How to become a 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 get into this job. Courses include:
- Level 3 Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Level 3 Diploma in Integrated Nuclear Engineering and Science
- Level 3 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology
- Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Nuclear Engineering
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course
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Apprenticeship
You can do a nuclear technician higher apprenticeship.
You can also start a maintenance and operations engineering 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 on the Nuclear Industry Association jobs map.
Further information
You can learn more about working as a nuclear technician from Nuclear Careers.