This 12 week in-person course will be led by SIMSA’s Nuclear Specialist, Grant Cherkas, P.Eng. along with guest speakers from the nuclear industry. The presenters will deliver presentations, facilitate workshops, host a discussion board, provide recommended supplemental reading, answer questions, and conduct discussions related to the nuclear supply chain, nuclear procurement and supply chain quality systems. While the course content will be focused on Canadian nuclear procurement and quality practices, international considerations will also be presented.
With cohort learning, students work at the same pace and cover the same assignments. Interaction among students is a key part of the learning process; discussion groups and forums are generally incorporated into this learning method. Learners work alongside each other, providing encouragement and some competition. Working interactively and sharing perspectives means students can also lean on each other for assistance, increasing the likelihood of success.
- Learning. The goal is to impart MS and QA knowledge that students can use to complete coursework and apply in their work.
- Reflection. A cohort-based program lets students talk with each other and reflect on what they've learned. They can question what doesn't make sense and seek clarification. These courses provide new perspectives that students wouldn't be exposed to if they didn't have a cohort to work with.
- Action. In the short term, students use their newfound knowledge to finish their coursework. In the long term, they're equipped to solve real-world problems.
Sign up for the course is on a first come basis and one person from each member company will be accepted for the pilot course. There is a limit of 14 seats for the 2025 fall pilot. Future sessions are planned starting January 2026, and a waiting list will be generated.
The course will start Monday September 15 and run weekly on Mondays for 12 weeks from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (with adjustment for Oct. 13 holiday to Tuesday Oct. 14). Time commitment is estimated at 4-6 hours per week. If you have any questions, please contact SIMSA’s nuclear specialist at Grant.Cherkas@SIMSA.ca or at (306) 291-4423.
