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Visual Testing (VT) – Level I & II in Madurai

Preparatory training and examination at the BlastCorr India centre in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Technician testing a pipeline weld with an ultrasonic phased array scanner

Course overview

Visual Testing (VT) is the most fundamental and extensively used non-destructive examination method. It serves as the primary line of defense in quality surveillance across all stages of fabrication, manufacturing, and in-service plant maintenance. Following ASNT SNT-TC-1A (2024) requirements, this course equips inspectors with the practical knowledge to identify visible surface anomalies, dimensional irregularities, misalignments, corrosion damage, and mechanical defects using direct and remote visual inspection tools. Qualification Levels Offered • Level I: Performs direct visual inspections and dimensional verifications according to specific written procedures, using standard optical and mechanical gauges under qualified supervision. • Level II: Organizes inspection sequences, selects visual techniques, operates optical/remote instruments, interprets and sentences visual indications per construction codes, and prepares technical reports.

Who this course is for

✓Engineering graduates and diploma holders starting a career in non-destructive testing
✓QA/QC technicians and inspectors who need a Level I or Level II qualification in this method
✓Fabrication, maintenance and plant staff who carry out or witness NDT on site

Certification body / scheme

✓ASNT SNT-TC-1A (2024)
✓Syllabus aligned with ANSI/ASNT CP-105

Eligibility and entry requirements

✓Vision requirements (mandatory per Clause 8.2): Near-vision acuity – natural or corrected capability of reading Jaeger No. 2 at not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm)
✓Color-contrast differentiation among colors and shades of gray

Training requirements

Formal training hours (recommended per SNT-TC-1A Table 6.3.1 A):

✓Level I - 8 hours
✓Level II - 16 hours (Direct Level II - 24 hours)

Certification requirements

Field experience and examination requirements (min. 70% in each written paper, min. 80% practical, min. 80% composite):

✓Field experience: Level I - 70 hours in method (130 hours total NDT)
✓Field experience: Level II - 140 hours in method (270 hours total NDT)
✓General Exam: 40 MCQs (Level I) / 40 MCQs (Level II)
✓Specific Exam: 20 MCQs (Level I) / 20 MCQs (Level II) covering company VT procedures and ASME/AWS criteria
✓Practical Exam: Dimensional checking, surface flaw assessment, and reporting on flawed test pieces using a 10-point checklist

Syllabus

Aligned with ANSI/ASNT CP-105.

01Vision & Physiological FactorsMechanics of the human eye, visual acuity, color perception, fatigue, and environmental viewing conditions.
02Lighting RequirementsWhite light measurement, minimum illumination thresholds (minimum 100 foot-candles / 1076 lux per ASME Section V Article 9), and surface reflectance.
03Direct Visual Testing Tools–Magnifiers, mirrors, and surface comparators.–Precision weld gauges: Cambridge gauge, Hi-Lo gauge, fillet weld gauges, and micrometres/callipers.
04Remote Visual Inspection (RVI)Rigid and flexible borescopes, fiberscopes, pan-tilt-zoom cameras, and video-probes for confined spaces and piping internals.
05Inspection of Welded AssembliesPre-weld fit-up (root opening, bevel angle), in-process surveillance, and final visual inspection (undercut, overlap, excess reinforcement, cracks, porosity, burn-through).
06Inspection of Castings, Forgings, and PlatesHot tears, cold shuts, shrinkage cavities, forging bursts, seams, laps, and laminations.
07In-Service Degradation MechanismsGeneral and pitting corrosion, erosion, mechanical wear, creep, fatigue cracking, and bolt/fastener integrity.
08Codes and Acceptance StandardsASME Section V (Article 9), ASME Section VIII Div. 1, ASME B31.3, and AWS D1.1.

Career & job opportunities

Job TitlesVisual Inspector (VT Level II), Welding Inspector, QC Mechanical Inspector, Plant Maintenance Inspector.
Hiring SectorsStructural fabrication workshops, oil and gas piping facilities, power generation stations, pressure vessel manufacturing, and civil infrastructure.

Upcoming Visual Testing (VT) – Level I & II dates

No scheduled batches published yet — enquire for the next available date.

Duration, exam and fees

Each batch runs preparatory classes, a practical session and the examination. Contact admissions for the dates of the next batch.

Fees depend on the batch and the examination body's charges. Admissions confirm the current fee and what it includes when you enquire.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Visual Testing (VT) – Level I & II course held?

Preparatory classes and the exam are held at the BlastCorr India centre, No. 146, First floor, NSK Street, Nethaji Road, Bypass Rd, Nehru Nagar, Madurai 625016, Tamil Nadu. Accommodation is available on the ground floor of the same building.

Who can apply for Visual Testing (VT) – Level I & II?

Entry requirements: Vision requirements (mandatory per Clause 8.2): Near-vision acuity – natural or corrected capability of reading Jaeger No. 2 at not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm); Color-contrast differentiation among colors and shades of gray.

Which body issues the certificate?

ASNT SNT-TC-1A (2024); Syllabus aligned with ANSI/ASNT CP-105.

When is the next Visual Testing (VT) – Level I & II intake?

No batch is scheduled right now. Contact admissions for the next available date.

What is the fee for Visual Testing (VT) – Level I & II?

Fees depend on the batch and the examination body. Admissions confirm the current fee when you enquire, by phone, WhatsApp or the Apply form.

How do I apply?

Fill in the Apply form on this site, or send your CV on WhatsApp to +91 89033 30890. Admissions reply within one working day.

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