NDT COURSES
PT, UT, MT
FILM INTERPRETATION
ALL COURSES WILL PROVIDE A COMBINATION OF CLASSROOM AND LAB EXERCISES AND MEET THE FORMAL CLASSROOM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN BOTH ASNT SNT-TC-1A AND CP-189.
Overview of Course:
This 2 day (12hrs) course provides training and knowledge on performing a liquid penetrant tests and identifying discontinuities open to the surface in a wide variety of solid, nonporous material. This course will satisfy the classroom training recommendations outlined in SNT-TC-1A and ASNT CP-105.
Contact Hours:
12 hours (5 hours lecture, 5 hours lab, 2 hours exam)
Performance Objectives:
Understand the Principles/Theory
Correctly operate equipment and use of materials.
Know proper techniques
Know the discontinuities typically found
Understand variables affecting results
Understand Procedure Specification / Application
Prerequisites:
Minimum Age of 18
Working knowledge of the Pipeline Industry or Welding
This course is basic program for people with little or no technical background.
Required Textbooks:
ASNT PTP: Liquid Penetrant Testing Classroom Training Book Second Edition (2019)
(provided by NWIS)
Instructional Methods:
Lecture
Overhead Projector
Hands on Instruction
Daily Content Outline:
Day 1 – Introduction, Principles and Theory, Equipment/Materials, Techniques, Variables affecting results, Hands on Application
Day 2 - Introduction to Codes and company specifications, Hands on Applications, Q&A, Exam
Basis of Grades:
PT Exam in accordance with Recommendations outlined in SNT-TC-1A
Must score at least 80%
UT Ultrasonic Testing “Digital Thickness” Training - Limited Certification
Overview of Course:
This 1 day (8hrs) course provides basic knowledge on ultrasonic inspection for
digital thickness measurements of materials. Emphasis is placed on sound velocities,
frequency, equipment, transducers, selection and instrument calibration
techniques. This course is practical in nature, utilizes classroom participation, and
allows for hands on application in the use of ultrasonic equipment for measuring
material thicknesses. This course will satisfy the classroom training requirements
and is in accordance with the recommendations outlined in SNT-TC-1A.
Contact Hours:
8 hours (3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab, 1 hours exam)
Performance Objectives:
Understand the Principles/Theory (General Principles, Principles of Acoustics)
Correctly operate equipment and use of materials
Know proper Techniques and Calibrations
Ability to properly evaluate results and understand variables affecting results
Understand Procedure Specification / Application / Thickness measurements
Prerequisites:
Minimum Age of 18
Working knowledge of the Pipeline Industry or Welding
This course is basic program for people with little or no technical background.
Required Textbooks:
ASNT PTP : Ultrasonic Testing Classroom Training Book Second Edition (2020)
(provided by NWIS)
Instructional Methods:
Lecture
Overhead Projector
Hands on Instruction
Daily Content Outline:
Day 1 – Introduction, Principles and Theory, Equipment/Materials, Techniques, Variables affecting results, Procedures and Application, Q&A, Exam
Basis of Grades:
UT Exam in accordance with Recommendations outlined in SNT-TC-1A
Must score at least 80%
MT Magnetic Particle Testing Level I & II Training
Overview of Course:
This 3 day (24hrs) course provides fundamental knowledge of magnetic particle testing required by quality assurance and nondestructive testing personnel. This knowledge will aid in the selection of the proper test techniques to ensure proper inspection of Ferromagnetic materials. This course will satisfy the classroom training recommendations outlined in SNT-TC-1A and ASNT CP-105.
Contact Hours:
24 hours (10 hours lecture, 10 hours lab, 4 hours exam)
Performance Objectives:
Understand the Principles/Theory
Correctly operate equipment and use of materials.
Know proper techniques
Know the discontinuities typically found
Understand variables affecting results
Understand Procedure / Company Specifications / Application
Prerequisites:
Minimum Age of 18
Working knowledge of the Pipeline Industry or Welding
This course is basic program for people with little or no technical background.
Required Textbooks:
ASNT PTP: Magnetic Particle Testing Classroom Training Book Second Edition (2020)
(provided by NWIS)
Instructional Methods:
Lecture
Overhead Projector
Hands on Instruction
Daily Content Outline:
Day 1 – Introduction, Principles and Theory, Equipment/Materials, Techniques, Variables affecting results, Hands on Application
Day 2 - General Discontinuities, Introduction to Codes and company specifications, Hands on Applications
Day 3 – Hands on Applications, Q&A, Exam
Basis of Grades:
MT Exam in accordance with Recommendations outlined in SNT-TC-1A
Must score at least 80%
Radiographic Film Interpretation Training - Limited Certification
Overview of Course:
This 5 day (40hr) course provides basic knowledge into how to effectively interpret radiographs. Emphasis is placed on the radiographic image quality requirements of codes and specifications. This course will provide the theoretical and practical knowledge required for sound decision making when interpreting radiographs to accepted codes and standards. This course will satisfy the classroom training requirements and is in accordance with the recommendations outlined in SNT-TC-1A.
Contact Hours:
40 hours (18 hours lecture, 18 hours lab, 4 hours exam)
Performance Objectives:
Understand the Basic Radiation Principles
Know what to look for in Acceptance Criteria of Radiographs
Know proper Application Techniques
Proper Evaluation of Weldments
Familiarize with Standards/Codes of Radiography
Be aware of Radiological Safety Principles
Prerequisites:
Minimum Age of 18
Working knowledge of the Pipeline Industry or Welding
Required Textbooks:
ASNT PTP:Radiographic Testing Classroom Training Book Second Edition (2020)
(provided by NWIS)
Instructional Methods:
Lecture
Overhead Projector
Hands on Instruction
Daily Content Outline:
Day 1 – Introduction, Basic Radiation Principles, Image Quality
Day 2 – Application Techniques
Day 3 – Evaluation of weldments, Standards/Codes
Day 4 – Standards/Codes, Radiological Safety Principles Review
Day 5 – Q & A Session / Exam
Basis of Grades:
Radiography Testing Exam in accordance with Recommendations outlined in SNT-TC-1A
Must score at least 80%
