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Advanced nuclear projects require more than innovative reactor technology. They depend on a skilled workforce capable of operating complex systems safely and efficiently from the outset. NuScale Power Corporation [NYSE: SMR] recognizes that workforce development is a critical component of successful plant deployment, delivering structured training alongside its small modular reactor (SMR) technology.
Through instruction developed in accordance with industry standards, high-fidelity simulation and proven training methodologies, the company helps utilities prepare operators, technicians and plant personnel for the responsibilities of advanced nuclear operations as customers prepare for future plant deployment.
Instead of keeping the training process independent of anything else, NuScale has incorporated workforce development into the company’s overall services offered through the Plant Services package. Through this, NuScale provides an opportunity for its clients to develop competencies alongside the reactors’ installation process, thus ensuring that people are trained ahead of time even before any future commercial reactors will be put into operation.
Building Competency Through Immersive Training
For utilities companies that are embracing advanced reactors, competent people are required to operate these complex systems and meet regulatory requirements at the same time. The Initial Training program offered by NuScale has been designed to prepare licensed operators, plant staff and technical personnel for operational tasks in the plant life cycle. The course has been tailored to meet regulatory and industry standard expectations.
Central to the program is the NuScale Power Training Simulator, a high-fidelity control room environment designed to mirror plant operating conditions and allow operators to practice normal, abnormal and operational scenarios. Before personnel enter future commercial NuScale facilities, the simulator is designed to provide realistic operating experience that helps strengthen technical proficiency, communication and disciplined decision-making in a controlled environment.
With the retirement of experienced individuals in nuclear engineering and the introduction of modern nuclear reactors creating changes in staffing needs, companies now have increasing needs for qualified personnel. The training structure offered by NuScale has been formulated in such a way that it will aid in transferring knowledge and developing competence levels that can be used in future multi-unit reactor facilities.
Integrating Training With Plant Delivery
The development of the company’s workforce is not done in a disorganized manner but follows the same systematic approach as the reactor technology itself. The company offers a framework of systematic learning that helps the utility and owner-operators to go through the process from the licensing phase until operation of the plant.
Within this framework of learning, there is the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). It is a methodology widely adopted throughout the nuclear industry. At first, the company identifies the knowledge and skills required for certain positions and then develops the training objectives, instructional materials, simulator training and finally performance assessment. Thus, each stage relies on the previous one, which allows the trainee to prove his ability to do the job in advance. Therefore, the company makes sure there is a connection between the duties and qualification requirements.
NuScale’s Initial Training program follows this methodology, helping customers implement structured qualification programs aligned with established nuclear industry practices.
Simulation technology, standardized procedures and performance assessments provide a consistent framework for workforce qualification across trainee groups. Integrated within NuScale’s Plant Services portfolio, these tools help customers coordinate operator preparation alongside other project activities for future multi-module deployments.
Instructional materials are continually reviewed and updated to reflect customer needs, regulatory requirements and evolving operational practices.
Enabling Long-Term Workforce Readiness
Developing a qualified workforce early in a project’s lifecycle allows utilities to approach commissioning and future plant operations with greater operational preparedness and standardized qualifications. Simulation-based instruction is designed to strengthen operator readiness, procedural proficiency and effective decision-making before commissioning activities begin, helping organizations prepare personnel for the responsibilities of advanced nuclear operations.
Similarly, qualification pathways provide a mechanism for establishing consistent training standards between operating crews. Such a standardized methodology will be particularly helpful for utilities with plans for several reactor installations in that it allows building the required team and having consistent training standards in place.
Another benefit of simulation-based training is that it allows personnel to experience operating scenarios that may not be easily replicated in a commercial nuclear facility while strengthening technical skills, team coordination and operational readiness before commissioning activities begin.
With increasing interest in novel nuclear technologies, utilities become more focused on hiring a qualified workforce able to ensure efficient operation in the long run. In this regard, NuScale helps its customers train the staff necessary for SMR operations in the future by offering a structured training program before commercial operation begins.
NuScale’s workforce development strategy stands apart through its integration within the company’s Plant Services portfolio. By combining its Initial Training program, the Systematic Approach to Training, high-fidelity simulation and structured competency development, the company helps customers prepare qualified workforces alongside project development, rather than waiting until the later stages of plant deployment.
For these reasons, NuScale Power is awarded the Top Nuclear Workforce Training Solutions Provider for 2026. The recognition reflects the company’s integrated approach to workforce development, combining accredited instruction, realistic simulation and standardized training methodologies to help utilities prepare qualified teams for the next generation of advanced nuclear facilities.
Through instruction developed in accordance with industry standards, high-fidelity simulation and proven training methodologies, the company helps utilities prepare operators, technicians and plant personnel for the responsibilities of advanced nuclear operations as customers prepare for future plant deployment.
Instead of keeping the training process independent of anything else, NuScale has incorporated workforce development into the company’s overall services offered through the Plant Services package. Through this, NuScale provides an opportunity for its clients to develop competencies alongside the reactors’ installation process, thus ensuring that people are trained ahead of time even before any future commercial reactors will be put into operation.
Building Competency Through Immersive Training
For utilities companies that are embracing advanced reactors, competent people are required to operate these complex systems and meet regulatory requirements at the same time. The Initial Training program offered by NuScale has been designed to prepare licensed operators, plant staff and technical personnel for operational tasks in the plant life cycle. The course has been tailored to meet regulatory and industry standard expectations.
Central to the program is the NuScale Power Training Simulator, a high-fidelity control room environment designed to mirror plant operating conditions and allow operators to practice normal, abnormal and operational scenarios. Before personnel enter future commercial NuScale facilities, the simulator is designed to provide realistic operating experience that helps strengthen technical proficiency, communication and disciplined decision-making in a controlled environment.
With the retirement of experienced individuals in nuclear engineering and the introduction of modern nuclear reactors creating changes in staffing needs, companies now have increasing needs for qualified personnel. The training structure offered by NuScale has been formulated in such a way that it will aid in transferring knowledge and developing competence levels that can be used in future multi-unit reactor facilities.
Integrating Training With Plant Delivery
The development of the company’s workforce is not done in a disorganized manner but follows the same systematic approach as the reactor technology itself. The company offers a framework of systematic learning that helps the utility and owner-operators to go through the process from the licensing phase until operation of the plant.
Within this framework of learning, there is the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). It is a methodology widely adopted throughout the nuclear industry. At first, the company identifies the knowledge and skills required for certain positions and then develops the training objectives, instructional materials, simulator training and finally performance assessment. Thus, each stage relies on the previous one, which allows the trainee to prove his ability to do the job in advance. Therefore, the company makes sure there is a connection between the duties and qualification requirements.
NuScale’s Initial Training program follows this methodology, helping customers implement structured qualification programs aligned with established nuclear industry practices.
Simulation technology, standardized procedures and performance assessments provide a consistent framework for workforce qualification across trainee groups. Integrated within NuScale’s Plant Services portfolio, these tools help customers coordinate operator preparation alongside other project activities for future multi-module deployments.
Instructional materials are continually reviewed and updated to reflect customer needs, regulatory requirements and evolving operational practices.
Enabling Long-Term Workforce Readiness
Developing a qualified workforce early in a project’s lifecycle allows utilities to approach commissioning and future plant operations with greater operational preparedness and standardized qualifications. Simulation-based instruction is designed to strengthen operator readiness, procedural proficiency and effective decision-making before commissioning activities begin, helping organizations prepare personnel for the responsibilities of advanced nuclear operations.
Similarly, qualification pathways provide a mechanism for establishing consistent training standards between operating crews. Such a standardized methodology will be particularly helpful for utilities with plans for several reactor installations in that it allows building the required team and having consistent training standards in place.
Another benefit of simulation-based training is that it allows personnel to experience operating scenarios that may not be easily replicated in a commercial nuclear facility while strengthening technical skills, team coordination and operational readiness before commissioning activities begin.
With increasing interest in novel nuclear technologies, utilities become more focused on hiring a qualified workforce able to ensure efficient operation in the long run. In this regard, NuScale helps its customers train the staff necessary for SMR operations in the future by offering a structured training program before commercial operation begins.
NuScale’s workforce development strategy stands apart through its integration within the company’s Plant Services portfolio. By combining its Initial Training program, the Systematic Approach to Training, high-fidelity simulation and structured competency development, the company helps customers prepare qualified workforces alongside project development, rather than waiting until the later stages of plant deployment.
For these reasons, NuScale Power is awarded the Top Nuclear Workforce Training Solutions Provider for 2026. The recognition reflects the company’s integrated approach to workforce development, combining accredited instruction, realistic simulation and standardized training methodologies to help utilities prepare qualified teams for the next generation of advanced nuclear facilities.
