Summary
ENEC delivers this 24-month entry-level Diploma in Nuclear Technology for UAE national high school graduates seeking preparation for local operator or maintenance technician roles at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. The program is delivered at ENEC headquarters in Abu Dhabi during the first year and at Barakah during the second year, with classroom and workplace training. The next intake is scheduled to start in November 2026. Applicants must be UAE nationals aged 18–25, hold a high school certificate with a minimum grade of 70%, have IELTS 5 or equivalent, and have completed National Military Service without exemption.
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Program Overview
Diploma in Nuclear Technology (DNT)
The Diploma in Nuclear Technology (DNT) is an entry level program which provides the initial nuclear training for UAE National high school graduates who wish to join the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program as a local operator or maintenance technician at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant (BNPP), located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE.
Local operator and Maintenance Technician are very important roles to ensure we safely operate and maintain the Barakah Plant to deliver clean electricity to the UAE.
The DNT is a national vocational qualification, accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the National Qualifications Centre (NQC).
Program is deilvered by Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC).
As a UAE National DNT trainee, you will develop knowledge and understanding about science and engineering fundamentals, nuclear power plant systems and processes. You will also undertake practical training in the workplace to meet the requirements of a local operator or maintenance technician.
On completion of the DNT, local operators and maintenance technicians are permanently located at the Barakah Plant.
The next intake will start during the Fall of Year 2026-2027. Program will start on Nov 2026
Program Stracture
The DNT is 24 months in duration and is delivered at HQ in Abu Dhabi and at the Barakah Plant by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) - ENEC Operations.
1st Year - HQ
2nd Year - Barakah
1. Mathematics
2. Physics
3. Chemistry
4. Electrical
5. Instruments & Controls (I&C)
6. Mechanical
7. Nuclear Systems
8. Radiation Protections
9. Line Shadow
1. Initial Training for Operations or Maintenance
2. On Job Training
Competencies
Accountability
Communication Effectiveness
Excellence
Teamwork
Respect for Safety and Security
Personnel Development
Performance Improvement
Admission Criteria:
- Must be a UAE National.
- Age Between 18-25
- High School Certificate with minimum grade 70%
- IELTS 5 or Equivalent
- Completed National Military Service (no exemptions permitted)