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Is being a non-destructive testing specialist a good fit for you?

Tests buildings, vehicles and ships for hidden damage using x-rays, ultrasound and similar tools, without breaking them.

What the work involves

  • Reads and judges test results against the required standards and procedures.
  • Interprets results from many testing methods, such as ultrasound, X-ray and heat imaging.
  • Finds flaws inside solid materials using ultrasound.
  • Takes X-ray images to find flaws in objects without damaging them.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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