Rolls-Royce Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Derby, UK

What will the apprentice be doing?

• You'll be trained to lead your own technical projects and to work with expert mentors to develop the skills you need to thrive. Your role will see you selecting the optimal NDT method and conducting tests on parts - so be ready for practical experiments, project planning, resource control, problem solving and gaining technical know-how.
• You'll also learn how we use NDT in research and development and have the opportunity to learn about state-of-the-art technologies that enable us to rapidly detect defects, increase our throughput and reduce our costs.
• You'll undertake a variety of different placements across the business to equip you with practical experience in the various NDT methods.
• You can also expect to spend some time in our offices, solving technical issues and running projects to help our internal customers.
• Throughout, you'll study for the BEng (Hons) NDT Degree at Northampton University, getting to grips with the Maths, Electronics and Physics behind these methods. Some modules will be delivered residentially at Northampton University; other modules will be delivered via distance learning.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• BEng (Hons) NDT Degree, plus internationally recognised NDT qualifications
• The chance to apply for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the British Institute of NDT
• Off-The-Job-Training

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

If you successfully complete your apprenticeship you can continue into a long an successful career with Rolls-Royce or you will gain skills to support you in a number of roles.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 5/B) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 6/B) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Physics (Grade 6/B) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade B) Essential
A Level or equivalent Please see subject list on the career page (Grade B) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Level 3 engineering based extended diploma (Grade DDM) Essential

Things to consider

3 GCSE's which must include Maths & Physics at grade 6/B and English Language at grade 5/B. 2 Alevels at grade B: 1 must be Maths, a second from the following - Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Engineering/IT related technology or an additional maths related subject. OR BTEC level 3 engineering based extended diploma INCLUDING further maths at DDM