Where does the bulk of NDT training responsibility lie, in the classroom or in the field? Nondestructive testing (NDT) is crucial for ensuring safety and reliability. However, there is an ongoing debate about where the bulk of NDT training responsibility lies.

Donald Booth of the American Institute of Nondestructive Testing now offers a range of NDT training options for others in the industry. We sat down with him to discuss how training has changed over the years and how to get the most out of your classroom and on-the-job training.

Michelle Bangert, managing editor for Quality spoke with Toni Bailey about how training has evolved. She explains how people learn by doing, why assuming that people have computer skills might not be correct, and why managers might need training on training.

The Level III (SNT-TC-1A) / Level 3 (NAS 410) population of inspectors is graying and looking forward to retirement. A problem for the foreseeable future is a current shortage of qualified Level IIIs in all NDT methods.

There are many topics related to nondestructive training, or NDT training, which might be confusing for anyone hoping to work in this field. Remuneration, paperwork, and examination are among the many subjects that are publicly debated in both online and offline forums.

The evolution of NDT training has been an interesting and challenging trip. And along the way there have been issues that have not always been effectively addressed.

First, what is an NDT training program? Various codes and standards have varying definitions of exactly what is required for an NDT training program to be considered acceptable.