The training provides complete information on the nuclear event investigation and root cause analysis process.

Emphasis is on practical usage of the RCA tools appropriate for event investigation and analysis of Human and Organisational Factors contributing to nuclear training course covers the following topics:Definitions and Basic Concepts to Operating Experience, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action ProgrammeModel Programme for Root Cause Analysis,Human Performance Enhancement System (HPES) methodology,Analytical Techniques: Event & Causal Factors Chart,Analytical Techniques: Barrier Analysis, Change AnalysisManagement Oversight and Risk Tree (MORT) Analysis,Writing Event Analysis ReportsA variety of learning methods will be used, including formal lessons followed by practical examples of using the event investigation tools presented.

The participants will also work on practical exercises and a case course lectures are delivered by world-class experts in the operating experience feedback, Dorian Conger and Maria Josefa detailed course agenda will be provided at the course and datesThe training course will take place at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Petten, the Netherlands, from 12 to 16 May participation is free of charge.

The accommodations, per-diem and travel costs are at the expenses of and transportationFor logistic reasons, participants are encouraged to book the Amrath hotel in can be easily reached by the local train from the Amsterdam Central Station or from the Schiphol ;JRC will arrange a taxi transportation from the Amrath hotel to the JRC Petten site and back during the training course.

Participants may also come to the JRC Petten on their own.