Carrying out quality control and welding inspections for the nuclear industry, to ensure the safety and robustness of nuclear sites.
Occupational Profile
A Nuclear Welding Inspection Technician (NWIT) performs a quality control and welding inspection role for the nuclear industry. They ensure the safety and integrity of nuclear related fabrications to meet the exacting quality requirements specified in nuclear industry regulations, specifications, standards and detailed engineering documents. These are unique to the sector, hence the knowledge, skills and behaviors required to deploy this role are specific for the nuclear industry. They operate in a challenging environment where quality standards are paramount and safety is the overriding priority. This work will involve carrying out detailed observations, making detailed records, giving technical feedback and providing challenge throughout the manufacturing process.
They perform inspection work on nuclear licensed sites (waste management, decommissioning, construction and operational nuclear plants) or in manufacturing facilities which supply the nuclear industry. The working conditions are varied and may involve wearing specialist safety equipment, shift working and working on sites and facilities running 365 day operations. They are expected to work individually and as part of an inspection team. They need to be able to work with minimum supervision, in a professional manner, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake.
Summary of standard
Full standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/1083/nuclear_welding_inspection_technician.pdf
