NDT Level II Qualification ASNT-SNT-TC-1A
TARGETED AUDIENCE
Freshers, Inspectors, managers, production engineers, design office engineers and technicians.
Penetrant Testing (PT) 5-6 Hours
Learning objectives
Select the NDT technique for the Liquid Penetrant Testing method to be used
Define the limitations of application of the testing method
Interpret and translate PT codes, standards, specifications and procedures into NDT
instructions adapted to the actual working conditions
Set up and verify equipment settings
Perform and supervise tests
Carry out and supervise all tasks at or below level 2
Provide guidance for personnel at or below level 2 and report the results of PT tests
Interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or
procedures.
Training contents
Basic principles and physical backgrounds of liquid Penetrant Testing
Test media and testing equipment
Preparation and pre-cleaning of the test surface
Penetrants used and penetration process
Intermediate cleaning and drying
Developer and development
Inspection and reporting
Monitoring of the test system
Evaluation of indications from Penetrant Testing
Imperfections (Production and Operational)
Standards and codes
Reporting
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) 6-8 Hours
Learning objectives
Select the NDT technique for the Magnetic Particle Testing method to be used
Define the limitations of application of the testing method
Interpret and translate MT codes, standards, specifications and procedures into NDT
instructions adapted to the actual working conditions
Set up and verify equipment settings
Perform and supervise tests
Carry out and supervise all tasks at or below level 2
Provide guidance for personnel at or below level 2 and report the results of MT tests
Interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or
procedures.
Training contents
Physical Basics and background of the Magnetic Particle Testing
Magnetic Effects of the Electric Current
Magnetizing techniques
Testing media for the Magnetic Particle Testing
Procedure, test instructions and test report
Equipment technology for Magnetic Particle Inspection
Control and surveillance of Magnetic Particle Testing
Evaluation of indications in the Magnetic Particle Testing
Imperfections (Production and Operational)
Standards and codes
Reporting
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 10-12 Hours
Learning objectives
Select the NDT technique for the Ultrasonic Testing method to be used
Define the limitations of application of the testing method
Interpret and translate UT codes, standards, specifications and procedures into NDT
instructions adapted to the actual working conditions
Set up and verify equipment settings
Perform and supervise tests
Carry out and supervise all tasks at or below level 2
Provide guidance for personnel at or below level 2 and report the results of UT tests
Interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or
procedures.
Training contents
Physical Basics and Background of the Ultrasonic Testing
Laws of sound propagation
Distance and Sensitivity Calibration
Checking and monitoring Ultrasonic Testing equipment
Material and Geometrical influences on Ultrasonic Testing
Evaluation of Ultrasonic Findings
Inspection Methods for welded joints, castings, forgings, rolled products
Imperfections (Production and Operational)
Standards and codes
Reporting
Visual Testing (VT) 6-8 Hours
Learning objectives
Select the NDT technique for the Visual Testing method to be used
Define the limitations of application of the testing method
Interpret and translate VT codes, standards, specifications and procedures into NDT
instructions adapted to the actual working conditions
Set up and verify equipment settings
Perform and supervise tests
Carry out and supervise all tasks at or below level 2
Provide guidance for personnel at or below level 2 and report the results of VT tests
Interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or
procedures.
Training contents
Physical Backgrounds of the Visual Testing
Work techniques of the Visual Testing
Illumination for the Direct Visual Testing
Auxiliary Means and Devices for the Direct Visual and Remote examination
Detectability in the Visual Testing
Control and Monitoring of Indirect Visual Inspection Systems
Typical Application Examples of the Direct Visual Testing
Evaluation
Imperfections (Production and Operational)
Standards and codes
Reporting
Radiographic Testing (RT) 10-12 Hours
Learning objectives
Select the NDT technique for the Radiographic Testing method to be used
Define the limitations of application of the testing method
Interpret and translate RT codes, standards, specifications and procedures into NDT
instructions adapted to the actual working conditions
Set up and verify equipment settings
Perform and supervise tests
Carry out and supervise all tasks at or below level 2
Provide guidance for personnel at or below level 2 and report the results of RT tests
Interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or
procedures.
Training contents
Physical Basics and background of the Radiographic Testing
Origin of X-ray and Gamma Radiation
Weakening and Energy Selection
Films and Foils, Film System and Film Contrast
Film Processing and Film Observation, Evaluation of radiographs
Image Quality Factors and Image Quality Determination
Object and Radiation contrast, Geometric Imaging Conditions
Detail detectability, Analysable area, Distortion and Object range
Test techniques for castings and welded joints
Imperfections in materials (Production and Operational)
Standards and codes
Reporting
