Professional Licence Degree in Industrial Site Dismantling, Waste Management and Pollution Management Professions

Course objectives

The 3D Licence was established in 2001. The course is delivered by Nîmes University Centre for Training and Research and is co-validated by the National Institute for Nuclear Sciences and Techniques (INSTN - CEA).

The course is aimed at providing specialised degree level training in the following areas:

• industrial site dismantling, dismantling and rehabilitation of mining and nuclear sites,
• treatment, packaging, storage and stocking of household and nuclear waste,
• depollution of industrial and mining sites,
• risk management for the above sectors (safety, security, quality).

Organisation of studies

The 3D Licence is based upon:

• a multi-disciplinary core curriculum (200h) with a wide range of modules for bringing knowledge and skills up to the required level (English, energies; nuclear sciences, specialised software, communication, environmental and industrial law, business management).
• three specialised modules as detailed opposite,
• a personal project with production of a report on the comparative analysis of industrial sites visited and case studies,
• a 5 month company placement (March to July), concluded by a placement report and oral presentation before a jury.

Opportunities and/or prospects

Graduates from this course acquire the following skills:

• understanding of the techniques and methods applied to depollution, industrial site dismantling and waste management (3D),
• preparation, organisation and control of work sites or specific projects,
• carrying out analyses of the risks related to industrial site dismantling and waste management projects,
• operation or activity planning with evaluation of the level of complexity.

Partners

The main partner companies are: CEA, IRSN, Andra, AREVA, EDF, STMI, SGN, Technicatome, Socodei, Endel, Onectra, Quille, SMD, Novergie, CEBTP, Aquitaine Démolition, Ocreal, France-déchets, NGOs (DRIRE, ADEME,?), etc? These companies regularly participate in the 3D Licence and/or regularly take on placement students.

Entry conditions

Admission to the 3D Licence is based upon initial application and interview (1 admission for approximately 4 applicants):

• either with a 2 year diploma in scientific subjects (DEUG, BTS, DUT, or equivalent),
• or as continuing education for the unemployed with relevant experience and for employees wishing to develop their career options.

Training plan

Training plan Professional Licence Degree in Industrial Site Dismantling