Provide the participants with hands-on training in the skills and operations associated with working in central alarm stations (CASs) at facilities using nuclear or other radioactive material, as well as CAS design principles.
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Central Alarm Station Design and Operation for Facilities Using Nuclear or Other Radioactive Material
Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre
Purpose and objectives
Focus areas
- Introduction to CAS
- CAS governance and standards
- Role, responsibilities and operational duties of CAS operators
- Computer security for CAS design and operations
- Practical exercises for CAS design and operations
Training methods
- Lecture/presentation
- Group discussion, oral questioning, knowledge check
- Case study, observation
- Demonstration, practice, dril
Specialized equipment/infrastructure to be used
- CAS demonstration room
- Physical protection demonstration room
Target audience
Staff involved in CAS operations at facilities handling nuclear material or other radioactive material and also staff working on design and evaluation of CAS systems at such facilities.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following training courses is required:
- Introduction to and Overview of IAEA Nuclear Security Series Publications
- Physical Protection
Duration
5 days