Nondestructive Testing - 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.
Students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. This includes courses that meet the capstone project, diversity, and computer literacy requirements.
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.
Program Outcomes
• Correlate the discontinuities specific to each manufacturing process with the non-destructive testing method or methods used to detect, interpret, and evaluate them.
• Perform the basic setup and calibration of non-destructive testing equipment according to referenced codes, standards, and specifications.
• Create a non-destructive testing technique in which known defects within any assigned part or assembly are inspected, interpreted, and evaluated in accordance with referenced codes, standards, and specifications.
• Analyze inherent and service induced discontinuities and defects for differentiation and disposition with various precision measurement tools.
• Create technical reports documenting the results of their inspection findings.
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 |
| Or | |
| NDT 250 | NDT Internship | 1-11 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 95 |
AAT Degree Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 95 |
| AAT General Education Requirements | 18 |
| Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 116 |
AAT Degree General Education Requirements: See list below
Computer Literacy Requirement: Complete an approved computer literacy course or successfully pass the computer literacy exam
AAS-T Degree Requirements
| Technical Course Requirements | 95 |
| AAS-T General Education Requirements | 23 |
| Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 121 |
AAS-T Degree General Education Requirements: See list below
Computer Literacy Requirement: Complete an approved computer literacy course or successfully pass the computer literacy exam
General Degree Requirements
AAT Degree General Education Requirements (18 credits)
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:
5 credits in a social science that meets the diversity requirement:
5 credits in social science, humanities, or science
choose one from the following:
3 credits in College Success: