IAEA/ICRP Regulation in Radioactive Waste Course
300-hour online course in IAEA/ICRP regulation of radioactive waste. 6 modules covering IAEA GSG-1 (classification of radioactive waste), IAEA GSR Part 5 (predisposal management of radioactive waste) and SCALE (ORIGEN, radiological inventories). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
IAEA/ICRP Regulation in Radioactive Waste Course — 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$712 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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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 IAEA and ICRP regulatory system applicable to radioactive waste.
Apply safety and radiation protection principles to waste management.
Classify radioactive waste according to the IAEA's quantitative criteria.
Identify the requirements applicable to each stage of waste management.
Analyse the mechanisms for supervision, peer review and reporting.
Compare the international framework with national waste regulation.
Prepare a compliance analysis of a waste management strategy.
Who it's for
- Radioactive waste management technician who wants to specialise in IAEA/ICRP Regulation in Radioactive Waste.
- International regulatory compliance specialist who wants to specialise in IAEA/ICRP Regulation in Radioactive Waste.
- Technician at regulatory bodies who wants to specialise in IAEA/ICRP Regulation in Radioactive Waste.
- Waste safety consultant who wants to specialise in IAEA/ICRP Regulation in Radioactive Waste.
- Waste characterisation technician who wants to specialise in IAEA/ICRP Regulation in Radioactive Waste.
- Waste policy analyst who wants to specialise in IAEA/ICRP Regulation in Radioactive Waste.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter radioactive waste management.
What you'll work with
- IAEA GSG-1 (classification of radioactive waste)
- IAEA GSR Part 5 (predisposal management of radioactive waste)
- IAEA SSR-5 (disposal of radioactive waste)
- IAEA SF-1 (fundamental safety principles)
- ICRP Publication 81 (protection in the disposal of long-lived waste)
- ICRP Publication 122 (geological disposal)
- Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Role of the International Atomic Energy Agency1.2Hierarchy: principles, requirements and safety guides1.3Fundamental safety standards and their scope1.4Role of the International Commission on Radiological Protection1.5Relationship between recommendation and regulatory requirement1.6International basic safety standards1.7Joint Convention on spent fuel and waste1.8Applicable European directives1.9National transposition and regulator guidance1.10Exercise: tracing a requirement back to its origin
2.1Protection of human health and the environment2.2Protection beyond national borders2.3Protection of future generations2.4Not imposing undue burdens on the future2.5National legal framework and independent regulatory body2.6Control of waste generation2.7Interdependence between generation and management2.8Safety of facilities throughout their lifetime2.9Primary responsibility of the licence holder2.10Practice: applying the principles to a case
3.1International waste classification scheme3.2Exempt waste, very short-lived waste and very low-level waste3.3Low, intermediate and high-level waste3.4Exemption and clearance criteria3.5Clearance levels and their calculation3.6Dose and risk criteria3.7Dose constraints for disposal3.8Assessment periods and their justification3.9Differences between countries in application3.10Practice: classifying waste according to the scheme
4.1Predisposal: treatment and conditioning4.2Waste acceptance criteria4.3Storage: safety requirements4.4Near-surface and geological disposal4.5Required safety assessment4.6Management of disused sources4.7Concentrated naturally occurring radioactive materials4.8Decommissioning of facilities4.9Post-closure institutional control4.10Practice: requirements checklist for a facility
5.1Functions of the regulatory body5.2Authorisation, inspection and enforcement5.3Management system required of the licence holder5.4Periodic safety review5.5International peer reviews5.6National reports under the Joint Convention5.7Transparency and information to the public5.8Knowledge management and competences5.9Continuous improvement of the regulatory framework5.10Practice: preparing a summary national report
6.1Selection of the country or facility6.2Inventory of applicable standards and conventions6.3Classification of the waste present6.4Requirements matrix by stage6.5Gap analysis against the international framework6.6Gap-closure plan6.7Proposal for improvements to the management system6.8Transparency plan6.9Analysis report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes 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 SCALE (ORIGEN, radiological inventories), GoldSim, advanced Excel (classification matrices), Zotero, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real classification procedures for waste streams, review of national reports to the Joint Convention, and analysis of IAEA ARTEMIS missions. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the IAEA and ICRP regulatory system applicable to radioactive waste.
Apply safety and radiation protection principles to waste management.
Classify radioactive waste according to the IAEA's quantitative criteria.
Identify the requirements applicable to each stage of waste management.
Analyse the mechanisms for supervision, peer review and reporting.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with SCALE (ORIGEN, radiological inventories), GoldSim, advanced Excel (classification matrices) and Zotero. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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