Southeast Community College

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Nondestructive Testing Technology

Welcome

Established in 1978, the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program prepares students for careers in product testing, consulting, and inspection careers in engineering and quality assurance areas of industry. Nondestructive testing graduates use noninvasive inspection methods such as ultrasound, radiography and many other inspection techniques to “look inside” of a component or structure to determine if the component is acceptable for use or service.

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Overview

What industries use NDT?

Nondestructive testing is used both as a service as well as being an integral part of manufacturing in many different industries such as:

• Aircraft and aerospace
• Power generation
• Chemical and petrochemical
• Bridge and building fabrication/erection
• Independent testing laboratories
• Electronics and microelectronics
• Defense and military (civil and enlisted)
• General manufacturing companies
• Historical renovation
• Infrastructure construction and maintenance
• Automotive
• Rail
• Marine
• Large ship construction
• Computer

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Mission

Program Mission Statement:

The mission of the Nondestructive Testing Technology Program is to prepare individuals for employment as high quality entry-level technicians within the many diversified industries that NDT serves.

The Nondestructive Testing Technology Program Goals:

1. Provide technical training in the inspection methods of ultrasonic, radiography, film interpretation, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current and visual inspection. In addition training will be provided in ancillary classes that strengthen the knowledge of the NDT technician.
2. Provide an effective training program that meets the employment needs of the various industries that NDT serves.
3. Provide students with safe working habits so as not to injure themselves, others, or personal property.
4. Instill in the student a sense of punctuality and time management.

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Requirements:

• Complete an Application for Admission form and return it to SCC-Milford Campus. The students accepted for this class will be chosen on a first come first served basis. Complete and Submit Application for Admission – Milford Campus.
• All applicants are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test. ACT scores may be accepted. Please call the SCC-Milford Campus Assessment Office, 402-761-8202 or 1-800-933-7223, Ext. 202 for an appointment.
• A criminal background check (CBC) will be required of each student in this program. Based on the outcome of the background check, a student may or may not be granted un-escorted access to Radioactive material use and storage. If a CBC designates unescorted access, the student will only be allowed escorted access for the remainder of the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this background check.
  

For questions about applications to Southeast Community College-Milford Campus please call Connie Wergin, 1-800-933-7223, Ext. 448.

For a TOUR of the NDT Technology Program please contact Marcia Van Andel, 1-800-933-7223, Ext. 8243.

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Student Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance standards according to college policy.
• Follow designated safety procedures while on campus.
• Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times.
• Be responsible for program costs: tuition, fees, books and tools.