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Non-Destructive Testing Program Overview
In Universal Technical Institute's (UTI) Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Technician program, students are introduced to the primary areas of non-destructive testing: eddy current (ET), visual testing (VT), magnetic particle testing (MT), ultrasonic testing (UT), radiographic testing (RT) and liquid or dye penetrant testing (PT). This training prepares them for entry-level work in a variety of industries, from oil and gas and manufacturing to power generation and aviation.1
Most of our grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with experience and hard work.
Some entry-level roles include non-destructive testing technician, quality control technician and inspector. Some advanced roles include industrial radiographer, NDT/NDE technician level I, RT assistant/helper, QC/QA inspector and QC/QA inspector assistant.77
9 months
Unseen But Essential
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician Training
Non-destructive testing technicians are responsible for ensuring that products coming out of a factory meet the specifications set by the company. A majority of work being maintenance on existing equipment including: off-shore, refineries and more. They inspect products to ensure their structural and visual components are up to standard, which helps increase customer satisfaction.
The nine-month Advanced NDT Technician program provides an introduction to the non-destructive testing industry and prepares you to apply for entry-level positions in the field. Once employed, graduates will work with their employer to test and obtain on-the-job training (OJT) hours in the field.1
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician School Location
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Courses
Your courses will cover essential topics in the NDT industry. They start with the basics, so no prior experience is required. Plus, classroom training hours meet the requirements of ANSI/ASNT CP-189 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A standards.
- Eddy Current Theory / Application I & II
- Magnetic Particle Theory / Application I & II
- Penetrant Theory / Application I & II
- Radiation Safety
- Radiography Theory / Application I
- Ultrasound Theory / Application I & II
- Visual Theory / Application I & II
The Future of Testing
Quality control and inspections are important steps taken by industries nationwide. Employers are looking for non-destructive testing technicians with the right education.1
$73,500
72,000+
Frequently Asked Questions
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians are professionals trained in the discipline focused on the quality and serviceability of materials and structures.
- Becoming an NDT technician often requires the completion of a training program. You may also be required to have certain certifications. At UTI, students are introduced to the primary areas of non-destructive testing, which when added to their on-the-job training (OJT) hours in the field will enable them to test and qualify for certification in that specific discipline.
To become an NDT Technician, you must have hours in the classroom and on-the-job training (OJT) hours in the field. UTI can provide the classroom hours, and upon graduation and securing employment your employer can provide the OJT.1
*The employer is always the source of his or her “certs.”