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Non-Destructive Testing Engineer Apprenticeship

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British Institute for Non-Destructive Testing

This Non Destructive Testing (NDT) apprenticeship is now available with two degree options, either as a BEng (Hons) or as a BSc (Hons) designed to suit your individual work and personal requirements. Both pathways will help you to develop your knowledge and expertise in many aspects of materials and manufacturing, basic and advanced NDT methods and industry practice. The course has been delivered in collaboration with the British Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT).

The Non-Destructive Testing Engineer Apprenticeship is available Face-to-Face and as a Distance Learning course.

Apprenticeship Details

Level

The Non-Destructive Testing Engineer Apprenticeship is a Level 6 Apprenticeship.

Duration

Four years with End Point Assessment (EPA) afterwards.

Entry requirements

  • Sponsored by an employer
  • Maths and English at Level 2

The programme welcomes applications from those with a wide variety of educational qualifications, and will consider on merit applicants with no formal qualifications.

Entry application should normally either have achieved grades A-C in three A-levels, including Maths and a Science or Engineering subject, or hold a minimum of three NDT Level 2 methods, including at least one complex method, defined as ultrasonic, radiography, eddy current, shearography, vibration analysis, acoustic emission, oil analysis or thermography, or will hold advanced NDT qualifications, such as NDT Level 3 certification. Other relevant qualifications may be considered as an alternative.

  • Year One

    • Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing (exempt with the relevant industrial qualification)
    • Materials Science
    • Industry Practice
    • Analytical Methods for Technology
    • Technical Project (exempt with the relevant industrial qualification)
    • Ultrasonic Testing
    • Visual and Surface Testing

    Year Two

    • Manufacturing and Manufacturing Systems
    • Innovation and Management for Engineers
    • Electrical Principles
    • Eddy Current Testing
    • Radiographic Testing

    Year Three

    • Corrosion Analysis
    • Thermographic Imaging
    • Vibration Monitoring and Analysis

    Year Four

    • Advanced Inspection Methods and Techniques
    • Technology Project

  • Year One

    • Electronic Principles
    • Mathematics for Technology Part 1
    • Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing
    • Material Properties for Non-Destructive Testing
    • Technical Project
    • Personal Development

    Year Two

    • Visual and Surface Testing
    • Radiographic Testing
    • Ultrasonic Testing
    • Eddy Current Testing
    • Quality Management
    • Quality Tools and Techniques

    Year Three

    • Technology Project
    • Corrosion Analysis
    • Thermographic Imaging
    • Vibration Monitoring and Analysis
    • Advanced Inspection Methods and Techniques

  • For the BEng (Hons) Apprenticeship, assessment is by a mix of assignments and formal (on-site) examinations. Assignment work consists of producing reports, analysing case studies, preparing and delivering communication activities. Additionally, laboratory and practical work may be incorporated into the assessed elements of principles and computer based modules.

    For the BSc (Hons) Apprenticeship, assessment is composed entirely of coursework submitted online, with no exams.

    For both programmes, coursework is used to assess specific learning outcomes and offer the opportunity for apprentices to develop key skills of research, communication, problem solving, oral presentations, group activities and time management. The assignments are often related to real life situations and are therefore an important learning activity.

  • The Non-Destructive Testing Engineer Apprenticeship is available Face-to-Face and as a Distance Learning course. Modules are delivered over a 24-week period, January – July, each year.

    For the BEng (Hons) Apprenticeship, the majority of modules are delivered by face-to-face teaching during 4 x residential blocks each of one week duration. Face-to-face modules are delivered by a combination of lectures, laboratories and tutorials. Other core learning is delivered online and supported by tutorial sessions.

    For the BSc (Hons) Apprenticeship, all modules are delivered online by distance learning methods, with the support of Module Tutors. You will be encouraged to engage with your fellow apprentices and tutors online.

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