Exhibit 23.2
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              CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the  incorporation by reference in the  Registration  Statements
on Form S-8  pertaining  to the National  Technical  Systems,  Inc. 1994 Stock
Option  Plan and 2002 Stock  Option Plan of our report  dated April 14,  2003,
with  respect  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  and  schedule  of
National  Technical  Systems,  Inc.  included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K)
for the year ended January 31, 2003.





Woodland Hills, California
June 23, 2003