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NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING CERT B

Cowley County Community College

Certificate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Arkansas City, Kansas

    125 S 2nd St, Arkansas City, Kansas, 67005

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingActive LearningOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsEnglish LanguagePhysicsEducation and Training

Abilities

Problem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ExpressionFar VisionWritten Expression

Tasks

  • Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, el
  • Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, o
  • Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
  • Operate drones for remote inspection of large or hard-to-reach structures, such as wind turbines, bridges, or tall buildings.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGeographic information systemElectronic mail softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Acoustic emissions systemsAcoustic testersAmp metersBinocular polarizing microscopesBinocularsBlack lightsCapacitance testersCharge-coupled device CCD camerasClosed circuit television systemsComputer assisted tomography CAT inspection equipmentDepth gaugesDesktop computersDigital micrometersDigital oscilloscopesDigital refractometers

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Ultrasonic testing techniques — apply independently to identify and characterize defects in solid materials across common industrial components with reduced oversight.
  • NDT equipment including probes, transducers, and calibration blocks — select, calibrate, and operate routinely in accordance with written test procedures on production or maintenance sites.
  • Radiographic images of welds, castings, or structural components — produce and process using established radiographic testing protocols to detect internal flaws without damaging the object.
  • Visual inspection of structures such as pipelines, bridges, or industrial vessels — conduct using closed-circuit television systems or borescopes and document findings in structured reports.
  • NDT test results from liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, or electromagnetic methods — interpret against applicable codes and flag indications for supervisor review.
  • Non-destructive testing reports — prepare clearly and accurately using word processing and office suite software, summarizing findings, equipment settings, and applicable acceptance criteria.
  • Electromagnetic and eddy-current testing procedures — perform on familiar material types such as tubing or plate stock following qualified written procedures.
  • Multiple NDT methods across routine inspection scenarios — monitor and cross-check results to verify consistency, escalating anomalies to senior personnel as appropriate.
  • Inspection schedules and test documentation logs — maintain using database or project management software to support traceability and quality control requirements.
  • Verbal communication of inspection status and preliminary findings — deliver clearly to supervisors, quality engineers, or client representatives on active job sites.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
57%
Placement Rate
67%