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2 Years Distance Learning Foundation-program Program
The University of NorthamptonIn the Non-Destructive Testing FdSc course, the initial year emphasizes the essentials of NDT, including material properties, mathematics, and electronics. Additionally, you will gain important transferable skills such as report writing and interview techniques.
The second year extends your understanding by exploring the practical applications of NDT, including methods such as dye penetration, magnetic particles, eddy current, ultrasonic, radiographic techniques, and manufacturing processes. You will also learn about quality assessment techniques that ensure quality assurance in NDT and evaluate the effectiveness of tools used in design.
The course is structured using a modular approach through distance learning, which provides the convenience of studying at your own pace. You may select the modules you want to study, either full-time or part-time, and even take a module as a sampler to assess whether the entire course suits you or to specialize in a particular area.
Assessment of modules is based solely on coursework.
This course is specifically tailored for individuals already working in the NDT industry, and we do not require any formal qualifications. Instead, we seek evidence of relevant work experience or professional qualifications, such as the Personal Certificate of Non-Destructive Testing (PCN) or its equivalent. Depending on the level of certification, you may be granted exemptions from certain course modules. If you are not currently employed in a relevant industry, you will need to demonstrate that you can secure an industrial placement before commencing the course. As a course designed for people who are working in the NDT industry, we do not expect you to have any formal qualifications. Instead we look for demonstrable work experience or professional qualifications that are relevant to the course, such as the Personal Certificate of Non-Destructive Testing (PCN) or equivalent. Depending on the level of certification, you may be exempt from some of the course modules. If you are not currently employed in an appropriate industry, you will need to demonstrate that you can gain an industrial placement prior to starting your course. English Language Requirements All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
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