This training course aims to provide or enhance theoretical knowledge and practical skills in investigating and analysing unusual events at nuclear installations. By following this training, participants from EU national nuclear regulatory bodies, nuclear operators and their technical support organizations (TSO) will become familiar with tools frequently used in nuclear events investigation and root cause analysis.RegistrationParticipants can register online by clicking the link below. Please note that registrations submitted by email cannot be processed. Only applications from eligible participants within the target audience will be accepted.During the registration process, you may be asked to create a user account.Please note that registration may close earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached. Register here Book your seat, 2 months left to register, registration will end on Friday 28 August 2026, 17:00 (CEST) safety of nuclear installations Monday 28 September 2026, 09:00 - Friday 2 October 2026, 15:00 (CEST) Practical information WhenMonday 28 September 2026, 09:00 - Friday 2 October 2026, 15:00 (CEST)WhereJRC PettenWho should attendEU national nuclear regulatory bodies, nuclear operators and their technical support organizations (TSO)LanguagesEnglishNumber of seats18Entrance feeFree Description This annual training course is aimed at providing or enhancing theoretical knowledge and practical skills in investigating and analysing unusual events at nuclear installations. The participants will become familiar with tools frequently used in the nuclear events investigation and root cause analysis.The training course covers the following topicsDefinitions and basic concepts of operating experience, root cause analysis and corrective action programmeModel programme for root cause analysisHuman Performance Enhancement System (HPES) methodologyAnalytical techniques: Event & Causal Factors ChartAnalytical techniques: Barrier analysis, Change analysisManagement Oversight and Risk Tree (MORT) analysisWriting event analysis reportsThe course includes both theoretical lessons and practical exercises using the event investigation tools presented. Participants will also work on a case study based on a model event.After completing the course, the participants should be able to conduct event investigations and prepare or evaluate event analysis reports. The course will be delivered by world-class experts in operating experience feedback, Dorian Conger and Maria Josefa Esteban.Participation is free of charge. Accommodation, per-diem and travel costs are at participants' own expense.Agenda1 JUNE 2026RCA Course Agenda 2026 Target audienceThe course is primarily intended for staff of EU national nuclear regulatory bodies, nuclear operators and their technical support organisations (TSO) involved in event investigation and root cause analyses. Depending on the available course capacity, the course can also be opened to interested staff of nuclear regulators, nuclear operators and TSOs from other countries and/or from relevant international organisations (IAEA, WANO, OECD-NEA).Accommodation and transportationFor logistical reasons, participants are encouraged to book accommodation in Alkmaar.Alkmaar can easily be reached from Schiphol Airport or from Amsterdam Central Station using the local train. The JRC will provide taxi transportation from the Amrâth Hotel to the JRC Petten site and back during the course. Contacts General contact If you have any question, please contact: Milan Cihlář at milan [dot] cihlarec [dot] europa [dot] eu (milan[dot]cihlar[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu), for registration matters and general questions Bianca Hirte, at Bianca [dot] HIRTEec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Bianca[dot]HIRTE[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) or JRC-PTT-SECRETARIAT-G4ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (JRC-PTT-SECRETARIAT-G4[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) for logistic issues
This annual training course is aimed at providing or enhancing theoretical knowledge and practical skills in investigating and analysing unusual events at nuclear installations. The participants will become familiar with tools frequently used in the nuclear events investigation and root cause analysis.The training course covers the following topicsDefinitions and basic concepts of operating experience, root cause analysis and corrective action programmeModel programme for root cause analysisHuman Performance Enhancement System (HPES) methodologyAnalytical techniques: Event & Causal Factors ChartAnalytical techniques: Barrier analysis, Change analysisManagement Oversight and Risk Tree (MORT) analysisWriting event analysis reportsThe course includes both theoretical lessons and practical exercises using the event investigation tools presented. Participants will also work on a case study based on a model event.After completing the course, the participants should be able to conduct event investigations and prepare or evaluate event analysis reports. The course will be delivered by world-class experts in operating experience feedback, Dorian Conger and Maria Josefa Esteban.Participation is free of charge. Accommodation, per-diem and travel costs are at participants' own expense.Agenda1 JUNE 2026RCA Course Agenda 2026 Target audienceThe course is primarily intended for staff of EU national nuclear regulatory bodies, nuclear operators and their technical support organisations (TSO) involved in event investigation and root cause analyses. Depending on the available course capacity, the course can also be opened to interested staff of nuclear regulators, nuclear operators and TSOs from other countries and/or from relevant international organisations (IAEA, WANO, OECD-NEA).Accommodation and transportationFor logistical reasons, participants are encouraged to book accommodation in Alkmaar.Alkmaar can easily be reached from Schiphol Airport or from Amsterdam Central Station using the local train. The JRC will provide taxi transportation from the Amrâth Hotel to the JRC Petten site and back during the course.
