Summary
Fast-track your electrical engineering career with our 2-year Accelerated Degree Apprenticeship. Designed for individuals with relevant prior learning, this programme enables you to complete your apprenticeship in a shorter timeframe. This opportunity blends structured academic study with hands-on industry experience, leading to a full BEng (Hons).
Wage
£38,378 a year
Rising annually to c.£41,837 post-apprenticeship
Training course
Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
2 years
Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Our Cavendish Nuclear business supports customers to deliver a future where nuclear is a key part of the energy solution. By joining our Electrical Engineering Accelerated Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll be part of a team at the forefront of developing advanced technologies that make the world safer and more secure.
As an apprentice, you’ll contribute to a variety of projects involving electrical, control, and instrumentation design, from conceptual stages to manufacturing readiness. Learning from experienced colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to rotate through departments to contribute to important projects.
Through this fast-tracked programme, you will:
* Develop expertise in electrical engineering, including the creation of drawings, calculations, specifications, schedules, and technical reports.
* Produce technical documentation to support the design and development of nuclear engineering solutions.
* Evaluate designs for potential risks and hazards, focusing on nuclear and radiological safety.
* Contribute to projects across the entire design and engineering lifecycle, from early concept development to detailed design and manufacturing preparation.
* Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks for 3D designs and visualisation.
* Receive expert training in Electrical Safety and BS7671 (IET Electrical Wiring Regulations).
* Enhance your nuclear industry knowledge through specialised training from the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN).
Your work will be integral to vital projects advancing the UK’s nuclear clean-up efforts. This includes decommissioning outdated facilities to safeguard the environment and refurbishing laboratories and nuclear waste plants to ensure safety and efficiency. Each project contributes to the safe clean-up of the UK’s nuclear legacy and helps create a world where nuclear plays a key contribution in protecting our nation, ensuring security of energy supply and meeting our net zero commitments.
Where you’ll work
Warrington
WA3 6YD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Work competently in a technical nuclear environment, understand and promote personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Radiation Protection, Environmental Protection, Quality, Security, Safeguards and principles of Risk Management.
* Apply their science or engineering discipline knowledge to the development, operation, maintenance and progression of technologies used for Decommissioning (e.g. remote handling and robotics), Waste Management, Reprocessing, and Nuclear Power Generation.
* Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence, recognising inherent uncertainties and limitations.
* Apply design processes including materials selection that meet nuclear industry standards.
* Apply the standards for nuclear professional practice as required by the industry and professional body institutions.
Your training plan
You’ll study to obtain the Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will hold a BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Council. You will also be eligible to apply for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration with the IET and Engineering Council.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Any subject (grade 4(C) and above)
* Any subject (grade 4(C) and above)
* Any subject (grade 4(C) and above)
* English (grade B/6 or above)
* Maths (grade B/6 or above)
A Level in:
* STEM-based subject (grade C or above)
* STEM-based subject (grade C or above)
Other in:
* Electrical Engineering OR Nuclear Technician (grade Pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
Other requirements
Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold may impact which roles you are eligible for. You must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.