Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer
Engineering and manufacturing
Level 6 -
Ensuring nuclear systems and equipment operate safely and efficiently and in an environmentally sustainable way.
Reference: OCC0289
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2129/11 Nuclear engineers
- 2111/03 Nuclear and radiochemists
- 2114/99 Physical scientists n.e.c.
- 3581/08 Nuclear safety inspectors
Technical Education Products
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Sellafield Ltd, National Skills Academy for Nuclear, EDF Energy, Ministry of Defence, UK Atomic Energy Authority, Jacobs UK Limited, BAE Systems Marine Limited, Ultra Electronics, Westinghouse Springfields Fuels Ltd, LLW Repository Ltd, GEN II Engineering & Technology Training Ltd, University of Cumbria, Manchester University, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Magnox Ltd, National Nuclear Laboratory, Office for Nuclear Regulation, Nuclear Institute, Royal Society of Chemistry, Society of Operations Engineers, Institute of Measurement and Control, Institution of Chemical Engineers, Nuclear Industry Association
Summary
On completion, a Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprentice will be able to use the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed to enable systems and equipment to operate safely, efficiently and in an environmentally sustainable way, meeting the requirements set out by the employer and those of the Professional Body Institutions. They will have a fundamental and core knowledge of engineering / science principles and practices and will be able to demonstrate discipline skills commensurate with their employed job role that typically will include design, plant performance enhancements, operational management, project management and maintenance of safety standards utilising analytical thinking to provide innovative solutions. They will also demonstrate good communication and team skills and the ability to communicate in a variety of forms to all levels within an organisation.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Sellafield Ltd, National Skills Academy for Nuclear, EDF Energy, Ministry of Defence, UK Atomic Energy Authority, Jacobs UK Limited, BAE Systems Marine Limited, Ultra Electronics, Westinghouse Springfields Fuels Ltd, LLW Repository Ltd, GEN II Engineering & Technology Training Ltd, University of Cumbria, Manchester University, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Magnox Ltd, National Nuclear Laboratory, Office for Nuclear Regulation, Nuclear Institute, Royal Society of Chemistry, Society of Operations Engineers, Institute of Measurement and Control, Institution of Chemical Engineers, Nuclear Industry Association
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Keywords:
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
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Engineering and manufacturing