Non-Destructive Test (NDT) and Evaluation, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Non-Destructive Test (NDT) and Evaluation 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 and for the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) certification examination.

Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

First Year

Fall Term

HE 125Occupational Safety and Health

3

NDT 100Intro to Nondestructive Test

3

NDT 110Visual Inspection

5

NDT 120NDT MT/PT Level I & II

5

Winter Term

MTH 065Elementary Algebra

4

NDT 130Radiation Safety Training

5

NDT 150Ultrasonic Testing Level I

5

WD4. 258Basic Print Reading: Welders

3

MTH 065 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.

Spring Term

IN4. 164Technical Writing for CTE

3

MT3. 802Customer Svc for Technicians

3

NDT 140Radiographic Testing Level I

5

NDT 250Ultrasonic Testing Level II

5

MT3.802 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement.

IN4.164 satisfies the Communication related instruction requirement.

Second Year

Fall Term

NDT 160Introduction to Metallurgy

5

NDT 240Radiographic Testing Level II

5

WD4. 151Welding I

2

Winter Term

MA3. 396BManufacturing Processes I

2

NDT 260Intro to Phase Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

5

NDT 270Computed Radiographic Testing Level I

5

Electives

4

Choose from the following elective course offerings:
MA3. 397BManufacturing Processes II

2

WD4. 152Welding II

2

WD4. 242Fab & Repair Practices I

4

Spring Term

Students need to take a minimum of 3 credits of WE 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).
NDT 265Phased Array Testing Level II

5

NDT 275Digital Radiography Level I

5

WE 280CWE: Career Exploration

1 TO 12

Electives

4


Choose from the following elective course offerings:
MA3. 398BManufacturing Processes III

2

WD4. 154Welding Seminar

1 TO 10

WD4. 156Machinery Operation Maintenance

3

Total Credit Hours: 94