Course Overview
The nuclear sector demands more than technical expertise, it requires leaders who understand safety, compliance, and team dynamics in high-risk environments. Our CILM Nuclear Upskill Bootcamp equips you with the skills to lead effectively while embedding the principles of nuclear safety culture into every decision.
This course blends leadership and management fundamentals with a specialised focus on nuclear safety behaviours, ensuring you can manage teams, maintain compliance, and foster a culture of accountability on nuclear-related projects. Completion of this bootcamp will enable you to apply for your AQP card and take on new responsibilities at work.
What is included:
- Understanding nuclear power and how it impacts on own area of responsibility
- Regulation of the nuclear industry and the consequences of non-compliance
- Principles and application of excellence and error prevention in nuclear construction
- Understanding the role of leadership in promoting and maintaining nuclear safety
- Behavioural safety
- Leadership and management theory
Eligibility criteria:
Currently, we are only able to offer this bootcamp to applicants who live in Suffolk or Norfolk.
You must:
- Be aged 19+
- Have the right to work in the UK/have a National Insurance number
- Be a current resident in Norfolk or Suffolk
- Have lived in the UK/EU for at least three years or have the right to live and work in the UK
- Currently work in the construction industry as Supervisors, Foremen, Team Leaders and Managers
Start Date
TBC
Course Duration
8 days
Training Method
Classroom and industry visits - based at our Energy Skills Centre Lowestoft Campus
Funding
Your employer will pay a contribution of: 10% if they are an SME (1-249 employees) = £250. 30% if the are a large organisation (250+ employees) = £750
Experience Required
This course is for people already employed within the construction industry.
Aged 19+
Skills Bootcamps are specifically targeted at candidates aged 19+ years of age.
Where this course will take you
This course has been co-developed with industry. The below partners are just some of those who have supported us to provide site visits and masterclass days during the the course to showcase the Renewables sector and job roles available to you!
Supporting Employers
Course Content
This course is designed to equip you with a solid foundation in civil engineering operations while introducing you to essential hand tool techniques for cutting and shaping materials.
Student Support
Every student will need support, advice and guidance at some time during their training and studies. It might be for transport information, learning support, a friendly constructive ear to discuss worries or counselling to support overcoming more serious issues. Our highly-trained advisors will be able to help – and if they believe you need more support, they have access to a wide network of external agencies who will have the answer.
- Provision of wrap-around support.
- Transport and supervision to all off-site visits.
- Weekly monitoring
FAQs
The course team will support where possible study alongside part time work. This will be assessed on an individual basis
The college will undertake initial assessments to ensure that you are supported in your studies.
On successful completion of the course, you will be invited to employer interviews. Employer decisions are final as part of the last stage.
The college will support students as far as possible.
The funding for this course is 19 years and over but please contact the college for further advice on other courses.
Start your application to secure a place on this free, industry-leading Civil Operative Bootcamp.
