3705 - Nondestructive Testing

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This occupation includes jobs involved in the nondestructive examination of metals, composites, ceramics, plastics, and other materials for internal and external structural defects, delaminations, corrosion, and moisture penetration using magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, eddy current, radiographic, ultrasonic, or other types of nondestructive test processes and equipment. The work includes equipment setup, operation, adjustment, and evaluation or interpretation of test readings or results within established parameters for acceptance or rejection. This occupation does not include jobs that primarily require: (1) journey level knowledge and skill of the work processes involved in producing or repairing the items or materials tested; or (2) technical knowledge of engineering, physical, or other sciences in the direct support of laboratory or research operations.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the METAL PROCESSING FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

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ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-Ray and RAM (IRSSP-Combo) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-Ray (IRSSP-X-Ray) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Liquid Penetrant Testing (ACCP-PT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Radiographic Testing (ACCP-RT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Ultrasonic Testing (ACCP-UT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual Testing (ACCP-VT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Radiographic Testing (RT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Visual Testing (VT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Acoustic Emission Testing (AE) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Electromagnetic Testing (ET) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Infrared/Thermal Testing (IR) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Leak Testing (LT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Neutron Radiographic Testing (NR) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Radiographic Testing (RT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Visual Testing (VT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Radiographic Testing (RT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Visual Testing (VT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    
Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - Radioactive Materials (IRSSP - RAM) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
ASNT NDT Level III Certification - Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther    

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 3705 - Nondestructive Testing. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
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In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

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IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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