The course is suitable for all NDT personnel, inspectors and technicians engaged in or responsible for weld inspection, inspection of castings and forgings during fabrication or in-service inspection.
What will I learn?
This course will cover materials, methods, compatibility of materials, and equipment and safety aspects. It will also offer you practical exercises and methods of assessing sensitivity. During the Level 2 instruction writing and application, attendees requiring only Level 1 training will carry out practical applications to written instructions.
Training is in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9712 and ends with a written and practical test.
What will I leave with?
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Explain the basic principles of penetrant inspection methods
- Carry out penetrant inspection using solvent-removable, water-washable and post-emulsifiable/removal processes
- Write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports
- Meet syllabus requirements for CSWIP
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:
- Level 1 - 16 hours
- Level 2 - 24 hours (Direct Level 2 - 40 hours)
The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of TWI's training courses.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:
- Level 1 - 1 month
- Level 2 - 3 months (Direct Level 2 - 4 months)
Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.