What Are Fundamentals? In many professions, fundamentals serve as the building blocks for essential knowledge, ensuring individuals have a strong foundation to support their ultimate objectives. For instance, just like in sports, athletes must first master basic skills before advancing. Similarly, technical industries like nuclear power rely on fundamental training to create competent and safety-conscious […]
Accelerant Solutions, a pioneer in nuclear industry training, is proud to announce the launch of CORE® 2.0: Operator Fundamentals. This latest advancement builds on the solid foundation of the CORE® 1.0 program, incorporating vital customer feedback and industry insights to deliver a superior and more effective training solution. CORE® 1.0 was initially celebrated for its […]
In today’s nuclear energy industry, where precision and safety reign supreme, adopting effective nuclear workforce development strategies is crucial. Our journey towards a skilled workforce hinges on a strategic approach to testing and training. As the industry continues to evolve, so must the methods by which we evaluate and develop the skills of nuclear professionals. […]
A Groundbreaking Visit Sparks Collaboration In December of 2019, marking the start of the NuScale SMR training collaboration, Accelerant Solutions leaders, Projects Director Jason Smith and President/CEO Billy Mack, visited NuScale’s headquarters in Corvallis, Oregon. There, they met with company leaders to explore training collaboration opportunities. Touring NuScale’s Innovative SMR Simulator During the visit, integral […]
Welcome to the Accelerant Solutions Mentor Program™, a game-changer in your professional development journey! Accelerant Solutions provides effective nuclear training solutions by offering industry professionals the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in a comprehensive and tailored manner. This program is designed for industry professionals who are new to their roles and seek experienced […]
PORTLAND, Ore. – At a signing ceremony on June 7, 2023, NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) and Accelerant Solutions announced an agreement for the development and implementation of a Small Modular Reactor Operator Training Program. Small Modular Reactor Operator Training Program: Empowering Nuclear Operators Since 2020, NuScale and Accelerant Solutions have collaborated to develop lesson […]
The US Nuclear industry has witnessed remarkable improvements in plant reliability and performance over the past four decades, with capacity factors experiencing a significant rise from 55.9% in 1975 to 88.1% by 2000 and reaching a peak of 92.3% in 2015. Since, it has consistently maintained performance within a 1% range. At the 2014 ANS […]
A year ago, I wrote about our new Mentor Program℠ that was launched to help develop newly appointed training leaders in the industry. The new program was designed to help match experienced mentors from our industry with current nuclear professionals who were recently promoted into a training manager role. As we reflect on the successful year of […]
Do you ever ponder the evolution of your knowledge and the role of innovative nuclear training techniques in shaping your expertise in the nuclear industry? Reflecting on Learning Evolution and Innovative Nuclear Training Techniques I recently reflected on how I used flash cards to learn my multiplication tables when I was young, and today I […]
In an innovative leap for nuclear industry education, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has partnered with Accelerant Solutions, leveraging their combined expertise to establish a comprehensive Nuclear Chemistry Training Collaboration program. We are excited to be collaborating with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and their vision to centralize the common elements of initial […]
