Facilities
Welding Lab Expanded
Get hands-on experience in one of the largest facilities in higher education, using industry-standard equipment just like you’ll see in the real world.
Non-Destructive Testing
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
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.
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.
- Radiation Safety (QAL102)
- Non-Destructive Testing I (QAL241)
- Welding for NDT I (WEL103)
- Introduction to Welding Inspection (WEL141)
- Welding for NDT II (WEL104)
- Radiographic Testing I (QAL122)
- Radiographic Inspection & Recording Practices (QAL123)
- Radiographic Testing II (QAL222)
- Ultrasonic Testing I (QAL124)
- Ultrasonic Inspection & Recording Practices (QAL126)
- Ultrasonic Testing II (QAL224)
- Governing Technical Documents for NDT (QAL103)
- Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing I (QAL227)
- Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing II (QAL228)
- Phased Array Inspection & Recording Practices (QAL229)
- Introduction to Metallurgy (MSC106)
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.
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 25
Open House
Saturday, February 25 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
Mar 17
Open House
Friday, March 17 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
Mar 26
Open House
Sunday, March 26 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
Apr 14
Open House
Friday, April 14 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
Apr 29
Open House
Saturday, April 29 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
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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
Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions.
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.
News
01.31.2023
Thirty-year member of college welding faculty dies
David C. Dietrick, a longtime member of the welding faculty at Penn College (and its immediate predecessor, Williamsport Area ...
01.27.2023
An Open House to close the deal!
Penn College welcomed more than 500 guests – including about 220 prospective students – for Friday’s first Open House of ...
01.27.2023
Real-world pointers shared with college’s SolidWorks Users Group
The Pennsylvania College of Technology SolidWorks Users Group held its first meeting of the new year on Monday, featuring a ...
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 adviser 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. Robert Blauser, '96, '00, Vice President of Operations, GSM Industrial
- Mr. Richard A Conrad, Jr., '02, Field Application Engineer, Hobart/Miller Electric
- Mr. Eric F Geier, '17, Operations Leadership Rotation Future Leader, Aerojet Rocketdyne
- Mr. Wayne A Leone, Welder Training & Testing for Susq. Nuclear Power Plant, PP&L
- Mr. Michael Sebergandio, '01, '03, Quality Engineer - Welding, Case New Holland
- Mr. Richard Wagoner, Principal Construction Training Leader, UGI Utilities
- Mr. Dave Watson, Sales Engineer, Lincoln Electric