NDT Training Programs
Whether you want training for a specific inspection method or are prepared to begin a new career in nondestructive testing with our NDT Career Program, the National Inspection Academy provides the training you need for a price that is affordable. Â
NDT Career Program
The National Inspection Academy has created an innovative NDT Career program that combines hands-on equipment familiarization with on-demand online instruction to provide all the educational requirements needed to begin a career in nondestructive testing.
Introduction to NDT
Nondestructive Testing (NDT) is the process of inspecting material in search for discontinuities without destroying the item being testing and in some situations the inspections can be carried out without removing the part from service.
Ultrasonic Testing
Radiographic Testing
Eddy Current Testing
40 Hour Radiation Safety
Visual Testing
Liquid Penetrant Testing
Magnetic Particle Testing
Magnetic Flux Leakeage
Mission Statement:
Provide quality cost-effective inspection training for the infrastructure, alternative energy, petrol-chemical, aerospace, and commercial industries. – NIA’s activities will primarily consist of providing technical education in Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Construction Material Testing (CMT) as well as preparation training for recognized inspection industry technical certifications.
Welcome to National Inspection Academy
Our nation is experiencing a shortage of skilled tradesmen for our various construction needs across all industries, in addition to that much needed workforce exists an equal if not greater need for qualified technicians to perform the life safety inspections of that construction. NIA intends to fill this gap in our workforce by providing the needed education for Nondestructive and Construction Material Testing training through the use of a hybrid training environment consisting of both online and hands-on education.
NIA will seek granting opportunities in support of our primary mission focusing on providing training to veterans, minorities, women, those of alternative genders and those seeking career transition due to the hardships of the Covid pandemic. NIA will support apprenticeship programs as well as promote outreach and education to the general public, partnering with other organizations to support the inspection industry. Funding sources for these activities will include supporter fees, proceeds from publication sales, donations from sponsors, fees from training courses, and obtaining grants.
Our Training Programs Offer
NIA’s NDT Career Program immerses students in the world of nondestructive testing, providing them with a robust training program which includes Level I and Level II training in seven highly sought after NDT methods as well as a full radiation safety training course.  This level of education propels students into the NDT industry with a diverse training background highly sought after by employers compared to individuals with limited training.
Our blended training program separates the lecture and laboratory training elements into separate components to provide a more flexible learning environment for our students.
Students will be expected to complete approximately 400 hours of online training over a six-month period. Â At the time of enrollment students will be scheduled for the three-week laboratory portion of the training program six months from their online initiation date. Â Laboratory training will be provided at the NIA facility in Baxter Minnesota. Â This provides students ample time to complete the online training portion of the program. Â Students may request to attend the laboratory portion of the training program in advance of their scheduled date provided that all online training modules are complete, and all examinations have been passed.
The laboratory portion of the training program consists of three weeks of Level I and Level II hands on training for all seven NDT methods included in the program. Â Laboratory classes are from Monday through Friday at 10hrs of instruction per day for three consecutive weeks.
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