Non-Destructive Testing Apprentice
ULTRAMAG INSPECTION SERVICES LTD
Southampton, SO40 4BJ
Closes in 27 days (Friday 20 December at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 November 2024
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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
- £12,979.20 a year
- Training course
- Non-destructive testing engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 3 March
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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1
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
- Training towards NDT certification in 3 methods
- Shadowing existing NDT technicians both on and offsite, building up experience hours towards PCN qualifications.
- Performing Non-destructive inspections at customer premises under supervision from a qualified NDT Technician
Where you’ll work
Ultramag Inspection Services Ltd
Unit 1, Contech House, Rushington Business Park,
Southampton
SO40 4BJ
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 Operator 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 Non-Destructive Testing for 3 methods
Non - Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Good time keeping
About this company
Ultramag was established in 1974 for local work. They now provide NDT around the world using conventional and advanced NDT methods. Ultramag are prolific in testing pipelines, ships, aerospace and F1 components as well as structural steelwork, rail and general engineering. They also have defence contracts.
After this apprenticeship
Further PCN qualifications could be gained after the conclusion of the apprenticeship.
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 VAC1000287720.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Friday 20 December at 11:59pm)
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