Regional Basic Professional Training Course in Korea

Regional Basic Professional Training Course (BPTC) on Nuclear Safety
implemented for each major group of personnel. The content of each program is based on a
systematic approach. Training programs encourage positive attitudes to nuclear safety.
Training instructors are technically competent in their assigned areas of responsibility and
have the necessary instructional skills. Adequate facilities are available for classroom
training and individual studies. Appropriate educational training materials are provided to
facilitate the trainees' understanding of the plant and its systems. Representative simulator
facilities are used for the training of operating personnel. Simulator training incorporates
normal, abnormal and accident conditions.
Plant staff receives instruction in management of accidents beyond the design basis. The
training of operating personnel ensures their familiarity with the symptoms of accidents
beyond the design basis and the procedures for accident management.
A program is implemented to ensure that operational experience feedbacks of events at
the plant concerned, as well as applicable events at other plants are appropriately factored
into the training program. The program ensures that training is conducted on the root
cause(s) of the events and on the identification and implementation of corrective actions
to prevent recurrence.
The training program includes provisions for periodic checking of the competence of
personnel and for refresher training on a regular basis.
A program is implemented to assess and improve the training programs. In addition, a
system is in place for timely modification and updating of the training facilities and
materials to ensure that they accurately reflect plant conditions.
15.2.13. Interface with the regulatory body
The operational safety of a NPP is subject to surveillance by a regulatory body
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