What is the AWE apprenticeship application process?

AWE's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Online application, then Online assessment, then Assessment centre, then Security clearance.

Does AWE sponsor visas for graduates?

British-citizen-only policy is well-established public fact; corroborated this session by total absence from the gov.uk sponsor register

AWE early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-12 against AWE's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with AWE. How we check

At a glance

EVOLVE Graduate Programmegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No
Degree and higher apprenticeshipsapprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
Year in Industry Placementplacement
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No

How AWE recruits

not stated. 4 stages, from AWE's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where AWE names them.

Online application
Application form
Complete online application form. You can apply for one apprenticeship and add second and third choice options.
“Step 1 - Online application We ask that you apply for just one apprenticeship.”
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Online assessment
Online tests
Complete online assessments. Practice assessments available to help prepare.
“Step 2 - Online assessment If successful, you will be invited to complete our online assessment stage.”
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Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Attend assessment centre. Pre-assessment webinars provided. Feedback given whether successful or not.
“Step 3 - Assessment centre We will be running pre-assessment centre webinars to provide guidance on what to expect.”
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Security clearance
Final interview
Security clearance conducted by UK Security Vetting Agency (UKSV). May include forms, ID upload, interview, and/or medical assessment. Can take up to 6 months.
“This check is run by the UK Security Vetting Agency (UKSV). Depending on the level of clearance required you may be asked to complete some forms, upload ID and/or attend an in-person interview and/or medical assessment. This stage can take up to 6 months.”
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Visa sponsorship

EVOLVE Graduate Programme
British-citizen-only policy is well-established public fact; corroborated this session by total absence from the gov.uk sponsor register
“The nature of our work, in a high-security environment, does mean you'll need to be a British citizen to join AWE.”
Degree and higher apprenticeships
Level 3, 4, 5 and degree-level apprenticeships in nuclear engineering and technical roles.
Year in Industry Placement
AWE's 12-month Year in Industry placements from August 2027 are open only to British nationals who can get security clearance, so they cannot be done on a sponsored visa.
“You must be a British National and willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.”

This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.

Common questions

What is the AWE apprenticeship application process?: AWE's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Online application, then Online assessment, then Assessment centre, then Security clearance.
Does AWE sponsor visas for graduates?: British-citizen-only policy is well-established public fact; corroborated this session by total absence from the gov.uk sponsor register

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