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Apprenticeship

Engineer surveyor

Level
4
Higher
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Inspecting various equipment in workplaces including sports stadia, landmarks, film sets, docks, factories, shops, quarries, hospitals, and schools.

What you'd do

Inspect pressure vessels, boilers, and lifting equipment on site
Assess whether equipment meets legal safety requirements
Produce written inspection reports and certificates
Advise clients on remedial actions and compliance
Use specialist inspection tools and test equipment
Maintain accurate records of inspections carried out
Keep up to date with changes in safety legislation

What you'd learn

Engineering principles relevant to plant and equipment inspection
Relevant legislation, codes of practice, and safety standards
Inspection, testing, and examination techniques
Report writing and formal certification processes
Risk assessment and failure mode analysis
Client communication and professional conduct
Use of inspection tools and measurement instruments
Ready to look for a place?
See live Engineer surveyor apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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