NDT Apprentice
STRUCTURAL & WELD TESTING (SERVICES) LTD
Kent (ME10 2BD)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 February 2026
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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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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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A progression plan will be put in place with increases related to gaining qualifications and performance.
- Training course
- Non-destructive technologies technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
1-hour lunch break.
Early starts and later finishes may be required for site-based work.
Weekend hours may also be required.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 April 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
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
- Candidate will join an active team and be trained to carry out testing of welds and other components both onsite and within our laboratory
- Methods include ultrasonics and Surface Crack detection techniques
- The candidate will also be trained to cut and prepare samples for examination by means of non-destructive testing and evaluation with equipment such as macroscopic examination and hardness assessment
- Candidate will be expected to maintain workshop cleanliness
- Candidate will help with upkeep in general maintenance and repairs as required
Where you'll work
Structural & Weld Testing Services Ltd
19 Albany Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 2BD
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 Operative in three NDT Methods. This includes health and safety training, 1-to-1 mentoring, seminars, practical work experience sessions, and on-the-job training on a monthly basis.
The candidates will keep records of their learning and experience throughout the programme and create an improvement plan for their Portfolio of Evidence to be presented at End Point Assessment.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme, further PCN qualifications may be gained.
More training information
Your monthly training sessions will be carried out by Lavender International, usually face to face on site.
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
- Good time keeping
Other requirements
A good knowledge of Microsoft software and good grammar are desirable.
About this employer
Weld Test and inspection body, based in the south-east of England (Kent). Over 40 years of service to variety of sectors including power generation, construction and infrastructure projects.
After this apprenticeship
To become a fully qualified NDT technician within a successful authorised inspection body with the opportunity to qualify as a welding inspector.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LAVENDER INTERNATIONAL NDT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011121.
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Closes in 21 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)