Atomic Technical Institute
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Your career starts here.

Practical, hands-on training for commercial and government nuclear, radiological, industrial hygiene, and safety careers. Based in Richland - the Atomic City.

Why Atomic Technical Institute?

Our training is connected to real workforce needs. We focus on practical, hands-on education that prepares students for careers in radiological control, health physics, radiation protection, industrial hygiene, hazmat response, quality assurance, and technical safety fields.

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Small cohorts, real mentorship
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Trade Programs
Career-aligned pathways
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CSU Transfer Credits
Toward a degree at CSU

How it works

From application to your first day on the job, five steps.

Step 1
Apply

Simple online form. Takes about 10 minutes.

Step 2
Accept

Decisions within a few business days.

Step 3
Start

Small cohorts · hands-on from day one.

Step 4
Certify

Earn industry credentials that open doors.

Step 5
Interview

ATI grads are positioned to interview with major Richland-area DOE and commercial nuclear contractors, some have already landed roles.

Choose your path

Two ways into ATI - pick the one that matches your goals.

Become a Student

Degree & Certificate Programs

Full, career-focused training in radiological control, industrial hygiene, safety, quality assurance, hazmat, and more. Earn a certificate of completion and up to 48 CSU transfer credits.

Worker Training

Short-Course Certifications

OSHA, HAZWOPER, Radworker, NFPA 70E, scaffolding, rigging, and dozens more. Individual and group training for employers who need workers certified fast.

Graduates in the field

What our students say

Stories from the people who've walked into a career through ATI.

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"I am in the first class at ATT. The teachers are knowledgeable and helpful. It’s a lot of fun, and I am looking forward to a new career"
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Andrew Z.
rct-hpt
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"Almost half way through the course and I am learning so much! I was nervous at first because I’m 48 but anybody can learn this, it is not difficult. The instructor Paul, is very knowledgeable and makes learning interesting. Great experience so far"
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Tina M.
rct-hpt
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"It's very professional environment. The teachers here are great ppl, they take their time to teach and explain our subjects to us; so that each individual student comprehends their courses. They also, allow us study times aside, our school nights, to come in and study. They're there, ready to help with any questions with our homework. They want to see us get all of the knowledge it takes to become some of the best future employees of the radiation field. Our teachers are very seasoned in their college degrees and years of work experience in the field. Really Blessed to have this program in my life. As I really enjoy attending this class"
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Dustin S.
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Our programs

Eight career-focused programs with real workforce outcomes.

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

Train for high-demand radiation protection careers at Department of Energy sites (e.g., the Hanford Site) and commercial and government nuclear facilities (e.g., Energy Northwest, Perma-Fix, Framatome). Entry-level wages start ~$35/hr; experienced professionals earn $50+/hr with overtime potential above $100/hr.

12 weeksUp to 48 credits

Industrial Hygiene Technician (IHT)

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

12 weeksUp to 48 credits

Safety Specialist

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

12 weeksUp to 48 credits

Quality Assurance Technician (QAT)

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

12 weeksUp to 48 credits

Hazardous Materials Technician (HazMat)

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

12 weeksUp to 48 credits

Chemical Operator (Nuclear)

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

12 weeksUp to 48 credits

Featured worker training

71+ courses across safety, OSHA, hazmat, radiation, and compliance.

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Ready to Find Work?

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For employers

Hire from ATI - or train your crew.

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Upcoming events

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT

TC Futures Career Day Expo

Help Students Explore Careers. Share Your Experience. Build the Future Workforce. TC Futures helps ages 1624 for GED preperation, Training Jobs and more. Further they have grants to help pay for training like we offer at ATI. Come to the expo lean about TC Futures and ATI.

Ready to step into a high-responsibility career?

Applications are open. Hands-on, career-focused training - in the Tri-Cities, for the industries the Tri-Cities run on.

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