Striving for an Innovative and Sustainable Nuclear Sector

The French Education and Training Institute for Nuclear Applications

STRIVING FOR AN INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE NUCLEAR SECTOR

Annual Report 2017 3

CONTENTS A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR

3. A word from the Director “Our ambition in France and internationally, INSTN / Annual Report 2017 is to support a safe and innovative 4. Introducing INSTN nuclear sector as an integral part of a low carbon energy policy.” 6.

Highlights 2017 an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for

8. Research and the nuclear industry are undergoing Anticipating and large-scale changes, in France and worldwide. At INSTN we are providing support for this transforma- supporting change tion, by strengthening our commitment to the CEA and all players in the sector in developing competences that meet their current and future needs. 14. s part of the CEA, we maintain strong links with the educational all of the sector’s industrial and institutional Embracing players, alongside ensuring that we keep up-to- date with sector developments. ! is allows us to and digital transformation provide support to the companies of the French nuclear industry that corresponds with their needs, in terms Aof developing and maintaining the competences of their staff.

20. Our Institute’s activities in the fi eld of nuclear applications in human health are developing rapidly in response to Developing competences growing demand. INSTN’s fi rst class education and training programmes include the specialist Radiological and Medical internationally Physics Diploma for Medical Physicists working in hospitals, as well as diplomas in nuclear medicine, radiopharmacy and radiobiology, accredited by the French Ministry of Health. Par Philippe CORRÉA, Director of INSTN INSTN’s specialist platforms, such as VERT, ‘Virtual Envi- 26. ronment Radiotherapy Training’, have allowed us to develop close links with the French health sector, which in turn will ment of an augmented virtual reality training reactor, EVOC, Outlook 2018 lead to further opportunities for development in other areas. ‘Enhanced Virtual Open Core’, a world fi rst. EVOC will be operational in 2018. To meet the challenges of the energy transition, INSTN is taking action towards playing a key role in the education A key area of development in 2017 was the increasing com- and training of young people, and the development of commitment of France’s nuclear sector to international devel- petences for continuous improvement of today’s nuclear opment. INSTN has been supporting French companies in sectors—which play a major role in reducing CO" emissions— Europe—particularly in the United Kingdom—the Middle and for the other low carbon energy sectors of the future. East, India and Africa, and most recently in the Far East, in the training of in-country professionals. ! e IAEA, of which To achieve INTSN’s objectives, we are committed to mod- INSTN is a partner centre, continues to contact us regularly ernising our education and training programmes, by further for education and training projects, through which we are developing educational innovation and digitalisation of the able to showcase the competences of the French nuclear courses we offer, and by using the best resources for inter- sector in many countries. 2018 is set to be an important year active teaching. An excellent example of this is the develop- for signing contracts for these international exchanges. 4 5

INTRODUCING INSTN

The French Education and Training Institute for Nuclear Applications DEGREE PROGRAMMES CONTINUING INSTN, the French National Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (Institut national des sciences et DESIGNED FOR TOMORROW’S TALENT PROFESSIONAL

INSTN / Annual Report 2017 techniques nucléaires), is a National Higher Education Institution and Training Centre, administered by the Designed for a sector that excels, INSTN provides highly specialised education and TRAINING OFFER French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA – Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et training courses, including training through work-study and research programmes, TO MAINTAIN aux énergies alternatives), and under the authority of the High Commissioner for Atomic Energy. Under the for degrees, diplomas and certifications at all qualification levels. AND DEVELOP joint supervision of the Industry, Higher Education and Research, and Energy Ministries, INSTN is asserting COMPETENCES our role as the French Education and Training Institute for Nuclear Applications. As such, we are fully HIGH SCHOOL 2 TO 3 YEARS’ MASTERS DEGREES 6 YEARS’ involved in one of the CEA’s main missions: scientific and technical knowledge transfer. LEAVING LEVEL HIGHER EDUCATION ! 5 YEARS’ HIGHER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTN offers a wide range of EDUCATION AND ABOVE training courses that meet the specific needs of companies, f Radiation f Advanced f More than f Radiological in France and abroad, and

Protection Technician’s 30 degrees, in and Medical Physics are designed to develop the an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for Technician Diploma (BTS) partnership, at Diploma (DQPRM) competences of professionals, KEY AREAS OF COMPETENCE LIFE"LONG Certification in Ionising Masters level personnel and the self- AND EXPERTISE LEARNING (TTR) Radiation Control (Masters of f Nuclear Engineering employed, in both the public and and Application Nuclear Energy, Masters Degree (GA) OPPORTUNITIES private sectors, in the form of of Protection M2 in Energy in-company or inter-companies f A KEY PLAYER Techniques Economics, Radiopharmacy and programmes. (CRIATP). etc.). Radiobiology Diploma IN THE TRANSFER (DESC) f 4 work-study f 3 Masters OF KNOWLEDGE professional Degrees for f Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Nuclear Energy AND KNOW!HOW INNOVATIVE bachelors specialised Diploma (DESMN) power applications in systems and programmes Engineers human health low carbon TEACHING TOOLS f Support for PhD students energy f INSTN diplomas in CEA Laboratories f Joint diplomas

Cherbourg-Octeville LOCATED ACROSS INTERNATIONAL FRANCE INTERNATIONAL TAILOR"MADE 5 SITES IN FRANCE RECOGNITION A WIDE Saclay An International Atomic RANGE OF A LARGE NETWORK Energy Agency (IAEA) SERVICES OF PARTNERS Collaborating Centre French and international INSTN also offers a wide industrial and academic partners range of services. Our DIPLOMA COURSES key services include Grenoble support in developing A SOCIAL AND ETHICAL COMMITMENT job role descriptions and CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING competences reference Marcoule The INSTN Foundation sheltered by the Fondation de France frameworks, development Cadarache of apprenticeship training ADVICE programmes, and certification of competences, as well as providing accreditation for training courses. SERVICES

1,200 7,400 1,600 1,150 41 6 ATC 700 90 95% 85% students per year, including trainees per year, in PhD students teachers, certifications, diplomas and Partner apprentice inter-company training training sessions for pass rate for degrees, of graduates KEY KEY 300 apprentices and continuing professional conducting research trainers degrees from High School leaving training centres sessions per year individual companies diplomas and professional find employment FIGURES 30% international students training programmes with the CEA and experts level to 7 years’ Higher Education per year certifications within 6 months 6 7 2017 INSTN / Annual Report 2017 DQPRM CELEBRATES LONDON CORYS AND INSTN SACLAY 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FORMALISE 07 03 06 04 Franco-British THEIR COLLABORATION INSTN hosts IAEA training course NSTN created the specialised Diploma in Radiological and Medical Physics collaboration underway ommitted since 2016 to sharing their n 2016, INSTN was the first European organisation to become an Iprogramme for Medical Physicists competences and pool of experts and IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Collaborating Centre 25/ 20/ 30/ he National Skills Academy for Nuclear working in hospitals, in 1997. Unique in teachers, Corys and INSTN formalised Iin the field of education and training in nuclear technologies and France, it has trained nearly 800 healthcare (NSAN) is a key player and expert in nuclear C their partnership on the 20th of June 2017. their industrial and radiopharmaceutical applications. It was within professionals since its creation. The education and training in the United HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS T The collaboration with this world leader in this framework that we hosted eight IAEA trainees for training Kingdom. The partnership agreement with INSTN, an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for anniversary event took place at the training and engineering simulators is an on the application of radiation technologies in the diagnostic signed in March 2017 and celebrated on the 25th Georges Pompidou Hospital, bringing important part of INSTN’s modernisation and assessment of environmental industrial processes, at our Saclay of April, is a first for Franco-British collaboration together 150 of the professionals involved digitalisation programme. Among the projects premises. This training, the first clear demonstration of the close in the field of nuclear education and training. Its in the challenges of nuclear for human under development are the sharing of teaching collaboration between the IAEA and INSTN, further strengthens our focus is on the development of joint projects, health, with particular focus on education resources, use of joint training expertise for Institute’s international reputation. and training in Medical Physics; a rapidly the first of which will be the creation of an

the design of attractive and effective training > 07/ 19/06 accreditation system establishing corresponding developing sector. An official graduation services, the development of innovative tools quality of training and exchanges between staff ceremony for the class of 2014-2016 and the digitalisation of training. brought celebrations to a fitting close. and teams.

VIENNA CNESTEN and INSTN INDIA 11

09 committed to radiation INSTN in protection and nuclear PARTNERSHIP WITH NAVAL GROUP association with 09/ 18/ for human health Nuvia India

10 FOR RECRUITMENT OF TALENT n agreement focused on joint y signing a partnership agreement with the international NSTN and Nuvia India signed development of education and company Naval Group, INSTN is looking to strengthen a partnership agreement at the CHERBOURG!OCTEVILLE training in the fields of radiation 18/ India Nuclear Energy Exhibition A its collaboration with one of the world leaders in naval I 11 protection and nuclear for human health B defence systems with expertise across the entire chain in Mumbai, strengthening the INSTN CHERBOURG SITE TURNS 30 was signed between CNESTEN, the of complex programme delivery. This collaboration aims, collaboration between the Nuvia Moroccan Centre for Nuclear Energy, through recruitment of young talent from INSTN by Group and our Institute that began ith excellent specialised educational facilities, including Science and Technology and INSTN on the 15/ the Group, at the development of a training offer adapted in 2016. The aim is to jointly develop the Site Training School (chantier-école) facilities, unique in 18th of September 2017, at the International to the specific needs of the company and the promotion training activities that meet the France, our Cherbourg-Octeville Training Centre welcomes Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) 61st General W of the joint activities in France and abroad. company’s needs, particularly in nearly 2,000 trainees for continuing professional training each year. Conference in Vienna. An action plan, to the context of India’s future civil As such, they represent a reference in terms of education and training be implemented from 2018 until 2020, has nuclear programme. It is another in their region. On the 15th of November 2017, INSTN celebrated been developed within the framework of opportunity for INSTN to be Cherbourg-Octeville’s 30th anniversary in the presence of local officials, this partnership. involved in the international export including David Margueritte, Vice-President of the Normandy region, as of French nuclear expertise. well as our clients and partners in the region, including EDF and Orano. 8 9

ANTICIPATING S 2001 ATC platform. new industrial AND SUPPORTING partnerships CHANGE in 2017 3f Naval Group (France) – Nuvia India (India) – JSC Rusatom Service

INSTN / Annual Report 2017 (Russia) have joined INSTN’s industrial partners (IRSN, Faced with the large-scale changes taking place within the sector, which have a lasting Assystem EOS, Apave, Nuvia, Tecnatom, FANR) impact not only on its structural organisation and professionals, but also on its operational and competence needs, INSTN is offering a wider range of training and services. These mainly comprise support in developing job role descriptions and competences reference frameworks, development of apprenticeship training programmes, and certification of competences, as well as providing accreditation for training courses. SAT an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for Methodology (Systematic Approach to Training)

S Atom Probe for Tomography – Analysis of Genesis equipment. 01 operational requirements WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES ! In order to guarantee ever greater Proposal of efficiency, performance and 02 multimodal training operational impact, we have systems to meet completely restructured INSTN’s needs range of services. Our Institute now supports companies well in advance of the training of Design of tailor-made 03 professional training their personnel. In line with SAT methodol- expertise, this service is based on European players in the sector, in discussions about in French or English ogy (Systematic Approach to Training), the standards for academic and professional the national offer of degree courses, within methodological reference framework of the training. As such, it enables our partners, the framework of the French Nuclear Plat- AIAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), such as Assystem Nuclear Institute, to ben- form (PFN). 04 Operational we provide support and services for analysis efit from our reputation for excellence for implementation and of a company’s operational needs, in order promoting their own training. ACTIVE FOLLOW"UP ! Our overall approach delivery of training projects to help them develop job role descriptions is the result of our Institute’s active follow-up and competences reference frameworks. OUR DEGREE COURSES ARE EVOLVING ! In through our ‘Key Accounts’ approach, our Our work for the CEA’s Nuclear Energy terms of degree courses, we have under- strategic partnerships in France and inter- 05 Assessment Division in relation to the Jules Horow- taken a broad analysis of all the courses nationally, and the work of our project man- and certification itz research reactor serves as an excellent of competences, enabling institutions to that INSTN is involved in. To this end, we agers with the scientific sector managers and example. Further downstream, our offer has award certifications recognised by the pro- have integrated a Scientific and Pedagogi- the managers of the CEA’s cross-departmen- also evolved towards increased evaluation fession and which demonstrate that staff cal Committee (SPC) in our Institute’s gov- tal competence programmes. By strengthen- are qualified for the job. !e high demand ernance system, responsible for analysing ing INSTN’s close links with key industrial, for personalised training has led INSTN to and guiding activities related to our offer academic and institutional players, we are develop modular and tailor-made training of degree courses. On a broader scale, our now in a position to meet the challenges of Listening to the needs of the sector courses in line with the competence levels Institute also participates, alongside other developing the sector’s competences. and professional specialisation of learners. OUR PROJECTS and constantly innovating in order to P. 1 0 to 13 A NEW HALLMARK ! As a recognised expert offer new services in response to our in France and internationally, INSTN has clients’ and partners’ expectations—this been offering a Relevance and Effectiveness PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE Quality Hallmark for our partners’ and cli- EMPLOYABILITY AND EFFECTIVE SERVICES is what INSTN has been striving for ents’ training since 2017. !e aim is to guar- by taking into account operational needs to support the development antee training relevance and effectiveness and anticipating tomorrow’s professions of the sector’s players. throughout 2017. in terms of results, and demonstrate that and competences. Xavier PERRETTE, it corresponds to operational needs. Built Head of Development and Partnerships – INSTN on our Institute’s educational and scientific CHALLENGES 10 Anticipating and supporting change 11

P In-house JHR/RJH simulator operation training. SERVICES A hallmark for Assystem MARCOULE

INSTN / Annual Report 2017 Nuclear Institute training courses Tritium risk As part of a partnership training initiated in 2016, we have developed an INSTN rapidly certification process for Assystem Nuclear Institute training courses. expanding In addition to the quality Striving for an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for guarantee provided by Since 2015, the French Committee for Certification of Radioactive Cleanup

OUR PROJECTS INSTN’s accreditation, this project established the first Companies (Commission d’acceptation des entreprises d’assainissement links between Assystem’s radioactive – CAEAR) requires all personnel working on tritium risk cleanup- technical expertise and INSTN scientists. It was decommissioning sites to complete a specific training course. also an opportunity to share our respective Franck PILLOT educational practices. n response to the increase in clean- improve their knowledge of the risks Deputy Manager of the Jules Horowitz Reactor Finally, it enabled us to up-decommissioning and waste and understand the challenges involved (SRJH) – CEA focus our staff training management operations at nuclear in wearing Mururoa protective clothing. offer, in addition to that facilities, the ‘Tritium Risk Manage- of our Institute, on the ment’ course developed by INSTN’s MAKING PROTECTION TECHNIQUES A CADARACHE challenges and issues IMarcoule Training Centre expanded sig- PRIORITY ! !e practical work devoted to specific to job roles. For nificantly in 2017, with an intake of over the procedures for this specific, water- Currently under INSTN, this approach, still 140 trainees from around ten companies proof and ventilated protective suit is a construction in Jules Horowitz Reactor: being tested in 2017, has in France. Twelve sessions were deliv- strength of this training. !e other areas allowed them to define the ered over the year, with two additional covered deal with the risks associated Cadarache and outlines of their Relevance tailor-made training sessions organised with the presence of tritium, the methods INSTN commits and Effectiveness Quality managed by the CEA’s at the request of Asteralis and Assystem. of operating on these sites and specific Hallmark.” Nuclear Energy Division, to training the teams protection techniques. !e trainees ben- the Jules Horowitz (JHR/ Lionel CHAUSSADE NEW INTEREST ! Initially developed for efit in particular from the wealth of expe- Learning & Development operators in the field, tritium risk train- rience of the trainer-operators, who work RJH) research reactor What are the stakes related to the are recognised by the French Nuclear Safety Manager – Assystem EOS ing now welcomes personnel who are in a tritium environment on a daily basis looks at key scientific development of the Jules Horowitz reactor? Authority. INSTN is a reference—a hallmark, not directly involved in cleanup-decom- at the CEA Marcoule and Valduc sites. and technological F. P.: Modern, efficient, modular and with a you could say. missioning projects, but are looking to very large experimental capacity, the future challenges: testing reactor will have to meet the needs of studies How has INSTN supported you? the behaviour of and research from all over the world over F. P.: After organising our methodology materials and fuels the next fifty years. Training will also be a around the international SAT (Systematic key consideration as we will need fully oper- Approach to Training) standard, we looked under irradiation ational personnel ready for reactor diver- at our training process. !is includes several GRENOBLE / ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING: and producing gence in 2022. phases: analysing job roles and identifying INNOVATING IN SAFETY radioelements, related activities, establishing competences Why did you ask INSTN to train the future and professional development grids for each fA rapidly developing area, especially in the industrial sector, particularly for nuclear operating teams? profession, designing a reference training 3D printing or additive manufacturing enables the production of medicine. F. P.: In a regulatory context which has database including existing and future rel- components by successively adding materials such as polymers, become more stringent since 2012, particu- evant training, as well as developing and ceramic materials or metals. Metals present risks linked to their larly for quality of training, having INSTN evaluating gaps in our training programme. predominant use in powder form. INSTN is heavily involved in this at our side is an asset for us. With their INSTN has been supporting us at each of sector of the future, and has been providing training related to safety expertise we benefit from their experience, these stages, both through validation of our issues in metal additive manufacturing since 2017. The training covers acquired over more than 60 years, in terms job reference systems, and competences of degree and continuing professional train- and development grids, and through more regulatory requirements, identification of risks, and definition of ing. Some of their courses, in Nuclear Engi- in-depth expertise in training design. good practices, with visits to the NanoSafety Platform (PNS) of CEA neering or Nuclear Reactor Control Room, Grenoble and the 3D-Innov platform of CEA-Liten. 12 Anticipating and supporting change 13

P Intervention during a crisis management exercise at the CEA’s Cadarache Centre. CLEANUP!DECOMMISSIONING e-DEM group identifies competence needs

INSTN / Annual Report 2017 Following on from the EMEIN group, which was in charge of studying the wide range of professions and training programmes within the nuclear sector from 2005 to 2014, the objectives of the e-DEM group, a group created in 2017 by the CEA, are analysis of competence needs and development of new training CADARACHE programmes, specifically in decommissioning and waste management. Training of Chinese he challenges and training needs in particular those developed by INSTN, engineers in the of the CEA in cleanup-decommis- whether they be degree or professional use of sodium an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for sioning and waste management are courses. This requires establishing their Didier KIMMEL

OUR PROJECTS loops Quality and Environment sizeable. With the restructuring of uptake, as well as assessing the benefits of Director – Nuclear Energy this sector in 2017 and the allocation keeping them running or of updating them in fIn September 2017, Division – CEA Tof a significant budget of around 740 million light of current developments. Secondly, the INSTN organised a highly Scientific Advisor for the euros per year, a proportion of which goes identification of competences and training specialised training ‘Crisis management: role to industry contracts, there is a clear need needs, which must come from all the major course on the operation of control room operators’ to develop competences and a strong pro- contractors of the sector. !is will then be of sodium loops and training course’ fessionalisation of our teams in cost control, added to with provision of new training facilities for a delegation management of complex programmes, con- courses that meet operational requirements. from the China Institute tracts and procurement, and risk analysis. !e main aim is to share a common culture of Atomic Energy (CIAE), across all the contractors and operators in at the Sodium School INSTN AS PILOT ! In the continuity of the the sector, in terms of risk analysis, project and our Cadarache Initially developed Training Centre. This EMEIN and because of its strong expertise management and procurement. in 2014 by INSTN and SACLAY in pedagogical engineering and teaching, the tailor-made practical INSTN is responsible for the coordination training provided the the CEA’s Nuclear eight participating and facilitation of the e-DEM. Its permanent Energy Division (DEN), engineers with plenty Crisis management members represent the entire profession of practical work at real in collaboration with in France: EDF, ORANO, CEA, ANDRA and facilities (sodium fires, the Nuclear Protection in action COPSAR (French Professional Committee operating practice on of Radioactive Cleanup Companies – Comité test loops and sodium and Safety Department professionnel des prestataires de services en purification), as well as and the Central Safety What are the challenges of this training attentive and proactive with a view to devel- ). Jean-Marie DETRICHE course for the CEA? oping tailor-made, pragmatic and fully oper- assainissement radioactif Cleanup- visits of working facilities Department (now the D. K.: While the CEA is well prepared and ational training. !ey now run this training Decommissioning within the CEA’s Nuclear DEVELOPING A COMMON CULTURE ! !ree Works Supervisor – Technology Department Nuclear Safety and has established experience in dealing course and are in charge of providing it at areas of work have been prioritised. First of Managing Director’s (DTN) and the Phénix Security Department), with fire-related crisis situations, nuclear CEA sites. all, an inventory of existing training courses, Office – CEA reactor in Marcoule. safety issues and accidents at work, the at our Cadarache rise of new threats or situations, such as What is its strength? Training Centre, the attempted intrusions, theft of materials D. K.: !rough this training offered specif- ‘Crisis management: or media events requires specific training, ically to the CEA, the aim is to train crisis particularly for Crisis Centre staff. Following team members to intervene within a con- RADIATION PROTECTION / CERTIFICATION the role of control room additional post-Fukushima safety assess- trol room. Covering both theory and oper- FOR THE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES operators’ training ments, nuclear safety authorities have also ations, it builds up to a night-time exercise strengthened their requirements for the scenario. Purposefully stressful and unnerv- fThe regulatory conditions for the training of competent persons in radiation protection course was offered at preparedness of nuclear operators to man- ing, its objective is mobilisation of personnel (PCR), in France, require the certification of training organisations. With the new PCR our Saclay site in 2017 age extreme situations. Faced with this new within a control room and organisation of a Level 2 certification granted by CEFRI¹ for the ‘transport of radioactive substances‘ sector, for the DEN and the DRF situation, staff mobilised in the event of a changeover in the context of an event spe- INSTN has added to certifications previously obtained for the ‘industry’ (Level 2), ‘nuclear (Fundamental Research crisis must further develop their operating cifically designed for the exercise. It aims and response procedures. to prepare trainees for managing failures, reactor’ and ‘laboratories, plants and waste management sites’ (Level 3) sectors. As such, Division). Staff from the our Institute is now able to offer new PCR training courses at our Cherbourg-Octeville decision-making, team coordination, organ- and Saclay sites for nuclear operators, companies operating in the field, and transport CEA’s Fontenay-aux- What was INSTN’s role in designing this isation of communication, worker management and stress management. More than companies, in particular those transporting radiopharmaceuticals. Roses site will also be course? INSTN worked alongside the CEA using 200 CEA staff have already been trained taking the course in D. K.: (1) French Committee for Certification of Training and Monitoring of Personnel working with Ionising Radiation (Comité français de certification des an educational expertise approach. In this since its creation. entreprises pour la formation et le suivi du personnel travaillant sous rayonnements ionisants). June 2018. context, the Institute has been particularly 14 15

nuclear immersive reactor Site teaching EMBRACING 3D studio operating Training laboratories simulators Schools THE EDUCATIONAL f1 VERT 3f C-PWR – SOFIA – SIRENa 4f Cadarache – 8f Metrology – Molecular Biology Cherbourg-Octeville – and Biochemistry – Cellular Biology –

Marcoule – Saclay Detection of Ionising Radiation – Materials and Metallurgy – Radiation Protection AND DIGITAL

INSTN / Annual Report 2017 TRANSFORMATION

In line with current moves towards digital innovation in the nuclear and training sectors, we have committed to an ambitious programme of transforming INSTN’s training, based on an educational approach focused on competences and the integration of digital resources,

in order to facilitate learning. An educational and digital transformation an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for that meets the challenges of the industry of the future.

TEACHING METHOD CENTERED By combining different training ON COMPETENCES ! !is educational transformation, initiated in methods supporting education, 2017 and built on a set of National and European standards and we favour learning experiences reference systems, including the Bologna Process1, aims to which are more flexible, motivating develop an offer of innovating and personalised. training services centered on the acquisition of competences by learners. In particu- Stéphane WISNIEWSKI, Chief Learning and Education Expert – INSTN lar, they must improve their employability Aby strengthening their ability to combine THE DIGITAL FOCUS OF TRAINING COURSES ! competences. In addition to state-of-the- R Simulator studio knowledge and competence in order to At the centre of this process, INSTN has kept art equipment (practical work facilities, Site during practical work solve complex problems in professional sit- training, personalising their learning and up with the evolution of digital learning, Training Schools, nuclear reactor operating at INSTN. uations, and to build their own career paths. encouraging learner collaboration both in from the advent of e-learning to the current simulators and calculation software, telep- As such, we have been focusing on active class and at a distance, making good use of (1) Standardisation implementation of continuous learning. In resence equipment, videoconferencing and learning in practice situations supported by new mobile digital resources and allowing process of interactive boards), INSTN has acquired European Higher 2017, the development of training courses in 2 3 the development of innovative digital media. them to learn effectively anywhere and at Education the form of MOOCs , SPOCs , blended learn- innovative and immersive digital systems: any time. Digital learning means building systems, which ing and virtual reality marked the beginning live e-training on the ISIS training reactor, THE RISE OF DIGITAL LEARNING ! We are a new and evolving knowledge space, that began in 1998 of a move towards training courses integrat- development of an augmented virtual real- and led in 2010 achieving our ongoing digital transition is available in both the classroom and at a to the creation ing the full range of digital options such as: ity training reactor (EVOC), 3D immersive (2) Massive Open Online Course. through the design of digital spaces in sup- distance. Its organisation is centered on the of the European learning analytics and adaptive learning to room for radiotherapy (VERT), video studio, (3) Small Private Online Course. port of INSTN’s educational transformation. learner with access, particularly on mobile Higher Education personalise the learning experience, as well the development of a MOOC, SPOC and a Area, consisting !e objectives are numerous: establishing phones, to Learning Experience Platforms of 48 member as augmented virtual reality (AVR) and aug- serious game. the learner as an active participant in their which integrate videos and virtual reality. states. mented models to practice newly acquired OUR PROJECTS P. 1 6 to 19 The evolution of digital learning PROMOTING ACQUISITION ADAPTING TO NEW MOBILE e-learning Blended learning Talent learning Continuous learning Adaptive learning OF COMPETENCES DIGITAL RESOURCES of learners through development and development of innovative 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 of interactive learning. technologies through the digital transformation of training activities. Training courses combining Blended learning Blended learning, mobile Blended learning, analytics, memory anchoring CHALLENGES Online lessons e-learning and face-to-face lessons and ‘job’ training learning, 70-20-10 method (AI), AVR experience, CBA method 16 Embracing the educational and digital transformation 17

EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION Competence-based approach: P Large- scale view of the MicroLIBS promoting sustainable employability (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) t a time of technological and digital tran-

INSTN / Annual Report 2017 system sition, organisational transformation How does it developed and accelerated knowledge renewal, it is work? at CEA. essential to acquire transferable compe- (Procedural How knowledge) to act? tences based on a combination of solid Ainitial training and life-long continuing education. Aware ! e Competence-Based Approach (CBA) aims at Knowledge Interpersonal developing competences that enable a person to skills develop in an ever-changing environment. It is based on learning outcomes, wherever and howe- Competent ver they are acquired, rather than on the content,

programmes and duration of training. ! is lends High an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for performer Implementer itself to an offer organised in terms of competence OUR PROJECTS units, which in turn provides students and learners with a clearer understanding of the competences How to covered by diplomas with a view to their employa- achieve it? Know-how bility, as well as contributing to improved manage- (Operational ment of competences within companies. application of knowledge)

Nihed CHAÂBANE INSTN ‘Materials’ MATERIALS SCIENCE SITUATIONAL COMPETENCE Radiation SELF!ASSESSMENT Project Manager – Protection Manager of Master 2 AT THE CORE OF NUCLEAR AS A TEST IN TRAINING OF ‘Materials for Energy and ENGINEERING MASTERS Certifications: MEDICAL PHYSICISTS Transportation’ Experimental DEGREE PROGRAMME new competence Within INSTN, the DQPRM standards training platforms In order to meet the requirement trains future professionals of the French Commission for fFollowing an audit specialised in medical radiophysics for Engineering Degrees (Commission by the CEA, INSTN radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and wo key areas of industrial develop- tical work carried out in realistic situations As an expert in the des titres ingénieurs – CTI) to adapt launched a project imaging services in public and private ment are covered by the materials that are close to real environments and work group in 2017, bringing hospitals. Since 2017, in compliance field of materials, field: nuclear energy, particularly situations. training to the new economic and together professionals with an IAEA (International Atomic particularly for nuclear fi ssion and fusion operations, and societal needs of companies, we in the sector with a view Energy Agency) recommendation, applications, INSTN alternative energies, including the PARTNERSHIPS WITH RESEARCH AND INDUS" have developed a new module on to developing new Tphotovoltaic, energy storage and hydrogen TRY ! In addition to the scientifi c and techni- Situational Intelligence Skills within competence standards students taking this course can self- has an impressive set storage sectors. INSTN training courses in cal facilities offered by INSTN in metallurgy the Nuclear Engineering Masters for three Radiation assess as part of a social constructivist of experiment training this fi eld include the study of developing and materials characterisation—scanning for specialised engineers (Diplôme Protection Certifications, approach to learning. After measuring materials, their characterisation and the electron microscopes, X-ray diffractome- d’ingénieur spécialisé en Génie starting with the Radiation the gap between their answers and platforms for materials Protection Technician evolution of their behaviour under some- ter, dilatometer, tensile and hardness testing atomique – GA). The Human and Social those expected, an open debate sciences. Certification (TTR) times extreme operating conditions, such machines, optical microscopes—our Insti- Sciences (SHS) project, of our Institute’s with the teacher allows students to as those of a nuclear environment. tute benefi ts from ongoing close links with registered in the French flagship course, is focused on the take responsibility in their learning the CEA’s operational divisions (DEN1, DRF2) National Directory of acquisition of these new competences Professional Certifications. process for acquiring their professional A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES ! and the research centres at the Saclay site, This Level 4 certification competences. This self-assessment With signifi cant expertise in the sector, our such as the Synchrotron SOLEIL radiation (independence, learning to learn), in guarantees employability approach will soon be integrated into Institute has a set of high technology exper- centre. As such, practical work and visits to order to equip future engineers for for students and personnel iment platforms for the characterisation of the CEA experiment platforms—LECI Hot dealing with complex situations.” the training portfolio.” in retraining; it is highly metallic, composite and ceramic materials, Lab, LIBS platform, nuclear microprobe, acclaimed by professionals for nuclear applications and new energy JANNus—are an integral part of our Insti- in the industrial and technologies. Well adapted to objectives, tute’s continuing and degree education and health sectors for Constance COSTON training content and diversity of trainee training courses. corresponding with their backgrounds (engineers, researchers, stu- Director of Nuclear Amélie ROUÉ Engineering Masters – needs in specialised and Director of DQPRM – dents and technicians), this state-of-the-art INSTN Project Manager operational competences. Head of ‘Nuclear training equipment enables learners to apply (1) Nuclear Energy Division. of ‘Nuclear Reactor Applications in the Health their knowledge and competences to prac- (2) Fundamental Research Division. Engineering’ Field’ programme – INSTN 18 Embracing the educational and digital transformation 19

OPINIONS The EVOC virtual training reactor: a world first

INSTN / Annual Report 2017 Initiated by INSTN in 2017 and the result of collaboration between What are the objectives and progress of key players in nuclear energy, digital and CEA training (DEN-DRT/ this new platform? P. W.: EVOC is much more than just a vir- LIST-INSTN), the Enhanced Virtual Open Core (EVOC) augmented tual reactor. It is a true multimodal platform virtual reality platform provides multimodal training on nuclear whose objective is to merge the virtual with training reactors. It will be operational from September 2018. the real, so that learners acquire cognitive and sensory motor skills. Seamless simulation makes it possible to adopt behaviours adapted to working in a nuclear environ- EVENTS What brought about this technological François ment, while respecting safety and security E!LEARNING innovation? GAUCHÉ standards. Educational an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for P. W.: Closure of the ISIS training reactor at Director of F. G.: EVOC therefore offers vast immersion initiatives OUR PROJECTS the end of 2018 meant that we had to fi nd the Nuclear capabilities as well as considerable possi- Energy meeting MOOCs and SPOCs an alternative solution in order to continue Division bilities for the future, such as the option of INSTN’s internationally recognised training (DEN) – CEA training several people simultaneously, to fOn the 13th and 14th of to support learning programme. INSTN turned this problem into work on interactions and crisis management December 2017, INSTN an opportunity for innovation by moving or the option of changing the environment hosted the 3rd Educational into the digital and virtual reality era. Philippe for training on other reactors. Initiatives Meeting (Journées As part of the digitalisation of our training courses, INSTN is developing F. G.: As project leader, INSTN mobilised the WATTEAU d’Initiatives Pédagogiques – specific MOOCs and SPOCs for some of them. Director resources and competences of the CEA’s JIP) organised by Université of LIST – What challenges have there been for Paris-Saclay. Nearly 200 Nuclear Energy (DEN) and Technological Technological DRT/LIST and the DEN? Research (DRT) Divisions, in an impressive Research P. W.: ! rough XDE software, LIST develops people attended the event, hile MOOCs (Massive Open through e-learning—using a fl ipped class- collaboration. ! e success of the project is Division (DRT) virtual reality interactive simulation tech- which aims to encourage Online Course), with the goal rooms or blended learning approach—in based on the combination of LIST’s digital – CEA nologies for industrial applications. For this the sharing and promotion of spreading scientifi c and order to allow students to acquire the technology, DEN’s reactor knowledge and project, the challenge was to develop an of new teaching practices. technical culture, are aimed fundamentals online and use face-to-face The theme chosen for 2017 calculation codes and INSTN’s educational S Virtual reactor innovative virtual reality training solution at a wide audience of stu- time to acquire practical skills; or alterna- was ‘Learning and teaching expertise. control panel. based on the educational needs of INSTN Wdents and interested individuals, SPOCs tively, all of the training modules can be together: educational (r) and rapidly develop an operational tool ( ) are aimed at completed online. evolutions?’. The objective Small Private Online Course corresponding to an industrial solution with small groups of 10 to 30 learners. ! ere was to emphasise teamwork, mature technologies. are two options for SPOCs: theory covered In which is essential for the NEW TRAINING COURSES IN 2017 ! F. G.: ! e fi rst step for the DEN was to pro- development of innovative 2017, INSTN developed the MOOC, vide the models and calculation codes for learning practices. INSTN ‘Nuclear Energy in France’ in collabo- realistic simulation of physical phenomena shared experience of digital ration with the SFEN (French Nuclear within the reactor. More broadly, and as part learning, virtual reality and Energy Society – Société française d’éner- of the French nuclear industry’s technolog- digital tools, promoting an gie nucléaire), and the SPOCs, ‘Recycling ical export objective, this innovative system engaging and motivating Vincent MINIER Chemistry’ and ‘Uses of Digital Technol- is a superb opportunity for highlighting the learning experience in line Chief Digital Officer – ogy applied to Decommissioning’ offered excellence of the French offer. with new teaching practices. INSTN at our Marcoule Training Centre.

DIGITAL INNOVATION / KLAXOON: INTERACTIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY fStrengthening student and learner motivation and encouraging interactive participation in order to consolidate learning is one of our main teaching objectives. As such, INSTN has invested in Klaxoon, an interactive digital system that allows learners to participate anonymously in class via voting systems, quizzes, comments and collaborative tools. Its ‘cloud’ version facilitates multi-site activities using an internet connection, while its ‘box’ version makes it possible to promote interaction in class, without needing to connect to the outside world. 20 21

new international DEVELOPING partnerships COMPETENCES in 2017 5f NSAN / National Skills Academy Nuclear (United INTERNATIONALLY Kingdom) – CNESTEN / Centre for Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (Morocco) – Nuvia India

INSTN / Annual Report 2017 (India) –JSC Rusatom Service (Russia) – iThemba With a reputation for excellence, strengthened by our role as a Collaborating LABS (South Africa) Centre of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), we have further developed INSTN’s international projects in 2017, both in the fields of industrial and health applications of nuclear energy. In line with the main strategic orientations defined by the CEA and key players in the sector, the Middle East, India and the United Kingdom are among the key regions of interest identified. % an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for international30 students

UPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT Collaborating OF NUCLEAR ENERGY ! As part Centre role of the ongoing energy transition towards ‘low carbon’ systems with low environmental 1f for the International Atomic impacts, many countries have Energy Agency (AIEA) already begun to review their energy policy. Some, including the United Arab Emirates, the United King- dom and India, have fully integrated nuclear Senergy into their energy mix. !e development of competences that promote the safe and sustainable use of this energy is a key medicine, radiological physics and medical ples of cooperation that will be extended challenge. Others, including Saudi Arabia, and radiopharmacy training courses. !e in the future to South-east Asia and Latin are considering solutions that combine signing of a partnership agreement with America. nuclear and renewable energies. In this case, CNESTEN, the Moroccan Centre for Nuclear the development of competences for a safe grammes is essential. Some countries, such R Energy, Science and Technology, provides SUPPORTING SECTORS OF THE FUTURE ! In and efﬁcient launch of nuclear power pro- as Vietnam or Indonesia, wish to maintain Immersive for the development of teaching and train- line with CEA strategic orientations, INSTN their competences for research purposes or training in ing in the ﬁelds of radiation protection and is also looking at new topics. !e delivery of radiotherapy reviving nuclear power programmes. INSTN using nuclear applications for health in Morocco, training courses on smart grid and microgrid has worked with these countries throughout the VERT and throughout French-speaking Africa. In energy systems, in Vietnam, clearly demon- 2017 has seen significant expansion of 2017. Among the projects carried out, there platform. South Africa, in collaboration with i!emba strates our commitment to this key topic. is the training of Inspectors from FANR, the LABS’ research laboratory, INSTN will also Another example is international training on our international activities, mainly in the United Arab Emirates Safety Authority, and be supporting the development and delivery sodium risk, which has proved particularly Middle East, the United Kingdom and India the organisation, in cooperation with I2EN of radiopharmacy training. !ese are exam- successful in China, Brazil and Germany. (International Institute of Nuclear Energy), OUR PROJECTS in the field of industrial applications of of a Summer School for Saudi students. P. 2 2 to 25

nuclear energy, and in Africa in the field SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT OF COMPE" of nuclear applications for human health. TENCES IN THE HEALTH SECTOR ! In terms SUPPORTING SUPPORTING THE FIGHT of the health sector, the IAEA has made the THE ENERGY TRANSITION AGAINST CANCER Projects and cooperation that will be ﬁght against cancer one of its top priorities. and safe and sustainable development by guiding development of competences In 2017, INSTN was regularly called upon of nuclear energy worldwide. in the fields of imaging and therapy. further developed in 2018! to support competence development in Xavier PERRETTE, Africa. Students from Ivory Coast and Benin Head of Development and Partnerships – INSTN were welcomed onto our Institute’s nuclear CHALLENGES 22 Developing competences internationally 23

S FANR Study Tour brought SAUDI ARABIA to a close at the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Paris. A Summer School AFRICA for the training of Saudi experts Supporting fIn 2017, INSTN contributed for the third consecutive year to the Summer School INSTN / Annual Report 2017 the fight for students from top universities, organised against cancer by King Abdullah City for Shaima AL MANSOORI Atomic and Renewable Director of Education Energy (K•A•CARE), a key and Training – FANR Thanks to the financial support of the International Atomic Energy player in Saudi Arabia’s Agency (IAEA), nearly ten trainee students from various French-speaking nuclear programme. As a partner of the International African countries were able to benefit from specialised training at INSTN Institute of Nuclear Energy throughout 2017. (I2EN), the coordinator of the

programme, INSTN hosted an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for nuclear engineering masters OUR PROJECTS ive African trainee doctors en- doctors will take over the radiotherapy students. On the timetable: rolled in the specialised Nuclear service at the new centre. !is project, in-depth modules comprising Medicine Diploma (DESMN) for supported by the IAEA, is being carried lessons, practical work three weeks. They were able to out within the framework of the National and projects in radiation benefit from the theory training Cancer Control Programme (PNLCa) of protection, reactor operation, Fgiven to nuclear medicine interns who Ivory Coast’s Ministry of Health and AIDS and the nuclear fuel cycle, all in partnership with the CEA’s use radioelements for diagnostic and Control (MSLS). Nuclear Energy Division. Wardah ISAACS therapeutic purposes. Manager of Operations SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NU" Training – FANR WELCOMING IVORIAN STUDENTS FOR CLEAR MEDICINE IN BENIN ! As part of RADIATION THERAPY TRAINING ! As the IAEA project on technical coopera- part of the upcoming opening of the tion and support for establishing nuclear UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Oncology Center in Abidjan, INSTN has medicine services for comprehensive welcomed two Ivorian trainees onto cancer management, INSTN welcomed In 2016, INSTN and the our Radiological and Medical Physics two Beninese trainees, for a period of United Arab Emirates’ Training of Diploma (DQPRM) for three months. nine months, onto our Radiopharmacy Radiation therapy internships in two and Radiobiology Diploma (DESC). !ey Federal Authority for FANR Inspectors French cancer centres supplemented received training on the theory aspects Nuclear Regulation this training. Upon their return to Ivory of hospital radiopharmacy. (FANR) signed a three- Coast at the end of 2018, these two What are the objectives of this partnership tries, we are looking at how to incorporate year collaboration between FANR and INSTN? French best practices into our new regula- agreement to train its Shaima Al Mansoori: !e main objective of tory framework. safety inspectors in this collaboration is related to education and training, particularly in nuclear safety and stablished in 2009, the Federal Author- industrial and medical ALGERIA / ONGOING COLLABORATION IN radiation protection. !e objective is also to ity for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) is the RADIATION PROTECTION AND NUCLEAR HEALTH applications. The first benefit from the expertise of French regula- Enuclear regulatory body of the United two training courses tory authorities, institutes and universities Arab Emirates. Its mission is to protect the fWithin the framework of a scientific and technical and their facilities. general public, industry employees and the were successfully collaboration agreement signed in 2014 between the CEA and environment through the implementation of COMENA (Algerian National Atomic Energy Commission – safety, security and radiation protection pro- completed in 2017. Why is this collaboration important Commissariat national à l’énergie atomique algérien), training for FANR? grammes in accordance with international collaboration between INSTN and IAGN (Algerian Institute of Wardah Isaacs: As a recently created regu- best practices. !e ‘Fundamentals in nuclear latory body, being able to benefit from the energy and radiation protection’ course was Nuclear Engineering – Institut algérien de génie nucléaire) expertise developed by INSTN over the past held in Abu Dhabi with the aim of developing is highlighted. In 2017, following the work of the steering sixty years is essential for us. !is collab- a common nuclear culture within the organ- committee, three initial projects were carried out by INSTN’s oration allows us to understand, notably isation. It was completed by a Study Tour teaching teams: the development of training for radiation through numerous site visits, the function- in France, coordinated by INSTN, during protection trainers; two expert missions in radiopharmacy and ing of the French nuclear industry, as well which the ten participating engineers were medical physics, aimed in particular at defining an Algerian as to benefit from the expertise of French able to visit sites and exchange with safety regulatory authorities and operators. By and safety culture experts from the key play- training reference system; and the first stages of designing a comparing the differences between the ers in French industry—ASN, IRSN, ANDRA, medical physics training programme, in particular on Monte regulatory systems of our respective coun- CEA, EDF and Framatome. Carlo calculation codes. 24 Developing competences internationally 25

INDIA Collaboration

INSTN / Annual Report 2017 underway

As part of India’s future civil will be awarded to the company’s training VIETNAM nuclear programme, INSTN held courses in support of their promotion on the Indian market. Smart grids discussions throughout 2017 with and microgrids in key companies and organisations in COLLABORATION WITH KEY TRAINING the spotlight India in support of the International ORGANISATIONS ! The year 2017 also saw the start of discussions with lead-

Nuclear Energy Institute (I2EN). an innovative and sustainable nuclear sector Striving for fExpanding our ing academic and professional training international development in organisations, such as the HBNI (Homi OUR PROJECTS the field of energy systems ommitted to a major nuclear Bhabha National Institute), specialising has become a key aim for programme, and notably the in degree training, the GCNEP (Global INSTN. The ‘Smart control, construction of new power plants, Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership), protection and energy such as the Jaitapur Nuclear involved in continuing professional train- management for smart grids Power Project, the key challenge ing, and the training school of the Bhabha and microgrids’ training Cfor India is the development of compe- Atomic Research Centre (BARC). !ese session for Electricity of tences ensuring a safe and sustainable institutions, which are connected with Vietnam (EVN) highlights integration of nuclear energy. Support- the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), this. It demonstrates the ing I2EN, which is heavily involved in organise the training of engineers for the potential of the topic, these projects, INSTN aims to assist this country’s research centres and industrial which will affect all development by setting up partnership companies. !e development of joint ini- institutional, industrial, agreements. tial training or the introduction of double R 3D view of the academic and research UNITED KINGDOM degrees is being looked into. future Hinkley Point C players in the future, as A PARTNERSHIP WITH NUVIA INDIA ! In nuclear power plant, well as demonstrating United Kingdom. a commitment to line with its partnership initiated with A FRENCH"INDIAN TRAINING CENTRE FOR Boosting Franco-British strengthening collaboration Nuvia in 2016, INSTN signed an agree- NON"DESTRUCTIVE TESTING ! In the field with DRT/LITEN (Laboratory ment with the group’s Indian subsidiary of continuing professional training, the collaboration for Innovation in New in 2017. !e objective of this collaboration topic of non-destructive testing held a Energy Technologies and is the joint development of training based key place in discussions. As such, INSTN’s Nanomaterials) and INES on needs identified at the local level. It is involvement within the Franco-Indian The United Kingdom n addition to operating its existing facil- oped, the creation of an accreditation system (French National Solar also being considered that INSTN’s Rele- project for developing a specific training ities, the United Kingdom has begun for training for suppliers in the sector will Energy Institute). vance and Effectiveness Quality Hallmark centre is being considered. has committed to an construction of new facilities, such help to demonstrate corresponding quality ambitious nuclear as the Hinkley Point C nuclear power of training. programme in which plant, and the development of waste Itreatment and decommissioning activities, COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY the key players in particularly at the Sellafield site. !e coun- OF MANCHESTER ! INSTN is also continu- the French nuclear try is also involved in the international ing our long-standing relationship with the industry are heavily ITER programme. Projects in which many University of Manchester. In March 2017, we players in the French industry cooperate, organised a scientific seminar in Cadarache, INTERNET REACTOR LABORATORY / involved. Faced with some—Assystem and Nuvia—of whom are presenting the work of PhD students from A WORKSHOP FOR SHARING EXPERIENCE these challenges, partners of INSTN. the CEA and the British university. In 2018, the University of Manchester will host a new nd th INSTN significantly fBetween the 2 and 5 of May 2017, INSTN Saclay’s AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL SKILLS meeting. Training Centre hosted representatives from Argentina, strengthened relations ACADEMY FOR NUCLEAR ! As an opera- Belarus, South Korea, Morocco and the Czech Republic, with key players in UK tional player in the French industry, INSTN THE BEGINNING OF A NEW COLLABORATION who were part of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy training in 2017. became heavily involved in 2017 through key IN NUCLEAR HEALTH ! 2017 also saw the Agency) Internet Reactor Laboratory (IRL) project. The partnerships. !e agreement signed with development of closer ties with organisa- objective of this seminar was to share lessons learned the National Skills Academy for Nuclear tions dealing with technologies supporting (NSAN), our British equivalent, highlights nuclear applications for human health. In from working with France’s ISIS and Argentina’s RA6 training this. Its objective is to develop solutions, in particular, discussions were opened with the reactors via this distance training programme, looking terms of academic and professional train- British company Vertual, relating to cooper- ahead to future uses in Africa, Asia and within the group ing, that meet the competence needs of both ation on the VERT platform, the INSTN 3D of Russian-speaking countries. countries. Among the projects being devel- radiotherapy simulator. 26

STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF THE INSTN FOUNDATION

fCreated in 2016, and sheltered by the Fondation ACCELERATING de France, with the support of its three founding companies—Assystem, Apave and Nuvia—the INSTN INTERNATIONAL Foundation aims to develop and promote education and training to support the nuclear sector, and more

INSTN / Annual Report 2017 DEVELOPMENT broadly the development of ‘low carbon’ energies. Its aims comprise: the creation of teaching funds, design of innovative educational tools and facilities, fWhile 2017 was marked by an expansion of INSTN’s contribution to improving life conditions of students’ activities abroad, mainly in the Middle East, the United and the transfer of knowledge. !e Foundation’s first Kingdom and India in the field of industrial nuclear projects have already led to the creation of the MOOC, power, and in French-speaking Africa in the field of ‘Nuclear Energy in France’ in collaboration with the nuclear applications for human health, contacts ini- French Nuclear Energy Society (Société française tiated with several countries in Asia (Vietnam and d’énergie nucléaire – SFEN), development of the EVOC Indonesia), Africa (South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania), augmented virtual reality training reactor platform and Central Europe (Belarus, Hungary) should lead and the awarding of scholarships to Indian students. to the development of specific projects from 2018. !ese projects will be expanded in 2018.

OUTLOOK 2018

SUPPORTING INSTN would like to thank all those who have kindly THE DEVELOPMENT PURSUING THE contributed to our Annual Report 2017. OF LOW CARBON EDUCATIONAL AND DIGITAL ENERGIES TRANSITION

Photos by: fWell-established in the French nuclear industry fBuilding on the educational and digital resources Cover: CEA-LIST-INSTN, F. Rhodes/CEA, DR, P. Avavian/CEA • Page 3: G. Badeau/CEA and committed to its companies and organisations, developed in 2017, INSTN will continue to develop • Page 6: F. Rhodes/CEA, Lola Tiphagne, INSTN/CEA • Page 7: DR, mbox/CEA • Page 8: P. F. Grosjean/CEA INSTN will continue to support developments related highly innovative facilities in 2018, some of which will • Page 9: P. F. Grosjean/CEA • Page 10: DR • Page 11: DR, LPW • Page 12: DR, B. Marchesi • Page 13: DR, CEA to current energy challenges, in particular the accel- be world ﬁrsts, such as the EVOC virtual reality train- • Page 15: P. F. Grosjean/CEA/INSTN • Page 16: DR • Page 17: DR • Page 18: DR, CEA-LIST-INSTN • Page 19: DR, Vectorstate, Klaxoon/DR • Page 20: L. Godart/CEA • Page 21: L. Godart/CEA • Page 22: DR, CEA erated deployment of low carbon energies in France ing reactor. Training courses in the form of MOOCs • Page 23: INSTN/CEA, DR, L. Godart/CEA • Page 24: Vectorstate, DR • Page 25: EDF Energy. and internationally, in 2018. !ree areas of devel- and SPOCs are currently being developed ready for a opment will be given particular priority by INSTN: 2018 launch. !ey will focus, in particular, on nuclear nuclear power in response to the challenges of main- energy in France, the use of digital technology applied taining and developing competences in industrial to decommissioning, modules for the Nuclear Engi- applications of nuclear energy, especially in India, neering Masters Degree and micro-learning capsules the United Kingdom and the Middle East; medical for radiation protection training. INSTN ANNUAL REPORT 2017 applications for human health with increased support for French-speaking African countries in the Executive Editor: Philippe Corréa, Director of INSTN ﬁght against cancer, mainly thanks to support from Production: Development and Partnerships Department / Sylvie Esterlin-Thiollier the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); and Publishing Editor: INSTN / La mécanique du sens low carbon energy in the face of current and future Graphic Design and Production: La mécanique du sens needs in France, Europe and the world. Printers: LFT-GMK The French National Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology

Established in 1956, INSTN is a public Higher Education institution administered by the CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission). Our Institute’s main mission is to train the technicians, engineers and researchers of the nuclear sector. We are located across five sites in France: Saclay, our headquarters, Cadarache, Grenoble, Marcoule and Cherbourg-Octeville. INSTN is the French Education and Training Institute for Nuclear Applications.

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