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About the course
Study how materials and components are examined without intentionally destroying their usefulness. The proposed diploma introduces the scientific basis of NDT, method selection and evidence quality. Southern African applications should consider fabrication and in-service inspection, with a clear distinction between educational practice and authorised acceptance of safety-critical components.
What you'll learn
- Explain the principles and limitations of selected NDT methods.
- Compare methods for a defined material and inspection question.
- Interpret supervised teaching results with appropriate uncertainty.
- Prepare a traceable inspection-learning report and justify its conclusions.
Requirements
- Recommended preparation is relevant certificate-level knowledge or an approved equivalent, with readiness for technical analysis and supervised applied work. BMIT must determine actual admission and recognition-of-prior-learning rules with the awarding body. This proposal does not assign official credits, duration or a qualification-framework level.
Course content
Sections: 4
•Activities: 1
•Resources: 19
Subjects in this programme
The subjects are grouped by learning stage, from foundations to specialist study and supervised application. Complete earlier foundations before the related advanced work. Clinical, laboratory, field and workplace subjects use approved facilities and supervision appropriate to the programme.
19 subjects are listed below, with a short description of each. The Subject descriptions tab contains the learning outcomes, topics, practical tasks and assessments.
Stage 1: Foundations
- Technical Numeracy. Examine units, ratios and their relationship within technical numeracy. The subject develops measurement and geometry, then examines graphs and checking calculations. Solve measurements and costing problems from a practical teaching task.
- Mechanics and General Physics. Develop your understanding of mechanics and general physics through motion and forces. The subject develops energy and momentum, then examines oscillations and measurement uncertainty. Use a supervised teaching experiment to compare observation with a physical model.
- Engineering Materials. Study material classes and structure and properties as foundations for engineering materials. The subject develops mechanical behaviour and thermal behaviour, then examines corrosion and material selection. Compare material samples or published teaching data against a component brief.
- Technical Drawing Fundamentals. Examine symbols, views and their relationship within technical drawing fundamentals. The subject develops dimensions and sketching, then examines instructions and checking. Produce and interpret a simple workshop drawing.
- Occupational Safety and Risk. Develop your understanding of occupational safety and risk through hazard identification and exposure. The subject develops risk assessment and hierarchy of controls, then examines incident learning and worker participation. Review an authorised workplace case and propose proportionate controls.
- Academic and Professional Communication. Study reading strategies and evidence use as foundations for academic and professional communication. The subject develops report structure and presentations, then examines audience and referencing. Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Stage 2: Technical and applied subjects
- NDT Principles and Reporting. Examine discontinuities, method selection and their relationship within ndt principles and reporting. The subject develops inspection scope and calibration awareness, then examines traceability and reporting. Compare inspection methods for approved teaching components.
- Surface NDT Methods. Develop your understanding of surface ndt methods through visual inspection and penetrant principles. The subject develops magnetic-particle principles and surface condition, then examines indications and limitations. Use approved method-specific teaching equipment under qualified supervision.
- Volumetric NDT Concepts. Study ultrasonic principles and radiographic principles as foundations for volumetric ndt concepts. The subject develops thickness concepts and image interpretation, then examines sensitivity and radiation responsibilities. Analyse teaching signals and images. Radiation work requires separate authorisation.
- Supervised NDT Practice. Examine approved methods, instructions and their relationship within supervised ndt practice. The subject develops equipment checks and result records, then examines supervisor feedback and certification distinctions. Complete authorised method-specific laboratory learning with qualified supervision.
- Corrosion and Materials Protection. Develop your understanding of corrosion and materials protection through corrosion mechanisms and environmental effects. The subject develops material compatibility and protective systems, then examines monitoring and lifecycle costs. Evaluate safe teaching observations or a documented corrosion case.
- Welding Processes and Practice. Study process families and joint preparation as foundations for welding processes and practice. The subject develops consumables and weld quality, then examines distortion and workshop safety. Complete selected approved welding tasks in a supervised equipped workshop.
- Quality Management and Improvement. Examine quality criteria, process variation and their relationship within quality management and improvement. The subject develops traceability and nonconformity, then examines corrective action and improvement measures. Investigate a quality problem using permissioned records or teaching data.
- Measurement and Instrumentation. Develop your understanding of measurement and instrumentation through sensors and signal conditioning. The subject develops calibration and data acquisition, then examines traceability and measurement uncertainty. Compare instruments using approved references and retain a calibration record.
Stage 3: Supervised practice and integration
- Maintenance and Reliability. Study asset functions and failure modes as foundations for maintenance and reliability. The subject develops preventive maintenance and condition information, then examines availability and maintenance records. Develop a maintenance proposal for an approved teaching asset.
- Research Methods. Examine research questions, literature review and their relationship within research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
- Supervised Workplace Learning. Develop your understanding of supervised workplace learning through workplace roles and approved task planning. The subject develops professional conduct and technical records, then examines feedback and reflective learning. Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
- Project Development and Feasibility. Study problem definition and evidence review as foundations for project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
- Integrated Project and Technical Report. Examine implementation, evidence collection and their relationship within integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment and practical learning
- Proposed assessment: short knowledge checks, calculations and interpretation of technical information.
- Direct observation of authorised practical tasks, supported by an individual record of preparation, results and quality checks.
- An applied project and oral explanation. Weighting, external examinations and award requirements remain subject to the approved BMIT and awarding-body arrangements.
Practical application
NDT competence requires approved method-specific training and assessed practical experience. Industrial certification has separate sector, examination and experience requirements. Radiation-based work requires specific legal authority and protection arrangements. BMIT students must not certify real components solely on the basis of this diploma outline.
Subject descriptions
Each subject below includes its purpose, learning outcomes, main topics, practical task and assessment approach.
Technical Numeracy
Stage 1: Foundations
Examine units, ratios and their relationship within technical numeracy. The subject develops measurement and geometry, then examines graphs and checking calculations. Solve measurements and costing problems from a practical teaching task.
Learning outcomes
- Explain units and ratios using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving measurement and geometry.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing graphs and checking calculations.
Main topics
- Units
- Ratios
- Measurement
- Geometry
- Graphs
- Checking calculations
Practical task
Solve measurements and costing problems from a practical teaching task.
Assessment
Submit checked calculations with units and a clear explanation.
Mechanics and General Physics
Stage 1: Foundations
Develop your understanding of mechanics and general physics through motion and forces. The subject develops energy and momentum, then examines oscillations and measurement uncertainty. Use a supervised teaching experiment to compare observation with a physical model.
Learning outcomes
- Explain motion and forces using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving energy and momentum.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing oscillations and measurement uncertainty.
Main topics
- Motion
- Forces
- Energy
- Momentum
- Oscillations
- Measurement uncertainty
Practical task
Use a supervised teaching experiment to compare observation with a physical model.
Assessment
Submit a laboratory report and quantitative problem set.
Engineering Materials
Stage 1: Foundations
Study material classes and structure and properties as foundations for engineering materials. The subject develops mechanical behaviour and thermal behaviour, then examines corrosion and material selection. Compare material samples or published teaching data against a component brief.
Learning outcomes
- Explain material classes and structure and properties using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving mechanical behaviour and thermal behaviour.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing corrosion and material selection.
Main topics
- Material classes
- Structure and properties
- Mechanical behaviour
- Thermal behaviour
- Corrosion
- Material selection
Practical task
Compare material samples or published teaching data against a component brief.
Assessment
Submit a selection report explaining evidence and trade-offs.
Technical Drawing Fundamentals
Stage 1: Foundations
Examine symbols, views and their relationship within technical drawing fundamentals. The subject develops dimensions and sketching, then examines instructions and checking. Produce and interpret a simple workshop drawing.
Learning outcomes
- Explain symbols and views using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving dimensions and sketching.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing instructions and checking.
Main topics
- Symbols
- Views
- Dimensions
- Sketching
- Instructions
- Checking
Practical task
Produce and interpret a simple workshop drawing.
Assessment
Submit a drawing portfolio and interpretation exercise.
Occupational Safety and Risk
Stage 1: Foundations
Develop your understanding of occupational safety and risk through hazard identification and exposure. The subject develops risk assessment and hierarchy of controls, then examines incident learning and worker participation. Review an authorised workplace case and propose proportionate controls.
Learning outcomes
- Explain hazard identification and exposure using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving risk assessment and hierarchy of controls.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing incident learning and worker participation.
Main topics
- Hazard identification
- Exposure
- Risk assessment
- Hierarchy of controls
- Incident learning
- Worker participation
Practical task
Review an authorised workplace case and propose proportionate controls.
Assessment
Submit a risk assessment and a follow-up evaluation plan.
Academic and Professional Communication
Stage 1: Foundations
Study reading strategies and evidence use as foundations for academic and professional communication. The subject develops report structure and presentations, then examines audience and referencing. Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Learning outcomes
- Explain reading strategies and evidence use using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving report structure and presentations.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing audience and referencing.
Main topics
- Reading strategies
- Evidence use
- Report structure
- Presentations
- Audience
- Referencing
Practical task
Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Assessment
Submit revised written work and an individual presentation.
NDT Principles and Reporting
Stage 2: Technical and applied subjects
Examine discontinuities, method selection and their relationship within ndt principles and reporting. The subject develops inspection scope and calibration awareness, then examines traceability and reporting. Compare inspection methods for approved teaching components.
Learning outcomes
- Explain discontinuities and method selection using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving inspection scope and calibration awareness.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing traceability and reporting.
Main topics
- Discontinuities
- Method selection
- Inspection scope
- Calibration awareness
- Traceability
- Reporting
Practical task
Compare inspection methods for approved teaching components.
Assessment
Submit a method-selection and reporting portfolio.
Surface NDT Methods
Stage 2: Technical and applied subjects
Develop your understanding of surface ndt methods through visual inspection and penetrant principles. The subject develops magnetic-particle principles and surface condition, then examines indications and limitations. Use approved method-specific teaching equipment under qualified supervision.
Learning outcomes
- Explain visual inspection and penetrant principles using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving magnetic-particle principles and surface condition.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing indications and limitations.
Main topics
- Visual inspection
- Penetrant principles
- Magnetic-particle principles
- Surface condition
- Indications
- Limitations
Practical task
Use approved method-specific teaching equipment under qualified supervision.
Assessment
Submit authenticated observations and indication-interpretation exercises.
Volumetric NDT Concepts
Stage 2: Technical and applied subjects
Study ultrasonic principles and radiographic principles as foundations for volumetric ndt concepts. The subject develops thickness concepts and image interpretation, then examines sensitivity and radiation responsibilities. Analyse teaching signals and images. Radiation work requires separate authorisation.
Learning outcomes
- Explain ultrasonic principles and radiographic principles using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving thickness concepts and image interpretation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing sensitivity and radiation responsibilities.
Main topics
- Ultrasonic principles
- Radiographic principles
- Thickness concepts
- Image interpretation
- Sensitivity
- Radiation responsibilities
Practical task
Analyse teaching signals and images. Radiation work requires separate authorisation.
Assessment
Submit a method-comparison and evidence-quality report.
Supervised NDT Practice
Stage 2: Technical and applied subjects
Examine approved methods, instructions and their relationship within supervised ndt practice. The subject develops equipment checks and result records, then examines supervisor feedback and certification distinctions. Complete authorised method-specific laboratory learning with qualified supervision.
Learning outcomes
- Explain approved methods and instructions using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving equipment checks and result records.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing supervisor feedback and certification distinctions.
Main topics
- Approved methods
- Instructions
- Equipment checks
- Result records
- Supervisor feedback
- Certification distinctions
Practical task
Complete authorised method-specific laboratory learning with qualified supervision.
Assessment
Submit an authenticated portfolio without claiming automatic personnel certification.
Corrosion and Materials Protection
Stage 2: Technical and applied subjects
Develop your understanding of corrosion and materials protection through corrosion mechanisms and environmental effects. The subject develops material compatibility and protective systems, then examines monitoring and lifecycle costs. Evaluate safe teaching observations or a documented corrosion case.
Learning outcomes
- Explain corrosion mechanisms and environmental effects using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving material compatibility and protective systems.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing monitoring and lifecycle costs.
Main topics
- Corrosion mechanisms
- Environmental effects
- Material compatibility
- Protective systems
- Monitoring
- Lifecycle costs
Practical task
Evaluate safe teaching observations or a documented corrosion case.
Assessment
Submit a corrosion-assessment and prevention proposal.
Welding Processes and Practice
Stage 2: Technical and applied subjects
Study process families and joint preparation as foundations for welding processes and practice. The subject develops consumables and weld quality, then examines distortion and workshop safety. Complete selected approved welding tasks in a supervised equipped workshop.
Learning outcomes
- Explain process families and joint preparation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving consumables and weld quality.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing distortion and workshop safety.
Main topics
- Process families
- Joint preparation
- Consumables
- Weld quality
- Distortion
- Workshop safety
Practical task
Complete selected approved welding tasks in a supervised equipped workshop.
Assessment
Submit test pieces and observed quality assessments within the authorised process scope.
Quality Management and Improvement
Stage 2: Technical and applied subjects
Examine quality criteria, process variation and their relationship within quality management and improvement. The subject develops traceability and nonconformity, then examines corrective action and improvement measures. Investigate a quality problem using permissioned records or teaching data.
Learning outcomes
- Explain quality criteria and process variation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving traceability and nonconformity.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing corrective action and improvement measures.
Main topics
- Quality criteria
- Process variation
- Traceability
- Nonconformity
- Corrective action
- Improvement measures
Practical task
Investigate a quality problem using permissioned records or teaching data.
Assessment
Submit a quality review and a measurable improvement proposal.
Measurement and Instrumentation
Stage 2: Technical and applied subjects
Develop your understanding of measurement and instrumentation through sensors and signal conditioning. The subject develops calibration and data acquisition, then examines traceability and measurement uncertainty. Compare instruments using approved references and retain a calibration record.
Learning outcomes
- Explain sensors and signal conditioning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving calibration and data acquisition.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing traceability and measurement uncertainty.
Main topics
- Sensors
- Signal conditioning
- Calibration
- Data acquisition
- Traceability
- Measurement uncertainty
Practical task
Compare instruments using approved references and retain a calibration record.
Assessment
Submit an uncertainty-aware measurement report.
Maintenance and Reliability
Stage 3: Supervised practice and integration
Study asset functions and failure modes as foundations for maintenance and reliability. The subject develops preventive maintenance and condition information, then examines availability and maintenance records. Develop a maintenance proposal for an approved teaching asset.
Learning outcomes
- Explain asset functions and failure modes using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving preventive maintenance and condition information.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing availability and maintenance records.
Main topics
- Asset functions
- Failure modes
- Preventive maintenance
- Condition information
- Availability
- Maintenance records
Practical task
Develop a maintenance proposal for an approved teaching asset.
Assessment
Submit a reliability analysis and justified maintenance schedule.
Research Methods
Stage 3: Supervised practice and integration
Examine research questions, literature review and their relationship within research methods. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Learning outcomes
- Explain research questions and literature review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving study design and data collection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing ethics and interpretation.
Main topics
- Research questions
- Literature review
- Study design
- Data collection
- Ethics
- Interpretation
Practical task
Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, methods rationale and ethics considerations.
Supervised Workplace Learning
Stage 3: Supervised practice and integration
Develop your understanding of supervised workplace learning through workplace roles and approved task planning. The subject develops professional conduct and technical records, then examines feedback and reflective learning. Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain workplace roles and approved task planning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving professional conduct and technical records.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feedback and reflective learning.
Main topics
- Workplace roles
- Approved task planning
- Professional conduct
- Technical records
- Feedback
- Reflective learning
Practical task
Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
Assessment
Submit an authenticated work portfolio and reflective presentation.
Project Development and Feasibility
Stage 3: Supervised practice and integration
Study problem definition and evidence review as foundations for project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem definition and evidence review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving requirements and method selection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feasibility and evaluation criteria.
Main topics
- Problem definition
- Evidence review
- Requirements
- Method selection
- Feasibility
- Evaluation criteria
Practical task
Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, evidence review and evaluation plan.
Integrated Project and Technical Report
Stage 3: Supervised practice and integration
Examine implementation, evidence collection and their relationship within integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Learning outcomes
- Explain implementation and evidence collection using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving analysis and verification.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing limitations and communication.
Main topics
- Implementation
- Evidence collection
- Analysis
- Verification
- Limitations
- Communication
Practical task
Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment
Submit the final project, report and individual oral defence.
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National Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering
Course modified date: 13 September 2026
Study how materials and components are examined without intentionally destroying their usefulness. The proposed diploma introduces the scientific basis of NDT, method selection and evidence quality. Southern African applications should consider fabrication and in-service inspection, with a clear distinction between educational practice and authorised acceptance of safety-critical components.
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