Nondestructive Examination Technology

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Pathway Description: This curriculum is designed to prepare students to use scientific principles and technical skills to the operation of industrial and research testing equipment. The course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology. Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, construction technicians and managers, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians. Nondestructive Examination Technology: This course of study prepares the students to apply technical skills in nondestructive testing of materials and component parts for flaws or defects jeopardizing structural integrity. Course work includes ultrasonics, radiography, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle eddy current and visual testing methods. Applied math and physics are an integral part of NDE and the curriculum. The NDE curriculum meets the initial training requirements of ASNT?s SNT-TC-1A, permitting graduates to obtain NDE certification after a few months of on-the-job experience. Career opportunities exist in applied NDE, material sciences, technical sales, and quality control in many industries.