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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

non-destructive testing specialist

Non-destructive testing specialists carry out testing of vehicles, vessels, other manufactured objects, and construction structures without having to damage them.

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Description

Non-destructive testing specialists carry out testing of vehicles, vessels, other manufactured objects, and construction structures without having to damage them. They use special equipment such as X-ray, ultrasound, radiographics, or infrared instruments to perform testing activities and report based on the observed results.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standardsnon-destructive testing
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
engineering principlesmathematics
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
wear appropriate protective gearexamine civil structurescreate solutions to problemsreport test findingsuse testing equipmentkeep records of work progressuse non-destructive testing equipmentrecord test data
OPTIONALOptional competences
lead inspectionsmake radiographic imagesliaise with engineersassist scientific researchidentify defects in concreteperform liquid penetrant teststrain employeesdevelop material testing proceduresuse ultrasonic equipmentcalibrate electronic instrumentsmaintain test equipmentanalyse test data

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

24 total
10 essential · 14 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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