Develop the skills for nuclear delivery
We offer training courses aimed at those looking to understand and enter the UK nuclear market, developing a toolset to win work in the nuclear industry.
Participants benefit from face-to-face time with our nuclear experts who can bring the content alive for the attendees. The four modules are half a day each and are delivered as two one-day courses.
Location: Northampton (please contact for other locations)
For dates and prices please get in touch info@equilibrion.co.uk
Module 1: Introduction to the UK nuclear sector
The growing political backing and investment in the UK nuclear industry is a huge opportunity for the supply chain to develop and expand. Participants will become familiar with the key terminology, and gain insights into current and future technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) and fusion. We explore the possible applications of nuclear energy to support a transition to net zero.
At the end of the course participants will understand the opportunities for nuclear in the UK market and therefore the potential for supply chain to support. They will be able to talk confidently about the industry, its history, the different technologies available and how they are supported by government policy.
Contents:
- What is nuclear energy?
- How has nuclear been deployed in the past;
- What is the role of nuclear in the current energy mix;
- Nuclear solutions for net zero transition;
- Current policy;
- Alternative applications for nuclear.
Module 2: Delivering to nuclear standards
The nuclear industry is highly regulated and building an understanding of this regulation is essential for those looking to enter the market. This course introduces the functions of the different regulatory bodies and the legislation and frameworks they work under, covering regulatory expectations, enforcement and inspections.
The nuclear industry has a strong safety culture and participants will learn how this is embedded in the way work is carried out. They will also get an overview of how a nuclear safety case is developed, the security requirements for nuclear and the nuclear safeguards landscape in the UK.
At the end of the course participants will have sufficient understanding of the regulatory environment to identify the requirements relevant to their business.
Contents:
- Who regulates the nuclear industry in the UK?
- Licensing requirements;
- How a nuclear safety case is built;
- Inspection, compliance and enforcement;
- How to create a safety culture.
Module 3: Nuclear technology and supply chains
To deliver into the nuclear industry the supply chain needs to meet the stringent safety, quality and regulatory standards of the sector. This course details what businesses need to do to align their processes, people, and systems with the high-performance standards of the nuclear environment. It covers a review of the regulatory requirements, how to establish a nuclear grade quality management system, embedding a safety culture, what certification is required and the critical importance of traceability and transparency in every stage of the supply chain.
At the end of the course participants will know how to equip their business to deliver work in the nuclear supply chain. They will be able to identify where in their business they need to introduce enhanced quality management.
Contents:
- Overview of the market structure;
- The challenges for the supply chain;
- Supplier pre-qualification and approval processes;
- Audit and surveillance practices;
- Introduction to nuclear quality assurance;
- Developing a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) workforce.
Module 4: Winning work in the nuclear sector
There are several large nuclear projects ongoing in the UK, and behind those large projects is a structured supply chain. This course covers the current opportunities for the supply chain, the timelines for those opportunities and what the longer term pipeline looks like. It then focuses on how to enter that market and win those opportunities, covering an overview of business winning techniques tailored to nuclear customers.
In line with the government Social Value Model most nuclear contracts will require an element of social value. This course introduces the term social value and how to apply the model to a specific opportunity to create a winning proposition.
At the end of the course participants will understand the structure of the current supply chain and know how to position for future contracts, creating winning propositions for market entry. They will understand what the social value model is, how it is applied to nuclear and the importance of including social value elements in bids.
Contents:
- Review of the market structure;
- Compliance and market access;
- Business winning techniques;
- How to tailor your bid to the nuclear market;
- What is social value?
- How to build social value into your solution.
Equilibrion is a nuclear consultancy and project developer progressing the opportunity for nuclear energy to deliver a step change in climate mitigation
