The new Asia-Pacific branch of Testia’s NDT Cadet Academy recently opened with the first class starting in September 2024. Thanks to a partnership with Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM), we welcomed the first batch of trainees in a brand new NDT training facility in Malaysia.
The NDT Cadet Academy is an intensive training course to achieve Level 2 Certification in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Combining theory and practice, this 6 to 8 months program allows our trainees to learn and directly perform NDT inspections and certifications. They practice on real aircraft parts and other components at line stations, hangars, workshops and production facilities.
Training the inspectors of tomorrow
The NDT Cadet Academy makes an important contribution to the industry by preparing new qualified inspectors to support the region’s manufacturing and maintenance operations. Complete NDT training including courses, exams & OJT (on the job training) are all wrapped in a single package – this program is the most direct way to become an NDT inspector.
Since its inception at Testia Germany in 2021, the NDT Cadet Academy has run 4 batches of trainees already. After completing the compact intense training course, they were able to progress with diverse career options in fields like NDT inspection, NDT engineering, product development and NDT training as well, among others.
For more insights about the NDT Cadet Academy and its benefits for both trainees and companies, visit our dedicated webpage.
Testia and CTRM – continuing good partnership
The recently launched training program in Malaysia marks a new milestone in the collaboration between CTRM and Testia. Just a year ago, in September 2023, the two companies signed an agreement for CTRM to become the first hub for calibrations of Testia inspection products in Asia-Pacific. The agreement was also the kick-off to establish the now launched academy program.
CTRM TL is an Airbus approved captive laboratory with both ISO 17025 accreditation and NADCAP AC7122 qualification. Testia is proud to work in partnership with CTRM to strengthen its activity in the region and contribute to the continued growth of the Asia-Pacific aerospace sector.