Non-Destructive Testing Apprentice

Summary

During the Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician apprenticeship, the applicant will gain PCN qualifications that are internationally recognised. The applicant will also have the opportunity to shadow existing NDT technicians on and off site.

Annual wage

£12,148 a year

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There will be shift allowances paid depending on rotation pattern There will be yearly increases over the apprenticeship period

Training course

Non-destructive testing engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

This will be initially a day shift, moving onto a shift rotation to cover 24/7 operation of the business. Shifts to be confirmed.

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

2

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

Individuals will be prepared with the skills and techniques to eventually take on a role within the NDT function
They will use non-destructive testing to evaluate the properties of the steel we produce for characteristic differences or defects
They will shadow existing NDT technicians both on and offsite, building up experience hours towards PCN qualifications

Where you’ll work

Aldwarke Lane

Rotherham

S60 1DW

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

LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

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

The apprenticeship programme is designed to gain skills and technical expertise to become a certified NDT Engineering Technician in three NDT Methods. This includes health and safety training, 1-to-1 mentoring, seminars, practical work experience sessions, and on-the-job training.

The candidates will keep records of their learning and experience throughout the programme and create a project report. The project will then be presented at the end-point assessment.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme, further PCN qualifications may be gained.

Qualifications include:

Internationally recognised certification in Level 2 NDT methods i.e.: Magnetic Testing/Penetrant Testing/Visual Testing
Non - Destructive Testing Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 4)
Science (grade 4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Good time keeping

Other requirements

An understanding of the steel industry and associated processes is desirable

About this company

LIBERTY Steel UK is the third largest steel manufacturer in the country, with a footprint that covers nine sites across England, Scotland and Wales. It employs nearly 3,000 people and has an annual steel rolling capacity approaching three million tonnes. Liberty Steel UK is playing an active role in meeting the group’s global ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030. Its Speciality Steels business in Rotherham uses an electric arc furnace – a less carbon-intensive form of producing steel than blast furnace production – to melt scrap steel for rolling into downstream products for a range of high-specification industries including oil & gas and aerospace

https://libertysteelgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

All our apprentice contracts are a minimum of three years in duration. It is expected that once the apprenticeship has been completed within the three years, the apprentices will apply for their first substantive position where further qulifications can be gained.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Tracey Wilson

tracey@lavener-ndt.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276154.

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Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 9 October at 11:59pm)

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