Nuclear Engineering Short Course

Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Performance

When
January

Mode of delivery
Online + 1 week intensive

Duration
8 Days

Location
Tonsley

$4,500*

What you'll study

Gain knowledge and skills in the analysis and design of stages of the nuclear fuel cycle including mining, milling, conversion, enrichment, fuel fabrication, fuel burn-up, spent fuel interim storage, reprocessing, safety and aspects of high-level waste.

Participants will be able to describe all the steps in military and civilian nuclear fuel cycles and be able to perform basic analysis of known fuel cycles. Participants will also be able to describe how fuel cycle facilities operate and the materials used and produced by those facilities.

Who should attend

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Performance short course should be undertaken by those in industry that want to prepare for the future energy revolution, including shifting our submarines from diesel to nuclear power.

This course is aimed at:

Experienced professionals looking to stay updated on the latest developments in the field
Energy industry professionals who need to understand the implications of the nuclear fuel cycle on energy production
Anyone involved or interested in the nuclear fuel market, commercial aspects, investments, or contract administration at utilities and producers.
Students and researchers with backgrounds in chemistry, physics and engineering.

Learning outcomes

Describe all of the steps in military and civilian nuclear fuel cycles
Perform basic analysis of known fuel cycles
Describe how fuel cycle facilities operate and the materials used and produced by those facilities.

Assessment

Quizzes, tests, oral presentation, collaborative activities

Credentials

On completion of this course, you will earn a Flinders Digital Credential that is verifiable and recognised as proof of your new skills and can be shared on LinkedIn to enhance your profile with employers.

Entry requirements

This course is open to Australian citizens only.

Please contact us to discuss the full entry requirements.

Program facilitator

Professor Giselle Rampersad

Travelling from interstate to study with us?

What you'll get credit for

Completing this course will count as one topic credit towards the University Certificate in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.

It will also provide credit towards the nuclear engineering major in a range of degree programs including:

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*Upon completing the 5 nuclear micro-credentials, each topic will be discounted to $4,000, and you will earn the University Certificate in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.