Foundation degree in NDT yields first graduates
04/03/2010
Congratulations to the first batch of students to be awarded the Foundation Degree in Non-Destructive Testing (FdScNDT) from the University of Northampton. The following successfuly graduated on 14 February:- Andrew Abetz-Webb
- Simon Adkins
- Bernard Brown
- Nicholas Burgoyne
- Stuart Crooks
- Robin Dawson
- Philip Heath
- Paul Johnson
- Jonathan Joynson
- James Lyle
- John Moody
- Michael Mullins
- Samuel Peebles
- Philip Raw
- Christopher Simmonds
- Brian Stewart
- Seng Tan
- Martin Van Dalen
- Francis Whyte
- Shane Wilson
Students learn the skills required to understand the fundamentals of non-destructive testing, such as materials, mathematics and electronics, as well as the main techniques that are currently employed, such as visual inspection, eddy current, ultrasonic and radiographic testing. In addition, students learn about quality techniques.
This is a distance learning course allowing the student to study from home, work or wherever is most suitable. There are also weekend schools each year.
As a course designed for people working in an appropriate industry, no formal qualifications are required to apply for the course. Instead, assessors look for demonstrable work experience which is relevant to the course, such as PCN certification or equivalent. Depending on the level of certification, some modules will be exempt from study. Those without relevant work experience may enter the course with one A-Level and GCSE grade C Mathematics. Any student not currently employed in an appropriate industry would need to demonstrate they can gain an industrial placement.
For up-to-date fees and bursary information for this course visit www.northampton.ac.uk/study/fees
