British Energy Inaugurates Nuclear Power Academy

Nuclear power generator British Energy has inaugurated the GBP3.5 million Nuclear Power Academy at its Barnwood nuclear operations center in Gloucestershire, UK, to train the next generation of industry professionals.

The Nuclear Power Academy team has developed a model for the accreditation of training based on the systematic approach to training, as applied by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and incorporating nuclear industry best practices.

British Energy has stated that it is seeking a proactive role in its membership of the recently launched nuclear industry skills enhancement network, the National Skills Academy Nuclear.

The company believes it has a major role to play in establishing nuclear professionalism as a key aspect of existing and future nuclear operations in the UK.

David Barber, head of training at British Energy, said: “The Nuclear Power Academy is at the centre of British Energy’s investment in training. It is part of the company’s commitment to creating world leading nuclear professionals and maintaining the technical capability of our workforce, while being an active part of the wider focus in the UK on the nuclear skills agenda and training for nuclear power.”