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).

March 2025 (to be confirmed)
Meet the new BINDT President*
Venue: Remote meeting via Zoom.

April 2025 (to be confirmed)
Apprenticeship project showcase*
Venue: Remote meeting via Zoom.

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.