Nuclear Induction
no exemptions, no matter the role or seniority. This course fulfils that requirement and goes
much further. Most inductions give you the rules. This one gives you the industry, the culture
and the thinking behind it all so you move from new-to-nuclear to nuclear-ready.
Duration
1 Day
Delivery
Online
Type
Induction Accelerator Training
Basis
ANIA & ISO 19443 Aligned
Status
Industry Requirement
The Mandatory First Step for Every Nuclear Entrant
A nuclear induction is a standard requirement for anyone entering the UK nuclear sector. It is expected by employers, required by site operators and supports the duty holder obligations that govern competence and safety compliance under UK nuclear regulation. Whether you are a contractor, a new employee, a graduate or a supply chain professional preparing to work on a nuclear project, completing a recognised nuclear induction is the first step. Without it, site access and effective integration into a nuclear environment are not possible.
This course is the recognised way to meet that requirement. It is delivered by SQEP professionals (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel) with real industry experience, produces a certificate of completion that employers and site operators accept as evidence of nuclear induction training, and gives every participant the knowledge and confidence to operate effectively in a nuclear environment from day one.
Nuclear Induction is also the first building block of SQEP evidence. It sits at the foundation of the Training and Qualifications pillar of the SQEP framework, preceding all other structured programmes. For employers, this maps directly to your IRR17 and ONR compliance obligations. For individuals making the move into nuclear, find out more about what SQEP means for career transitioners.
Why This Course Matters
Accelerate your journey to nuclear readiness
Every nuclear employer provides site and company inductions, but professionals new to the sector often need months to fully understand how nuclear environments operate; from safety culture and stakeholder structures to approval processes and ways of working. This course bridges that gap and acts like an induction accelerator.
Delivered by SQEP professionals
Fully tutor-led by Suitably Qualified and Experienced (SQEP) nuclear professionals with real industry experience. You are learning from people who have worked in the sector, not just studied it.
Complete industry overview
From the regulatory framework and safety culture to project management fundamentals, supply chain operations and nuclear professionalism. Everything a new entrant needs to understand how the industry thinks and operates.
Built for employers
A programme ideal for onboarding new starters, graduates and supply chain staff into nuclear environments. Bespoke in-house delivery is available for organisations looking to bring multiple cohorts through together.
Rapid nuclearisation
Participants leave with a working knowledge of the industry, an understanding of key stakeholders, an awareness of nuclear professionalism, and a grounding in safety cases, approval routes and information management that can otherwise take months of experience to develop.
Certificate of completion
All participants receive a certificate that can be used to evidence nuclear induction training to employers and site operators.A straightforward way to demonstrate readiness before arriving on site.
Essential for Nuclear Site Readiness
For many roles in the UK nuclear sector, a nuclear induction course is a standard
requirement before starting work in the sector. While not defined as a single statutory
certificate, it supports employer duties around safety, competence and site-specific
compliance, and is commonly required as part of onboarding for personnel entering
regulated nuclear environments. Whether you are a contractor, site visitor or new employee,
completing a recognised nuclear induction is often the first step toward gaining the access
and confidence to operate effectively in a nuclear site.
The Nuclear Induction programme has been mapped against ANIA, and the competency,
nuclear safety culture and quality culture principles of ISO 19443:2018, providing the
baseline knowledge and behaviours expected of personnel entering the UK nuclear energy
supply chain.
Who Is This For?
Anyone entering or working within the UK nuclear industry. That means everyone, regardless of role, background or seniority. In practice, this includes:
- professionals transitioning into nuclear from sectors such as rail, oil and gas, defence or construction
- graduates and early-career individuals entering nuclear roles for the first time
- contractors and supply chain staff preparing to work on nuclear projects
- new employees being onboarded by nuclear employers
- site visitors and specialists entering regulated nuclear environments
If you are new to nuclear, this course shortens the time it takes to become productive, confident and aligned with industry expectations.
What You'll Gain
- A clear understanding of how the UK nuclear industry is structured and operates
- Insight into key stakeholders, roles and how decisions are made
- An appreciation of nuclear safety culture and what good looks like in practice
- A working awareness of safety cases, approval routes and information management
- An understanding of nuclear professionalism and behavioural expectations
- Context around project delivery and supply chain dynamics in nuclear environments
- Most importantly, you will gain the confidence and awareness that typically takes months on-the-job to develop.
Time to Productivity
We reduce the additional time for a ‘new-to-nuclear’ candidate to be ‘nuclear ready’ from “months” to “weeks”
Professionals with prior nuclear experience can integrate into new roles quickly. Those new to the sector often cannot, not due to lack of ability, but lack of context.
This course removes that barrier. It enables individuals to add value earlier, integrate faster into project teams, reduce onboarding friction for employers and avoid common early-stage mistakes.
In short, it helps you think, communicate and operate like a nuclear professional compressing 3-6 months of nuclear acclimatisation into a few weeks.
Curriculum
01
Intro to the Nuclear Industry and Project Management
Why nuclear matters – energy security, net zero and long-term national infrastructure. The UK nuclear landscape including existing fleet, new build, decommissioning, defence and research. The nuclear lifecycle and key organisations.
02
Nuclear Governance, Safety & Regulation
The UK nuclear regulatory model (ONR, EA/SEPA, IAEA). Safety culture, ALARP and human performance factors. Licensing, permitting, site licence conditions and how regulation shapes project delivery.
03
Introduction to PM in Nuclear
Project management principles, 3Ps (projects, programmes, portfolios), project roles, the business case, life cycles and the Project Management Plan – all contextualised for nuclear.
04
Working in a Nuclear Project Environment
Quality management (QA vs QC), configuration control, risk and issue management, communication and reporting, and resource and schedule challenges in nuclear.
05
The UK Nuclear Supply Chain
Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers, EPCs, OEMs and SMEs. How contracts work in nuclear (NEC, FIDIC). Innovation, digital transformation and skills development opportunities.
06
Personal Responsibility, Culture & Expectations
Nuclear professionalism – integrity, accountability, transparency. Safety culture in practice. Security and information management. How every individual contributes to safety and success.
07
Wrap-Up, Q&A and Next Steps
Recap of key messages, where to find further training, and how to access internal support networks.
Full-day programme – all 7 sessions delivered in a single intensive day with Q&A throughout.
For Employers
Ideal for onboarding new starters, graduates and supply chain staff into nuclear environments. Bespoke in-house delivery available for organisations.
Course Audience
New starters, graduates, supply chain staff, contractors and professionals transferring from other sectors - anyone entering or working in the UK nuclear industry.
Funding
This is an employer-funded programme, though individual learners are also welcome. £400+ VAT per delegate.
Your questions answered
Answers to frequently asked questions
Is nuclear induction training a legal requirement?
In practice, anyone entering the UK nuclear sector is expected to complete a nuclear induction before working on site. While there is no single statutory certificate with that name, employer and licensee duties under UK nuclear regulation, including site licence conditions and competence obligations overseen by the ONR, mean that induction for new entrants is a consistent industry expectation. Most employers and site operators require it. Completing a recognised programme from a SQEP-credentialed provider is the credible way to meet that expectation and evidence it in a competence file.
Who needs to complete the course?
Everyone entering or working within the UK nuclear industry. This includes new starters, graduates, supply chain staff, contractors and professionals transferring from other sectors. There are no exceptions based on role or seniority. If you are entering the nuclear sector, you need a nuclear induction.
How much does the Nuclear Induction course cost?
The course costs £400 + VAT per delegate. This is primarily an employer-funded programme, though individual learners are also welcome to book a place.
What are the prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites. The course is designed to be accessible to anyone regardless of prior nuclear experience.
How is the training delivered?
The course is delivered online with live tuition, fully tutor-led by SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel) nuclear professionals. Interactive sessions include Q&A throughout.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. All participants receive a certificate of completion that can be used to evidence nuclear induction training to employers and site operators.
Who are 360 Nuclear Skills Training?
360 Nuclear Skills Training is the nuclear training centre of excellence within 3D 360 Ltd, a flagship UK Government funded Skills Bootcamps provider we are proud to align with the UK Nuclear Skills Plan, sharing its mission to build a pipeline of skilled, work-ready talent capable of delivering the UK’s most ambitious energy and defence programmes.
We exist for one purpose: getting qualified, motivated people into the sector faster, and giving employers the Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) ready talent they need to deliver the UK’s nuclear ambitions.