Non-Destructive Testing Apprenticeship

Job Overview

Ready to start a high-impact technical career? Our 4-year Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Apprenticeship provides a fantastic opportunity to work on submarines while earning engineering qualifications.

As an NDT Apprentice based at HM Naval Base Clyde, you’ll be vital to our Fleet Time Support programme, ensuring the Royal Navy’s Vanguard and Astute-Class nuclear submarines are ready for their important missions.

You’ll be responsible for conducting surveys to ensure work has been completed to the correct standards before submarine deployments.

• Carrying out detailed surveys and upholding rigorous standards
• Collating and analysing survey reports
• Working with key stakeholders to assure compliance with specific regulations and codes
• Producing crucial technical reports
• Assisting with work package sequencing
• Supporting the management team to maintain and improve safety
• You’ll also be a key member of the Radiography Team at HMNB Clyde, working as a trainee radiographer and developing your skills in this specialist field.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive training both on-site and at West College Scotland. Your formal qualifications will be achieved progressively over the course of the programme, as outlined below:

• Year 1:
  Full-time at West College Scotland
  • SVQ Level 2 (SCQF Level
    5) in Performing Engineering Operations
  • NC Engineering Systems – Year 1
• Year 2: 3 days per week on site at HMNB Clyde and 1 day per week at West College Scotland
  • SVQ Diploma in Technical Services in Engineering (SCQF Level
    7)
  • NC Engineering Systems – Year 2
• Years 3–4: 3 days per week on site at HMNB Clyde (if progressing to HNC) and 1 day per week at West College Scotland
  • SVQ Diploma in Technical Services in Engineering (SCQF Level
    7)
  • HNC Engineering Systems

Through a combination of classroom learning and onsite training you’ll develop well‑rounded engineering competencies and behaviours, preparing you for life in industry. At the end of your programme, you’ll be a well‑rounded professional ready to take on the role of Nuclear Procedures and Standards Inspector Trainee at Babcock.

National Level 5 qualifications (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, and a Science or technical subject, with grades A–C.

Two additional qualifications at National Level 4 or 5 (or above), with grades A–C.

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