Diploma in Nuclear Technology

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 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 vocational qualification, accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Qualifications Centre (NQC).

The program is delivered by Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC).

As a UAE 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. The program will start in November 2026.

Program structure

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

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Electrical

Instruments & Controls (I&C)

Mechanical

Nuclear Systems

Radiation Protection

Line Shadow

2nd Year - Barakah

Initial training for operations or maintenance

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

Between 18-25 years old

High school certificate with minimum grade 70%

IELTS 5 or equivalent

Completed military service (no exemptions permitted)