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Nondestructive testing course structure

Basic NDT Course

Training course objective:

Understanding the basic principles of various NDT methods, fundamentals, discontinuities in

different product forms, importance of NDT, applications, limitations of NDT methods and

techniques and codes, standards and specifications related to non-destructive testing technology.

Briefing NDT certification programs, levels, responsibilities of Level 1, 2 & 3.

Basic NDT Course outline 1. NDT General Knowledge

2. Manufacturing processes

3. Types Discontinuities associated with manufacturing processes

4. Basics of Visual Testing - Principles, Techniques, Applications, Limitations, Codes, standards and

Specifications related to Visual Testing

5. Basics of Liquid Penetrant Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications, Limitations, Codes, standards

and Specifications related to Liquid Penetrant testing

6. Basics of Magnetic Particle Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications, Limitations, Codes, standards

and Specifications related to Magnetic Particle testing

7. Basics of Ultrasonic Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications, Limitations, Codes, standards and

Specifications related to Ultrasonic Testing

8. Basics of Radiographic Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications, Limitations, Codes, standards and

Specifications related to Radiography

9. Conclusion

NDT Courses

1. Ultrasonic testing(UT Level I, II),

2. Magnetic particle testing ((MT Level I, II),

3. Liquid/dye penetrant testing (PT Level I, II),

4. Visual testing (VT Level I, II),

5. Radiography Inspection (RT Level I, II),


All courses will be carried out as per As per ASNT SNT-TC-1A - 2006 Recommended

Qualification Hours for Initial Training and Experience

Ultrasonic testing

Training Level I: 40 hrs Level II: 40-hrs

40-Hours (5 days)

Experience Level I: 210-hrs Level II: 630-hrs

Magnetic particle

testing

Training Level I: 12 hrs Level II: 08 hrs

16-Hours (2 days)


Liquid/dye penetrant

testing

Training Level I: 4-hrs Level II: 8-hrs

16-Hours (2 days)


Visual testing


24-Hours (3 days)


Radiography

Inspection


40-Hours (5 days)



1. Ultrasonic testing


To provide a basic knowledge of UT to enable a participant to carryout tests according to an

established procedure under the supervision of a level II or level III personnel. The course is

especially designed to provide a sound theoretical knowledge and practical skill for UT required for a

Level I (1) technician

UT Level I Responsibilities

To carryout operation as per written procedure/instruction from Level II personnel. He shall be able

to set up the equipment, calibrate and carryout the tests, classify and report the results. He shall not

be responsible for the choice of the test technique nor for assessment of the test results.

UT Level I Course outline 1. Properties of Sound Waves

2. Generation of Ultrasonic waves

3. Interaction of ultrasound with matter and boundaries

4. Types of Probes

5. Test Methods

6. Test Equipment

7. Instrumentation

8. Test Variables

9. Inspection procedures

10. Types of Discontinuities

UT Level I Practical training

Complete calibration of ultrasonic flaw detection equipment for various types of transducers,

Discontinuity Detection, Locating the flaw and Size Estimation Techniques.


Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level-II

Training course objectives

The course is intended to provide through grounding in the principle of Ultrasonic Testing-UT and

fundamentals of material and process such that the trainee would be able to

Identify suitability of UT for the material and inspection technique

Develop techniques and procedures that can be followed by a Level I operator

Analyze the test result and document the same

Be familiar with codes, standards and specifications for UT to evaluate results of the tests

UT Level II Responsibilities

A certified UT Level II (2) personnel is qualified to

1. Select proper test technique, equipment and probes

2. Set up and calibrate the equipment

3. Perform testing and interpret the results as per applicable standards

4. Have knowledge of the scope and limitations of UT

5. Be familiar with production processes of the test material and knowledge of type and location of

expected defects

6. To develop UT technique for testing a particular job

7. Prepare written instruction for Level I

8. Guide and check test results of Level I operators

9. Responsible for care and maintenance of the NDT/UT equipment


UT Level II Course outline 1. Review of Level-I course

2. In-depth study of test Variables

3. Immersion Techniques

4. Principles of DGS/DAC Methods

5. Echo dynamics for Reflector Evaluation

6. Codes, standards and Procedures

7. Acceptance Standards

8. Evaluation of Test Equipment,

9. Manufacturing Process and Discontinuities

UT Level II Practical Training

Same as for Level 1 course + Interpretation, Evaluation of Indications using DGS/DAC. Evaluation

Methods and Echo Dynamics, Beam Profile and Plotting


2. Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT) Level-I


To provide a basic Knowledge of MT to enable a participant to carry out tests according to a

established procedure under supervision of a level II or III personnel. The course is especially

designed to provide a sound theoretical knowledge and practical skill for MT required for a level I

technician.

MT Level I Responsibilities

To carry out operations as per written procedure/instruction from level II personnel. He shall be able

to set up equipment, calibrate and carry out tests, classify and report the results. He shall not be

responsible for the choice of test technique nor for assessment of the test results.

MT Level I Course outline 1. Basic of Magnetism

2. Magnetisation Techniques

3. Inspection Mediums

4. Inspection Techniques

5. Indication Classification

6. Test Equipments and Accessories

7. Demagnetisation


MT Level I Practical Training


Yokes, Prods, Headshot, Central Conductor, Coil Techniques, Using dry, wet ordinary and wet

fluorescent powders, Demagnetisation.

Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT) Level-II


The course is intended to provide detailed instruction in theory and practice such that the personnel

shall be able to

Identify suitability of MT for material and inspection procedure.

Develop inspection techniques and procedure that shall be followed by level I operator.

Analyse the test results.

MT Level II Responsibilities 1. To select proper test technique and equipment as per established procedure

2. To calibrate, set and carry out test or supervise testing by level I operator

3. Prepare test report for acceptance/rejection as per standard

4. Have knowledge of merits and limitations of MT and other common NDT methods

5. Prepare written procedure for level I operator

6. Responsible for care and maintenance of testing machines and accessories

MT Level II Course outline


1. Review of Level-I course

2. Selection of Techniques




6. Interpretation of Indications

7. Preservation of Indications

8. Evaluation of Test Equipment

MT Level II Practical Training

Same as Level-I + Interpretation, evaluation and recording of test results.

3. Liquid (Dye) Penetrant Testing (DPT/PT) Level-I

Training Course objective:

To provide basic knowledge of PT sufficient to enable a person to carry out tests in accordance with

established procedures under the supervision of level II personnel.

PT Level I Responsibilities

To carry out operations according to written instructions, set up the equipment, carry out the test,

record, classify, and report the results. The level I personnel shell be not responsible for choice of test

method nor for assessment of test results.

PT Level I Course outline 1. Basics of Penetrant Testing

2. Penetrant Groups

3. Pre-cleaning Methods

4. Penetrant testing methods and techniques

5. Types of Developers

6. Inspection Procedures

7. Sensitivity & Resolution checking of test systems



PT Level I Practical training

Visible (Red) and Fluorescent Penetrants of various types of different surfaces use of dry, wet,

solvent suspended developers.

Liquid (Dye) Penetrant Testing (LPT) Level-II

Training Course objectives

To provide the personnel with full theoretical and practical knowledge of PT process and related

standards.

PT Level II Responsibilities

To perform and direct PT according to the established or recognized procedures, select test methods

to be used, set up and calibrate equipment, interpret and evaluate result according to applicable


standards. Develop PT techniques adopted to problems arising during testing, prepare written

instructions, organize and report test results.

PT Level II Course outline 1. Review of Level-I course

2. Selection of Techniques


4. Interpretation of Indications

5. Preservation of Indications

6. Evaluation of Test Equipment

7. Penetrant materials quality control


PT Level II Practical Training

Same as for Level I + Interpretation

4. Radiographic Testing (RT) Level-I

Training Course objective

To provide a basic knowledge of RT to enable a participant to carryout tests according to an

established procedure under the supervision of a level II or level III personnel. The course is

especially designed to provide a sound theoretical knowledge and practical skill for RT required for a

Level I technician

RT Level I Responsibilities

To carryout operation as per written procedure/instruction from Level II personnel. He shall be able

to set up the carryout the tests as per established and approved RT procedures, classify, report the

results and to follow safety norms. He shall not be responsible for the choice of the test technique nor

for assessment of the test results.

RT Level I Course outline


1. Nuclear Physics-Interaction of Radiation with Matter

2. Shielding, Radiation Detectors, Biological Effects

3. Radiation Protection, Basic Rules & Techniques

4. Sources of Radiation and their characteristics

5. Film Radiography

6. Film Processing

7. Inspection Techniques and Procedures

8. Sensitivity & Definition, I.Q.Is, Other Accessories


RT Level I Practical training

Radiography of Castings and welds using X-ray and Gamma ray.

Radiographic Testing (RT) Level-II


The course is intended to provide through grounding in the principle of Radiographic Testing-RT

and fundamentals of material and process such that the trainee would be able to

Identify suitability of RT for the material and inspection technique

Develop techniques and procedures that can be followed by a Level I operator

Analyse the test result and document the same

Be familiar with codes, standards and specifications for RT to evaluate results of the tests

Be conversant with all statutory and safety norms of the authorities under jurisdiction

RT Level II Responsibilities


A certified RT Level 2 personnel is qualified to

1. Select proper test technique, equipment, films, IQI and other test parameters

2. Set up the equipment

3. Perform testing, Manually process film for high contrast and resolution and interpret the results as per

applicable standards

4. Have knowledge of the scope and limitations of RT

5. Be familiar with production processes of the test material and knowledge of type and location of

expected defects

6. To develop RT technique for testing a particular job

7. Prepare test report for i. Accept ii. Reject iii. Rework

8. Prepare written instruction for Level I

9. Guide and check test results of Level I operators

10. Responsible for care and maintenance of the NDT/RT equipment

RT Level II Course outline 1. Review of Level-I course

2. Non-conventional Radiography

3. Techniques in radiography



6. Manufacturing processes and discontinuities

7. Interpretation of Radiographs

RT Level II Practical training

Same as level-I + Interpretation, evaluation of Radiographs, recording of test results and preparation

of test reports.

5. Visual Training Level I & II

Training Course objective 1. Identifying various weld discontinuities


2. Understanding the relevant welding technology related to visual inspection

3. Understanding the need for documentation in welding

4. Familiarity with codes and standards related to inspection requirements

5. Carrying out inspection of parent materials and consumables

6. Perform visual inspection of welds, report on them and assess their compliance with specified

acceptance criteria

7. Gaining sufficient knowledge to successfully complete the CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector

examinations.

VT Course outline 1. Fundamentals of light and lighting

2. Physiology of vision

3. Fundamentals of Imaging

4. Visual Weld testing practices

5. Effect of fatigue

6. Fibre optic Bore scopes

7. Documentation of visual testing

8. Analysis of visual testing

VT Practical training

Light Intensity Measurements, Evaluating discontinuities in Cast, Rolled, Forged, Welded and

inspection of engineering components.

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