Apprenticeship Document Download
Guidance documents
If you are interested in becoming an NDT apprentice or are an employer who would like to offer an NDT apprenticeship, please view or download the documents below.
| Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering Technician |
 | NDT Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard This document explains the knowledge, skills and behaviour that must be gained by the apprentice during the apprenticeship. |
 | NDT Engineering Technician Assessment Plan This document gives an overview of the scheme and explains how the apprentice will be assessed at the end of the apprenticeship. |
 | On-Programme Competency Development This document explains the rationale for the development of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering Technician apprenticeship and defines the responsibilities for those participating in the scheme. It also explains the recommended on-programme content through to the end-point assessment and is a guide for the apprentice and the employer. |
 | Guidance for the End-point Assessment/PRI This document provides guidance on the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering Technician apprenticeship End-point Assessment/PRI and explains the scoring process of the apprenticeship. |
| Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Operator |
 | NDT Operator Apprenticeship Standard This document explains the knowledge, skills and behaviour that must be gained by the apprentice during the apprenticeship. |
 | NDT Operator Assessment Plan This document gives an overview of the scheme and explains how the apprentice will be assessed at the end of the apprenticeship. |
 | On-Programme Competency Development This document explains the rationale for the development of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Operator apprenticeship and defines the responsibilities for those participating in the scheme. It also explains the recommended on-programme content through to the end-point assessment and is a guide for the apprentice and the employer. |
 | NDT Operator – Assessor's Guidance and Score Sheets This document provides guidance to the assessor and provides score sheets on which the apprentice can be scored against knowledge, skills and behaviours gained throughout the apprenticeships. |
 | NDT Operator – UK-SPEC Competency Matching Form The UK-SPEC Competency Matching Form should be filled out by the apprentice in order to enable the assessors to determine that they have met the requirements. |
| Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer |
 | NDT Engineer Apprenticeship Standard This document explains the knowledge, skills and behaviour that must be gained by the apprentice during the apprenticeship. |
 | NDT Engineer Assessment Plan This document gives an overview of the scheme and explains how the apprentice will be assessed at the end of the apprenticeship. |
| Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Apprenticeship Guidance Documents |
 | Summary of NDT apprenticeships available |
 | Employer's 'Let's Get Started' Guidance This document advises the employer of their role and responsibilities to the apprentice and the funding arrangements during the apprenticeship. |
 | An Introduction to NDT Common Methods This document explains the different methods and competencies that the apprentice can undertake during the apprenticeship. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Eddy current testing of materials, products and plant This unit identifies the competencies required to carry out eddy current testing (ET) inspection activities, using manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic equipment, on engineering materials, products and plant, in accordance with approved procedures. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Organisational health, safety & environment (HSE) requirements This unit gives guidance and advice to employers to develop the competencies required to comply with all relevant health, safety and environment (HSE) regulations in the workplace and when working in different locations. General HSE responsibilities are defined in the Health and Safety at Work Act. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Infrared thermography (active) testing of materials, products and plant This unit identifies the competencies required to carry out stimulated thermography testing (ST) inspection activities, using manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic equipment on engineering materials, products and plant, in accordance with approved procedures. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Infrared thermography (passive) testing of materials, products and plant This unit identifies the competencies required to carry out infrared thermography (IRT) survey activities on engineering products, plant, materials or structures in accordance with approved procedures. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Magnetic particle testing of materials, products and plant This unit identifies the competencies required to carry out magnetic particle tests on ferromagnetic components, materials or structures in accordance with approved procedures. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Management of human factors (behaviours) This unit identifies the competencies required in human factors. The unit is designed to give the employer guidance and advice to define and develop generic behaviours. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Penetrant testing of materials, products and plant This unit identifies the competencies required to carry out penetrant flaw detection tests on ferrous and non-ferrous engineering products, materials or structures in accordance with approved procedures. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Project management with a focus on non-destructive testing This unit is to ensure that apprentices have a sound understanding of project management techniques and processes and will be able to apply this knowledge in their daily inspection activities. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Quality assurance, audit and surveillance of NDT and related activities This unit relates to the apprentice’s ability and understanding of the principles and complexities of quality assurance, audit and surveillance. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Radiographic testing of materials, products and plant This unit identifies the competencies required to carry out radiographic testing activities on engineering products, materials or structures in accordance with approved procedures. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Sector-specific product technology This unit identifies the key areas of sector-specific background engineering knowledge that the apprentice is required to acquire in order for them to effectively apply the most appropriate NDT inspection method(s)/technique(s) to full advantage. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Ultrasonic testing of materials, products and plant This unit identifies the competencies required to carry out ultrasonic testing activities using manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic equipment, in accordance with approved procedures. |
 | Employer's Unit of Competence – Visual testing of materials, products and plant This unit identifies the competencies required to carry out the dimensional and visual inspection of engineering components in accordance with approved procedures. |
 | Guidance on the preparation of the project report and associated project presentation This document has been provided to offer guidance to apprentices and employers on the preparation of the project report and project presentation. |
 | Log Sheets for Supervised Practice (Experience) This document has been provided to record the progress of the apprentice during supervised practice. |
 | Employer's Assessment of Behaviours This document allows the employer to assess the apprentice's skills. |
| Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) End-Point Assessment |
 | This leaflet explains the benefits and fees applicable to all BINDT end-point assessments. |
 | This form should be completed to confirm that the various documents that stipulate the professional requirements for the end-point assessment assessors have been read. |
 | This document provides information an contact details regarding complaints and appeals. |
 | Guidance on the Preparation of the Portfolio of Evidence This document provides a reflection of what is included in the apprenticeship standard, together with other requirements for record keeping. |
 | This form should be completed by the employer. |
