NDT Training

NDT Specialists offers classes in all of the major aspects of non-destructive testing including: RT, PT, MT, VT and UT. A typical course is designed to meet the minimum requirements of ASNT-SNT-TC-1A. Study materials are provided for all classes.This course can be expanded or reduced to meet the specific requirements of your written practice for the qualification and certification of NDE personnel.

Ultrasonic Level I (40 Hours)

This course contains an introduction and history of ultrasonic testing and then the basic principles of acoustics. Also included in this course is the basic equipment used with the various testing methods and calibration of equipment.

Ultrasonic Level II (40 Hours)

This course begins with a review of the information from the Level I course. It then covers the evaluation of base materials, weldments and bonded structures. It also consists of discontinuity detection which includes: locating, determining size and evaluating.

Magnetic Particle Level I (16 Hours)

This course covers the basic principles and characteristics of magnets and magnetic fields. It also covers how to select the proper method of magnetization, the basic equipments used and different types of discontinuities that can be detected through magnetic particle inspection.

Magnetic Particle Level II (8 Hours)

This course begins with a review of the information from the Level I course. It then covers the basic principles and theories of magnetic particle inspection and an in depth look at the equipment used in various methods of testing. It also includes types of discontinuities, evaluation techniques as well as evaluation and interpretation of defects.

Liquid Penetrant Level I (8 Hours)

This course covers the history, purpose and basic principles of liquid penetrant testing. It also covers the processing of the different types of penetrant and the methods for qualification of personnel.

Liquid Penetrant Level II (8 Hours)

This course reviews the information for the Level I course and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of penetrant. A major aspect of this course is the inspection and evaluation of indications.

Visual Level I (8 Hours)

This course begins with an introduction to visual inspection with overview of the history followed by the fundamentals and equipments used.

Visual Level II (16 Hours)

After a review of the information from the Level I course, this course consists of: an overview of vision and lighting, material attributes, environmental and physiological factors, equipment and acceptance/rejection criteria.

Radiography Level I (40 Hours)

This course begins with a radiographic equipment operating and emergency instruction course which includes monitoring devices, exposure devices, emergency procedures, survey instruments and more. It then covers the basics of radiography including the history, fundamental properties, materials and types of radiation, and many other important items.

Radiography Level II (40 Hours)

This course begins by reviewing important information from the Level I course. It then goes over darkroom facilities and processing techniques. It covers the manufacturing process and the discontinuities associated with it. It also incorporates radiographic evaluation and interpretation.

Radiation Safety (40 Hours)

This course covers all aspects of working safely with radiation to limit the dose levels to oneself, fellow technicians, and the general public. ALARA is a key focus as well as the dangers of radiation and its effects on the body and human tissue.

Welder Worksmanship Training (8 Hours)

Certain military specifications require welders to be trained to be able to visually inspect their welds. This course meets the requirements of the most specifications and can be tailored to meet others.