Nuclear Welding Inspection & Assurance work experience Create. Inspect. Assure. Discover the engineering, science and attention to detail behind welding and learn how inspection and assurance help make sure components and structures are built to the required standards. Our Nuclear Welding Inspection & Assurance Work Experience programme gives you the opportunity to explore the world of welding, materials and engineering inspection at Sellafield Ltd. Throughout the programme, you’ll discover why welding inspection is important to the safety and strength of structures and facilities, explore the science of metals and welding, and gain insight into how inspection supports major engineering projects. You’ll also experience a real-world engineering environment while developing skills including teamwork, critical thinking and attention to detail. The programme takes place in a building on the main Sellafield site at Seascale and is suitable for learners in Years 10 to 13. You must be 15 at the time of your placement to obtain the required escorted visitor pass. Why choose Nuclear Welding Inspection & Assurance? Welding is used to join components and structures, but producing the weld is only part of the story. Inspection and assurance help provide confidence that welded structures meet the standards required of them. During your experience, you’ll explore the relationship between engineering, materials, welding, inspection and quality and discover how these areas contribute to complex projects. You’ll have opportunities to explore: How welding is used within engineering The science and properties of metals Why the quality of a weld matters How inspection supports engineering projects How advanced technology can support inspection Why attention to detail and critical thinking are important in this type of work What you’ll experience Discover the science behind welding: Explore metals and welding and discover how engineering and science come together when components and structures are made. Understand inspection: Find out why welded components need to be inspected and explore the role inspection plays in supporting the safety and strength of structures and facilities. Explore technology: Discover how advanced technology can be used within welding inspection and gain insight into a technical area of modern engineering. Experience a real engineering environment: Gain hands-on insight within a real-world environment and discover how engineering, science and manufacturing knowledge can come together. Meet the professionals: Have the opportunity to meet and learn from the Nuclear welding, inspection and assurance team, including current apprentices. What you’ll gain Throughout your experience, you’ll have opportunities to develop skills including: Attention to detail, recognising why accuracy matters Critical thinking, considering information and evidence Problem-solving, thinking through engineering challenges Teamwork, working effectively with others Communication, sharing information and ideas Technical awareness, developing your understanding of welding, materials and inspection Career awareness, understanding how engineering, science and manufacturing connect Most importantly, you’ll gain a better understanding of the different people, skills and expertise involved in making sure engineering work is completed to the standards required. Careers you could explore There’s much more to welding than making a weld. The world of welding, inspection and assurance brings together practical skills, engineering knowledge, materials science, inspection and technology. Your experience could help you discover an interest in areas such as: Welding and welding engineering Welding inspection Quality and assurance Materials and metallurgy Manufacturing Engineering inspection Engineering and technical careers You don’t need to know which technical career is right for you. Use your experience to explore the practical, scientific and engineering sides of welding and inspection, ask questions and discover which aspects interest you most. Is Nuclear Welding Inspection & Assurance for me? This programme could be right for you if you: Enjoy finding out how things are made Are curious about how things work Enjoy practical and technical activities Are interested in engineering, science or manufacturing Like solving problems Have good attention to detail Are interested in materials and how they’re used Want to discover careers you may not have considered before You don’t need to know whether welding, engineering or science is right for you. This experience gives you the opportunity to explore how these areas connect and discover where your interests could take you. Programme Structure Day 1 Discover Day 2 Understand Day 3 Experience Understand Sellafield as an organisation and explore the week ahead with your hosts. Build your understanding of how welding works and the relationship between materials, processes and engineering. Take part in confirmed hands-on activities that introduce the practical and technical aspects of the discipline. Day 4 Inspect Day 5 Reflect Explore different approaches and technologies used within inspection and consider why evidence, accuracy and attention to detail matter. Reflect on what you’ve experienced, the skills you’ve developed and the different careers you’ve discovered. Ready to explore Nuclear Welding Inspection & Assurance? You don’t need to know whether welding, engineering or science is right for you. This experience gives you the opportunity to explore how these areas connect and discover where your interests could take you. Link to apply will appear here when applications open. Important things to know before you apply Location: The programme takes place in a building on the main Sellafield site at Seascale.Year groups: The programme is suitable for learners in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13. Age requirement: You must be 15 at the time of your work experience placement to obtain an escorted visitor pass for this location. If you enjoy your experience with us, you may want to explore Sellafield’s Nuclear Welding Inspection Apprenticeship programme. Nuclear Welding Inspection Apprenticeship
