The Nuclear Working Apprenticeship Framework provides work based training for young people and adults wishing to enter the nuclear sector. Apprentices would undertake skills and knowledge training in one of the following two areas, nuclear decommissioning or radiation protection.

There is one level of Apprenticeship contained in this framework:

• The Foundation Level Apprenticeship (Level 2) in Nuclear Working (will take a minimum of between takes 12 to 24 months to complete)

The framework contains details of vocational qualifications; knowledge based technical qualifications, Essential Skills Wales (Communication, Application of Number, Information Technology), and employee rights and responsibilities required for an apprenticeship in Nuclear Working.

Apprentices undertake training on-the-job at their workplace and off-the-job usually delivered by a local training provider or Further Education College.