Non-Destructive Testing
About this program
Everything from the bridge you use to the pipeline that brings gas to your home needs to be routinely monitored for safety and stability. Thanks to non-destructive techniques, certified inspectors can carefully identify defects in welded joints before they fail. In the associate’s in Non-Destructive Testing program, you’ll master the major non-destructive testing methods. Learn welding techniques in our newly expanded 55,000-square-foot-plus facility. And gain essential hours towards your American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) certification.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Innovative Curriculum
55,000+
Square Foot Facility
Coursework Aligns with ASNT Certification Standards
Careers
- NDT Technician
- NDE Field Service Technician
- Assistant Radiographer
- Phased Array/UT Inspector
- Quality Control Technician
- Test Technician
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- QAL102Radiation Safety
- QAL241Non-Destructive Testing I
- WEL103Welding for NDT I
- WEL141Introduction to Welding Inspection
- WEL104Welding for NDT II
- QAL122Radiographic Testing I
- QAL222Radiographic Testing II
- QAL124Ultrasonic Testing I
- QAL224Ultrasonic Testing II
- QAL103Governing Technical Documents for NDT
- QAL227Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing I
- QAL228Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing II
- MSC106Introduction to Metallurgy
- PERELCElective Courses - 3 Credits Required
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Featured Videos
Exploring the Possibilities
Explore the possibilities at Penn College including the associate's degree and two competency credentials. Learn what NDT is, take a look inside the lab spaces, and consider a career in this rewarding field.
Addressing the Skills Gap
In this video, you’ll learn about the high demand for NDT professionals and the associate's program at Penn College designed to address the skills gap faced by organizations like nearby Lycoming Engines—manufacturer of piston engines that power half the world’s general aviation fleet.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Feb 21
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, February 219 AM - 3 PM
Apr 26
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, April 269 AM - 3 PM
Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
American Welding Society (AWS)
Being a part of the AWS allows students to network and learn and sharpen the skills needed for a successful career in the welding industry.
SkillsUSA
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
Penn College News
Monday, April 7, 2025
Penn College student finds her calling in nondestructive testing
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
API donates standards to Penn College for academic programs
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Video shares exciting field of non-destructive testing
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Penn College welding students cap unique remodeling project
Members of the college’s American Welding Society student chapter and faculty advisor recently volunteered their time and expertise to craft and install a 6-by-9-foot “tree of life” metallic sculpture at a former church.
More Information
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
Tools
Students should review the Welding Tools & Supplies to determine what tools and supplies they will need to purchase. The Welding department realizes that some students may not need to purchase the entire list of supplies. These students may contact the School Office for guidance in purchasing their supplies. The College Store can provide the complete kit.
Personal Protection Equipment
- Leather work shoes (safety toes optional)
- Safety glasses
- Welding helmet with #10 lens
- Cutting goggles with #5 lens
- Welding jacket
- Welding gloves (SMAW & GTAW)
Personal Protection Equipment and tools are available for purchase through The College Store .
- Mr. Dan Bechek, Sales Engineer / Central PA, Lincoln Electric
- Mr. Robert Blauser, '96, '00, Vice President of Operations, GSM Industrial
- Mr. Richard A Conrad, Jr., '02, Field Application Engineer, Hobart/Miller Electric
- Mr. Jacob D Fisher, '10, Plant Manager, High Steel Structures LLC.
- Mr. Eric F Geier, '17, Operations Leadership Rotation Future Leader, Aerojet Rocketdyne
- Mr. Matthew Hillyer, Welding Engineer, Johnson Controls Navy Systems
- Mr. Michael Sebergandio, '01, '03, Quality Engineer - Welding, Case New Holland
- Mr. Brian A Thompson, Owner, Jasper Steel Works, LLC
- Mr. Richard Wagoner, Principal Construction Training Leader, UGI Utilities