International Transport of Nuclear Waste Course
Online 300-hour course in international transport of nuclear waste. 6 modules covering IAEA SSR-6 Rev. 1 (safe transport of radioactive material), IAEA SSG-26 (advisory material for SSR-6) and RADTRAN. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the international framework for the transport of radioactive materials.
Classify packages according to SSR-6.
Apply labelling, marking and documentation requirements.
Analyse the tests required for Type B packages.
Apply the procedure for cross-border shipments under Directive 2006/117/Euratom.
Assess the radiological risks of transport.
Plan an international waste shipment with an academic approach.
Who it's for
- Safety adviser for the transport of dangerous goods who wants to specialise in international transport of nuclear waste.
- Radioactive materials transport technician who wants to specialise in international transport of nuclear waste.
- Package design engineer who wants to specialise in international transport of nuclear waste.
- Nuclear logistics specialist who wants to specialise in international transport of nuclear waste.
- Regulatory compliance technician who wants to specialise in international transport of nuclear waste.
- Transport inspector who wants to specialise in international transport of nuclear waste.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter radioactive waste management.
What you'll work with
- IAEA SSR-6 Rev. 1 (safe transport of radioactive material)
- IAEA SSG-26 (advisory material for SSR-6)
- ADR (road transport of dangerous goods, class 7)
- IMDG Code and CNI Code (maritime transport)
- RID (rail transport of dangerous goods)
- Directive 2006/117/Euratom (transfers of waste and spent fuel)
- Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management
6 modules · 300 h
1.1The IAEA Regulations as the reference standard1.2Transposition into the modes: ADR, RID, IMDG and IATA-DGR1.3Competent authorities and division of responsibilities1.4Class 7 within the transport of dangerous goods1.5Obligated parties: consignor, carrier and consignee1.6Package design and shipment approvals1.7Cross-border transport and shipments within the European Union1.8Applicable international conventions1.9Practical differences between road, rail, sea and air1.10Exercise: identify the applicable regulation for three shipments
2.1Low specific activity materials2.2Surface-contaminated objects2.3Excepted, industrial, Type A and Type B packages2.4Type C packages and fissile materials2.5A1 and A2 activity limits2.6Transport index and criticality safety index2.7Labelling categories and what each one means2.8Package tests: drop, stacking, immersion and fire2.9Certification of package designs and their validity2.10Practice: classify and label a shipment
3.1Prior characterisation and declaration of contents3.2Verification of surface contamination and dose rate3.3Marking, labelling and vehicle placarding3.4Consignment note and mandatory documentation3.5Written instructions and driver training3.6Stowage, securing and segregation of the load3.7Access control and physical protection of the consignment3.8Insurance and nuclear civil liability3.9Prior notification to the authorities3.10Practice: prepare the complete file for a shipment
4.1Risk assessment of the chosen route4.2Dose limits for carriers and the public4.3Radiological monitoring during transport4.4Physical protection according to threat level4.5Tracking, escort and communications4.6Stops, parking and storage in transit4.7Coordination with security forces4.8Confidentiality of sensitive shipment information4.9Staff training and accreditation4.10Practice: route plan with its risk analysis
5.1Types of incidents in class 7 transport5.2The transport emergency plan5.3First response and establishing the cordon5.4On-site measures and rapid situation assessment5.5Decontamination and material recovery5.6Mandatory notification and deadlines5.7Incident investigation and lessons learned5.8Public communication during an emergency5.9Drills and prior preparation5.10Practice: manage the response to an accident scenario
6.1Definition of the shipment and the material to be transported6.2Package selection and regulatory justification6.3Choice of transport mode and route6.4Complete shipment documentation6.5Dose assessment for workers and the public6.6Physical protection plan6.7Specific emergency plan6.8Budget and timeline6.9Technical report6.10Defence of the project
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is RADTRAN, MicroShield, advanced Excel, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied using real procedures for package classification and shipments, analysis of transport routes and assessment of shipment documentation. Assessment is continuous 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.
Explain the international framework for the transport of radioactive materials.
Classify packages according to SSR-6.
Apply labelling, marking and documentation requirements.
Analyse the tests required for Type B packages.
Apply the procedure for cross-border shipments under Directive 2006/117/Euratom.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of 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 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.
The course uses RADTRAN, MicroShield, advanced Excel and QGIS. 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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