Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Babcock International

Plymouth, PL1 4SG

Closes on Thursday 20 March

Posted on 8 November 2024

Print

Contents

Summary

Do you want to turn your passion for engineering and science into a rewarding career? Our 3.5 year apprenticeship gives you practical experience in inspecting materials, welds, components and plant to ensure the Royal Navy’s fleet is ready for any mission.

Annual wage
£15,878 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Year 1: £15,878 Year 2: 20,312 Year 3: 26,346 Year 4: £31,210

Training course
Non-destructive testing engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

  • This is no ordinary engineering apprenticeship. As a Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician, you’ll use various methods, such as ultrasonics, radiography and infrared thermography, to detect cracks and other imperfections in manufactured components, including those that have been in service for a period of time.

  • It’s an exciting role where you'll be at the heart of crucial decisions. Whether to operate, repair, or replace a component will hinge on your precise findings.

  • You'll gain a broad range of skills including:

  • Three Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods, including a complex method, such as ultrasonics, eddy current, radiography or infrared thermography.

  • The ability to apply multiple scientific principles to identify flaws obscured by structural or volumetric features that are not necessarily visible on the surface.

  • Formula-based engineering and the scientific principles underpinning relevant current technologies.

  • How to use materials, equipment, tools, processes and products relating to NDT.

  • Preparation of NDT procedures, technique sheets and work instructions for use by NDT operators.

  • How to use and apply information from technical literature, codes of practice and industry standards.

  • The limitations of standard tests and measurements relevant to their field of activity.

You'll also enjoy spending time with our friendly NDT team and interacting with different parts of our business to expand your skills and knowledge. 

Where you’ll work

Devonport Royal Dockyard

Devonport

Plymouth

PL1 4SG

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

Your apprenticeship will primarily take place on-site. You’ll be immersed in real-world scenarios and gain hands-on learning experience that is both practical and effective. 

During your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to spend some time away at one of our training provider’s sites in Sheffield (carried out one week at a time), which will equip you with invaluable experience. Accommodation and travel will be provided.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5(C) and above)
  • Mathematics (grade 5(C) and above)
  • Science or Technology (grade 5(C) and above)

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
  • Team working

Other requirements

Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold may impact which roles you are eligible for. You must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

About this company

Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

https://earlycareers.babcockinternational.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Fully funded qualification, personal development, training and opportunities, minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, employee share scheme, flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme.

Disability Confident

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

  • On finishing your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to start an exciting career as a Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician, helping to support the Royal Navy’s fleet.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286788.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 20 March

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Company’s application instructions

Once you’ve clicked ‘Apply’, you’ll be taken to our application site. Set up a candidate profile and you can apply for roles at Babcock.