Clover Park Technical College | Building 24 | Nondestructive Testing (NDT)

Clover Park Technical College's Building 24 houses the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program, located at 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest in Lakewood, Washington, United States. As a university, our institution offers valuable training in NDT techniques used in various industries such as construction, manufacturing, civil engineering, and transportation. These techniques allow for the inspection of structures and vehicles without causing any damage, making it a crucial process in ensuring safety and quality.

Students in our NDT program receive hands-on technical training in blueprint reading, codes and specifications, composite fabrication, assembly and repair, materials, and the manufacturing process. They also learn major methods of NDT, including visual and optical, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic, and eddy current testing. Graduates are prepared for positions such as quality control technicians, NDT technicians, engineering technicians, and NDT equipment representatives.

Our NDT program offers an AAT or AAS-T degree that can be completed in 8 quarters, as well as a Magnetic Particle & Liquid Penetrant Testing Certificate that takes 2-3 quarters to complete. While program lengths are estimates and not guarantees, this career path offers long-term employment opportunities and the satisfaction of contributing to safety and quality standards.

For those interested in applying to Clover Park Technical College or learning more about the NDT program, information sessions are held regularly on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. Visit our website for more details on how to enroll and start your journey towards a rewarding career in Nondestructive Testing.