NCfN@BTC‘s partnerships with the industry multinationals have resulted in significant investment in this state-of-the-art nuclear training facility which includes a virtual reality environment, a reactor simulator, computer-equipped training rooms, recreation and collaboration space, as well as sports facilities and accommodation.

NCfN@BTC uses an innovative combination of physical, augmented and virtual reality to recreate a ‘live’ nuclear installation within its walls, enabling students and apprentices to experience the ‘inside’ of a nuclear power plant and experiment with different outcomes as part of their learning, in ways that could not be countenanced in a live installation.

NCfN has developed and is delivering the UK’s nuclear sector curriculum, designing qualifications and training courses that are attractive to our students and meet the demand for highly skilled workers in the nuclear sector. Our courses are designed in partnership with the sector for a range of highly-specialised careers.

Sellafield Ltd and EDF Energy have led industry input, working alongside Lakes and BTC Colleges, plus higher education providers, University of Cumbria, University of Bristol and University Centre Somerset.

Apprenticeships:

Nuclear Engineering Apprenticeships at Level 2

Nuclear Decommissioning Operative or Nuclear Process Operative
Health Physics Monitoring

Nuclear Engineering Apprenticeships at Level 3

Project Control Technician
Digital Engineering
MOET

Nuclear Engineering Apprenticeships Higher and Degree 

Public Sector Commercial Professional (Procurement) Level 4
Nuclear Technician Level 5
Nuclear Engineer Level 6

All of NCfN’s training programmes and qualifications are designed to meet the needs of the industry. Whether it’s an entry-level programme for a school leaver, Apprenticeship, professional development course or degree-level qualification, our learners are well-prepared for the workplace.

We also have many Apprenticeships applicable across all businesses here.

We also have free Distance Learning courses suitable for all sectors here.

Meet the team 

Business Relationship Manager – Ros Dawes 

Head of National College for Nuclear – Paul Goss
Curriculum Manager – Ryan Barnett
Curriculum Leader – Ed Shorthouse

How does an Apprenticeship programme work? 

How else can we help?

We offer a variety of different training solutions to support you with your business and our team will tailor your training requirements to your business needs.

• Work Placements
• Training & Professional Development
• Distance Learning
• Adult courses