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ITC organises courses around the world. Although our base is in Switzerland, we have organised courses in Japan, Czech Republic, Hungary and the USA.
ITC offers several types of training course and workshop activity that focus on all aspects of underground waste disposal. Within each type of course, the topics covered range from introductory overviews to highly specific fields of interest. We place a lot of emphasis on exercises which range from hands-on practical work to role-play decision making.
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Fundamental course
1-2 weeks
e.g. The Fundamentals of Geological Disposal
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Introductory courses for professionals in waste management who have just started a career
Update/transition/refresher courses for experienced professionals in waste management who have changed or broadened responsibilities (e.g. at major programme milestones)
Progressive, linked courses to allow development of training over a period of years, tailored to individual requirements
Underground R&D training for those starting practical testing or experimental work
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Academic Modular Courses
4-5 days
e.g. Multi-component Flow and Transport (University of Bern) |
Postgraduate modules for Masters and PhD students together with professionals in waste management in environmental science, engineering and policymaking
Intensive course at universities. A certain level of knowledge and/or experience is a prerequisite for the participants
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Subject Specific Courses
4-5 days
e.g.
- Siting of Deep Geological Repositories
- Decision-Making and Stakeholder Involvement
- Repository Design
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Intensive courses for professionals in a specific area of waste management programme
Usually consists of lectures and exercises
Participants also learn from experiences from the others
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Programme Specific Courses
Duration on demand |
Courses focusing on a specific issue in a given national waste management programme, generally at the request of a Member organisation
e.g. Training of site investigation teams
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Research
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- Analysis of training and education needs in RWM
- Participation in the European Community CETRAD Project
- Organising training for the European Commission : OBRA and TIMODAZ projects
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ITC experts undertake research projects on behalf of Members and/or directly related to the propagation of ITC activities |
Summer Schools
5 to 10 days |
Undergraduate summer schools: introduce concepts to high-flier students about to enter research or professions
Information dissemination on topical areas and issues for interest groups and the media |
Retreats
3 to 5 days |
Quiet retreats for focused analysis of problems in a 'think-tank' environment: for policymakers or groups facing complex decisions (facilitators and services provided as required) |
| Distance Learning |
Continuation and supplementary courses using the internet: to prepare students for courses and to follow up after courses. This aspect of our activities has not yet been developed. |
Workshop
2-4 days
e.g. Workshop on Case Studies of Sub-surface Radionuclide Migration |
ITC organises international workshops of mutual interests among Members |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 February 2008 )
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Under the auspices of the IAEA, nationally developed Underground Research Facilities (URFs) and associated laboratories are being offered for use by other nations. The URFs and laboratories form a “Network of Centres of Excellence” for training in and development of waste disposal technologies. If your organisation is from a participating country in the IAEA training network scheme you may be able to request financial support from the IAEA for courses run as part of the Network scheme.