Dounreay is working at the forefront of nuclear decommissioning, waste management and environmental restoration. The people we train today will have the opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting technical projects in the world and to develop skills which will be increasingly needed both at Dounreay and in other areas of industry.
The Design apprenticeship is a comprehensive training programme lasting up to 4 years. It starts with a year of engineering foundation training at UHI North, West and Hebrides (Thurso) followed by up to 3 years of training and work experience at Dounreay and other locations, with day release for academic studies. The programme leads to an SCQF Level 7 SVQ in an engineering discipline and requires you to gain a Higher National Diploma in Engineering Systems
What do I do?
Initially gaining experience alongside our trades staff before moving to work with the design offi ce team, producing and updating drawings using CAD and 3-D modelling.
The Training
Year 1:
• Full Time at UHI NWH – undertaking NC Engineering Systems and SCQF5 SVQ Performing Engineering Operations
• Outward bound course
• Dounreay site placements during college holidays
Year 2:
• Full time at Dounreay site. On-the-job training and placements across the different areas/workshops
• Day release to UHI NWH to work towards HNC/D Engineering Systems
Years 3 - 4:
• Full Time at the Dounreay site, based with our Design Office teams working towards your competency qualifications
• Day release to UHI NWH, Thurso, to compete HND Engineering Systems and begin Degree programme