Webinars
08 July 2025
The Welding Institute Younger Members' Committee Webinar: An Introduction to NDT of Welds
This is part of our series of FREE short webinars to be delivered by the YMC.
The Younger Members’ Committee (YMC) aims to engage younger engineers in a supportive professional network, to encourage and assist their professional and career development.
The YMC also provides networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities for Younger Members of The Welding Institute, promote continuing professional development and represent the views and needs of younger members.
Please note this event will be held on Microsoft Teams.
Please ensure to register on the Microsoft Teams Event page prior to the event, the link to the event page can be found in the 'Action Required: Secure your Space' email.
About this webinar
This lecture is on the basic methods of non-destructive testing of welds and their fundamental features, focussing on surface inspection methods (visual, dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection) and radiography and ultrasonic inspection.
Who should attend?
Anyone wanting to know what the basic NDT techniques are and the science behind how they work.
What will you learn?
Learn about the basic NDT techniques including how they are used, the type of defects they can detect and limitations.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour of attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.
Please contact hafiza.rahman@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.
Speakers
Eur Ing Alan Denney CEng MSc FWeldI
Editor: Welding and Joining Matters
The Welding Institute Volunteer
Alan Denney is a freelance consultant in materials and welding. He has over 50 years’ experience in materials, welding and corrosion issues. prior to setting up his consultancy in 2012 he had major roles with Saipem, Wood Group, Kvaerner, John Brown and Arup. His broad experience covers offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines, terminals, process engineering projects, building structures, nuclear reprocessing, naval ships, submarines and offshore wind farms.
Alan has a BSc in Metallurgy and an MSc in Welding Technology. He is a Chartered Engineer, a European Engineer and an International Welding Engineer.