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QM 0123 Test & Inspection NDT
Test & Inspection

How a Shrinking Workforce Affects Testing and Inspection in NDT

As the pandemic and advances in technology impact the field, education and training remain paramount — especially for newcomers.
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Genevieve Diesing
December 30, 2022

While COVID dampened demand early on, the skills gap and labor shortage that has plagued the industry for more than a decade is still in full swing. As new NDT methods advance, quality professionals require new training, and technicians transitioning from film techniques to non-film techniques need hands-on experience.


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QM 1122 NDT Training 01 feature
NDT | Training

NDT Training Programs: Components and Considerations

Is this training program sufficient to prepare a technician to perform critical examinations in the field of NDT?
Donald Booth
November 7, 2022

First, what is an NDT training program? Various codes and standards have varying definitions of exactly what is required for an NDT training program to be considered acceptable.


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QM 1122 Management Skills Gap
Manufacturing Skills Gap

COVID Has Not Helped the Skills Gap

Training programs paused during the pandemic, but manufacturers are upping their game to attract workers.
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Genevieve Diesing
November 1, 2022

Despite offering workers an average annual compensation of $84,832 in 2017, manufacturers struggle to fill positions. 


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