Associate of Applied Technology Degree / Associate in Applied Science – T Degree
The Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program at Clover Park Technical College provides training in a variety of analysis techniques used in industry to evaluate the properties of a material or structure without causing damage. Because NDT does not impair the usefulness of the object being inspected, it is a valuable process used in fields such as construction, manufacturing, civil engineering, and transportation. Nondestructive testing techniques are used to examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines.
This program prepares graduates to become active and successful professionals in nondestructive testing in a wide range of industries. Students will explore and receive hands-on technical training in blueprint reading, codes and specifications, composite fabrication, assembly and repair, materials, and the manufacturing process. Training will also include the major methods of NDT, such as visual and optical, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic and eddy current testing, along with an overview of other methods. Students will be introduced to advanced technologies, such as ultrasonics (phased array), and radiography (digital detector array DDA and computerized radiography CR). Successful graduates are prepared with technical skills for entry-level positions, such as quality control technicians, NDT technicians, engineering technicians, and NDT equipment representatives.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) degree, students will:
- Complete a project integrating the knowledge gained in all previous courses and that demonstrates the application of theory and practice.
- Have general knowledge of welding processes and what a proper weld would look like.
- Have a general knowledge of the various manufacturing processes that involve NDT.
- Identify the methods of nondestructive testing and define each one.
- Identify various discontinuities that are specific to each method and manufacturing process.
- Describe the fundamental parameters of manufacturing processes and the advantages, limitations, and factors to be considered when choosing a manufacturing process.
- Be able to identify the various certification and qualification standards used in NDT: i.e. SNT-TC-1A, ANSI/ASNT CP-189, NAS 410, and ANSI/ ASNT CP-105.
- Read and understand blueprints.
- State the fundamentals of physical metallurgy and heat treating and its application in industry.
- Troubleshoot problems encountered doing each of the 5 major NDT methods.
- Demonstrate the principles of Lean and 5S.
General Degree Requirements
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (18 credits)
ENGL& 101
| | 5 |
| Or | |
CMST& 220
| | 5 |
| | |
| Any 100-Level Math Class | 5 |
PSYC& 100DIV
| | 5 |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
Note: CMST& 220 Or higher
PSYC& 100DIV: PSY 112DIV, SOC& 101DIV, or other humanities course that meets the diversity requirement
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements (23 credits)
All AAS-T degrees must have a minimum of 20 credits of transferable general education. These credits replace the academic courses required for the AAT degree. Required credits include:
5 credits in communication:
5 credits in quantitative reasoning:
MATH& 107
| | 5 |
MATH& 141
| | 5 |
MATH& 142
| | 5 |
MATH& 146
| | 5 |
MATH& 151
| | 5 |
5 credits in a social science that meets the diversity requirement:
PSYC& 100DIV
| | 5 |
SOC& 101DIV
| | 5 |
5 credits in social science, humanities, or science
choose one from the following:
ART& 100
| Art Appreciation | 5 |
ASL& 121
| American Sign Language I | 5 |
ASL& 122
| American Sign Language II | 5 |
BIOL& 160
| General Biology w/Lab | 5 |
BIOL& 175
| Human Biology w/Lab | 5 |
BIOL& 241
| Human A & P I | 5 |
BIOL& 242
| Human A & P II | 5 |
BIOL& 260
| Microbiology | 5 |
CHEM& 110
| | 5 |
CHEM& 121
| | 5 |
CHEM& 131
| | 5 |
GEOL& 110
| | 5 |
HIST& 146
| | 5 |
HIST& 147
| | 5 |
HIST& 148
| | 5 |
HUM& 101
| | 5 |
MUSC& 105
| | 5 |
PHYS& 114
| | 5 |
POLS& 202
| | 5 |
PSYC& 100
| | 5 |
PSYC& 200
| | 5 |
PSYC& 220
| | 5 |
SOC& 101
| | 5 |
3 credits in College Success:
Students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the requirements for diversity, computer literacy, and the capstone project.
This degree is offered at the South Hill Campus in Puyallup.
Program Length
This program is approximately eight quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Fall and spring quarters.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Successful completion of ENG 091 or equivalent. Successful completion of MAT 099 by the end of the first quarter of the program or instructor’s permission.
Program Course List
| MS 123 | Fundamentals of Welding for the Non-Welding Major | 5 |
| MS 126 | Fundamentals of Composites for the Non-Composites Technician | 4 |
| MS 131 | Blueprint Reading Fundamentals | 3 |
| NDT 108 | Introduction to NDT | 5 |
| NDT 113 | Material and Processes for NDT I | 5 |
| NDT 120 | Visual and Optical Testing | 5 |
| NDT 121 | Materials and Processes for NDT II | 5 |
| NDT 125 | Magnetic Particle Testing | 5 |
| NDT 130 | Liquid Penetrant Testing | 5 |
| NDT 140 | Eddy Current Testing I | 5 |
| NDT 150 | Ultrasonic Testing I | 5 |
| NDT 160 | Radiographic Testing I | 5 |
| NDT 170 | Eddy Current Testing II | 5 |
| NDT 180 | Ultrasonic Testing II | 5 |
| NDT 185 | Physics for NDT Professionals | 5 |
| NDT 190 | Radiographic Testing II | 5 |
| NDT 210 | Eddy Current Testing III | 5 |
| NDT 220 | Ultrasonic Testing III | 5 |
| NDT 230 | Radiographic Testing III | 5 |
| NDT 240CAP | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Nondestructive Testing Required Electives | 10 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 105 |
Note: Nondestructive Testing Required Electives listed below
AAT Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 105 |
| AAT General Education Requirements | 18 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 126 |
AAT General Education Requirements: See list above
Computer Literacy Requirement: Complete an approved computer literacy course or successfully pass the computer literacy exam
AAS-T Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 105 |
| AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements | 23 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 131 |
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements: See list above
Computer Literacy Requirement: Complete an approved computer literacy course or successfully pass the computer literacy exam
Electives
| ACM 120 | Composite Fabrication | 4 |
| ACM 125 | Composite Assembly | 4 |
| ACM 130 | Composite Repair | 4 |
| ACM 145 | Special Projects | 3 |
| CAS 115CL | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| ENV 131 | Hazardous Waste Site Operations - 40 Hours | 4 |
MATH& 146
| | 5 |
| MCH 101 | Orientation/Machine Shop Safety | 2 |
| MS 128 | OSHA, Occupational, Health And Safety | 3 |
| NDT 187 | Inspection and Test Equipment | 5 |
| NDT 189 | Inspection Planning and Processes | 4 |
| NDT 191 | Continuous Improvement Tools | Improve |
| NDT 193 | Statistical Process Control | 4 |
| NDT 250 | NDI Internship | 11-Jan |
| NDT 255 | NDT Special Projects | 3-Jan |
PHYS& 114
| | 5 |
| PSY 112DIV | Psychology of the Workplace | 5 |
| SVL 101 | Service Learning | 3 |