This course is designed for any person who wants to further their career in inspection and testing of boilers as required by the vessels under pressure regulations.

Course Duration: 5 days
Examination Duration: 1 day

 Candidates should have Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (minimum) and some relevant experience in inspection or operation of boilers.

THEORY:

• Introduction and principles of radiography
• X-ray and gamma ray equipment
• Interaction of radiation with matter
• Interpretation of radiographs
• Identify artifacts and defects on radiographs
• Complete a standard report form

Practical:

• Interpret and evaluate radiographs in accordance with codes, standards and specification

Successful students will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of radiography
• Determine density and sensitivity
• Recognise and identify artifacts and defects on radiographs
• Identify and evaluate radiographs in accordance with codes, standards and specifications
• Complete a standard report form

Specific and general examination papers followed by a practical examination meeting the requirements of SAQCC (NDT) for Radiographic Interpreters.

Minimum: 4
Maximum: 20

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