Early Careers Branch
Institute Branches
| Chair and Branch Welfare Officer Sam Cunningham | Co-Vice Chair and Branch Secretary Andrzej Zubczyk |
| Co-Vice Chair and Branch Representative to Council Denize Ivy Pilarta |
BINDT is pleased to announce that it has gone one step further in offering support to apprentices and anyone new to, or interested in, the fields of NDT, CM and SHM through the launch of an Early Careers Branch.
This Branch will provide information, advice and guidance to individuals in the early stages of their careers, acting as a gateway into BINDT and the wider NDT community. Monthly presentations will be conducted to ensure a sustainable and welcoming entry route for anyone looking to progress in the NDT industry.
The Branch’s mission is three-fold:
- To inspire future NDT, CM and SHM technicians and engineers by providing a fun and educational learning programme through informative presentations, question and answer discussions, social events and site visits (virtual and physical) targeted at an early careers audience.
- To promote NDT and associated industries by connecting with individuals across various sectors, attending events and celebrating success.
- To develop individuals in their early careers from all disciplines and industries via the online/physical Branch meetings, events and membership structure.
The Branch is open to anyone of any age and location who is in their early career and looking to develop their knowledge and network.
For more information on the BINDT Early Careers Branch or to be added to the mailing list, please email sam@lavender-ndt.com or cindy.bailey@bindt.org
Early Careers Branch Programme
Details of any meetings will be publicised in NDT News and on the BINDT website once they are confirmed.
Thursday 17 October 2024
NDT apprenticeship showcase and recognition event*
from 1.30 pm.
This meeting will be held as a physical and virtual event
Venue: The Mowbray, Neepsend, Sheffield S3 8EN.
The virtual meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YdXgHKy7QFqEsZaReAAPBA
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Members to discuss ways forward to support meetings and enhance attendance
This meeting is open to Early Careers Branch members to encourage volunteers and branch participation
from 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldu2rrjkvEtamu-5v0bQWt3kL7zEvlG2G
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Meet our outreach coordinator, Rebecca Mulholland, BINDT*
from 3.00 pm-4.00 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I-aaLKP7SLyfWe3GKzVaJA
Thursday 30 January 2025
Becoming an NDT Level 3 – Roles and responsibilities*
by Conor Douglas, BP, UK
from 4.30 pm-5.30 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BmeEWHZJS1GmybUGXI5zvw
February 2025 (to be confirmed)
A basic introduction to metallurgy*
Venue: Lavender International (also available online).
Thursday 13 March 2025
Product technology for beginners
by Patrick Boulton, BINDT, UK
from 4.30 pm-5.30 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4RLbB4XmRAy1-wJEu0B6_g
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Life as an NDT Apprentice in Formula 1
by Thomas Fry, Williams F1, UK
from 3.00 pm-4.00 pm.
The meeting will be a webinar hosted via Zoom and registration is required in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VE3uCwKASx6hbFDnHubecQ
May 2025 (to be confirmed)
My life in NDT*
by Gary Elliot
Venue: To be confirmed (also available online)
June 2025 (to be confirmed)
ECB charity event (to be confirmed)
Venue: To be confirmed
*indicates CPD content
CPD Points from Branch meetings
Attending Branch meetings indicated as containing CPD content can earn valuable points towards PCN certificate renewals.
http://www.bindt.org/downloads/CP16.pdf
http://www.bindt.org/downloads/CP17.pdf
If anyone is willing or interested in providing talks to Branches, please contact Cindy Bailey at BINDT (cindy.bailey@bindt.org) with an indication of the preferred geographical areas where you could assist.
