Course on International Standards in Nuclear Digitalisation
Online 300-hour course on international standards in nuclear digitalisation. 6 modules covering IEC 61513 (I&C for nuclear power plants: general requirements), IEC 60880 (software for category A systems) and SCADE Suite. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course on International Standards in Nuclear Digitalisation — 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$1,020 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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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 digitalisation processes in nuclear power plants and facilities.
Interpret the IEC standards applicable to digital I&C important to safety.
Classify functions and systems according to their importance to safety.
Apply cybersecurity requirements to nuclear I&C systems.
Analyse the verification, validation and licensing processes for digital systems.
Evaluate the regulatory challenges of using data, artificial intelligence and digital twins.
Prepare a regulatory compliance plan for a digitalisation project.
Who it's for
- Digital instrumentation and control engineer who wants to specialise in International Standards in Nuclear Digitalisation.
- Software verification and validation specialist who wants to specialise in International Standards in Nuclear Digitalisation.
- Digital systems licensing technician who wants to specialise in International Standards in Nuclear Digitalisation.
- Nuclear cybersecurity engineer who wants to specialise in International Standards in Nuclear Digitalisation.
- Digital twin engineer who wants to specialise in International Standards in Nuclear Digitalisation.
- Consultant in nuclear digitalisation who wants to specialise in International Standards in Nuclear Digitalisation.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the nuclear industry.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61513 (I&C for nuclear power plants: general requirements)
- IEC 60880 (software for category A systems)
- IEC 62138 (software for category B and C systems)
- IEC 62645 (cybersecurity of nuclear I&C)
- IEC 61226 (categorisation of I&C functions)
- IEEE 7-4.3.2 (digital computers in safety systems)
- IAEA SSG-39 (design of I&C systems)
- IEC 62566 (HDL-programmed systems)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Migration from analogue to digital I&C1.2Digital twins in power plants1.3Plant lifecycle data management1.4BIM and configuration management1.5Predictive maintenance with AI1.6Distributed control systems1.7Obsolescence challenges1.8Operating experience with digital systems1.9National digitalisation strategies1.10Case study: I&C modernisation at a European plant
2.1IEC 61513: I&C architecture2.2IEC 60880: category A software2.3IEC 62138: category B and C software2.4IEC 61226: classification of functions2.5IEEE 603 and IEEE 7-4.3.22.6IAEA SSG-39: I&C design2.7Diversity and common cause failures2.8Qualification of digital equipment2.9FPGAs and IEC 625662.10Workshop: classifying functions according to IEC 61226
3.1IEC 62645: cybersecurity requirements3.2IEC 63096: security controls3.3IAEA guide NSS 17-T3.410 CFR 73.54 and RG 5.713.5Computer security zones and levels3.6Design basis threat for cybersecurity3.7NIS2 Directive in the energy sector3.8Incident response3.9Digital supply chain3.10Practice: analysis of a power plant's cybersecurity zones
4.1Safety software lifecycle4.2Formal verification and static analysis4.3Testing and coverage4.4Tool qualification4.5Commercial smart devices4.6NRC licensing under DI&C-ISG-064.7EPRI guidelines for digital I&C4.8Regulatory experience at the CSN4.9Common licensing errors4.10Case study: licensing dossier for a protection system
5.1Data governance in the nuclear industry5.2Interoperability with ISO 159265.3Validation of digital twins5.4AI in nuclear applications: the IAEA approach5.5ISO/IEC 42001 and AI management5.6European AI Regulation in the nuclear sector5.7Cloud and data sovereignty5.8Transparency and algorithmic explainability5.9NRC plans on artificial intelligence5.10Case study: risk assessment of a predictive model
6.1Selection of the digital system6.2Identification of applicable rules6.3Classification of functions and software6.4Cybersecurity analysis6.5Verification and validation plan6.6Licensing Strategy6.7Regulatory compliance matrix6.8Obsolescence Management Plan6.9Memory and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
> 100 % online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SCADE Suite, Polyspace, IBM DOORS (requirements management), Python (data analysis), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work draws on real procedures for requirements traceability analysis, review of digital I&C licensing cases, and software lifecycle compliance audits. Assessment is continuous across each module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the digitalisation processes in nuclear power plants and facilities.
Interpret the IEC standards applicable to digital I&C important to safety.
Classify functions and systems according to their importance to safety.
Apply cybersecurity requirements to nuclear I&C systems.
Analyse the verification, validation and licensing processes for digital systems.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish-language level to follow technical standards documentation.
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.
The programme uses SCADE Suite, Polyspace, IBM DOORS (requirements management) and Python (data analysis). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from the SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules completed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area count towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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