Atomic Technical Institute

Our programs

Career-focused training built for real jobs at the Hanford Site and across DOE, nuclear, manufacturing, and construction industries.

Radiological Control/Protection Technician & Health Physics Technician (RCT/RPT/HPT)

Train for high-demand radiation protection careers at Hanford and across the nuclear industry. Entry-level wages start ~$35/hr; experienced professionals earn $50+/hr with overtime potential above $100/hr.

12 weeks12 CSU creditsIn-person, hands-on +

Industrial Hygiene Technician (IHT)

Build the skills to recognize, evaluate, and control workplace hazards - chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic.

10 weeks12 CSU creditsIn-person with field

Safety Specialist

Build and run safety programs in construction, manufacturing, utilities, and DOE environments.

10 weeks12 CSU creditsIn-person + case

Quality Assurance Technician (QAT)

Train in documentation, inspection, audits, and corrective action for nuclear, manufacturing, and regulated industries.

8 weeks12 CSU creditsIn-person with document

Hazardous Materials Technician (HazMat)

Train to respond to hazmat incidents at the technician level. Covers recognition, containment, decon, incident command.

8 weeks12 CSU creditsIn-person with PPE

Chemical Operator (Nuclear)

Operator role in chemical or nuclear processing facilities. Process fundamentals, equipment operation, safe work practices.

10 weeks12 CSU creditsIn-person, hands-on +

Decontamination & Decommissioning (D&D) Worker

D&D is central to cleaning up legacy nuclear sites like Hanford. Work safely in contaminated environments.

8 weeks12 CSU creditsIn-person, hands-on

Environmental Technician

Sample water, soil, and air; maintain monitoring equipment; generate regulatory data.

10 weeks12 CSU creditsIn-person with field