Course on Ethics in Nuclear Social Responsibility
Online course of 300 h in Ethics in Nuclear Social Responsibility. 6 modules covering ISO 26000 (social responsibility), Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD) and Power BI. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
Course on Ethics in Nuclear Social Responsibility — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand has no nuclear power generation, and its nuclear-related activity is limited to research, isotope applications and the regulation of imported radioactive materials. The country maintains a firm policy position against nuclear power under the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament and Arms Control Act 1987. Relevant professional roles mainly involve radiation protection, medical and industrial applications, and international safeguards cooperation, overseen by the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Health.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,580 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from New Zealand
Does New Zealand have nuclear engineering registration or recognition?
New Zealand has no domestic nuclear power industry, and its nuclear-related activity is regulated mainly through the Ministry of Health and the Ministry for the Environment under the Radiation Protection framework. Engineering New Zealand is the general professional body. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their recognition is for employers to decide.
Where could nuclear-related engineering skills be used in New Zealand?
Relevant work in New Zealand is limited and mostly found in research, radiation safety, medical physics, and the handling of radioactive materials in industry and health. Employers in these areas generally require specific accredited training and licensing. A private qualification alone is unlikely to satisfy those requirements.
Can I study this from New Zealand without relocating?
Yes. The course is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from New Zealand and no student visa is needed. Specialist courses total 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the scope of social responsibility in nuclear sector organisations.
Apply ISO 26000 to relations with the community around a facility.
Identify staff ethical duties regarding safety and safety culture.
Analyse good practice in communicating incidents using the INES scale.
Develop sustainability indicators in line with the GRI and ESRS standards.
Assess external assurance and accountability mechanisms.
Design a social responsibility plan for a nuclear facility.
Who it's for
- Corporate social responsibility manager looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Social Responsibility.
- Sustainability reporting officer looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Social Responsibility.
- Nuclear power plant communications manager looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Social Responsibility.
- Non-financial reporting auditor looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Social Responsibility.
- Institutional relations manager looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Social Responsibility.
- Safety culture coordinator looking to specialise in Ethics in Nuclear Social Responsibility.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into nuclear power generation.
What you'll work with
- ISO 26000 (social responsibility)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD)
- GRI Standards
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 (ESRS standards)
- IAEA INSAG-4 (safety culture)
- INES scale (nuclear and radiological events)
- AA1000 AccountAbility Principles
- ISO 37001 (anti-bribery management systems)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1The concept of a social licence to operate1.2Stakeholders of a power plant1.3Local economic impact1.4Employment and skills in the region1.5Community expectations1.6Differences between life-cycle phases1.7Examples of good and bad practice1.8Social performance indicators1.9International reference frameworks1.10Workshop: stakeholder map
2.1Permanent dialogue channels2.2Local information committees2.3Handling complaints and grievances2.4Local development programmes2.5Sponsorship and the risk of capture2.6Transparency in agreements2.7Participation in operational decisions2.8Trust and how to measure it2.9Common relationship mistakes2.10Case study: designing a relations plan
3.1Duties of the engineer and the operator3.2Safety culture and conduct3.3Conflict between production and safety3.4Organisational pressure and decision-making3.5Individual and collective responsibility3.6Codes of ethics3.7Staff ethics training3.8Cases of critical decisions3.9Lessons from accidents3.10Workshop: ethical dilemmas
4.1The INES scale and its public use4.2Reporting obligations and deadlines4.3Plain language versus jargon4.4Managing rumours and disinformation4.5Media relations4.6Crisis communication4.7Coordination with authorities4.8After the crisis: rebuilding trust4.9Communication drills4.10Workshop: press note on an event
5.1Sustainability reports5.2Applicable reporting standards5.3Verifiable data versus narrative5.4External assurance5.5Public commitments and their follow-up5.6Transparency on costs and risks5.7The role of the board of directors5.8Internal whistleblowing and protection5.9Reputational sanctions5.10Case study: critical review of a report
6.1Choosing the facility and context6.2Diagnosing community relations6.3Identifying gaps6.4Action plan and resources6.5Communication plan6.6Indicators and verification6.7Risks and limitations6.8Estimated budget6.9Report 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 Power BI, Excel avanzado, Workiva, Microsoft Forms, in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures from preparing a sustainability report, simulating communication of a reportable event, structured stakeholder dialogue. 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.
Understand the scope of social responsibility in nuclear sector organisations.
Apply ISO 26000 to relations with the community around a facility.
Identify staff ethical duties regarding safety and safety culture.
Analyse good practice in communicating incidents using the INES scale.
Develop sustainability indicators in line with the GRI and ESRS standards.
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 Power BI, Advanced Excel, Workiva, Microsoft Forms. 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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