Providing technical supervision to NDT operators, managing projects and overseeing the engineering work of other junior staff.
Overview
The non-destructive testing engineering technician was approved for delivery on 01/12/2015. This Advanced apprenticeship standard awards you with a level 3, qualification when completed. The usual duration of this apprenticeship is 36 months, but this does not include the End-Point Assessment Period.
What the course covers
Non-destructive testing is a science-based engineering profession that requires technicians to inspect materials without damaging them or removing them from service. Most importantly, this is a leadership and supervisory role; you will be overseeing the NDT work of junior technicians, including validating and auditing their inspections. The general purpose of NDT engineering technicians is to detect cracks and imperfections in manufactured components. You will use various methods, such as ultrasonics and infrared thermology. The results of these inspections are taken at face value; therefore, apprentices must be as accurate as possible at all times.
Apprentices on this course will have the opportunity to work in specific advanced industries such as aerospace, power generation and distribution, motorsport, marine, railways, oil & gas, manufacturing, and construction. For example, your daily inspections could include a nuclear reactor or car engine.
As an apprentice, you will gain excellent supervisory skills, learning how to motivate a team and support the emotional, as well as the performance needs of your staff. It will be your responsibility to help your staff to meet their performance goals, as well as delegating appropriate level tasks.
Careers and jobs associated
- Testing Engineer and Test Technician
If you would like to find out more about the non-destructive testing engineering technician apprenticeship standard, skills, learnt, assessment methods and duties of the role, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.
