I have personally completed my Level 3 NDT qualifications with Lavender International , sent my team through their Level 2 courses and my apprentices are currently completing the apprenticeship programme. At every level, the training has been second to none – thorough, well delivered, and genuinely effective.
What really sets Lavender International apart is the people. Every member of staff is personable, professional, and a pleasure to deal with. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone serious about their NDT training.
Apprenticeship Overview
Level 3 Non-Destructive Technologies Technician
The Level 3 Non-Destructive Technologies Technician Apprenticeship takes around 24 to 28 months to complete and includes three NDT methods of your choice at Level 2 (PCN or EN4179), including at least one complex method. The role of the Non-Destructive Technologies Technician involves supervisory responsibility of NDT Operators. They will oversee, validate and audit inspections of NDT operators and manage projects through to completion.
The apprenticeship standard focuses on Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, Project Management and Leadership, as well as providing the apprentice with the following skills:
- Managing projects and the co-ordination and supervision of NDT operators
- Ability to apply inspection techniques in three methods
- Selecting appropriate methods of inspection and understanding their limitations
- Conducting inspection audits, evaluating NDT data reports and applying solutions to engineering problems
- Following written procedures and implementing quality control and assurance of NDT systems
For more information visit the Apprenticeship Standards website.
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Initial Assessment and Enrolment
Our delivery team is committed to ensuring that our apprentices are well-equipped to thrive in their chosen discipline.
Prior to enrolment, we conduct assessments to evaluate your prior learning and experience to determine eligibility for our programme.
Ideally apprentices should have a minimum of three GCSEs at grade 4 (or equivalent) including English and Maths. For Apprentices under 19 who hold Level 1 Maths and/or English or below will need to achieve their Level 2 Maths and/or English Functional Skills. They will be referred to our Functional Skills Tutor who will create a bespoke delivery model tailored to the individuals needs.
For Apprentices who are over the age of 19 but do not hold the relevant English or Maths GCSEs, they will be encouraged to register for functional skills as this will support their NDT technical training.
All apprentices must satisfy the minimum vision requirement and will have to undergo a visual acuity and colour perception test.
Here is an example of what the ‘typical’ delivery could look like, however all delivery models are individualised to your learning needs. During enrolment, you will get your own personalised Delivery Model detailing the training and activities required to complete for your learning journey.
NDT Certification
Lavender International provides the NDT Training and Examinations when the apprentice is ready to undertake their NDT training. For the Level 3 Non Destructive Technologies Technician Apprenticeship, apprentices will be expected to undertake their first conventional method certification within 7 months. The second conventional method will be taken at the end of year 1 and the final advanced method examination will be taken during the Endpoint Assessment.
This will take place in one of our dedicated training centres in Rotherham or Sheffield.
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Portfolio of Evidence
To demonstrate to your manager and tutor that you have understood the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours for your job, you must collect evidence in a portfolio.
This portfolio will be built over the course of your apprenticeship and submitted for your endpoint assessment.
You can view the Level 3 Non-Destructive Technologies apprentice handbook here.
Evidence can consist of the following:
- CV, CPD record
- Gantt chart, award certificates, witness testimony, manager colleague feedback
- H&S such as toolbox talks, risk assessments, training certificates
- Improvement plan, mindmap, plan, draft and final version
- NDT method training certificates and work experience hours, product technology online course, inspection reports, written instructions
End Point Assessment
To successfully complete the Apprenticeship, the apprentice must pass the End Point Assessment. This compromises of an independent assessment consisting of:
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Portfolio review of evidence and achievements
This may include records of formal training, inspection reports, improvement plan, work experience hours, CPD, awards, H&S certificates, employer reports and feedback.
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Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
The apprentice will have to answer questions that will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the Apprenticeship Standard.
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Level 2 complex non-destructive technologies qualification
They will be an assessment that examines the theory and practical tests associated with PCN or EN4179 Level 2 Complex Method.
For more details on the apprenticeship delivery model, contact apprenticeships@lavender-ndt.com
Career opportunities after the apprenticeship
Our recent apprentice survey found that over 92% of respondents believe the apprenticeship has had a positive or significant impact on their career progression, opening the door to exciting opportunities across the NDT industry. Many of our apprentices choose to build long-term careers in the sector, progressing into roles such as:
- NDT Manufacturing Engineer
- Lead Field Technician
- NDT Technician
- Training in new NDT methods
- Studying towards the Level 6 NDT Engineer
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