The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is marking National
Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW) by celebrating two years of police
apprenticeships within the force and recognising the contribution
of its apprentice officers and the teams who support them.
The milestone coincides with a significant period for the
programme. On 2 February, the CNC welcomed its latest cohort of
apprentice officers as Initial Foundation Programme 109 (IFP)
joined the organisation.
During their first week, new recruits complete a corporate
induction, building an understanding of the CNC's role, values
and expectations, before receiving their uniform and starting
formal policing skills training.
At the same time, the force marked the successful completion of
initial training for apprentice officers from IFP 107. Passing
out ceremonies were held in Oxfordshire and Cumbria to recognise
the officers' achievement at the end of an intensive training
phase.
Chief Constable Simon Chesterman said: “Our apprenticeship
programme is producing professional police officers who are
equipped to meet the specific demands of protecting the UK's
civil nuclear sites and other critical national infrastructure.
“I am proud of the commitment shown by these officers and of the
staff who support them throughout their training. Apprenticeships
are now a well-established and essential part of how the CNC
builds and sustains its workforce.”
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CNC apprenticeships here
Inspector Emily Cole, who is responsible for the IFP, said the
apprenticeship is designed to prepare officers for the realities
of armed policing. He explained the initial policing skills phase
provides firm foundations in law, professional standards, safety
and scenario-based learning, before apprentices progress into
firearms training.
Inspector Stuart Rodgers, CNC's Apprenticeship Manager, said the
programme relies on close collaboration across the organisation.
Line managers, tutors and Professional Development Unit leads
within each Operational Policing Unit play a critical role in
helping apprentices apply their training in the workplace and
develop into fully operational police officers.
Since its introduction, the CNC's apprenticeship programme has
reached a number of key milestones, including passing its first
Ofsted inspection, surpassing 175 apprentices and achieving its
first successful End-Point Assessment passes. Together, these
milestones demonstrate the maturity and robustness of the
programme and its contribution to the long-term capability of the
force.
Learn about
the history of CNC's with this timeline
