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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional engineer or master tradesperson. Study draft only.
Nuclear Power Plant Technician / Operator Prep
12–24 mo full-time · 3600 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-26): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE fundamentalsapplied mathematics and technical communication for nuclear settingsreactor physics principles and thermodynamicsnuclear plant systems including primary and secondary loopsinstrumentation, control systems, and process measurementradiation protection, dosimetry, and ALARA practicesNRC regulations, 10 CFR requirements, and nuclear safety culturehands-on simulator training for plant operationspreventive and corrective maintenance procedurescapstone project integrating program competenciesexternship and worksite placement at a nuclear facility or simulator centerpreparation for NRC, NRRPT, NUCP, and OSHA credentialing exams
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 3,600 clock hours · tuition $55,275 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). 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
