Overview
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Two year program
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Enter the workforce quickly
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Credits earned in the Ultrasonic Examination Certificate I, Visual Examination Certificate I, Electromagnetic Safety Certificate Level II program may be applied this degree.
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Full program offered at
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Program Pathway
Ultrasonic Examination, Level 1 Certificate and Visual Examination, Level 1 Certificate
| Program Admission Prerequisites | ||
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| The Ultrasonic Examination certificate and the Visual Examination certificate are completed concurrently. | ||
| Ultrasonic Examination, Level 1 Certificate and Visual Examination, Level 1 Certificate Total | 30 | |
| First Semester | 14 | |
| ELECTIVE | Elective - Ultrasonic Examination Certificate Course options listed in the catalog. | 7 |
| ELECTIVE | Elective - Visual Examination Certificate Course options listed in the catalog. | 7 |
| Second Semester | 16 | |
| ELECTIVE | Elective - Ultrasonic Examination Certificate Course options listed in the catalog. | 8 |
| ELECTIVE | Elective - Visual Examination Certificate Course options listed in the catalog. | 8 |
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Certificate received upon completion!
Electromagnetic-Safety, Level 2 Certificate
| Program Admission Prerequisites | ||
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| Prerequisites: Completion of requirements for the Ultrasonic Examination, Level 1 Certificate (15 Credit Hours) and the Visual Examination, Level 1 Certificate (15 Credit Hours) (Total 30 Credit Hours) | ||
| Electromagnetic-Safety, Level 2 Certificate Total | 7 | |
| Third Semester | 7 | |
| NDTE 1440 | Eddy Current Testing | 4 |
| NUCP 2301 | Radiation Protection I | 3 |
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Inspection Technology, AAS
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| Prerequisites: Concurrent completion of Electromagnetic-Safety, Level 2 Certificate (37 Credit Hours) | ||
| Inspection Technology, AAS Total | 23 | |
| Third Semester | 7 | |
| WLDG 1421 | Welding Fundamentals | 4 |
| ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | 16 | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 1332 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts | 3 |
| SOCI 1301 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| PROGRAM CAPSTONE | Program Capstone Course options listed in the catalog. | 4 |
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Diploma received upon completion!60Total Credit Hours
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The Student Success Course Requirement is satisfied through successful completion of QCTC 1446 - Testing and Inspection Systems. |
Program Details
- The manufacture of a single product or complete system requires initial testing and recurring inspection to ensure reliable operation. New developments in the fields of space exploration, oceanography, and transportation with their requirements for lighter, stronger engineered materials, and advanced fabrication techniques demand today's nondestructive testing (NDT) technicians be prepared to use the most sophisticated testing methods.
Program Highlights
- Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the American Welding Society (AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) codes for structural welding and pressure vessel fabrication in preparation for the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination. Students will also learn to identify material defects during testing and inspection experiments in hands-on labs throughout the program.
Credentials and Careers
- The Ultrasonic Examination level 1 certificate student will study intermediate and advanced ultra-sonics and materials science to gain entry level skills for jobs such as ultrasonic thickness and flaw detection.
- The Visual Examination level 1 certificate is designed to prepare the student to perform visual means of inspection including magnetic particle, dypenetrant, and weld defects and gain entry into the petrochemical, aviation, and heavy industry fields and begin a successful career.
- The Electromagnetic-Safety level 2 certificate student will perform electromagnetic testing, and learn basic principles of welding, with a focus on inspector safety, including in high radiation areas.
- The Inspection Technology AAS provides students with general education courses and knowledge related to industry technology trends, preparing them for entry level jobs in industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, automotive racing and maritime. All courses exceed the requirements of the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) recommended practice SNT-TC-1A.
Transferability
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferrable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
The Student Success Course Requirement is satisfied through successful completion of QCTC 1446 - Testing and Inspection Systems.
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- The manufacture of a single product or complete system requires initial testing and recurring inspection to ensure reliable operation. New developments in the fields of space exploration, oceanography, and transportation with their requirements for lighter, stronger engineered materials, and advanced fabrication techniques demand today's nondestructive testing (NDT) technicians be prepared to use the most sophisticated testing methods.
Program Highlights
- Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the American Welding Society (AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) codes for structural welding and pressure vessel fabrication in preparation for the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination. Students will also learn to identify material defects during testing and inspection experiments in hands-on labs throughout the program.
Credentials and Careers
- The Ultrasonic Examination level 1 certificate student will study intermediate and advanced ultra-sonics and materials science to gain entry level skills for jobs such as ultrasonic thickness and flaw detection.
- The Visual Examination level 1 certificate is designed to prepare the student to perform visual means of inspection including magnetic particle, dypenetrant, and weld defects and gain entry into the petrochemical, aviation, and heavy industry fields and begin a successful career.
- The Electromagnetic-Safety level 2 certificate student will perform electromagnetic testing, and learn basic principles of welding, with a focus on inspector safety, including in high radiation areas.
- The Inspection Technology AAS provides students with general education courses and knowledge related to industry technology trends, preparing them for entry level jobs in industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, automotive racing and maritime. All courses exceed the requirements of the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) recommended practice SNT-TC-1A.
Transferability
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferrable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of inspection procedures.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and application of the principles of leadership, ethics, collaboration, and teamwork at the job site.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with project team members.
The Inspection Technology Program exceeds American Society of Nondestructive Testing SNT-TC-1A requirements.
Program completion will allow the graduate to qualify for to become an American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
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