explain the exporter's safeguards duties.
Assess the social and human rights impact of an export.
Apply control lists to the classification of products and technologies.
Prepare an ethical and regulatory assessment of a nuclear export.
Who it's for
- Export control compliance manager looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Technology Exports.
- International nuclear trade analyst looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Technology Exports.
- Safeguards adviser looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Technology Exports.
- Export licensing officer looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Technology Exports.
- Business and human rights consultant looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Technology Exports.
- Foreign trade lawyer looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Technology Exports.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into nuclear equipment manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Nuclear Suppliers Group Guidelines (INFCIRC/254, Parts 1 and 2)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (control of dual-use items)
- Spanish Law 53/2007 on the control of foreign trade in defence and dual-use material
- Spanish Royal Decree 679/2014 (foreign trade control regulations)
- Zangger Committee (INFCIRC/209)
- UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)
- Wassenaar Arrangement
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Main exporters: Rosatom, KHNP, EDF and Westinghouse1.2Trade in reactors, fuel and services1.3Turnkey and BOO models1.4Nuclear diplomacy and foreign policy1.5Exporting SMRs and research reactors1.6Uranium and enrichment supply chain1.7Dual-use equipment and materials1.8Geopolitical competition in the market1.9Long-term dependencies of the buyer1.10Case study: the Barakah contract in the UAE
2.1NSG Guidelines: Parts 1 and 22.2The trigger list and the Zangger Committee2.3Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/8212.4US regulations 10 CFR 810 and 1102.5123 Agreements and the so-called gold standard2.6End-use assurances and certificates2.7Licences and national control authorities2.8Internal compliance programmes2.9Intangible technology transfers2.10Practical exercise: simulated export licence application
3.1The right to peaceful use under Article IV of the NPT3.2Proliferation risk versus economic benefit3.3Exporting to regimes with democratic deficits3.4Regulatory capacity of the recipient country3.5Transferring risks to developing countries3.6Corruption in international contracts3.7Exporting designs without operating experience at home3.8Liability for accidents in the recipient country3.9Global justice and access to clean energy3.10Workshop: structured debate on an export
4.1Comprehensive safeguards as a condition of supply4.2The Additional Protocol as an export criterion4.3Spent fuel take-back4.4Restrictions on enrichment and reprocessing4.5Nuclear security in the recipient country4.6Transferring safety culture4.7Infrastructure according to the IAEA Milestones Approach4.8Prior consent rights4.9Suspension and material return clauses4.10Case study: nuclear negotiations with Saudi Arabia
5.1UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights5.2OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises5.3Consultation with communities in the recipient country5.4Impacts of uranium mining in third countries5.5Local employment and knowledge transfer5.6Contract transparency and access to information5.7Grievance mechanisms5.8Human rights impact assessment5.9Exporter reputation and ESG performance5.10Practical exercise: human rights due diligence
6.1Defining the export case6.2Analysis of the applicable control framework6.3Proliferation risk assessment6.4Assessing the recipient's capacity6.5Ethical analysis of benefits and harms6.6Proposed conditions and safeguards6.7Reasoned decision recommendation6.8Summary of conclusions6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The software used is SAP GTS (Global Trade Services), Excel avanzado, Power BI, NVivo, in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from classifying products against control lists, assessing an export licence, analysis of controversial export cases. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus a final capstone project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the market and flows of international nuclear trade.
Interpret the nuclear and dual-use export control framework.
Analyse the ethical dilemmas of nuclear technology transfer.
Explain the exporter's safeguards duties.
Assess the social and human rights impact of an export.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- A level of English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SAP GTS (Global Trade Services), advanced Excel, Power BI, NVivo. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and your tutor will point out a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the capstone project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state-accredited degree.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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