This course is designed for NDT personnel, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, and quality engineers. This course will teach you about welding processes and weld defects, properties of X- and gamma-rays, sensitometry, film selection, film processing and spurious indications. You will also learn about factors controlling contrast and definition, X- and gamma-ray equipment, ionising radiation hazards, regulations, use of screens and filters, selection of angle of aspect, image quality indicators, defect depth location, castings, and reporting. You will receive training relevant to the examination to be taken covering practical, inspection and theoretical aspects as appropriate.

Certification Body/Scheme:

• CSWIP (As per ISO 9712)
• SNT-TC-1A (Latest edition) of ASNT

Entry Requirements:

Training Requirements:

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 1 - 40 hours
• Level 2 - 80 hours (Direct Level 2 - 120 hours)

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of our approved training courses.

Certification Requirements:

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 1 - 3 months
• Level 2 - 9 months (Direct Level 2 - 12 months)

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

This course is suitable for all personnel including technicians, inspectors, engineers and surveyors who require a thorough and comprehensive introduction to ultrasonic testing of welded joints. This course is also suitable for personnel working in the aerospace industry. This course will teach you about basic principles of sound; generation and detection of sound; behaviour of sound in a material; the flaw detector; use of angled beam probes for weld scanning; welding processes and weld defects; practical exercises on test specimens containing simulated flaws; examination of parent plate, butt welds; instruction writing.

Certification Body/Scheme:

• CSWIP (As per ISO 9712)
• SNT-TC-1A (Latest edition) of ASNT

Entry Requirements:

Training Requirements:

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 1 - 40 hours
• Level 2 - 80 hours (Direct Level 2: 120 hours)

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of our approved training courses.

Certification Requirements:

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 1 - 3 months
• Level 2 - 9 months (Direct Level 2: 12 months)

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

The course is suitable for all NDT personnel, inspectors and technicians engaged in or responsible for weld inspection, inspection of castings and forgings during fabrication or in-service inspection.This course will teach you about the principles of magnetism, magnetic fields, induction, permeability and reluctance, and magnetisation. You will also learn about lines of force, methods of testing, interpretation of indications, demagnetisation, practical exercises, methods of assessing sensitivity, and instruction writing.

Certification Body/Scheme:

• CSWIP (As per ISO 9712)
• SNT-TC-1A (Latest edition) of ASNT

Entry Requirements:

Training Requirements:

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 1 - 16 hours
• Level 2 - 24 hours (Direct Level 2 - 40 hours)

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of our approved training courses.

Certification Requirements:

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 1 - 1 month
• Level 2 - 3 months (Direct Level 2 - 4 months)

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

The course is suitable for all NDT personnel, inspectors and technicians engaged in or responsible for weld inspection, inspection of castings and forgings during fabrication or in-service inspection. This course will cover materials, methods, compatibility of materials, and equipment and safety aspects. It will also offer you practical exercises and methods of assessing sensitivity. During the Level 2 instruction writing and application, attendees requiring only Level 1 training will carry out practical applications to written instructions.

Certification Body/Scheme:

• CSWIP (As per ISO 9712)
• SNT-TC-1A (Latest edition) of ASNT

Entry Requirements:

Training Requirements:

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 1 - 16 hours
• Level 2 - 24 hours (Direct Level 2 - 40 hours)

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of our approved training courses.

Certification Requirements:

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 1 - 1 month
• Level 2 - 3 months (Direct Level 2 - 4 months)

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

This course is suitable for inspection engineers, technicians, NDT operators or surveyors who require knowledge of visual inspection techniques, an understanding of likely problem areas and an appreciation of inspection methodology. Introduction to visual inspection; fundamentals of vision and light; introduction to NDT; visual inspection equipment; factors influencing visual inspection; product technology (welding, casting, forging etc.); practical inspection methodology; inspection, weld repair and heat treatment requirements.

Certification Body/Scheme:

• CSWIP (As per ISO 9712)
• SNT-TC-1A (Latest edition) of ASNT

Entry Requirements:

Training Requirements:

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 1 - 16 hours
• Level 2 - 24 hours (Direct Level 2 - 40 hours)

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of our approved training courses.

Certification Requirements:

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 1 - 1 months
• Level 2 - 3 months (Direct Level 2 - 12 months)

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

This course is designed for radiographers, inspectors, engineers, and surveyors who wish to interpret radiographs but do not have a good understanding of the principles of radiography. This course designed for personnel responsible for judging the quality of radiograph and reaching informed decisions regarding the identity and extent of the defects revealed. Training in radiographic interpretation provides essential knowledge on radiographic theory and practice to enable interpreters to judge radiographic quality and practical interpretation of welds and castings respectively.

Certification Body/Scheme:

• CSWIP (As per ISO 9712)
• SNT-TC-1A (Latest edition) of ASNT

Entry Requirements:

Training Requirements:

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 1 – Not Applicable
• Level 2 – 56 hours

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of our approved training courses.

Certification Requirements:

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 1 – Not Applicable
• Level 2 – 6 months

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

This course is designed for you as an NDT operator, inspector or technician responsible for, or engaged in, practical application of eddy current testing and writing techniques and instructions for detection of flaws in cast and wrought product, material identification/determination of properties, coating thickness measurement, tube testing and weld inspections. It is also suitable if you are engaged in inspection of aerospace materials, components and structures. The course will teach you about eddy current testing of various components depending which sector is selected. Certification is currently available in the welds sectors:

Certification Body/Scheme:

• CSWIP (As per ISO 9712)
• SNT-TC-1A (Latest edition) of ASNT

Entry Requirements:

Training Requirements:

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 1 - 40 hours
• Level 2 - 40 hours (Direct Level 2 - 80 hours)

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of our approved training courses.

Certification Requirements:

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 1 - 3 month
• Level 2 - 9 months (Direct Level 2 - 12 months)

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) is an advanced non-destructive examination technique that uses ultrasonic probes capable of pulsing elements individually at different time intervals. Compared with conventional ultrasonics, PAUT provides higher probability of detection, it is faster, more reliable, and it provides 2D or 3D images and a permanent record of the inspection through the data recorded. This course is designed for any experienced Level 2 qualified ultrasonic technicians looking to expand their knowledge and gain a qualification in phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT).

Certification Body/Scheme:

• CSWIP (As per ISO 9712)
• SNT-TC-1A (Latest edition) of ASNT

Entry Requirements:

Training Requirements:

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 1 - 80 hours
• Level 2 – 40 hours (Direct Level 2 – 104 hours)

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of our approved training courses.

Certification Requirements:

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 1 - 3 months
• Level 2 - 3 months (Direct Level 2 - 6 months)

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

Please Note: UT Level 2 certification is required. Non-BS EN ISO 9712 certificate holders will be required to sit the CSWIP UT Welds Level 2 General Paper.

This course is suitable for individuals with ultrasonic testing experience, who are looking to expand their knowledge into advanced ultrasonic applications and gain a qualification in Time of Flight Diffraction (ToFD).This course covers ToFD theory and principles of diffraction, ToFD hardware (pulsers, receivers, motor control, encoders), ToFD data acquisition and interpretation, ToFD techniques, and ToFD applications. You will also learn about equipment selection, calibration and optimisation, optimising PCS and angles, flaw location and sizing, limitations of detection and resolution, codes and standards, and reporting.

Certification Body/Scheme:

• CSWIP (As per ISO 9712)
• SNT-TC-1A (Latest edition) of ASNT

Entry Requirements:

Training Requirements:

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 1 - 40 hours
• Level 2 - 40 hours (Direct Level 2 - 80 hours)

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of our approved training courses.

Certification Requirements:

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 1 - 1 month
• Level 2 - 3 months (Direct Level 2 - 4 months)

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

Please Note: UT Level 2 certification is required. Non-BS EN ISO 9712 certificate holders will be required to sit the CSWIP UT Welds Level 2 General Paper.

If you are an experienced level 2 technician who wishes to progress in your NDT career, the next step is often a level 3 certification. The skills and responsibilities that you would need to exhibit as a certified level 3 personnel are:

• A good understanding of engineering concepts, including product knowledge, which is the key to understanding the best application of NDT for the chosen product

• An overall familiarity with NDT methods

• An ability to evaluate and interpret standards, codes and specifications

• To be able to designate and document the test method and control its application throughout a facility in accordance the standards and codes

• To technically review results and offer guidance for improvements amongst NDT personnel and fellow engineers

The course is designed for Level 2 certificate holders (ISO 9712/ CSWIP) in the respective method and or technique.

Certification Body/Scheme:

• CSWIP (As per ISO 9712)

Courses Offered :

• Basic
• Radiographic Testing (RT)
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Penetrant Testing (PT)

Entry Requirements:

Please contact US for more details.

Please Note: We also provide ASNT NDT Level III Refresher courses in the following methods:

• Basic
• Radiographic Testing (RT)
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Penetrant Testing (PT)

Thermal/Infrared Testing (IRT)

Infrared (IR) technology is widely used in the oil and gas industry as an inspection tool for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. It is advantageous over traditional visual inspection and other tools because infrared technology does not have to be in contact with the equipment being monitored.IR thermography is a form of nondestructive testing that measures temperature variances of a component as heat (i.e., thermal radiation) flows through, from, or to that component. IR thermography is also generically known as IR testing, thermal testing, thermal imaging, and IR thermometry.

Positive material identification (PMI)

The method is utilized for quality control and safety compliance, and is an integral part of both production and asset integrity management across many industries including oil and gas, power, chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, aerospace and fabrication. Positive material identification can prevent potential product failure in manufacturing. At oil and gas, power generation and pharmaceutical plants, pre-service and in-service inspection of critical components and welds with PMI can prevent breakdown and its costly consequences.

PMI can:

• • Ensure products/components have been manufactured using the correct alloy
• • Find potentially mixed-up alloys
• • Identify if the wrong material has been used
• • Ensure material conforms to the correct standard and specification (both customer and industry)
• • Ensure welded components have used the correct filler material

Ultrasonic thickness gauging (UTG)

Ultrasonic thickness gages work by very precisely measuring how long it takes for a sound pulse that has been generated by a small probe called an ultrasonic transducer to travel through a test piece and reflect back from the inside surface or far wall. Because sound waves reflect from boundaries between dissimilar materials, this measurement is normally made from one side in a "pulse/echo" mode.

Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge which can be used for a number of applications such as:

• • Checking the specification of materials that have been delivered
• • Measurement of in situ materials, through coatings if required
• • Measuring the remaining wall thickness due to corrosion
• • Power generation - measurement of wall thickness in pipelines, pipe elbows, base materials (semi-products), as well as thickness of near-weld zones in pipe joints;
• • Aviation - measurement of wall thickness of aircraft steel parts and portholes (windows) with one-side access to the test item;
• • Pipe industry - measurement of pipe wall thickness; detection of laminations in the pipe wall; recognition of thinned spots in the pipe wall;
• • Oil and Gas industry - measurement of wall thickness of pressurized vessels, above-ground pipeline branches, underwater line manifolds of main gas pipelines, gas and oil tanks, as well as pump and valve bodies;
• • Railway - thickness measurement of railway wheel disks during their production.