How to Train For Industrial Radiography
An industrial radiography is someone who can detect certain kinds of defects using an electromagnetic radiation process. According to the Occupational Outlook handbook, there is very little training that goes into becoming an industrial radiography. Most of it is done while you are on the job.
- Receive your high school diploma or even a GED. Once you do that you can get you foot in the door at an entry position in the business. Companies love if you have computer skills and some analytical skills.
- Check your state's licensing and state board on industrial radiograph for exactly which requirements are needed to get started. Some companies need only a 40 hour course to get started while others some need more of an intense course of study; make sure you check thoroughly.
- Start as an assistant for an industrial radiographer. Since most employers would rather train their own people, this would get your foot in the door.
- Become certified with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing the ASNT. This will help you get better paying industrial radiographer job. There are two levels of certification you can get. Level two would be about 424 hours of different classes of certification and Level three would be science or an engineering college diploma and four more years of on the job training. The process can take a toll on you but if this is something you are very passionate about you can be on your way to achieving your career goals in no time.