ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Nuclear Engineering & Science (RQF) | Ofqual QN: 603/2550/1

Nuclear

Qualification summary

If you are interested in taking this qualification, please email qualifications@ecitb.org.uk.

This Level 3 Diploma in Nuclear Engineering & Science (RQF) qualification is suitable for individuals looking to embark on a career in the nuclear industry sectors. It provides recognition that learners can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of workers in the nuclear sector and covers a range of topics including an introduction to radiological protection, detection and monitoring, the fundamentals of mathematics for nuclear engineering & science and more.

This content of this qualification has been designed using training standards owned by the National College for Nuclear (NCfN).

Where is this qualification delivered?

To complete this qualification learners must enrol with one of ECITB’s Approved Centres listed below.

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What are the entry requirements?

There are no mandatory entry requirements. However, due to the level and complexity of the subject, it is recommended that learners should have attained five GSCE grade C/5 or above in subjects including mathematics, English and science, or be able to demonstrate evidence of other suitable attainment or experience.

Approved Centres will discuss the qualification with learners to determine how suitable it is for them, given their past experiences and qualifications, and their ability and motivation to learn.

What is the qualification structure?

It takes the average learner 410 hours to complete this qualification.

To achieve this qualification learners must complete all four mandatory units plus a minimum of three optional units (totalling a minimum of 200 hours). For more information, please refer to the qualification specification.

The duration of this qualification is full-time, one term.

Qualification units

NES 01 (mandatory unit)
Introduction to nuclear science and the nuclear industry

NES 02 (mandatory unit)
Fundamentals of mathematics for nuclear engineering and science

NES 06 (mandatory unit)
Fundamentals of study, report writing and presentation skills

NES 12 (mandatory unit)
Introduction to radiological protection, detection and monitoring

NES 03 (optional unit)
Fundamentals of physical chemistry for nuclear

NES 04 (optional unit)
Fundamentals of electrical science for nuclear

NES 05 (optional unit)
Fundamentals of mechanical science for nuclear

NES 07 (optional unit)
Introduction to inorganic and organic chemistry for nuclear

NES 08 (optional unit)
Introduction to instrumentation for nuclear

NES 09 (optional unit)
Introduction to control systems for nuclear

NES 10 (optional unit)
Chemistry for nuclear – practical

NES 11 (optional unit)
Engineering science for nuclear – practical

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Are there progression opportunities?

Once you have passed your qualification you can move on to the ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Integrated Nuclear Engineering & Science (RQF).

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