Nuclear Welding Inspection Technician Apprentice Review

I inspect and oversee machined components and welded items to ensure that they apply to the relevant standard I am inspecting these items to, I use a variety of non destructive testing methods such as dye penetrant and magnetic particle to find defects not visible to the naked eye and record such defects.

I have developed a whole selection of new skills during the course of my apprenticeship such as how to use measuring tools like vernier callipers, micrometers, and computer aided measuring equipment, I have also learnt about various non destructive testing techniques and I have got certificates in how to use them competently as well.

I am fully enjoying my programme as I am learning in depth analysis of metallurgy, welding and various techniques for inspection and documentation review but also is very hands on with placements at different companies to expand my personal knowledge from differing points of view and how to learn from a variety of experienced people.

The organisation of the apprenticeship is brand new and I am a trailblazer so there are some hiccups here and there when finalising dates and assessments that need completed but I feel like the learning modules I have been completing and the college days to achieve my HNC has been adequate.

I receive a lot of support from my employer as the job roles need to be filled and I feel like they do everything in their power to help us achieve the level of knowledge and experience needed to complete the job roles that we will eventually go into after we've finished.

I feel like there could of been some improvements made by the training provider in helping us achieve our qualifications but all in all we have gotten there in the end and that's what matters the most but as I said just some improvements on organisation would have helped greatly.

I feel like some of the units that had been delivered to us were defiantly beneficial in our future job role but other modules were unnecessary but they had to be completed to achieve our higher certificate from college so its not that bad as its a qualification I can always have on me.

there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in activities and workshops that are outside of work hours such as tall ships or meetings on future developments in the field of expertise that we would be entering into after the apprenticeship, there are also events to meet other people in the organisation to better connect the workforce.

Yes

Extremely nice place to work and very helpful to help your personal knowledge and learning your trade. I feel like there are plenty of systems and people in place to help someone grow into their role and become a specialist in their field to become the best that they can be.

Learn as much as possible before going for the interview about what exactly you would be doing as a employee and how you can help improve the business. also the importance that this business has and why its so important to do everything you do safely and with honesty and integrity.