KINGS, an Innovative Global Educational

Model for Human Resource Cultivation for Nuclear Renaissance

Sep.19, 2012

KEPCO International International Nuclear Graduate School (KINGS) President, Goon-Cherl Park Goon-

CONTENTS
1. The Needs to Nurture NPP HRs
1-1. Growing Demand for World Nuclear Market 1-2. Emerging Demand for Small & Medium Size Reactor Development 1-3. Demand for Enhancing Safety 1-4. Demand for Tougher NPP Regulations

2. Current Status of NPP HRs 3. Korean Strategy to Enhance Capabilities of NPP HRs 4. KINGS, an Innovative Model for HRD 5. Concluding Remarks

1. The Needs to Nurture NPP HRs

Current Manpower
Growing demand for world nuclear market Emerging demand for Small & Medium Reactors Demand for Enhancing Safety Demand for Strengthened Regulations Adequate to maintain existing NPPs

Highly Qualified Professionals needed

Growing demand for World nuclear market

300 units increased

100,000 professionals needed

10,000 leaders needed

2008

2030

2008

2030

2008

2030

439 units

739 units

145,000

245,000

14,500

24,500

Source: 08 IAEA
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Emerging HR Demand for SMRs

20 countries out of 54 potential importers can accommodate only under 300MWe plants (2008, IAEA)

SMR Market Forecast

400850 units (CRIEPI, Japan) 500-1,000 units by 2050 (US DOE/GNEP) $350 Billion of global market (STEPI/IAEA)

Causes of Human Errors in NPP Industry

Personal Characteristics Lack of Experience Heavy Workload

Negligence of Operation Procedure

Human Errors by O&M Personnel

16% 16% of Total Shutdown Incidents

Inappropriate Communication Method

Missing Requirements

Effects of Human Errors

16% 16% of Total Shutdown Incidents caused by Human Error, Some showed devastating effects

TMI Accident
Human Mechanical + Error Failure
(Stuck-open (ECC passive shutdown) PORV)

Chernobyl Accident
Human Error

Fukushima Accident
Natural Disaster

(Safeguard bypass during (Earthquake, house load test) tsunami)

Insufficient Response
(Delayed management decision)

Need to avoid accidents by human errors reduction

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Ways to Minimize Human Errors

Active R&D to Prevent Human Errors
Improve control room Develop operator support system & technology to enhance operators reliability Develop cognitive engg technology: ManMachine Interface Apply experimental psychology on human factor engineering

Set-up Safety-Centered Work Environment

Strengthen field safety management system Improve work environment Guarantee and promote independence of safety monitoring

Develop Field-based Practical Program

Set-up proper O&M procedure Enhance O&M engineers capabilities and strengthen training Conduct periodic and continuous safety culture assessments

A Need to Nurture Leadership-Level Professionals

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Strengthened Regulations
Increased demand for domestic NPP regulations Change in Regulatory Environment Increased workload due to new construction in- and out country New regulation for SMRs Tougher Regulations on Severe Accidents after Fukushima Sharp increase in interests and concerns on severe accidents Enhanced independence and diversity of safety regulations

400 300 200 100 0 2012

Source: 10 KINS
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Over 150 persons of demand increase expected

2020

2030

2. Current Status of NPP HRs

Issues of NPP HRs
Absolute shortage of HRs Increasing HR demand for Tougher regulations Aging experts

Needs for higher quality technology

Department store-style enumerative education

Insufficient educational synergy Adaptation period needed

Brain drain
Nuclear education: takes long time

Field Needs - Education Disparity

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Education & Leadership : Stepping-Stones of Success

Total numbers of

nuclear employee ; 20,784

College ; 14.8% BS ; 47.3% MS & Ph.D ; 17.7% A Need to Nurture Leadership-Level Professionals
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3. Korean Strategy to Enhance Capabilities of NPP HRs

Establish and promote active and systematic strategy to nurture NPP professionals Strengthen international cooperation Enforce employee reeducation Strengthen employees' expertise Securing special professionals for overseas project

Establish Nuclear HR development Consortium Implement nuclear HR supply master plan Lead development of comprehensive education package for NPP exports Promote a synergy with link of the industry and government, and internation cooperation

Industry Government Academy

Periodic estimation of industry HR need Establish customized education nurture professional engineers Seek various measures to make excellent students enroll and secure required funds
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4. KINGS, an Innovative Model for HRD

Vision

Leading global education hub nuclear power plant engineering Leader of the worlds nuclear power technology & education

Goal

To educate Leadership Level practical nuclear power professionals Creative

Cultivate global nuclear lea dership Develop & lead nuclear power technology & export strategies

Interdisciplinary

Reflect practical demands of the industry Share comprehensive inform ation & knowledge

Specialist

Combine practical & theoretical capabilities Effectively harmonize competit ion with teamwork

Strategy

Creative curriculum & education system

Close international cooperation & industry-KINGS cooperation

World-class faculty & educational environment

Background

Needs of the era, industry and education

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Collaboration with Domestic & International Organizations

Financial support Knowledge & experience from operating 21 units of NPP Access to NPP Facilities Participation by adjunct profess ors and instructors
Sole Utility Company in Korea

Design, Engineering & Construction

Operation & Management of NPP

Maintenance and Services

Design & Fabrication of Nuclear Fuel

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KINGS Program Overview

NPP Engineering Track
- Safety Analysis-I, II, III Analysis- Fuel Design & Core Management - NSSS Component Design 1st Year - Seismic Analysis & Qualification - Radiation Protection & Dose Assessment - NSSS Design & Optimization 2nd Year - Fuel Design & Analysis - CVAP, etc.

Engineering/PolicyNPP Engineering/Policy-PM Common Courses

- Site Characteristics & Selection - PM Fundamentals 1st Year - Radwaste Management - Risk & Reliability Assessment 2nd Year - NPP Operation & Loss Management - NPP Lifetime Management

NPP Engineering Track

PolicyPolicy-PM Track
- Nuclear Laws & Regulations - PM Fundamentals - Public st 1 Communication & Year Acceptance Common Compulsories - NPP Economy & Financing - Mathematics - Bid Evaluation & - Nuclear Engg Contract Management Fundamentals - International NPP - NPP Systems & Safety 1st Year Diverse courses covering holistic skill set & lifetime issues of NPPs Acquisition - Systems Engineering 2nd - Preparation of ITB - National Energy Policies & st NPP Deployment Year - NPP Construction, 1 - NPP Engg & Mgmt O&M and Project Management 15

Basic Common Compulsories / Detail Major Electives

PolicyPolicy-Project Management Track

Highly Integrated KINGS Program

PERIOD

1st Year
1st trimester 12weeks 2nd trimester 12weeks 3rd trimester 12weeks

2nd Year
4th -6th trimester

MASTER ENGINEER With further course work and additional field R&D work of 1-3 years, Doctor of Technology degree may be conferred
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Know-What

KnowHow
NPP ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT

Know-Why

PROGRAMS OFFERED

NPP Engineering Track NPP Policy-PM Track

IndustryIndustry-Academy Joint ProjectProject-Based Specialization Program

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (Intl Exchange Program) NATIONAL ENERGY POLICIES & 1st NPP DEPLOYMENT NPP SYSTEMS & SAFETY NPP ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS

Winter Session Globalization Leadership program

Major Electives to foster Customized Skill Sets

KINGS Special & Future Programs

Special Programs
Winter Session
Globalization program to nurture International Insight Leadership & Teamwork

Cross Cultural Program

Cultural Exchange, Historical & Cultural Site Tour

Safety Awareness & Risk Management Capability Enhancement Program

Colloquium Technology Trend & Indirect experience on Field Practices Expert Seminar Invite Prominent scholars and industry experts

Future Programs
Energy Policy Leader Programs IAEA Short Courses for Policy Makers Doctor of Technology Program
To get accreditation by 2014

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KINGS Operational Principles

HandsHands-on experience

a team of 5~7 students with 2 professors, Blend Theory & Field Experience

Customized projects Defined roles of team members Professors act as facilitators

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5. Concluding Remarks
Current status and future demands of HR for NPP industry are reviewed focusing on expanding market including SMRs, safety enhancement and tougher regulation. Issues related to HR development and Korean Strategy are reviewed KINGS model is introduced as a working solution to nurture leadership level practical nuclear power professionals

KINGS is open to World nuclear industry

Full scholarship is available for the most of qualified international applicants IAEA invites 10 qualified applicants with scholarships

KINGS aims to promote Safety and Sustainable Growth of Global Nuclear Industry by nurturing highly qualified leadership level practical nuclear professionals
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