Non-Destructive Testing Apprentice

During the Non-Destructive Operator apprenticeship, the applicant will gain a PCN qualification that is internationally recognised. The applicant will also have the opportunity to shadow existing NDT technicians on and off site.

• Apprentice will deal with inspection of mechanical products, both goods inwards and goods outwards
• Will use handheld measuring equipment
• Will be using dye-penetrant testing
• Will liaise with suppliers
• Will deal with packaging, labelling and ensuring products are distributed in a timely manner
• Will "pre-use check" basic CMM machine maintenance
• Will be expected to ensure good housekeeping
• Will use engineer drawings or instructions for inspecting components for those drawings

The apprenticeship programme is designed to gain skills and technical expertise to become a certified NDT Operator in one NDT Method. 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 a project report. The project will then be presented at the end-point assessment.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme, further PCN qualifications could be gained. 

Qualifications include:

• Internationally recognised certification in one Method 
• Non - Destructive Testing (NDT) Operator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard