Non-Destructive Testing Apprentice
WILLIAM COOK CAST PRODUCTS LIMITED
Sheffield (S9 4WA)
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 September 2025
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Summary
During the Non-Destructive Testing Technologies 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.
- Wage
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£17,550 a year
- Training course
- Non-destructive technologies technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm with 1/2hr lunch (subject to change).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Assist experienced NDT Technicians in performing inspections using methods such as Magnetic Particle Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing and Radiographic Testing.
- Prepare cast components for inspection by cleaning, tagging and documenting parts as required
- Learn to follow detailed inspection procedures
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Observe and participate in the calibration and maintenance of NDT equipment
Where you'll work
Parkway Avenue
Sheffield
S9 4WA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Non-destructive technologies technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Identify, organise, and use resources to complete inspections, tests or monitoring on materials, products plant or machinery for the non-destructive technology.
- Plan, prepare for, and apply inspections, tests, or monitoring on materials, product plants or machinery using non-destructive technology.
- Use project management techniques throughout project phases. For example, project justification, planning, analysis, execution, and conclusions.
- Implement quality control procedures.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work.
- Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace. Advise on and apply control measures.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for re-use, recycling, and disposal of waste. Use resources efficiently. Apply sustainability principles.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings. For example, weld or component configuration.
- Identify and report on progress of work, and issues or concerns of the non-destructive technology method.
- Apply maintenance practices and techniques for tools, materials, and equipment. For example, clean, lubricate, replace parts.
- Select, configure, use, and operate tools and equipment.
- Apply and review inspection and monitoring procedures.
- Perform non-destructive technology methods in line with national and international standards applicable to the test or monitoring method. For example, ISO 17359, EN 4179 and ISO BS EN: 16810 Standards.
- Apply non-destructive technology methods and techniques. For example, vibration analysis, ultrasonics, radiography, thermography, eddy current.
- Identify problems and apply analytical tools to identify causes and solutions. For example, root cause analysis. Review the effectiveness of methods deployed, actions and results.
- Collect and interpret technical or analytical information or datasets from performed non-destructive technology tests.
- Apply team working principles including provide information, guidance, or training to colleagues or stakeholders.
- Apply, equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
- Write technical reports.
- Communicate verbally with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Identify, organise, and use resources to complete inspections, tests or monitoring on materials, products plant or machinery for the non-destructive technology.
- Plan, prepare for, and apply inspections, tests, or monitoring on materials, product plants or machinery using non-destructive technology.
- Use project management techniques throughout project phases. For example, project justification, planning, analysis, execution, and conclusions.
- Implement quality control procedures.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work.
- Identify and document risks and hazards in the workplace. Advise on and apply control measures.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for re-use, recycling, and disposal of waste. Use resources efficiently. Apply sustainability principles.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings. For example, weld or component configuration.
- Identify and report on progress of work, and issues or concerns of the non-destructive technology method.
- Apply maintenance practices and techniques for tools, materials, and equipment. For example, clean, lubricate, replace parts.
- Select, configure, use, and operate tools and equipment.
- Apply and review inspection and monitoring procedures.
- Perform non-destructive technology methods in line with national and international standards applicable to the test or monitoring method. For example, ISO 17359, EN 4179 and ISO BS EN: 16810 Standards.
- Apply non-destructive technology methods and techniques. For example, vibration analysis, ultrasonics, radiography, thermography, eddy current.
- Identify problems and apply analytical tools to identify causes and solutions. For example, root cause analysis. Review the effectiveness of methods deployed, actions and results.
- Collect and interpret technical or analytical information or datasets from performed non-destructive technology tests.
- Apply team working principles including provide information, guidance, or training to colleagues or stakeholders.
- Apply, equity, diversity, and inclusion procedures.
- Write technical reports.
- Communicate verbally with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Training schedule
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 an improvement plan.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme, further PCN qualifications may be gained.
Qualifications include:
- Internationally recognised certification in NDT - Level 2
- Level 3 Non - Destructive Testing Technologies Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
- Ability to follow instruction
- Punctual/Reliable
- Positive Attitude
Other requirements
A basic understanding of engineering or manufacturing processes would be advantageous.
About this employer
William Cook Cast Products is a leading British engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of high-integrity steel castings. The William Cook Group supplies critical components to industries such as defence, rail, energy and industrial engineering. With over 170 years of heritage in UK manufacturing, we combine traditional foundry expertise with modern technology to produce complex cast components that meet the most demanding quality and performance standards. The company operates state-of-the-art facilities and works closely with customers on bespoke engineering projects, many of which play a vital role in the national infrastructure and defence. As an apprentice at William Cook Cast Products, you will be part of a team that takes raw materials and transforms them into precision-engineered components using advanced casting, machining and inspection techniques. This is an exciting opportunity to learn from industry experts and contribute to world-class manufacturing in the UK.
After this apprenticeship
We are committed to investing in the long-term development of our apprentices. You can expect the opportunity to:
- Pursue further training and qualifications in advanced NDT
- Exploration of broader career paths within the company, such as Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering or Production Management.
- Responsibility within the Quality or Inspection Team.
This apprenticeship is a gateway to a rewarding and secure career in a highly specialised and respected area of engineering.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Tracey Wilson
tracey@lavener-ndt.com
01226 765769
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342287.
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Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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