NDT Methods and FAQ
Birring NDE Center, Inc. provides NDT Level II training in Houston. NDT training is offered as per ASNT SNT-TC-1A. NDT Training is also available as per NAS 410. Our classes provide strong emphasis on hands-on practicals. Please see our youtube NDT channel with over 15K subscribers and photos page. The school is approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
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FAQ
What is an NDT Level II? An NDT technician is someone who has both the required training and experience hours for a specific method, has passed the exams required by their employer and has been certified by their employer. First an individual is considered an NDT trainee. Once the trainee has completed required training and experience, the individual becomes eligible for NDT Level I or II certification. For example to be MT Level II requires 24 hours training and 280 hours of experience in Magnetic Particle Testing.
How much do individuals with NDT Level II training make ? In general, starting salaries with basic NDT Level II training in at least three methods and no experience is in the $18/hr to $22/hr. The salary goes up as the individual gains NDT experience.
How much do individuals make after one year experience ? After one year NDT experience and with NDT Level II certification, the rate is generally $25+. As techs continue to gain experience, hourly rates can increase within a broad range depending on factors such as the methods used, the location of work, and a technician’s personal skill and performance. Additional qualifications (phased array, rope access, drone pilot, etc.) can also lead to higher pay rate.Some jobs may also include overtime and/or per diem.
What is a TWIC Card ? TWIC is transportation worker Identification Credential Card.
Do I need a TWIC Card ? Most NDT inspection companies will require a TWIC card for a employee to work in plants around the ship channel. A TWIC card therefore greatly improves chances of getting a job.
ON-SITE TRAINING. US and WORLDWIDE
Call/email us to inquire about on-site training. Recommended for 6+ students . We have provided training worldwide. Some are listed below.
2026 – NDT Training US Coast Guard
2026 – Liquid Penetrant Testing II, Louisiana
2026 – Ultrasonic Testing II Ltd, Louisiana
2026 – Liquid Penetrant Testing II, Texas
2025 – Visual Testing II and Penetrant Testing II US Coast Guard (USCG)
2025 – Introduction to Nondestructive Testing 5 day Class for NASA John Space Center
2024 – Visual Testing II and Penetrant Testing II Training for US Coast Guard (USCG).
2023 – Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing – A Tutorial, published in Quality Magazine, July 2023
2023 – NDT Certification Exams for Yulista – NASA
2023 – Eddy Current Testing Levels I and II, Trinidad Inspection Services (TIS), Trinidad
2022 – Eddy Current Testing I, Advanced Turbine Support, USA
2022 – Eddy Current Testing I, Emerson, USA and Mexico
2022 – Radiographic Testing of Welds, One hour lecture on Zoom for NDT Class at Ohio State University
2022 – Ultrasonic Testing of Welds, One hour lecture on Zoom for NDT Class at Ohio State University.
2022 – NDT Training – Magnetic Particle Testing at Axis Pipe and Tube, Bryan, Texas
2021 – NDT Training – Ultrasonic Testing at Axis Pipe and Tube, Bryan, Texas
2021 – Ultrasonic Testing of Forgings for ExxonMobil Upstream, Houston and EM Bengaluru Technical Center (BTC).
2021 – Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing and PAUT training for ExxonMobil Upstream, Houston
2014 – Ultrasonic Testing Level I training to US Coast Guard (USCG) in Yorktown, VA.
2013 – NDT training for OMV Petrom, Bucharest.
2013 – South Oil Company Iraq, training in Istanbul.
2012 – Visual Training for NASA Ames, Moffett Field, CA
2012 – Introduction to NDT Training, OMV Petrom, Bucharest, Romania
2010 – Eddy Current Testing, PenAir, Anchorage, Alaska
2010 – Ultrasonic testing training Nexen Petroleum, Canada
2008 – UT training and PT training – Corpus Cristi Army Depot (CCAD), Corpus Cristi, Texas
1998 – NDT Training, CIMS, Trinidad
1997 – Eddy Current Training, Mitsubishi, Takasago, Japan
1995 – NDE of Power Plants, Manila, Philippines
1995 – NDE of Power Plants, EPRI and USAID
Call 832-533-8366 or email anna@nde.com to schedule training.