Nuclear & Clean Energy
The clean energy sector is moving into a phase of major investment and expansion, with strong demand for skilled engineers, scientists, and technicians. Study with us at the only National College for Nuclear & Clean Energy in the South of England.
Join the regional hub for Nuclear
The National College for Nuclear (NCfN) is a £15 million flagship facility dedicated to developing the UK’s future nuclear workforce. Equipped with state-of-the-art resources, including virtual reality suites, reactor simulators, and bespoke nuclear workshops, our facilities replicate real-world environments and provide students with immersive, industry-focused training.
In partnership with EDF Energy, the NCfN won the Training Provider/Employer Partnership Award for its exceptional role in preparing a skilled workforce for Europe’s largest construction project at Hinkley Point C.
Why Study Nuclear?
Studying Nuclear provides a direct path into one of the UK’s most secure, highly paid, and nationally critical industries, driven by massive government investment in energy security and Net Zero.
You can expect:
- Exceptional job security and high demand
- Premium earning potential
- To work on nationally critical projects that directly contribute to energy independence and fighting climate change
- Access to world-class training and facilities
- To master critical skills, including precision engineering, quality assurance, rigorous health and safety protocols, and specialist knowledge of radiation protection and nuclear physics.
The UK Nuclear industry is undergoing its most ambitious expansion in a generation
The Nuclear sector offers exceptional job stability and premium earnings, directly challenging a critical workforce shortfall.
If you’re interested in science, engineering, and cutting-edge green energy, our Nuclear courses will prepare you for a career at the forefront of technological innovation. At Cannington College, we deliver Nuclear programmes through the National College for Nuclear, Southern Hub.
The building features a reactor simulator, a virtual reality environment, computer‑equipped training rooms, and spaces designed for both collaboration and simulation.
There are strong employer links, ensuring that curriculum, projects, and practical training reflect current technical standards and real workplace needs.
Be a part of the UK’s Net Zero mission
Our courses are designed to create clear pathways into industry, higher education, and roles contributing to large infrastructure and clean energy projects such as Hinkley Point C.
Come and discover more at one of our open days, where you can tour cutting-edge Nuclear facilities.
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