We offer
- Globally recognised training and certification
- Practical lessons, problem solving techniques developed over 30 years as a training and examination provider
- The expertise of experienced instructors and examiners
- Over 50 years' experience gained as one of the world's leading research and development organisations
- Adaptability - we can tailor courses to match your industry, company or personal requirements
- A comprehensive range of examinations to complement the training offered by TWI
- Flexibility - location and timing are flexible and courses can be held at your own premises, in the UK or worldwide.
Level III services
For organisation operating in-house certification schemes such as SNT-TC-1A, NAS 410 and EN4179, TWI's team of Level III qualified staff can assist with operations such as:
- preparation of company written practices
- compilation and approval instructions and procedures
- training of staff in accordance with the specific requirements of the organisation
- audit of inspection operations
Eddy current inspection
The application of low and high frequency testing, amplitude and phase-sensitive methods for:
- the detection of cracks, surface and near-surface, in aircraft components, structures, tubes and welds
- the detection of corrosion and thinning in non-magnetic materials
- the grading and sorting of materials on the basis of conductivity and permeability
Welder training
TIG welding of ferrous and non-ferrous materials for aerospace applications to coincide with CAA BCAR A8-10 Supplement welder approval Figs 1, 2 & 3.
Visual inspection of aerospace welds
Visual inspection procedures; relevant codes of practice, terms and definitions; welding processes and typical welding defects; weld measurements; typical documentation and requirements; practical inspection and reporting to:
- identify various weld imperfections (defects)
- understand the relevant welding technology related to visual inspection
- understand the need for documentation in welding
- be aware of codes and standards related to inspection requirements
- carry out inspection of parent materials and consumables
- carry out visual inspection of welds, report on them and assess their compliance with specified acceptance criteria
Practical ultrasonic inspection of composite materials
This course provides:
- a background knowledge of the properties of composite materials
- manufacturing methods involved in their construction
- type of defects likely to occur during manufacture and in-service
- introduction to the range of techniques employed in composite inspection and experience applying these techniques to typical defect samples
Aerospace materials and their behaviour
- Materials properties and grades of aerospace metals, alloys and composites
- Basic metallurgy of aluminium, titanium, nickel, stainless steel and other steel alloys
- Alloying and its influence on mechanical properties and weldability
- Heat treatable and non-treatable alloys
- Metallurgical effects of welding
- Filler metal composition and selection
- Welding processes, techniques and precautions
- Manufacturing methods involved in the construction of composites
- Basic metallurgy of aluminium, titanium, nickel, stainless steel and other steel alloys
Refresher training for aerospace technicians
This training has been structured to allow staff to remain up-to-date with latest developments within the NDT field and to satisfy the requirements of airworthiness documents and schemes such as EN 4179.
To discuss your requirements, please contact:
Training & Examination Services
TWI Ltd
Granta Park, Great Abington
Cambridge CB21 6AL (previously CB1 6AL), UK
Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 899000
Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 891630
E-mail: contactus@twi.co.uk