In order to maintain the engineering skills base at technician level, CCFE runs an Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme. The scheme selects and recruits people to undergo a four year training programme based at the Science Centre and at a local college.

The scheme follows the standard blueprint of a first year based at a local college, followed by three years of vocational training backed up by academic work on day release to college. The four year course is designed to help people to develop their technical and academic abilities and personal qualities.

CCFE will hold induction and training/familiarisation days at Culham during the first year as well as regularly visiting Apprentices at college.

The scheme is run by CCFE staff and the vocational training is provided by accredited mentors selected from a wide range of disciplines.

Regular reports will be made on each Apprentice's progress and discussed with him/her.

Open days are arranged from time to time to enable parents to meet the training staff, see the work of the Apprentices and to visit some of the Culham Science Centre's facilities.