Nondestructive Testing, CAS

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The Nondestructive Testing program is designed to provide students experience in nondestructive test methods, visual inspection, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic and radiographic testing. Upon completion of this program, students will:

Demonstrate safe practices for nondestructive testing;
Summarize the rules and regulations of radiation safety and characteristics of x-ray and gamma radiation;
Illustrate electromagnetic principles and use the equipment;
Discuss ultrasonic theory and apply ultrasonic techniques;
Summarize magnetic particle testing formulas, methods, applications, limitations, material sensitivity, and equipment calibration;
Summarize liquid penetrant formulas, methods, applications and limitations; and
Follow a written procedure that has been created from a Code or Standard.

Required Courses

Fall Semester

EWLD 110 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing Credit(s): 3
EWLD 113 - Ultrasonic Testing I Credit(s): 2 *
EWLD 115 - Eddy Current Testing Credit(s): 3 *
EWLD 121 - Radiographic Testing I Credit(s): 2
M 114 - Extended Technical Mathematics Credit(s): 3 *
OR
M 152M - Precalculus Algebra Credit(s): 3 *
WLDG 111 - Welding Theory I Practical Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total: 16

Spring Semester

BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication Credit(s): 3 *
EWLD 111 - Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing Credit(s): 3 *
EWLD 114 - Ultrasonic Testing II Credit(s): 3 *
EWLD 122 - Radiographic Testing II Credit(s): 3 *
EWLD 125 - AWS D1.1 Code Book Credit(s): 2 *

Second Semester Total: 14

Total Credits 30

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Recommended Course Offering:

WLDG 185 - Welding Qualification Test Preparation Credit(s): 3 *

Admission Guidelines

Visual acuity should be correctable to 20-20 with capability of differentiating contrast among colors and shades.

Program Information

Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Applied Science program will have achieved the educational requirements necessary to take the ASNT Level II National Certification exam. ASNT also requires documented work experience as part of the application for the Level II exam.

Opportunities After Graduation

Career opportunities offer a wide range of possibilities as an inspector in the fabrication and manufacturing industries, steel construction, mining, energy, petroleum, aviation, bridge construction, and other production areas.

Advising Information:

For more information about this program, contact the FVCC Student Support Center.

Student Support Center Advisor
Will Richards
OT 204
(406) 756-4862
wrichards@fvcc.edu