Towards building adequate human resources for the longer term and for the future expansion of the nuclear power programme in the country, there should be regular induction of fresh manpower. These personnel should be trained in the various aspects of nuclear science and technology as described in Section 7.2.2. Further training in specific fields should be provided while working in their respective areas in the country and by deputing them to institutions abroad engaged in advanced work.

At the NPP site a training centre should be established for training of personnel in O&M of the NPP. This centre should have facilities for class­room training, training using models of equipment and a training simulator. The training centre should also conduct refresher training and training for relicensing and upgrading the licenses of staff as necessary.

Experienced O&M personnel should be inducted in technical services functions such as refuelling outage planning, development of plant modifi­cation proposals and review of operational activities for possible improve­ments. Subsequently these experienced personnel can be engaged in the task of setting up new NPPs. Experienced O&M personnel can also be effectively utilized in carrying out the regulatory and technical support functions.