The training and qualification program at the Jordan Research and Training Reactor (JRTR) is one of the key pillars of the reactor’s quality assurance program. It aims to ensure that all personnel are competent, fully aware of safety requirements, and properly qualified for their assigned tasks. The program covers all reactor staff, including reactor operators, fuel handlers, radiation protection teams, emergency response teams, nuclear security personnel, quality assurance and control specialists, technology applications personnel, and the safety and licensing team.
The program is based on a structured and progressive training methodology aligned with international standards, such as those of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME NQA-1). It includes initial qualification, theoretical training, on-the-job training (OJT), simulator-based training, periodic refresher courses, and performance evaluations.
The program also includes specialized licensing tracks for critical roles such as Fuel Handlers (FH), Reactor Operators (RO), and Senior Reactor Operators (SRO). The program combines internal qualification requirements with licensing requirements accredited by the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC).
with licensing requirements accredited by the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC). The program also includes mechanisms for requalification and continuous competency verification to ensure safe and sustainable reactor operation. To support these objectives, the reactor includes a dedicated training building established in 2012, which features purpose-designed classrooms, a lecture hall that accommodates up to 120 people, and a full-scale reactor simulator room used to train operational staff as part of their technical and engineering programs. The simulator is also a key component in the performance-based licensing examinations conducted by the EMRC.
The Training and Staff Qualification Department oversees all aspects of personnel development by organizing in-house workshops, specialized training courses across various departments, and coordinating participation in external training programs. These initiatives ensure that all reactor personnel are qualified and ready to perform their operational and technical tasks in accordance with the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.