Keeping Industry Safe and Strong
The Fixed Equipment Inspection Technology program trains students in cutting-edge techniques for examining and ensuring the safety and integrity of industrial equipment. Coursework includes methods like visual, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, radiographic, and metallurgical testing, along with standards, codes, and inspection of welds, pressure vessels, piping, and valves. Graduates are prepared to enter high-demand roles in quality assurance, inspection, and safety. They often work in industries such as petrochemical, power, manufacturing, and fabrication.
Career Opportunities and Income
Visit sanjac.edu for information regarding career opportunities and potential earnings in the Greater Houston region.
Job Entry Requirements. The College informs all students in this program who may have a criminal background that a criminal history could keep graduates from being licensed by the state of Texas. Students with any questions about their background and licensure may speak with the program’s department chair. This is in accordance with Texas House Bill 1508 amendments to Texas Occupations Code Sec 53.152.
Additionally, a person who has any arrests, criminal charges or indictments, criminal investigations, motions to revoke probation, etc., may be disqualified from obtaining licensure (Rule 157.12 of the Texas Administrative Code).
Learning & Career Pathway
This learning pathway — a series of related and “stacked” certificates and degrees — includes the following awards. You can start at any point on the path and earn certificates on your way to completing the degree.
- Fixed Equipment Inspection Technology, Level 2 Certificate (1 year)
- Fixed Equipment Inspection Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree (2 years)
Learning Outcomes and Career Skills
A student completing the last award in the pathway will be able to:
- Understand and utilize the terminology used in inspection and testing.
- Operate inspection and testing tools or equipment.
- Acquire and document data.
- Interpret and apply testing and inspection codes, standards, or specifications.
- Analyze test results and determine fitness for service of fixed equipment covered in API 510 and API 570.
- Apply safety and ethics to work situations.
Licensure or Certification
Certification Paths
We provide the education to follow certification paths through:
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
- American Petroleum Institute (API)
- American Welding Society (AWS)
- National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International
Advanced Subjects for Certification
The following three courses require you to have five years of experience before you can sit for a certification exam. The College designed the courses for both those wanting to gain experience and those preparing to sit for exams.
NDTE 2411 Welding Inspection
NDTE 2439 Pressure Piping and Valve Inspection
NDTE 2440 Pressure Vessel Inspection
Locations
College Admission
San Jacinto College is an open admission institution. All students are welcome to apply and will be admitted to the College. You may begin the process on the College’s “How to Apply” webpage.
Program Admission
There are no additional admission requirements for the Fixed Equipment Inspection Technology program. You only need to complete the application to the College, as noted in “College Admission” above, and follow the enrollment steps.
Plan of Study
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| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| QCTC 1470 | Introduction to the Inspection Industry | 4 |
| METL 1313 | Introduction to Corrosion | 3 |
| NDTE 1410 | Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle and Visual Testing: Level I & II | 4 |
| QCTC 1448 | Metrology and Prints | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| QCTC 2331 | Standards and Codes | 3 |
| NDTE 1301 | Radiographic Film Interpretation of Weldments | 3 |
| NDTE 1405 | Introduction to Ultrasonics: Level I & II | 4 |
| METL 1401 | Introduction to Metallurgy | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Term | ||
| NDTE 2439 | Pressure Piping and Valve Inspection | 4 |
| NDTE 2411 or WLDG 2480 | Welding Inspection or Cooperative Education Welding | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| NDTE 2440 | Pressure Vessel Inspection | 4 |
| WLDG 2455 | Advanced Metallurgy | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Capstone experience: NDTE 2440 Pressure Vessel Inspection