Non-Destructive Testing

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

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.

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.

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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Monday, April 7, 2025

Penn College student finds her calling in nondestructive testing

When she was a high school senior, nondestructive testing sounded like a fun, abstract concept to Elizabeth M. Tammaro. Two years later, NDT is her rewarding reality. The Pennsylvania College of Technology student has secured a full-time position in the field, several weeks prior to graduation.

Friday, April 4, 2025

Northern Ireland students to immerse in Penn College campus

A group of students and faculty from Northern Ireland are set to visit Pennsylvania College of Technology this month, exploring the college’s industry-standard labs, interacting with students and taking in local sites as they immerse in northcentral Pennsylvania life. This is the third year a group from North West Regional College has made a visit to the college. This year’s contingent of 10 students and two faculty is set to visit April 7-22.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Little League globe sparks college collaboration

Welding students at Pennsylvania College of Technology are the spark behind an ambitious Spring Semester initiative that will benefit Little League Baseball. About 70 students in five sections of his Welding Blueprint & Layout II class are fabricating a stainless-steel globe to be placed on the Little League complex in South Williamsport.

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