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Apprenticeship training course

Nuclear technician (level 5)

Providing technical support to engineers and scientists in the nuclear industry.

Qualification level
5
Equivalent to higher national diploma (HND).
Typical duration
36 months
Apprenticeship category
Engineering and manufacturing
Maximum funding
£21,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • nuclear technician
  • plant design
  • plant operations
  • project engineering
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Work competently and safely in a technical nuclear environment, understand and promote personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Radiation Protection, Environmental Protection, Quality, Security, Safeguards and principles of Risk Management.
  • Utilise mathematical, engineering and scientific tools to provide suitable solutions to nuclear applications.
  • Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence and presentation of findings under supervision.
  • Develop and write technical reports that meet business requirements including the optimisation and continuous improvement of processes and services.
  • Utilise Information Technology (IT) for performing and supporting the business processes including, communications, work co-ordination, task analysis and problem solving.
  • Promote and actively support the application of quality standards relevant to the workplace and organisation.
  • Demonstrate decision making ability commensurate with agreed levels of responsibility.

Full information on Nuclear technician (level 5) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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