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Nondestructive Testing (NDT) and Evaluation, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete all Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, Associate of Applied Science degree requirements will be able to:

  • Develop and maintain quality control programs in the areas of Visual (VT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), and Radiographic (RT) Testing. 
  • Set up and calibrate NDT equipment, as well as interpret and evaluate results based upon nondestructive testing methods with respect to applicable codes, standards and specifications. 
  • Prepare to be a nondestructive inspection technician in accordance with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) certification examination recommendations.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Non-Destructive Test and Evaluation, Associate of Applied Science Program Map.

Communication

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3

WR 121Z or higher will also fulfill program requirements.

Computation

NDT 181Math for Non-Destructive Testing

4
or
MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4

MTH 075 or higher will fulfill program requirements.

Human Relations

MT3. 802Service Skills for Technicians

3
or
Human Relations

3
See the Related Instruction Requirements section for a list of approved courses.

Program Courses

MA3. 396BManufacturing Processes I

2
NDT 100Intro to Nondestructive Test

3
NDT 101Prepping For Success in CTE

3
NDT 110Visual Inspection

5
NDT 121Liquid Penetrant Level I & II

4
NDT 125Magnetic Particle Testing Level I and II

4
NDT 130Radiation Safety Training

5
NDT 140Radiographic Testing Level I

5
NDT 150Ultrasonic Testing Level I

5
NDT 160Introduction to Metallurgy

5
NDT 240Radiographic Testing Level II

5
NDT 250Ultrasonic Testing Level II

5
NDT 255Ultrasonic Testing Immersion

4
NDT 260Intro to Phase Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

5
NDT 271Digital and Computed Radiography

5
NDT 272Advanced Radiography

5
NDT 278Nondestructive Testing Review

4
NDT 280CWE Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation

1-12
WLD 170Welding I

2
Electives

4

Students must take a minimum of 3 credits of NDT 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Any EG4., MA3., PFW, or WLD course that is not already required by the program may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement. Additional credits of NDT 280 may also be taken to fulfill the elective requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 93