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Building & Construction
Nuclear Power Plant Technician / Operator Prep
12–24 mo full-time.
Core curriculum
Reactor physics & thermodynamicsplant systems (primary/secondary)instrumentation & controlradiation protection & dosimetryNRC regulations & safety culturesimulator trainingmaintenance (mechanical/electrical/I&C)
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 3,600 clock hours. Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NRC Non-Licensed Operator Prep | State license | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| NRC Reactor Operator (RO) License (utility-sponsored) | State license | U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| NRRPT Radiation Protection Tech | Industry certification | National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists |
| NUCP Uniform Curriculum (NEI) | Industry certification | Nuclear Energy Institute |
| OSHA 10 | Industry certification | U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Program |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Power Systems: Electrical → Electrical Lineworker → Nuclear Power Plant Technician / Operator Prep