Non-Destructive Testing Apprentice

Individuals will be prepared with the skills and techniques to eventually take on a role within the NDT function They will use non-destructive testing to evaluate the properties of the steel we produce for characteristic differences or defects They will shadow existing NDT technicians both on and offsite, building up experience hours towards PCN qualifications

Training:

The apprenticeship programme is designed to gain skills and technical expertise to become a certified NDT Engineering Technician in three NDT Methods. 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 may be gained. 

Qualifications include:

Internationally recognised certification in Level 2 NDT methods i.e.: Magnetic Testing/Penetrant Testing/Visual Testing Non - Destructive Testing Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification

Training Outcome:

All our apprentice contracts are a minimum of three years in duration. It is expected that once the apprenticeship has been completed within the three years, the apprentices will apply for their first substantive position where further qulifications can be gained.

Employer Description:
LIBERTY Steel UK is the third largest steel manufacturer in the country, with a footprint that covers nine sites across England, Scotland and Wales. It employs nearly 3,000 people and has an annual steel rolling capacity approaching three million tonnes. Liberty Steel UK is playing an active role in meeting the group’s global ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030. Its Speciality Steels business in Rotherham uses an electric arc furnace – a less carbon-intensive form of producing steel than blast furnace production – to melt scrap steel for rolling into downstream products for a range of high-specification industries including oil & gas and aerospace

Working Hours :
This will be initially a day shift, moving onto a shift rotation to cover 24/7 operation of the business. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Good time keeping