Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (degree) - Level 6 - Apprenticeship Standard

Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (degree) - Level 6 - Apprenticeship Standard

Entry requirements

Set by employer. Candidates will usually have achieved grade C or above in at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English, maths and a science, and a minimum of 96 UCAS points or existing relevant level 3 qualifications

Qualifications

A bachelor (honours) degree at level 6, accredited by the constituent bodies of the Engineering/Science Council. Before taking their end-point assessment, apprentices must achieve level 2 English and maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C).

What apprentices will learn

• health, safety, regulatory and environmental requirements
• analysing engineering and scientific problems using mathematical, engineering and scientific tools
• applying science or engineering knowledge to decommissioning technology
• observing, recording and drawing conclusions from data and experimental evidence
• design processes that meet nuclear industry standards
• root cause analysis and 'learning from experience' processes
• specify, plan, manage, carry out and report on nuclear projects
• technology, safety and economics of nuclear fuels and the nuclear fuel cycle
  
  

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Please note this training is specifically for employers in England looking to train apprentices, not individuals looking to achieve this qualification.