PWR Fundamentals Training

The Westinghouse technology course is designed to provide the student with a general familiarity with the mechanical, instrumentation and control, and protective systems of the Westinghouse design. At the end of this course each student should have achieved a basic understanding of reactivity coefficients, functions and flow paths of major mechanical systems, and process instrumentation systems, including inputs and control protection functions.

Course Length: 35 hours

Course Manager: Kay Foster

Course Timeline:

Registration Information: Registrants will be selected based on primary REAC positions.

Prerequisite: IEMA Employees Only (or selected utility employees, etc)

Target Audience/Discipline: Primarily for REAC Managers, REAC Reactor Analysts, and REAC Health Physicists, There IS a test at the end and certain positions will be required to take the test.

Scheduled Classes: There are no scheduled dates for this course.

Please note: Applications for courses will be accepted up to 1 day prior to the course date. However, the cutoff date for lodging is 7 days prior to class.

If you want to learn more about the Training Program or are interested in attending a specific course, please contact your IEMA Regional Coordinator or Tammie McKay. Registration should be made in advance to attend any IEMA sponsored class. Walk-in registrations are only accepted if room space and course materials are available. To register for IEMA classes, please see the IEMA Online Registration and Tracking Program Page.