Training course of EURAD Summer School on Waste Acceptance Criteria

EURAD and PREDIS recently collaborated to host an intensive five-day Summer School focused on Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) for radioactive waste management. This comprehensive program provided participants with a deep understanding of WAC fundamentals, their development, and practical applications within national waste management frameworks. The Summer School combined insightful lectures with hands-on exercises and enlightening technical visits to radioactive waste facilities. Graduates of this training course are now equipped to describe the entire waste management life cycle, comprehend the various roles and responsibilities within waste management, and appreciate the significance of requirements management. They can elucidate waste acceptance systems and criteria, emphasizing their vital role in the waste acceptance process, and are adept at discussing the WAC development process. Additionally, participants can provide examples of diverse WAC types, design WAC for programs lacking disposal facilities, and navigate the intricacies of WAC for legacy, non-standard, and problematic radioactive waste. Moreover, they are well-versed in addressing non-conformances and deviations from established WAC, and are capable of identifying and citing examples of WAC within existing national waste management programs. This Summer School has undoubtedly enhanced their expertise and prepared them to make significant contributions to the field of radioactive waste management.