Scientific Degree Apprenticeship

Be outstanding in your Sellafield

As a Scientific Degree Apprentice, you will learn how to work in nuclear facilities as part of a technical team, alongside experienced professionals. You will learn how to manage the processes of today and help solve the problems of the future.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 to 4 (Grades A* to C) including Mathematics, English Language and 1 Science or Engineering subject.
    • Mathematics GCSE at Grade 6 (Grade B) is essential or Grade C, at A Level Mathematics.
    • Minimum of 96 UCAS points at A-Level, T- Level,
    • One STEM subjects is required (e.g. Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Science or Engineering)
    • Other Level 3 STEM qualifications may be considered.
    • Vocational equivalents at level 3 or higher will also be considered as equivalent to UCAS points.

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

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