Nondestructive Testing
Overview
Programs in nondestructive testing prepare people to use radioisotopes to test materials.Nondestructive testing programs teach students about a variety of topics.
Nondestructive testing programs include topics such as:
- Quality and safety testing of liquids, solids, and processes
- X-ray analysis of materials
- Measurement of paper or metal thickness
- Use of ultrasonic, radiologic, and magnetic tests
Schools
Many community colleges and technical schools offer certificate and associate degree programs in nondestructive testing. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study. An associate degree program at a community college usually takes two years of full-time study to complete. In some cases, students earn a certificate of completion for every test they master.
A few colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degrees in nondestructive testing. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Technology
- Architectural Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Composite Technology
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
- Materials Science
- Metallurgical Technology
- Quality Control Technology
Related Careers
Careers to Consider
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program of study by getting your high school diploma or GED.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Advanced Algebra courses
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Programming
- English Composition
- Physics
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This undergraduate program typically offers courses in the following subjects:
- Eddy and Currents
- Intro to Nondestructive Testing
- Liquid Penetration
- Magnetic Particle Lab
- Quality Control
- Radiography
- Radiology
- Safety
- Ultrasonics
Things to Know
Nondestructive testing programs may be part of larger quality control programs.
Nondestructive testing may sometimes be called nondestructive inspection or nondestructive evaluation.
Many jobs in this field require a lot of writing and clear communication. Writing and speaking courses will develop your communication skills.
You may want to become certified by a professional organization.
Schools
King-Snohomish Area
Edmonds Community College
- Engineering Technology--Quality & Manufacturing
Tacoma Area
Clover Park Technical College
- Nondestructive Testing
- Nondestructive Testing--Eddy Current Testing
- Nondestructive Testing--Magnetic Particle & Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Nondestructive Testing--Radiographic Testing
- Nondestructive Testing--Ultrasonic Testing
West Side Area
Skagit Valley College
- Composites Technology--Advanced Composites Manufacturing Technician