Manufacturers and training providers are revamping nondestructive testing training with new technologies and standards, while leaders adapt outreach and culture to attract a new generation of inspectors.

After 12 years in nondestructive testing education, it's clear that a major weakness is the lack of industry guidance for on-the-job training in NDT. While guidelines exist for formal classroom training, standardized on-the-job training (OJT) requirements are still lacking.

The NDT industry has established in-depth guidelines and requirements for formal classroom training, but a shortfall in the standardization of on-the-job training (OJT) requirements remains. Donald Booth, CEO of the American Institute of Nondestructive Testing, explains.