NUCLEAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

This PG&E sponsored nuclear energy training program is based on guidelines set forth by the Nuclear Training Institute's (NEI) Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP). The two key goals of the program are to develop a pool of trained nuclear energy technicians, and to provide a career pathway for students and technicians to gain employment at PG&E or any nuclear power plant nation-wide.  

In addition, students are introduced to the basic concepts, technology, and processes associated with the production of electrical power by general steam driven turbine systems.

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The purpose of this certificate program is to deliver fundamental knowledge training curriculum based on the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) accreditation standards for nuclear plant maintenance technicians at the two year accredited college level. This program should support safe and efficient plant operations, and should prepare students for a career in the national nuclear power industry. It will also provide a source of local motivated potential new hires for DCPP's initial training pipeline that already posses operational knowledge about nuclear power plants .

INPO/NEI ( Nuclear Energy Institute) has developed a nationally recognized Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP) including learning objectives. Two year associate degree and/or certificate programs implementing the NUCP model prepare students for a range of technical positions at nuclear facilities. Completion of the required courses gives the student a solid understanding of the design, functionality and operation of key plant systems and provides an understanding and appreciation of the basic process required to support safe operations.