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 |
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
Thursday 30 October 2025
Networking evening for Early Careers Branch members
from 5.00 pm-7.00 pm.
Venue: The Hideout Derby, 9-11 Market Place, Derby DE1 3QE.
November 2025 (date to be confirmed)
Career stories: from trainee to Level 3*
Guest speakers, including the BINDT President and industry professionals.
Venue: To be confirmed.
December 2025 (date to be confirmed)
Ask the employer: what are you looking for?*
Panel with recruiters and hiring managers.
Venue: To be confirmed.
January 2026 (date to be confirmed)
Apprenticeship uncovered: life on the programme*
Current apprentices share the reality.
Venue: To be confirmed.
February 2026 (date to be confirmed)
How to become a Level 3 – Demystified*
Certification paths, tips and common myths busted.
Venue: To be confirmed.
March 2026 (date to be confirmed)
Digital skills in NDT*
Introduction to AI in NDT, digital reporting and modern inspection tools.
Venue: To be confirmed.
April 2026 (date to be confirmed)
Try NDT: employer showcase and apprenticeship careers day*
Employers meet prospective apprentices.
Venue: To be confirmed.
May 2026 (date to be confirmed)
The tech frontier: advanced NDT methods explained*
PAUT, TOFD, TFM, DR and CR with a demonstration.
Venue: To be confirmed.
June 2026 (date to be confirmed)
Annual charity event*
Fundraiser and sponsored activity.
Venue: To be confirmed.
July 2026 (date to be confirmed)
Summer wrap-up social/member feedback night
Celebrate, review the year and shape the next programme.
Venue: To be confirmed.
To view the full Branch meeting calendar for 2025-2026, click here.
*indicates CPD content
CPD Points from Branch meetings
Attending Branch meetings indicated as containing CPD content can earn valuable points towards PCN certificate renewals.
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.
