NON-DESTRUCTIVEEXAMINATION TECHNOLOGY

Central Piedmont Community College offers an associate degree in Non-destructive Examination (NDE)

Technology at its Harper Campus in south Charlotte. The AAS degree in NDE prepares the graduate to meet

potential employers’ entry-level employment skills and knowledge requirements in a broad spectrum of light

and heavy industries that require the hands-on application of various non-destructive examination methods.

Students will obtain knowledge and skills in blueprint reading, mathematical calculation, communication

and the ability to interpret codes while learning the importance of attention to detail. Careers for graduates

include a wide variety of industries where quality assurance is needed. These include, but are not limited to,

aviation, construction, manufacturing, industrial plants, pipelines and railways.

Students graduating from the NDE program have earned an average wage of $15 to $22 per hour depending

upon the industry in which the student is employed. NDE is truly a rewarding and challenging career.

Visit www.cpcc.edu/ndet for additional information.

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Please contact Dick Hooper at 704.330.4434 or at dick.hooper@cpcc.edu to discuss your customized training needs.

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D E G R E E R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Complete 18 hours of general education requirements, 6 hours of technical electives and the major requirements below to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Non-destructive Examination Technology (73 hours total).

Major Requirements

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITS

NDE 110 Introduction to Non-destructive Examination 3

NDE 112 Materials and Processes 3

NDE 121 Principles of Ultrasonic Exam UT 4

NDE 122 Angle Beam Examination 4

NDE 131 Radiation Safety & Principles of RT 4

NDE 132 RT Industrial Applications 3

NDE 142 Visual Testing-1, 2 2

NDE 143 Liquid Penetrant Testing-1, 2 2

NDE 152 Magnetic Particle Testing-1, 2 2

NDE 153 Eddy Current Testing-1 3

NDE 252 Eddy Current Testing (ET) 2

NDE 221 UT Industrial Applications 4

NDE 210 NDE Procedure Development 3

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3

WLD 141 Symbols and Specifications 3

PHY 131 OR

PHY 151

Physics-Mechanics4

College Physics I

Total Credit Hours 49

Some courses may have prerequisites.