Non-Destructive Testing Apprentice

APPLIED INSPECTION LIMITED

Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, Wakefield

Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 June 2025


Summary

During the Non-Destructive 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

£15,311.40 to £24,761.88, depending on your age

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Training course
Non-destructive technologies technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

6

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

  • Working alongside qualified NDT technicians, the apprecentice will learn both practical and theoretical skills to gain knowledge of various NDT methods
  • Become trained and certified to operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks
  • Liaise with and report to the Laboratory Manager / Supervisor as necessary to ensure NDT is carried out to the requirements of the Customer, Third Party Accreditation and the company business system
  • Liaise with other NDT technicians to ensure that the laboratory workflow system is strictly followed
  • Assist the Laboratory Manager / Supervisor in ensuring that all equipment control checks are undertaken in accordance with company calibration procedures
  • Achieve the Qualifications, Training and Experience required to become an NDT Technician
  • Complete a Log/Note Book of inspections carried out which shall be retained for future reference
  • Complete all the requirements of the apprenticeship scheme Including remote theory sessions performed and organised formal training and exams at Lavender International training centre in Penistone

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Applied Inspection Ltd, Mosley Business Park, Mosley Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 1DW
  • Old Colliery Lane Holmewood, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5RB
  • Unit 8 Longland Ind Estate, Milner Way Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 9JE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

This 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 Level 2 NDT methods
  • Non - Destructive Technologies Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (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

  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Hard Working

Other requirements

A driving License is essential. Previous experience or an interest in Engineering/Welding is desirable. Must be capable of working flexible hours.

About this company

Applied Inspection Ltd was formed in March 1984 offering high-quality Non-Destructive Testing and Welding services to various different industries and sectors. The company operates out of three principal sites – Chesterfield, Burton on Trent and Ossett. All three sites have the capability to perform Industrial Radiography, whilst DPI, MPI, Visual Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current Inspection, Ultrasonic Axle Testing and Phased Array Testing is performed both in our sites and on our customers premises throughout the UK. On top of the conventional NDT methods, we also have the capability to perform material testing, including Hardness Testing, XRF PMI, Ferrite Testing and Nital Etching. Applied Inspection are ISO 9001 approved as well as RIS-2701-RST for NDT Inspection in the Rail Industry and ISO 15085 CL1 for Welding of Rail Vehicles and components. Applied Inspection’s Parent Company, Acuren, is one of the largest Non-Destructive Testing and Industrial Services providers in North America.

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After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice would be able to progress into the role of an NDT Technician
  • This then opens up a vast array of different career opportunities in more advanced practical or technical roles

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 VAC1000323633.

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Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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