Nondestructive Testing

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AAS Degree — Certificate A — Certificate B — Certificate C

Cowley College’s Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) program is a unique opportunity to explore the career fields of nondestructive testing and quality control. With demand for quality control and NDT increasing rapidly across a wide range of sectors, this program provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to configure, calibrate and work with advanced testing equipment and testing methods. Our streamlined training pathway is designed to meet the urgent needs of many industries.

Once you’ve successfully completed our NDT program, you’ll be confidently ready for a career in quality control. Practical training is a key component of our program. Our training focuses on equipment setup, calibration and careful interpretation of inspection information and data. You’ll learn how to manage different nondestructive test methods while following strict codes, standards and specifications.

Education at Cowley College isn’t just about the classroom. It’s about a community where you’ll be engaged, challenged, and inspired to make a difference in the world around you. With close to 20 clubs and hundreds of activities to choose from, there’s something for everyone at Cowley. We’re also proud to offer a variety of scholarship opportunities to our students based on academic merit, talent, interest, or need.

Our comprehensive program provides an associate of applied science (AAS) degree in non-destructive testing, allowing you to enter the workforce directly or meet transfer criteria for advanced degree programs. Here’s a look at what you’ll learn:

Introduction to Nondestructive Testing
Visual Inspection
Precision Measurements NC3*
Codes and Practices
Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Testing
Industrial Materials
Blueprint Reading
Radiation Safety Radiographic Testing (I, II, III)
Ultrasonic Testing (I, II, III)
Eddy Current Testing (I, II)
Advanced NDT Methods

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Thursdays	10 am to 12 pm

Daniel Brooks Named Technical Education Department Chair

July 26, 2024

From Cowley College Student to Employee to Department Chair, Daniel Brooks says, “Cowley has given me a lot; I want to help keep Cowley CTE where it belongs, at the top! Help ensure our programs are the best and stay the best.”

boeing professionals visiting nondestructive testing students

Boeing Visits Nondestructive Testing Students

April 02, 2024

Boeing's engagement with the Cowley College Nondestructive Testing (NDT) students on March 29th which was facilitated by Joe Clasen (Technical Education Workforce Liaison, Cowley College) provided invaluable insights into the aerospace industry and the significance of their training.

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Kansas residents can earn scholarship dollars to cover expenses and learn for free by completing an eligible associate degree or certificate under the Kansas Promise Act Scholarship. Contact the Scholarships Department to find out more about the Kansas Promise Act Scholarship.