The course is designed for:

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

Course Duration: 4 days

Examination Duration: 1 day

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 magnetic particle testing
• Electrically induced magnetic fields
• Magnetic current characteristics and current requirements
• Field distribution in magnetic and non-magnetic conductors
• Magnetic particle equipment, accessories and application methods
• Classification of discontinuities
• Technique sheets and written instructions

PRACTICAL:

Perform a magnetic particle test in accordance with a technique sheet and record the findings of the test.

Successful students will be able to:

• Identify, recognise and select the correct equipment to perform a magnetic particle inspection
• Set up and be competent to use the equipment to conduct an examination to a technique sheet
• Recognise and identify defects on samples provided and complete a report sheet

Specific and general examination papers followed by a practical test according to the SAQCC (NDT) requirements for Level 1 MT, 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