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Authors:
Michèle Coeck, Isabelle Majkowski, Gaston Meskens, Cindy Verachtert
Abstract:
Thanks to its thorough experience in the field of peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology, radiological protection and radiobiology, the Belgian nuclear research centre SCK•CEN has garnered a reputation as an outstanding centre of research, training and education. Functioning as a task force within SCK•CEN, the international school for Radiological Protection (isRP) initiates and manages training and research projects and contributes to related activities on national and international level. isRP's activities are situated on three axes:
Coordination and organisation of training and education programmes on radiological protection
The isRP training activities deal with all aspects of radiological protection and are directed to the private, medical and industrial nuclear sector, national and international policy organisations, the political and academic world and the general public. Courses are also organised in cooperation with technical high schools, universities and public and private health services. In addition, isRP is involved in international research networks and training programmes, such as those of the European Commission and the IAEA.
The isRP team of lecturers includes technicians, physicists, biologists, medical doctors, engineers and social scientists, who all bring insights and ideas from their specific background into the course programmes. As SCK•CEN staff members, they have a solid knowledge and experience in their field, and can thus directly transfer their theoretical knowledge and practical experience to the various courses. Course programmes are composed together with the customer, drawing from the set of basic and expertise course modules and completed with technical visits. The basic modules textbooks exist in Dutch, French and English. In addition, all course modules and visits can be lectured and guided in Dutch, French or English.
Research on trans-disciplinary aspects of education and training
Understanding the benefits and risks of radioactivity requires technical insight and training, but also an understanding of the context and a sense for the social and philosophical aspects of the situation. In coordination with the academic sector, the research of isRP concentrates on how to integrate this trans-disciplinary approach in education and training programmes for professionals as well as students and pupils.
Policy support with regard to applied education and training on a national and international level
The implementation of a coherent approach to education and training in radiological protection becomes crucial in a world of dynamic markets and increasing worker mobility. Through networking and participation in international programmes, isRP aims to contribute to improved harmonisation of education, training practice and skills recognition on a national and international level.
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