| Abstract: | Nuclear power plants are being operated at high standards now in Japan. There are far few opportunities for operators to perform in challenging situations. To maintain skill and refinement, the simulator training is indispensable for them. BWR Operator Training Center (BTC) provides training courses according to the grade and duty of the operators. The training force constitutes of personnel from utilities', manufacturers' and also BTC-hired personnel. One of the big features of BTC training is composite team type. In this form of training, men from different plants make a team and help each other study. On the human factor viewpoint, error experience on simulators is one of the important items. Training on recognizing subtle symptom is an example of a recent development. Team training for actual crew is effective from various viewpoints. |
