The course is designed for:

• Level 1 NDT operators intending on a career in non-destructive testing
• Engineering personnel who are responsible for integrity of mechanical equipment
• Welding inspection personnel
• Quality assurance personnel

Course Duration: 10 days

Examination Duration: 1 day

• Level 1 MT and PT: Standard 8/Grade 10 with mathematics and science.
• Level 1 UT: Matric with mathematics and science.
• Applicants for Level 2 courses must have passed the relevant SAIW Certification Level 1 qualification exam.
• Level 3: Eligibility for examination is as per ISO 9712.
• Proof of eligibility to be submitted to SAQCC.
• To be eligible for Radiographic Testing Level 1, you must have first done Radiation Safety and passed the exam.
• To receive Radiation Safety Certification, successful completion of Radiographic Testing Level 1 is mandatory.

THEORY:

• Simple vibrations and periodic motion
• Acoustic spectrum
• Modes of propagation, velocity, frequency and wavelength
• Generation and detection of ultrasonic waves
• The cathode ray tube and calibration standards
• Defect sizing and evaluation techniques
• Inspection standards and reporting
• Selection of test techniques
• Interpretation of code requirements and acceptance criteria

PRACTICAL:

• Set up the equipment, calibrate and carry out a full scan on various samples
• Identify defects
• Compile written instruction for Level 1 to follow
• Test samples
• Interpret and evaluate the findings and compile reports

Successful students will be able to:

• Organise and select the necessary equipment for a given application
• Evaluate and advise on the possibilities and limitations of the method
• Execute and supervise practical testing under workshop and field conditions
• Write instructions for approval that comply with a given code, standards or specifications
• Write technique sheets to instruct Level 1 operators
• Record testing data and acceptability results

Training evaluation

Specific and general examination papers followed by a practical test according to the SAQCC (NDT) requirement for Level 2 UT, or alternatively, examination according to SNT-TC-1A requirements.

Number of students

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 10

For further details:

Please contact the Training Department
Administrator: Debbie Spadino
Tel:        +27 (0)11 298 2111
Fax:       +27 (0)11 836 4132
Email:   spadinod@saiw.co.za