CHASCENT was established in 1996 and has been producing trained human resource for CHASHMA Nuclear Power Plant-1 (CHASNUPP-1) as well as for other organizations of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC). More than 120 Engineers/Scientists and 429 Technicians have been trained so far in Nuclear Power Plant Technology.
CHASCENT is specialized institute of manpower development for Nuclear Power Sector. It primarily focuses on training of fresh engineers / technicians and is also involved in Certification/Licensing of plant personnel.