NUCLEAR TRAINING
N²A - Nuclear
Power
Fudamentals
Training
Introduction to understanding nuclear power for Africa
Dont be left out!
This course provides a foundational understanding of the strategic, technological, societal, and policy aspects of nuclear power. Designed for both technical and non-technical delegates, it explains complex topics in an accessible and engaging way.
Play your part!
Whether you are new to nuclear or part of the broader energy sector, this course provides the foundation you need to engage meaningfully in nuclear discussions and decision-making.
The future of energy is inclusive. Understanding nuclear is empowering
Who Should attend?
Businesses, industry and persons who need to understand nuclear power, technology, financing, legalities and the application thereof in Africa and around the world.
This is a preparation course for anybody. It is structured in such a way that both technical and non-technical delegates can attend, (e.g., policy-makers, economists, communicators, and general managers) seeking a comprehensive, unbiased overview of nuclear energy.
Relevance to South Africa?
In October 2025, the South African government produced the Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP2025). This is the guiding document for the development of electricity provision for South Africa over the coming number of years.
The IRP2025 document shows a significant move towards implementing more nuclear power. Nuclear to be implemented as both large nuclear, such as the existing Koeberg nuclear power station, but also working towards the implementation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), which is a much newer worldwide development.
Training Schedule
Two-days Training
Daily from 08h00 to 16h00 with short breaks and a lunch hour.
Available as Hybrid training
(attend in class or live/streamed online)
There is a voluntary test for a certificate of attainment. A test pass is required for the advanced training programmes.
Course Outline
- Basics and Global Context
- Debunking myths and safety perceptions
- How nuclear reactors work
- What is nuclear reactor fuel
- Waste management and economics
- Why the public scare
- The Future: SMRs and Innovation
- Nuclear for Africa
- Export Market
Short Course Overview
The NPF course provides the fundamental basics to understand the strategic, technological, societal, and policy aspects of nuclear power.
It covers the fundamental science in a layman’s fashion but also addresses issues like nuclear energy’s role in sustainability, economics, distribution, safety, and fuel supply. Developing technologies such as SMRs is addressed, as well as public perception, waste handling, and radiation.
The training is designed to provide a platform for persons wishing to understand the context and controversies surrounding nuclear energy, helping them to confidently discuss its challenges and contributions without needing a nuclear engineering background.
The training provides clear explanations of complex topics and contains dedicated sections to address public concerns and debunk common myths and misconceptions about nuclear power.
NPF Training Facilitators
DR Kelvin Kemm
Dr Kelvin Kemm is a distinguished nuclear physicist and strategist with an extensive career advancing nuclear science and technology in South Africa and internationally.
Holding a PhD in Nuclear Physics, he has played a pivotal role in shaping national energy policy and the strategic implementation of peaceful nuclear applications.
As former Chairman of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA), Dr Kemm provided leadership in research, reactor operations, and nuclear innovation. He has served on numerous scientific and advisory bodies and is a respected voice in international nuclear energy discourse.
Renowned for bridging technical, economic, and policy dimensions, Dr Kemm remains a leading advocate for modern nuclear power's role in sustainable development, and continues to educate and inspire professionals and the public alike.
Heather Veldhuis
Heather Veldhuis holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology and Sociology and is the Editor of the Nuclear Network Africa Digital Magazine.
A communications specialist with experience in professional development, training facilitation, and strategic communications, she brings valuable insight into how people and societies engage with complex technologies such as nuclear power.
Having successfully managed several private businesses, Heather understands the real-world challenges of the industrial sector. In the Nuclear Power Fundamentals course, she contributes the human, psychological, and societal dimensions - connecting technical expertise with social understanding.
Through her editorial work, she promotes informed dialogue and effective communication to advance public understanding of nuclear science and sustainable energy.
