NonDestructive Testing Technology Degree Pathway (AAS)

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KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM

Cowley College quality control nondestructive testing technician program offers you a short training time for a job that is in high demand. You will develop the knowledge and skills you need to perform sophisticated testing techniques that are required in many industries. Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to develop, maintain, and enforce quality control programs. Prepares students to set up and calibrate equipment, interpret and evaluate results based upon nondestructive testing methods with respect to applicable codes, standards and specifications and prepares a person to be a non-destructive inspection technician and for ASNT certification examination.

Skills Required

NDT Technicians must possess attention to detail, excellent communication skills, effective blueprint reading, mid-level mathematical skills, the ability to interpret codes, an ability to identify and correct problems, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively with others.

Career Opportunities

Most NDT technicians review and provide quality assurance in a variety of settings, which include but are not limited to:

Aviation & Aerospace
Construction
Manufacturing & Fabrication
Oil & Gas (Upstream & Downstream)

NOTE: Students are expected to demonstrate understanding and mastery of skills needed for career readiness as they progress through program coursework. A minimum grade of “C” is required on all technical coursework for successful completion of the technical certificate or degree.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

Pathway Code: NDTA (On Campus) or NDTX (Online) (CIP: 41.0204)

General Education Requirements (18 hours)

Basic Skills (15 hours)

PHO6460 - Ethics (T►) 3 hour(s) (or Humanities Elective)
INR3716 - Technical Mathematics 3 hour(s) (or any higher level Math course)
PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) 3 hour(s) (or Social Science Elective)
English/Communications Options: (complete 3 credits)
COM2725 - Interpersonal Communication (T►) 3 hour(s)
OR ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) 3 hour(s)
OR INR3735 - Industrial Technical Writing 3 hour(s)
Economics Options: (complete 3 credits)
INR3713 - Applied Economics 3 hour(s)
OR ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics (T►) 3 hour(s)
OR ECO6114 - Principles of Microeconomics (T►) 3 hour(s)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications (T►) 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy*

Technical Requirements (49 hours)

Complete the required technical courses listed for the AAS degree. Vocational certificates at various levels can be earned as you progress through course completion.

INR3717 - Print Reading ($) 3 hour(s)
INR3718 - OSHA 10 ($) 1 hour(s)
INR3760 - Industrial Materials ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3451 - Introduction to Nondestructive Testing ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3452 - Visual Inspection (Inspection Practices) ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3453 - Codes & Practices ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3455 - Magnetic Particle/Liquid Penetrant Testing ($) 3 hour(s)
CERT A COMPLETION (19 hrs)
Complete the 19 hours of technical courses listed above to earn a Vocational CERT A award.
NDT3456 - Radiation Safety ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3464 - Radiographic Testing I ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3465 - Radiographic Testing II ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3466 - Radiographic Testing III ($) 3 hour(s)
CERT B COMPLETION (31 hrs)
In addition to the CERT A required courses, complete the additional 12 credits of technical courses listed to earn a Vocational CERT B award.
NDT3461 - Ultrasonic Testing I ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3462 - Ultrasonic Testing II ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3463 - Ultrasonic Testing III ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3467 - Eddy Current Testing I ($) 3 hour(s)
NDT3468 - Eddy Current Testing II ($) 3 hour(s)
CERT C COMPLETION (46 hrs)
In addition to the CERT B required courses, complete the additional 15 credits of technical courses listed to earn a Vocational CERT C award.
The AAS degree requires students to complete an additional 3 credits of NDT technical coursework plus 18 hours of general education requirements.
NDT Course Option for AAS Degree: (Complete 3 credits)
NDT3469 - Advanced NDT Methods ($) 3 hour(s)
OR
NDT3471 - Phased Array Level I ($) 3 hour(s)

Total Hours 67

*NOTE: Students completing the program online will be required to come onto campus in Arkansas City, Kansas for two weeks for practical testing as determined by instructor. The practical testing session has a $250 fee associated with it.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program.