ECT II Technicians should be competent to select the NDT technique for the testing method to be used; define the limitations of application of the testing method; translate NDT codes, standards, specifications, and procedures into NDT instructions adapted to the actual working conditions; (create written instruction); set up and verify equipment settings; (ensure quality of inspection); perform and supervise tests; (ensure scope coverage and compliance with customer requirements); interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or procedures; (accept or reject relevant indications) and carry out and supervise all tasks at or below Level II. Following the successful completion of training, candidates will be eligible to write the qualification examination conducted by the Personnel Certification Body, where after industrial experience of 9 months can be gained towards personnel certification.
Practical applications / techniques
Single and multi-frequency / Material properties, coating thickness, wall loss and defect detection (surface and tubes) / Differential and absolute modes / Surface, bobbin, saddle, profiled and rotating probes
General Theory
NDT Methods, applications, limitations and advantages / Understanding electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism / Magnetisation, Leakage flux, Hysteresis curve / Basic electronics, Coil properties and impedance / Production and nature of eddy currents / Signal detection and measurement / Inspection frequency and model / Equipment
Specific Theory
Interpretation and usage of NDT codes and procedures / Eddy Current testing in accordance with codes and procedures / Typical defects and their origins / Testing conditions, Quality, functionality checks / System calibration and verification / Safety and environmental considerations / Interpret, evaluate and report
Practical Skills
Selection of technique / Compilation of written instruction / Performance of tests / Interpret and evaluate indications / Report compilation
Course notes shall be provided on first day
ECT II General and Specific Notebook / ECT Code Book / Questions and answer sheets / Homework
