Eddy Current Technician
Eddy Current Technicians use nondestructive testing (NDT) to detect flaws in conductive materials. Technicians work to maintain safety and compliance. Prepare for work in aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial fields.
Discover more about our Eddy Current Technician program.
Quick Program Facts
- Institutional Award: 224 certificate hours
- CEUs: 22.4
- Number of courses: 2
- Financial aid: Grants and Scholarships
- Pathway: Business & Industry
- Campus: Northwest
Program Description
After successfully completing our Eddy Current Technician program, you will understand the basic theory and be able to apply electromagnetic techniques of materials testing.
The 2 courses in our program meet the requirements of NAS 410 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A.
Through both classroom and hands-on lab training, you will learn about general principles of electromagnetic testing, including:
- Skills for basic examination
- Effects of material properties
- Probe types
- Calibration standards
- Equipment selection
Program Requirements
Explore the TCC Continuing Education Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your program.
Costs & Fees
Costs and fees vary. Costs are available in Hello!TCC's Continuing Education Course Descriptions.
Upcoming Courses
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- Under Term, select a Continuing Education (CE) Term.
- Example: 2025QS CE Spring
- Under Academic Level, choose Continuing Education.
- Select Search.
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- Under Availability, choose Open Sections Only to find classes that aren't full.
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Apply & Register for Classes
- Apply to TCC
- Find Upcoming Classes & Register
Contact
Erma C. Johnson Hadley Northwest Center of Excellence for Aviation, Transportation and Logistics
Call 817-515-7100
Email ndt_ndi@tccd.edu
Updated September 02, 2026