Triple Bar Nuclear Security

The TBNS course comprises of three ‘bars’:

Bar One: Civil Nuclear Industry Basic Security Directives
Explores the relationship between international agreements and relevant UK legislation; how security regulations are enforced and reviewed, as well as identifying security assessment principles which provide guidance to key stakeholders including regulatory bodies. The module introduces the requirements of a site security plan and highlights vulnerable assets and potential threat profiles.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module delegates will be able to:
1. Explain the relationship between international agreements and relevant UK legislation.
2. Identify UK regulatory bodies and describe functions.
3. Outline how security assessment principles provide guidance to key stakeholders.
4. List the five general pillars of security.
5. Explain what assets that could be vulnerable on a licenced nuclear site.
6. List the potential threat to assets and describe their profile.

Bar Two: Civil Nuclear Industry Basic Security Essentials
Provides information and guidance on pre-employment and pre-site visit security awareness. The module informs on security vetting processes and procedures and the levels of security clearances. On-site awareness is explored and linked to site specific rules and the need to understand and engage in a positive security culture. Physical security design and application are identified and the roles and responsibilities of professional security providers such as the Civil Nuclear Constabulary and a Civilian Guard force.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module delegates will be able to:
1. Explain the vetting process and identify personal responsibilities when engaging in the process.
2. Describe typically prohibited or controlled items on a nuclear licenced site.
3. Explain the nature of site security requirements and general rules.
4. Recognise positive security culture and describe some of the individual responsibilities relating to a positive security culture.
5. Describe some of the of physical protection measures and systems designed to provide security protection in the civil nuclear environment.
6. Describe the roles of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary and a civilian guard force.

Bar Three: Civil Nuclear Industry Basic Security Accountability
Explains the definition of personnel security and the relationship between the vetting process and personnel security. The topics of information security, classification system, Office for Nuclear Regulation policy, and categories of sensitive information are addressed. The module explores the creation, handling, storage, and transmission of sensitive nuclear information, as well as protecting information when working outside a nuclear licenced site and discusses personal responsibilities when dealing with such information. Cyber security principles are addressed including personal responsibilities, industry measures, good practice, and general awareness.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module delegates will be able to:
1. Define personnel security.
2. List some of the vetting checks carried out by Security Vetting Officers.
3. Name the information protection classification levels and identification of Sensitive Nuclear Information.
4. Outline categories of Sensitive Nuclear Information.
5. Describe the requirements of working with Sensitive Nuclear Information both on and off nuclear licenced sites.
6. Explain what constitutes as a criminal offence related to a breach of information security.
7. Explain general cyber security measures and a positive cyber security culture.
8. Identify poor security practices with social media and on-line profiles.
9. List positive cyber security principles.

Who should complete it?

The course is aimed at organisations, or individuals who are new to working in the civil nuclear industry in the United Kingdom, and/or those who wish to improve their knowledge of fundamental security standards which they will be expected to understand and follow. The TBNS is designed to be of use to persons in any job role, providing them with a distinct advantage in a highly regulated environment.

Delivery

Online: Delivery is via a live online tutor-led training session.