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Employer Membership
The lead strategic body that represents the industry to stimulate, coordinate and enable excellence in skills to support the
nuclear manufacturing programme.
Supported by

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What is the National Skills Academy
for Nuclear Manufacturing?
The National Skills Academy for Nuclear Manufacturing is an
employer-led membership organisation, which has been created to
ensure that the UK manufacturing supply chain, both current and
future, has the skilled, competent and safe workforce it needs to
secure more contracts to supply to the nuclear sector world-wide.
We are a focal point for the nuclear manufacturing supply chain and a
one-stop-shop for support and guidance on skills. Our ultimate aim is
for the UK to have a world-class workforce, which is recognised globally
for its quality, safety and professionalism.
The National Skills Academy for Nuclear Manufacturing brings together
the strengths of The National Skills Academy for Nuclear, Semta, which
is the sector skills council for the advanced manufacturing and
engineering sectors, and the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research
Centre in a new, innovative partnership.
We facilitate a non-competitive forum that enables companies, training
providers and other key stakeholders to work together to make sure that
the specific needs of the manufacturing sector are addressed and
businesses, the workforce and the economy all benefit as a result.
Providing you with a
voice and tools for
excellence in skills for
nuclear
manufacturing.

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UK manufacturers can
supply specialist
components for nuclear
new build, but only with
skills development, SME
involvement, world-class
R&D and excellence in
delivery.
Nuclear Manufacturing - Supply Chain Challenges
Nuclear power in the UK is on the cusp of a renaissance in terms of a “The coming together of the key
new build programme that will see a transition from the current fleet organisations provides a critical vehicle
to the new generation of power stations. The value of the UK for the UK supply chain to strengthen
nuclear new build programme is forecast to be £45bn to deliver their capabilities. Henry Ford said
16GW of electricity by 2025. “Coming together is a beginning and
working together is success”
It is estimated that building the new nuclear plants will require an Helen Higgs, HR Director, AREVA
average of 10,000 more workers each year until 2025, of which an
estimated 1,000 additional workers per year will be required in the “The National Skills Academy Nuclear
manufacturing supply chain. Manufacturing will provide a powerful
alliance for the successful development
Whilst gearing up for the UK new build programme, in addition to
of the civil nuclear programme in the
supporting existing nuclear plant operations and decommissioning, UK
manufacturers have an evolving and growing opportunity to export
UK. I am confident that this
their products and expertise overseas; to countries such as India programme will deliver much needed
(£150bn new build programme) and the Middle East (£40bn). expertise and capability for our
industry going forward"
Supplying the nuclear industry brings challenges that differ from those
in other high technology sectors. The nuclear safety culture underpins Mike Tynan, Managing Director, Westinghouse UK
all of the activity within the industry, and understanding and adopting
the principles of this are vital for supply chain companies. The sector
demands rigorous quality, predictability and reliability standards and
regards developing and demonstrating workforce competences and
experience as a key step to achieving these.
It is therefore paramount that the UK retains the skills it already has
and develops the new skills it will need to meet the requirements of the Excellence
new nuclear renaissance at home and on a global stage.

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Membership Benefits
To ensure a high quality, competent workforce capable of consistently meeting the stringent
requirements of the nuclear sector, we will work with every member company to develop and
grow skills for the future.
The National Skills Academy for Nuclear Manufacturing (The Skills Academy) can help your
business develop your workforce more quickly and cost effectively. We will help you develop
your workforce capability and improve skill levels to put your business in a stronger position
to win tenders.
Consultation & Support Board Representation - Members of the Skills
Academy can nominate a representative to be
considered for the Board when places become
Dedicated Business Development Manager -
available.
Business Development Managers will provide a
tailored information and guidance service to
Presenting an Industry wide View - The Skills
assist with providing nuclear and
Academy uses the information gained from
manufacturing sector specific solutions to your
members to represent an industry-wide view to
training and resourcing requirements.
Government of the sector’s approach to skills
development and its importance. Key issues
Fit for Nuclear - The Fit For Nuclear
being tackled include the capability and
assessment helps companies measure their
capacity of nuclear approved welders,
own operations against the standards required
engineers and technicians, project managers,
to supply the UK’s new generation of nuclear
supervisors, quality and safety personnel.
power stations. Developed by the Nuclear
AMRC and industry leaders, the Fit For Nuclear
programme begins with a detailed online
Commercial Benefits
questionnaire, followed by tailored support to
Partnership opportunities with the Skills
address any gaps. Our members can receive a
Academy - The opportunity of partnering with
free consultation with industrial experts to find
the Skills Academy in bids for funding.
out more about Fit For Nuclear and prepare for
assessment.
Feature on the Skills Academy Preferred
Supplier list - Members are notified of any
Training Plan - Linked to Fit for Nuclear, your
contract opportunities with the Skills Academy.
Business Development Manager will work with
you to develop a detailed Business to Skills
Skills Academy Events - A number of events
plan, which will match your business objectives
are held throughout the year, which are either
and improvement plan to the most suitable
members only, or member discounted.
qualifications and training programmes that
are recognised by licenced nuclear operators,
Key Events - Members are also eligible to make
vendors and tier 1 companies.
nominations for the UK Nuclear Skills Awards,
Influencing & Lobbying held annually.
Promotion - All members receive links on the
Regional Steering Group Representation -
Skills Academy website, can advertise their
Regional Steering Groups provide all members
Commitment vacancies (free of charge) and put forward
with the opportunity of shaping, influencing
to and feeding into the skills development activity
articles and case studies for inclusion in Skills
Nuclear undertaken by the Skills Academy.
Academy publications.

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Funding & Quality Products & Services
Assurance Members will receive discounts on the following programmes:
Apprenticeships - The Skills Academy is Manufacturing for Nuclear Masterclasses - A programme of 1 or 2 day
leading the sponsorship-funded Supply Chain workshops aimed at tier 3 and 4 manufacturing supply chain companies
Apprenticeship Nuclear (SCAN) programme, who are new to nuclear or who wish to step up to the next level of
which enables SME member companies with a business growth. Topics include nuclear health and safety culture,
direct or indirect contract with the SCAN estimating, how to write good tenders, RCCM and ASME codes, supplier
Investors (NDA sites, Sellafield Ltd or LLW excellence fundamentals and many others developed by manufacturers
Repository) to access Up to £10k funding for for manufacturers.
taking on first time or additional apprentices
above their normal intake. Triple Bar - Three very short courses (4.5 hours in total including
assessment) that can be delivered in one day either via classroom or e-
Bursaries - The Skills Academy is working with learning and are industry agreed minimum requirements for unescorted
the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) worker access to nuclear licensed sites.
to provide bursaries for individuals on
programmes of study relevant to the nuclear Award for Nuclear Industry Awareness - This award is a level 2
industry, with a particular emphasis on Nuclear qualification designed by industry to provide essential knowledge for all
Professionalism. Relevant courses of study entrants into the nuclear sector. It can be delivered in a classroom or via
include Honours Degrees, Master’s Degree, e-learning. It is ideal for graduates, apprentices or people transferring to
Post graduate and CPD qualifications such as the nuclear sector.
the Certificate of Nuclear Professionalism.
Certificate of Nuclear Professionalism - This is a Higher Education
Nominate Programmes/Training Courses for programme, (Level 7) to equip individuals with the necessary skills
Skills Academy Endorsement - Nominate up required for today’s professional working knowledge of the nuclear
to two programmes or training courses, per industry. Seven modules cover a range of knowledge and behaviours,
year, for endorsement by the Skills Academy, including Project Management, Technical Leadership, Safety,
and inclusion of these on the Nuclear Skills Environment and Security Management. This can be delivered through
Passport. distance learning, in-company accredited courses or external, classroom-
based provision.
Involvement in the Development of a High
Quality Provider Network - All of our Quality Nuclear Skills Passport - Exclusive to members, this is a robust way of
Assured Providers, after quality and commercial recording the skills and training completed by individuals mapped to
audit, gain final approval via Employer Panel nationally recognised nuclear industry training standards. Employer
Groups before being awarded the Skills Board members of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear have
Academy kitemark. committed to making the NSP highly desirable in their tenders. This
means that the Nuclear Skills Passport will increasingly become a key
Quality Assurance - The quality of training has differentiator in contractor selection for existing and new build nuclear
a bearing on the competence of learners. plants.
Quality assured training provision is in place to
provide employers with confidence that
training has gone through a rigorous QA
process and is fit for purpose and meets the
nuclear sector’s needs. Members can submit
their own training for quality assurance. In-
house programmes of training can also be
quality assured against Nuclear Industry
Confidence
Training Standards.
Professional in
Quality

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Membership At A Glance
Benefits Open Discounted for Membership
Access Members Only
Dedicated Business Development
Manager
Increase your organisation’s profile with
nuclear customers and better demonstrate
capability in tenders
Tailored Training Plan
(linked to Fit for Nuclear as appropriate)
Nuclear Skills Passport
Nominate Training Courses for Skills
Academy Endorsement
Skills Academy courses developed to meet
Employer needs
Involvement in the development of a High
Quality Provider Network
Regional Steering Group and Board
Representation
Promotion of your organisation’s
commitment to supplying the nuclear
industry on our website
Manufacturing for Nuclear Masterclasses
Member discount - 10%
Expertise
Award for Nuclear Industry Awareness
Member discount - up to
60% off online delivery
Certificate of Nuclear Professionalism
Member discount - £300
off VLE
Triple Bar
Member discount - 50%

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Strategic Objectives
Employer Engagement
• Engage with employers to ensure that the Skills Academy remains
responsive to the needs of the manufacturing for nuclear sector
as a whole.
• To fully support all our members to ensure that requirements are
understood and solutions are identified.
Resource Capability
• To continue to identify standards and implement improvement
measures to aid in the demonstration of a suitably qualified and
experienced workforce.
• To support the workforce in gaining the skills required to underpin
competence.
• To define and enable a coherent approach to skills across the UK.
Resource Capacity
• To work with employers, government and skills partners to clarify
and communicate resource requirements so that current demand
and supply forecasts and timelines are understood and addressed
so that expectations are managed.
• To define and enable a coherent approach to resource capacity
across the UK.
High Quality Training Provider Network
• To maintain and further develop the High Quality Training
Provider Network to meet the quality and availability
requirements of the nuclear programme.
• To encourage the uptake of appropriate trainer development
programmes to support high quality training delivery.
Membership Fee
The Skills Academy is funded by a membership fee, which is calculated
on the number of employees and the percentage of nuclear work
undertaken by an organisation. Your Business Development Manager
will be able to provide you with further information.

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Contact Us
Further details of any of the topics covered in this brochure can be
obtained by contacting any of our team.
Dawn Vinall
Business Development Manager
T: 07720 737505
E : d.vinall @nuclear.nsacademy.co.uk
Peter Faccenda
Business Development Manager
T: 07711 375701
E : p.faccenda@nuclear.nsacademy.co.uk
Annette Valentine
Training & Skills Development Manager
T: 07714 139305
E : annette.valentine@namrc.co.uk
Stacey Balmer
Team Coordinator
T: 01142 229943
E : s.balmer@nuclear.nsacademy.co.uk
Main Office
If you have any queries, or would like any
further information, please contact our
main office.
T +44 (0) 1142 229943
E enquiries@nuclear.nsacademy.co.uk
W nuclear.nsacademy.co.uk
W nuclearskillspassport.co.uk
The NSA for Nuclear
Manufacturing is an expansion of; National Skills Academy Nuclear
Manufacturing
Knowledge Transfer Centre, Advanced
Manufacturing Research Centre, Brunel
Way, Rotherham, S60 5WG