The course is designed for:

• Trainee 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: 4 days
Examination Duration: 1 days

Level 1 MT and PT: Standard 8/Grade 10 with mathematics and science.
Level 1 RT: Matric with mathematics, science and radiation safety.
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:

• Principles of liquid penetrant testing
• Liquid penetrant inspection techniques
• Surface preparation and penetrant applications
• Emulsification, penetrant removal and developer application
• Inspection, interpretation and post cleaning
• Control of materials

PRACTICAL:

Perform a liquid penetrant test in accordance with a technique sheet, and comment on the findings of the test.

Successful students will be able to:

• Identify, recognise and select the correct equipment and consumables
• Be competent to use the equipment to conduct the examination to a technique sheet
• Recognise and identify discontinuities on samples provided
• Complete a report sheet

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

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