Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer (Degree) Apprentice

While on this apprenticeship, you can expect on-the-job training and the kind of practical experience you simply can't get on campus.

During Year one:

• You'll be in full-time residential study at the National College for Nuclear (staying there is optional and dependent on where you reside at the moment), completing a foundation year in engineering including both academic and practical learning
• You'll undertake foundation training courses and complete inductions and orientations at your EDF Energy base location

Years two and three:

• Your time will be split between your studies and on the job learning at your EDF Energy location
• You'll complete three, four week blocks of residential study and will then have the opportunity to develop and build on these in your workplace

Year four:

• You'll spend most of your time at your EDF Energy location, while continuing studies through long-distance learning
• The final stage of your apprenticeship will involve you completing a significant work-based project that will be required as evidence of completion and qualification for the degree apprenticeship award.
• As well as all the support you need, you'll also enjoy plenty of opportunities to get involved in meaningful and challenging work once your studies are underway

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Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Good communication skills
• Ability to engage people at all levels and work within a team
• Present a professional image
• Demonstrates commitment to work to processes
• Attention to detail

Personal qualities

• Enthusiastic
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for engineering in the nuclear industry
• Good time keeper
• Progressive attitude
• Clear ambition to develop a career within EDF Energy

Desired qualifications

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer apprentices. Typically candidates will have achieved grade C/4 or above in at least five GCSE's including English, maths and a Science subject and hold a minimum of 96 UCAS points or existing relevant Level 3 qualifications. Other relevant or prior experience may also be considered as an alternative.

Future prospects

Once you've completed the scheme, you'll have both academic qualifications and years of experience within EDF Energy. That means you'll be in the best possible position to continue your career. The future is yours for the taking!

Things to consider

Where you'll be based During the apprenticeship you will be working within a team at the following Hinkley Point C locations: Bristol, Aztec West (North Bristol) or on site in Bridgwater. Your time will be split between your EDF Energy workplace and the National College for Nuclear (southern hub). Hinkley Point C - The largest construction site in Europe, Hinkley Point C will be home to a 3.2 gigawatt power station with two reactors. During your time on HPC you will work closely with our partner companies EDF Group and CGN along with interacting with various engineering and supply chain partners. During the apprenticeship you will be working within a team at the following Hinkley Point C locations: Bristol, Aztec West (North Bristol) or on site in Bridgwater. Your time will be split between your EDF Energy workplace and the National College for Nuclear (southern hub). Hinkley Point C - The largest construction site in Europe, Hinkley Point C will be home to a 3.2 gigawatt power station with two reactors. During your time on HPC you will work closely with our partner companies EDF Group and CGN along with interacting with various engineering and supply chain partners. EXCEPTION IS THE ONE POST AVAILABLE AT Sizewell