How to become Nuclear technician
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
University
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
- nuclear engineering
- electrical or electronic engineering
- mechanical engineering
- physics
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You can do a college course to learn some of the skills you'll need to become a nuclear technician.
Courses include:
- physics and maths
- mechanical or electrical engineering
- nuclear engineering and science
- engineering maintenance
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
To become a nuclear technician, you could apply for a place on a Nuclear Technician Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship.
You can also start a Maintenance and Operations Engineering Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship then get further training on the job to work in nuclear facilities.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Career tips
You can find employers in each part of the country on the Nuclear Industry Association jobs map.
Further information
You can get details about working in the the nuclear industry through: