O*NET-SOC 17-3029.01

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.8808/2023
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.8808/2023
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.6208/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.508/2023
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.3808/2023
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.2508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.1208/2023
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.008/2023
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2023
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2023
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.7508/2023
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.7508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.Core2208/2023
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.Core2208/2023
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.Core2208/2023
Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.Core2208/2023
Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.Core2208/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.1611/2023
Investigative5.0511/2023
Conventional4.8311/2023
Social1.4711/2023
Artistic1.2511/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.