Training and qualification of inspectors

Conference · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:139542

Aro, I; Anderson, R; Ericsson, P O; Lee, I

A total of four workshop breakout sessions were conducted on this subject: one double session and three single sessions. The following discussion describes common points and difference among the countries in the areas of inspector training and qualifications. In most countries there are resident or non-resident site-specific inspectors who have general plant supervision duties. In addition, there are specialized inspectors who visit NPP when requested or according to the scheduled inspection program. Most countries try to recruit experienced personnel. Many countries prefer to have candidates who have extensive plant experience. Some countries do not recruit inspectors from utilities because of potential conflict of interest or credibility reasons. In many countries, the typical training time to become an independent inspector is one year. In some countries an inspector is formally certified after their training period and completion of an examination.

• Research Organization: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 139542
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CP--0128; NEA/CNRA/R--92-3; CONF-9208212--; ON: TI93009358
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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