Diploma in NRC/US DOE Licensing Processes
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in NRC/US DOE licensing processes. 8 modules covering the US regulatory framework, licensing under 10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR Part 52, environmental review under 10 CFR Part 51, the DOE framework, advanced reactors and regulatory interaction, with NRC ADAMS and an assigned technical tutor.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the US nuclear regulatory structure.
Apply NRC licensing processes under 10 CFR 50 and 52.
Interpret the Department of Energy nuclear safety framework.
Prepare licensing documentation and safety analyses.
Integrate environmental review into the licensing process.
Analyse licensing pathways for advanced reactors.
Manage interaction with the regulator.
Who it's for
- Nuclear licensing engineers.
- US nuclear regulation specialists.
- Safety analysts.
- Advanced reactor project consultants.
- Environmental compliance managers.
- Nuclear project managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into nuclear energy.
What you'll work with
- 10 CFR Part 50 (domestic licensing of production and utilisation facilities)
- 10 CFR Part 52 (licences, certifications and approvals for nuclear power plants)
- 10 CFR Part 51 (environmental protection, NEPA)
- 10 CFR Part 830 (DOE nuclear safety management)
- DOE-STD-3009 (documented safety analysis)
- DOE O 420.1C (facility safety)
- NUREG-0800 (standard review plan)
- NRC Regulatory Guide 1.206 (combined licence applications)
- NRC ADAMS
- MELCOR
- RELAP5-3D
- Primavera P6
8 modules
1.1Atomic Energy Act1.2Energy Reorganization Act1.3The NRC and its structure1.4Department of Energy1.5Title 10 of the CFR1.6Regulatory guides and NUREGs1.7Public participation1.8Hearings and the Licensing Board1.9Relationship with the states1.10Case study: institutional map of a project
2.1Construction permit2.2Operating licence2.3Preliminary safety analysis report2.4Final safety analysis report2.5Technical specifications2.6NUREG-0800 standard review plan2.7Regulator safety evaluation2.8Construction inspections2.9Licence amendments2.10Workshop: structure of a safety analysis report
3.1Early site permit3.2Design certification3.3Combined licence3.4Inspections, tests, analyses and acceptance criteria (ITAAC)3.5Standard design approval3.6Manufacturing licences3.7Experience from recent projects3.8Comparison of Part 50 and Part 523.9Lessons learned3.10Practical: structure of a combined licence application
4.1NEPA4.210 CFR Part 514.3Environmental impact statement4.4Environmental assessment4.5Alternatives and siting4.6Environmental justice4.7Consultation with tribes and agencies4.8Hearings and public participation4.9Environmental litigation4.10Case study: scoping of an impact statement
5.110 CFR Part 8305.2DOE-STD-3009 documented safety analysis5.3Facility categorisation5.4Safety controls5.5DOE O 420.1C facility safety5.6DOE reactor authorisation5.7National laboratories5.8Demonstration programmes5.9Differences from the NRC5.10Practical: comparison of NRC and DOE processes
6.1Licensing of non-light-water reactors6.2Risk-informed approach6.3Licensing modernisation process6.4Microreactors6.5Advanced fuels6.6Multi-module plants6.7Siting and planning zones6.8Emerging regulatory framework6.9International cooperation6.10Case study: licensing pathway for a modular reactor
7.1Pre-application meetings7.2Topical reports7.3Requests for additional information7.4Document management7.5Licensing costs7.6Review schedules7.7Quality assurance under 10 CFR 50 Appendix B7.8Safety culture7.9Communication with the public7.10Workshop: regulator interaction plan
8.1Project description8.2Selection of the regulatory pathway8.3Safety requirements8.4Environmental review8.5Documentation plan8.6Regulatory schedule8.7Regulatory risks8.8Interaction plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is NRC ADAMS, MELCOR, RELAP5-3D and Primavera P6, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: the structure of a combined licence application, a comparison of NRC and DOE processes and the analysis of a safety evaluation report. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: 10 CFR Part 50, 10 CFR Part 52, 10 CFR Part 51, 10 CFR Part 830, DOE-STD-3009, DOE O 420.1C, NUREG-0800, NRC Regulatory Guide 1.206.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with NRC ADAMS, MELCOR, RELAP5-3D and Primavera P6, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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