Nuclear health physics monitor
Level 2 · IntermediateEngineering and manufacturing 2 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
Nuclear health physics monitors work in nuclear power stations, research reactors, and nuclear licensed sites, measuring and monitoring radiation levels to keep workers, the public, and the environment safe. Apprentices learn radiation physics, dosimetry, contamination monitoring, and the regulatory framework that governs work in nuclear environments. The role is a specialist career with strong job security in the UK's growing nuclear sector.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Radiation physics and types of ionising radiation
Radiation monitoring equipment and how to use it
Dose control, ALARP principles, and personal dosimetry
Contamination control and decontamination procedures
Nuclear safety regulations and site licence conditions
Emergency arrangements and radiation emergency response
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Monitor radiation levels in controlled and supervised areas
Issue radiation dose estimates and permit-to-work clearances
Check workers for personal contamination using survey instruments
Carry out routine environmental and workplace monitoring
Record and report dose and contamination data accurately
Support nuclear emergency response drills and procedures
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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