Strengthen nuclear expertise
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is Western Canada’s exclusive provider of University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) short courses.
UNENE’s two-day short courses deliver focused, high-impact learning in key areas of nuclear science and engineering. Designed for both UNENE graduate students and nuclear industry professionals, these sessions are a fast, practical way to refresh your knowledge or dive deeper into specialized topics.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen technical skills, stay current with industry practices,
or gain insights from experienced instructors, these courses are tailored for real-world
application—not just theory.
Courses and registration
CANDU Design
Participants who complete the CANDU Design course will:
- Understand the basic science concepts related to the fission chain reaction and its application in reactor design.
- Learn about materials used in CANDU design and the reasoning behind their selection.
- Identify major equipment used in CANDU systems.
- Understand fuel bundle design, manufacturing, and failure modes.
- Gain insight into thermal-hydraulics design and key phenomena in heat transport systems.
- Understand nuclear safety principles and the design and operation of special safety systems.
Nuclear Fuel Engineering
Participants who complete the Nuclear Fuel Engineering course will:
- Understand key phenomena affecting fuel behavior during operation.
- Identify common fuel failure mechanisms and mitigation strategies.
- Apply lessons learned from operational experience (OPEX).
- Compare fuel behavior across different reactor types and technologies.
Nuclear Power Plant Operations
Participants who complete the Nuclear Power Plant Operations course will:
- Understand overall unit operation and control.
- Describe the functions and operation of major plant systems.
- Understand control mechanisms for key plant processes.
- Analyze the interaction and coordination of systems for safe operation.
Our Nuclear Skills Training portfolio
Sask Polytech has partnered with multiple nuclear sector organizations to deliver a complete portfolio of training opportunities to meet the needs of professionals at any stage of their career:
- Explore the nuclear sector with National Skills Academy Nuclear (NSAN)
- Transition into the nuclear sector with Ontario Tech University (OTU)
