Using your skills and knowledge of NDT to enable NDT systems to operate safely, efficiently and in a sustainable manner.
Overview
Approved for delivery on the 20/11/2017, the non-destructive testing engineer (degree), Higher apprenticeship standard provides a level 6, non-integrated degree upon completion. This apprenticeship will typically take 48 months to complete, not including the End-Point Assessment Period.
What the course covers
Non-destructive testing (NDT) engineers are often among some of the senior staff within the organisations, meaning it is a role which oversees the entire NDT operation. Apprentices will work in large companies or SME’s. They will act as the lead authority for the competence of NDT within the organisation. NDT engineers work in specified industries including nuclear, motorsport, aerospace, power generation and disruption, manufacturing, railways, marine, oil and gas, and construction. Engineers test the materials used in these structures and machines to find faults or hazardous imperfections. For example, you might be inspecting a nuclear reactor, a formula one engine or an airframe.
Apprentices on this course will learn to maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology, as well as the skills to undertake engineering design within manufacturing. You will develop problem-solving and logistical thinking abilities to solve complications in existing developed technologies. Other critical responsibilities within this tole include financial planning and management and leading other staff members.
Apprentices will strengthen and broaden their analytic skills through engineering processes such as corrosion analysis, thermographic testing and vibration analysis.
Careers and jobs associated
- NDT Site Manager
- Specialist Inspector
- Technologist
- Project Manager
- NDT Expert
- Research & Development Engineer
- Quality Engineer.
If you would like to find out more about this apprenticeship standard, including possible duties of the role, skills and assessment method visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.
