Dual-Credit Non-Destructive Testing
Designed for: students in grades 11 and 12
Delivery: Blended
Length: 4 months
Overview
Play a vital role in the inspection industry by studying non-destructive testing – an important component of many industries. Develop the skills to enter the growing non-destructive testing (NDT) field by gaining basic overall knowledge of the inspection industry.
This program is a combination of online theory courses and on-campus practical labs.
Is this the right fit for me?
This program is the right fit for students in Grade 11 or 12 who:
- are interested in pursuing a career in non-destructive testing;
- have an interest in math;
- are comfortable working with computers and instrumentation;
- have good manual dexterity and mechanical abilities.
Pathways to post-secondary
The skills and credits learned in this program can be applied to a number of different post-secondary pathways, including:
Admission requirements
Students should be entering grade 11 or 12 in the same academic year as they begin Dual-Credit Non-Destructive Testing courses.
In order to be successful in this SAIT program, students are recommended to be on track to successfully pass the following courses or equivalents:
- Math 10
- English Language Arts 10
There may be other pre-requisite or co-requisites required by the school board for admission into this dual-credit program. Check with your local school board for further information.
To qualify for graduation from SAIT, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete the course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | SAIT Credits | High School Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CODE-270 | Materials and Processes for NDT | 1.5 | Up to 3.0 |
| INSP-200 | Visual Inspection Level II | 1.5 | Up to 3.0 |
| INSP-220 | Certified Exposure Device Operator | 3.0 | Up to 3.0 |
| INSP-236 | Ultrasonic Level I | 3.0 | Up to 5.0 |
| INSP-263 | Magnetic Particle Levels I & II | 1.5 | Up to 3.0 |
| INSP-264 | Liquid Penetrant Levels I & II | 1.5 | Up to 3.0 |