Schools for Nuclear Technicians Occupation
No career colleges offer the vocation programs for Nuclear Technicians career
General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Nuclear Technicians
Most Nuclear Technicians occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. 27.15% of Nuclear Technicians have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 16.59% of Nuclear Technicians have Post-Secondary Certificate. You can check detailed job description, required skiils, activities, and more detailed description at Nuclear Technicians tasks, skills, and ability page.
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Vocational Programs for Nuclear Technicians Career
5 vocational programs are closely related to the Nuclear Technicians occupation - Nuclear Engineering Technology, Technician, Industrial Radiologic Technology, Technician, and 3 more programs. You can check the schools offering the programs with tuition, length of study, and earning information.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering, knowledge and technical skills in support of engineer and other professionals operating nuclear facilities and engaged in nuclear applications and safety procedures. Includes instruction in physics, nuclear science, nuclear systems, nuclear plant and systems design, radiological safety, radiological applications, and applicable law and regulations
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills to the operation of industrial and research testing equipment using radioisotopes. Includes instruction in x-ray analysis of materials, nondestructive testing and inspection of materials, and continuous measurement of paper or metal thickness
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of research scientists and operating engineers engaged in the running of nuclear reactors, and in nuclear materials processing and disposal. Includes instruction in basic nuclear physics and nuclear engineering, monitoring and safety procedures, radioactive materials handling and disposal, equipment maintenance and operation, and record keeping
Any instructional program in Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians which is not categorized in sub area
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health physicists, occupational safety and health specialists, and public health officials, to monitor and control radiation exposure and implement preventive measures in health care, work, and natural environments. Includes instruction in radiation physics, environmental radioactivity, radiological instrumentation, electronics of radiation detection equipment, radioactive waste management and control, safety and handling procedures, decontamination procedures, radioactivity testing and analysis, and communications skills