V03117 - Advanced Apprentice Non-Destructive Examination - NDE (Quality)
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Cumbria, LA14 1AF
Closes on Friday 28 February
Posted on 8 November 2024
Contents
Summary
Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century. The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels
- Annual wage
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Competitive
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We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme
- Training course
- Non-destructive testing engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 15 September
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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6
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As an NDE Apprentice, you'll be at the forefront of submarine construction, joining a dynamic team of skilled professionals who work across every stage of a submarine's build – from the initial framework to the final launch. You will dive into the heart of the action, getting hands-on with key structural and piping activities, while mastering cutting-edge inspection methods that keep these vessels safe and ready for the Royal Navy.
From day one, you'll be learning directly from some of the best in the business – our team of 87 industry-certified inspectors, who will be with you every step of the way, providing on-the-job training and mentoring. This is your chance to gain world-class qualifications in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) at PCN Level 2. You'll be trained in essential methods like Magnetic Testing (MT) and Penetrant Testing (PT) and ultrasonic testing (UT) through a mix of hands-on experience and specialist training at external facilities.
This apprenticeship is about more than just technical skills – it's about building a career. With approximately 60% of your time spent on practical, hands-on inspections and the remaining 40% on desk-based tasks like data management and reporting, you'll develop a versatile skill set that is in high demand. This balance ensures continuous learning and growth, giving you the tools to excel in a variety of environments.
And the opportunities don't stop! The qualifications and experience you gain through this apprenticeship open doors to a world of possibilities. With the foundation you build here, there is even the opportunity to pursue further education, such as an NDT Foundation Degree, enhancing your knowledge and opening even more doors in this dynamic field. Non-Destructive Examination is a globally recognized field, meaning your skills will be valued not just in the UK, but around the world.
Join us and become part of a legacy that’s critical to engineering excellence and safety in one of the most challenging environments. With us, you'll play a key role in identifying flaws and rectifying defects, ensuring that every submarine we produce is fit for purpose and ready for its mission.
Start your career with us – a world of opportunity awaits in the NDE industry. Be part of something bigger, where your skills and dedication can make a real impact, not just locally, but globally. Make the invisible, visible. Your journey begins here!
Where you’ll work
BAE Systems
1st Floor, Main Shipyard Offices
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1AF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Your training course
Non-destructive testing engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
- Demonstrate the ability to manage areas of work that require the coordination and supervision of other staff, such as NDT Operators.
- Demonstrate NDT competencies relevant to the industry sector and appropriate materials using equipment, tools and processes
- The ability to carry out NDT in three methods, including at least one complex method, to appropriate national and international certification standards, such as BS EN ISO 9712 or BS EN 4179, that meet the requirements of Engineering Council EngTech registration
- Apply appropriate solutions to well-defined engineering problems using the chosen NDT methods
- Select appropriate methods and techniques and understand their limitations
- Supervise and project manage areas of work, to include where appropriate, NDT Operator’s work and reports for compliance and accuracy; achieve good time management
- Ability to conduct re-inspection audits of NDT Operator’s work, comparing and evaluating the results and taking appropriate action when necessary
- Implement quality control and quality assurance of NDT systems and performance
- Operate with good practical ability, including hand/eye coordination, in order to apply NDT
- Follow written procedures in order to demonstrate a disciplined approach
- Identify problems and apply appropriate NDT methods to identify causes and achieve satisfactory solutions and submit clear and precise NDT reports and instructions
- Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact
- Interpret engineering/CAD drawings, particularly those related to weld/component configuration n. Manage a project through to completion
Your training plan
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 5 GCSEs inc Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
About this company
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
Company benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Early Careers Recruitment Team
GART@baesystems.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285897.
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Closes on Friday 28 February
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