UKAEA’s popular Tritium Training Course doubles to two full days in 2026

UKAEA reinforces its commitment to making its tritium expertise available to the fusion sector.

The popular course for fusion industry professionals now runs over two days, covering tritium fundamentals, safety, the fuel cycle and plant design. Book now for April 2026.

Attendees of the tritium training course studying round a table while being helped by a UKAEA expert.

Since its introduction, UKAEA’s ground-breaking Tritium Training Course has been one of the Authority’s success stories in upskilling the fusion sector.

The updated programme gives attendees a more thorough grounding in tritium and its role in fusion energy.

More than 250 industry professionals from around the world have attended the course to date at its Culham Campus base.

What attendees will learn

Attendees will learn:

  • fundamentals of tritium and its uses
  • safety principles and handling procedures
  • tritium’s interaction with materials and components
  • the full tritium fuel cycle – from collection to breeder blankets
  • plant design concepts and system integration
  • waste management and decommissioning strategies

How to book

With limited spaces available early booking is recommended.