Quality Management Degree Apprenticeship

• What do I need to consider? 

  To succeed in your chosen pathway, you should have a passion for STEM subjects and a desire for a career in the field.

  After completing a Level 5 Apprenticeship, you can progress to a Level 6 apprenticeship with a tailored degree. You’ll work on exciting projects, join a talented community, and help shape Sellafield Ltd’s future.

  Progress will be assessed via government standards, evidence folders, and a final independent review to demonstrate your capabilities.

• Where will my training be delivered?

  You will undertake a 3-month induction programme based at our local off-site training facility.

  Work placements will be based on either the Sellafield site or one of our various satellite offices. Academic Learning will take place 1 day a week at our training providers off-site training facility. In addition, some pathways will undertake a Practical Engineering Operations at our local off-site training facility.

• What qualifications will I obtain?

  The Degree Apprentice Programme consists of 2 phases;

  • Level 5 ST0380 Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship
  • Level 5 Foundation Degree/ Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering or Science aligned to your chosen pathway

  For candidates with the potential to progress further:

  • Level 6 ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Apprenticeship
  • Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BEng) or Science (BSc) aligned to your chosen pathway, over a further 2-year period.

  *Specific qualifications are subject to change and may be replaced with an equivalent.

• What are the entry requirements? 

  Degree apprenticeships target A-Level students or equivalents. Entry requirements include:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including Maths, English Language, and one Science or Engineering subject.
  • At least 96 UCAS points from A-Level/T-Level, preferably in STEM subjects (Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics), but not mandatory.
  • Other Level 3 STEM or Vocational qualifications may be accepted.
  • If lacking A-Level Maths or higher Engineering, you must have a Grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 is considered to be equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (C).

• Additional Requirements 

  Candidates will be required to achieve appropriate security and medical clearances; these will be instigated on receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Rosie
Quality Degree Apprentice

Why did you choose the quality degree apprenticeship?

I enjoy working as part of a team and the sense of community that creates. I did not know what I wanted to do and when I came to the Sellafield open event it was the one that stood out to me the most as everyone was so enthusiastic about their job, and I could see that a sense of community exists. Quality covered all areas of the business which interested me as everyone wants to deliver right first time. Then I applied to attend a week’s work experience for quality to find out more.

From a young age I have always been the type of person who likes to be well prepared, and that translates into the ability to organise myself and tasks, follow rules and guidelines. I also enjoy communicating and engaging with others, all of which I feel are excellent attributes for a role in the nuclear industry, specifically Quality, where being organised, following standards, and encouraging/ensuring others do the same is an essential quality.