Course on International Regulation of Fusion Fuels
Online course of 300 h in International Regulation of Fusion Fuels. 6 modules covering Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards), IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection) and FISPACT-II (activation inventory). Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
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What you will be able to do
Describe fusion fuels and their radiological characteristics.
Apply radiation protection principles to tritium handling.
Analyse the non-proliferation and export controls applicable to fusion technologies.
Identify the transport and storage requirements for tritium and activated materials.
Compare national regulatory approaches to fusion facilities.
Assess the regulatory differences between fusion and fission.
Develop a regulatory strategy for a fusion fuel project.
Who it's for
- Fusion regulatory affairs specialist looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fusion Fuels.
- Tritium radiation protection specialist looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fusion Fuels.
- Non-proliferation analyst looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fusion Fuels.
- Export control consultant looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fusion Fuels.
- Licensing technician looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fusion Fuels.
- Fusion policy researcher looking to specialise in International Regulation of Fusion Fuels.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into fusion energy.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards)
- IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection)
- IAEA SSR-6 (Rev.1) (transport of radioactive material)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual use)
- Nuclear Suppliers Group Guidelines (INFCIRC/254)
- UK Energy Act 2023 (fusion regime)
- ICRP Publication 103
6 modules · 300 h
1.1D-T, D-D and D-He3 reactions1.2Physical and chemical properties of tritium1.3Tritium production in CANDU reactors and blankets1.4Lithium-6 and isotopic enrichment1.5Deuterium and heavy water1.6Helium-3 and its availability1.7The fuel cycle of a fusion power plant1.8Tritium inventories at ITER and DEMO1.9Tritium self-sufficiency and TBR1.10Case study: tritium balance of a 1 GW plant
2.1Radiotoxicity and dosimetry of tritium2.2Tritiated water and organically bound tritium2.3Dose and discharge limits2.4Permeation and retention in materials2.5Tritium monitoring and measurement2.6Effluent detritiation2.7ICRP recommendations on tritium2.8Drinking water parametric values: WHO and EU2.9JET's experience with tritium2.10Practice: dose from a tritiated water release
3.1Tritium as a dual-use material3.2Nuclear Suppliers Group lists3.3Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/8213.4Lithium-6 on control lists3.5Wassenaar Arrangement3.6IAEA safeguards and fusion3.7Proliferation risk associated with blankets3.8US export licences: 10 CFR 1103.9Internal compliance programmes3.10Workshop: export classification of a tritium system
4.1IAEA Transport Regulations SSR-64.2ADR and road transport4.3Packaging and packages for tritium4.4Storage in metal hydride beds4.5Physical security of tritium4.6Chemical hazards of lithium4.7Beryllium management and toxicity4.8Tritiated waste4.9Inventory accounting4.10Case study: tritium transport plan from Canada
5.1France and the INB regime for ITER5.2The United Kingdom and fusion regulation5.3The US and byproduct materials5.4Canada and the CNSC5.5Japan and South Korea5.6Spain and IFMIF-DONES5.7The European Union and the Euratom Treaty5.8Harmonisation at the IAEA5.9Private fusion companies5.10Case study: tritium licences compared across countries
6.1Defining the facility and its fuel6.2Tritium and lithium inventory6.3Radiological risk assessment6.4Export control requirements6.5Transport and storage plan6.6Applicable licensing framework6.7Compliance plan6.8Conclusions and recommendations6.9Report 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 FISPACT-II (activation inventory), MCNP, Advanced Excel, Python (pandas), in free, academic or trial versions. Testing is studied through real procedures, from comparative analysis of national frameworks for fusion, tritium inventory case studies and review of tritium transport requirements. 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 fusion fuels and their radiological characteristics.
Apply radiation protection principles to tritium handling.
Analyse the non-proliferation and export controls applicable to fusion technologies.
Identify the transport and storage requirements for tritium and activated materials.
Compare national regulatory approaches to fusion facilities.
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 FISPACT-II (activation inventory), MCNP, Advanced Excel, Python (pandas). 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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