Non-Destructive Testing

Master the skills to detect defects in crucial structures for safety and reliability.

Non-Destructive Testing

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

Radiographic Inspection for Non-Destructive Testing

Competency Credential

Ultrasonic Inspection for Non-Destructive Testing

Competency Credential

Hone the skills to identify defects that threaten the safety and reliability of vital structures.

Thanks to non-destructive testing, you don’t need to worry about the bridge you cross every day collapsing or the frame of your car giving out. The integrity of the structures we rely on are routinely tested for strength and stability. With non-destructive techniques including radiographic and ultrasonic procedures, skilled technicians can spot defects and recommend repairs before large problems unfold. At Penn College, you’ll master the skills to take the lead as a technician in this growing field.

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Non-Destructive Testing (A.A.S.)

Learn how to inspect and certify structures using the latest non-destructive testing techniques.

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Radiographic Inspection for Non-Destructive Testing Competency Credential

Dive into a cutting-edge program that prepares you to take the lead as a radiographic non-destructive test technician.

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Ultrasonic Inspection for Non-Destructive Testing Competency Credential

Explore the latest ultrasonic technology and master the process of finding defects in welds, pressure vessels, machinery, and other objects.

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07.25.2024

Penn College students lead nation in NBT scholarships

Students from Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Engineering Technologies top the list of scholarship recipients from a national foundation devoted to skilled manufacturing careers. Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, awarded the scholarships – each worth up to $2,000 – to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a certificate or degree program leading to a manufacturing career.

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07.22.2024

High schoolers ‘tinker’ at Penn College STEM camp

Thirty high school students discovered career possibilities connected to science, technology, engineering and math during the recent hands-on Tinker Camp at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Supported by grants from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the Gene Haas Foundation and EQT Corp., the three-day camp introduced students to engineering design, manufacturing, polymer engineering, 3D printing and welding.

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06.17.2024

National welding talent pool in spotlight in college labs

Penn College hosted some of the best young welders in the nation last week. The college’s 55,000-square-foot welding facility served as the home for two national competitions, conducted by Project MFG, a skilled-trades advocacy group. A mix of high school and trade school students from throughout the country competed in the National Welding League Championship and the Maritime National Championship, both offering prizes that included $10,000 for first place.

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