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Non-destructive testing engineer (degree) (level 6)

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Testing materials used in machinery and structures to find faults like corrosion, cracks, flaws and other imperfections.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • Material properties, electronic principles, mathematics and technical project management
  • Advanced NDT, condition monitoring, structural health monitoring and quality management
  • Commercial awareness and the economics of their industry sector, business improvement and project and business management techniques relevant to the engineering industry
  • Regulatory and international standards requirements, technology, safety and the environment
  • The interaction between NDT and other engineering functions, the consequences of failure and the contribution of NDT to asset management and life extension
  • Applying design processes, including materials selection that meet NDT standards
  • Root cause analysis and learning from experience (LFE) processes
  • The advantages of collaboration with other industry sectors in order to apply best practice.

  Skills

  • Have advanced skills in NDT methods substantiating their lead competency role within their organisation and industry sector. Work in all industry sectors, such as nuclear or aerospace
  • Critically apply knowledge of the concepts, principles and theories of developing engineering technology relevant to the interdisciplinary fields of NDT
  • Work competently in a technical engineering environment, understanding and promoting personal responsibility for health, safety, radiation protection, environmental protection, quality, security, safeguards and principles of risk management
  • Analyse engineering problems, selecting and using mathematical and theoretical data to provide suitable NDT solutions with consideration of the entire inspection cycle
  • Apply their engineering knowledge to the development, operation, maintenance and progression of technologies used for NDT
  • Observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence, recognising inherent uncertainties and limitations
  • Develop technical reports that meet the requirements of the prevailing verification process
  • Apply the standards and procedures for NDT as required by the industry sector
  • Develop and manage projects and contribute to financial planning, including some responsibility for the management and development of others.

  Behaviours

  • Communicate effectively and appropriately using a full range of skills: technical speaking to a scientific/engineering audience, active listening, professional writing and technical presentation
  • Demonstrate reliability, integrity and respect for confidentiality on work and personal matters in accordance with professional codes of conduct and ethical principles
  • Understand the impact of work on others, especially where related to diversity and equality
  • Take responsibility for personal development, demonstrating commitment to learning and self-improvement and be open to feedback
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal safety behaviours and understanding of the consequences as set out in the industry sector requirements
  • Demonstrate compliance by following rules, procedures and principles to ensure work completed is fit for purpose, pay attention to detail and carry out verification checks throughout work activities
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Engineering and manufacturing
• Qualification level: 6; Equal to degree
• Course duration: 48 months
• Maximum funding: £27,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Quality Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer
  • NDT Expert
  • Project Manager
  • Technologist
  • Specialist Inspector

View more information about Non-destructive testing engineer (degree) (level 6) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.