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Ultrasonic Testing (UT) – Weldments (Plate & Pipe) – Level 1
NDT practitioners widely use Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection (UT) as a method during the manufacture, processing, and in-service stages to detect and evaluate flaws, defects, and thickness measurements in solid materials such as alloys, steels and composites.
This course is available on both SNT and PCN schemes.
Please note: PCN/SNT Level 1 certified personnel shall neither be responsible for the choice of test method or technique to be used, nor for the interpretation of the test results. PCN/SNT Level 2 &/or 3 certified personnel have the ability/responsibility to carry out all tasks a Level 1 certified personnel cannot. If uncertain of the PCN/SNT course level you would like to attempt. Please phone the ATL booking team on 01224 890806.
Level 1
Course Overview
Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection effectively detects defects in alloys, steels, and composites. This course targets personnel responsible for identifying fabrication errors in welded components and assessing internal structural integrity.
Using high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound), it penetrates the material to detect laminar, planar or volumetric defects, using the returning echoes to analyse and reveal the internal structure and integrity information.
Course coverage includes Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection in industries like petrochemical, shipping, renewable energy, and power, among others.
Course Objectives
Personnel certified to Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection Level 1 will have demonstrated an understanding of the subject and a level of confidence to perform Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection in accordance with NDT procedures.
Within certification, Level 1 personnel may be authorised and qualified by the employer to:
- Select the technique required to carry out the test method using compression, angle and shear waves
- Determine the limitations of each technique
- Understand codes, standards and procedures to identify their application
- Prepare equipment, calibrate, function tests and use of reference test blocks
- Prepare and endorse written instructions for Ultrasonic Testing
- Perform the inspection tasks
- Report the results of the inspection against inspection criteria
- Complete and endorse inspection reports and records
Course Content
This course covers some of the following topics:
- Material characteristics and surface condition
- Lighting conditions and visual requirements
- Terminology and definitions used in NDT
- Principals and fundamentals of ultrasonic testing
- Ultrasonic Testing equipment, techniques and validations
- Flaw detector calibration, function tests and sensitivity settings
- Understanding procedures, codes and standards
- Application of the Ultrasonic Inspection Method and relevant techniques
- Defect detection and plotting techniques
- Examination of samples, welds and wrought products
- Report the results against acceptance standards
- Reporting requirements
- Product technology covering welds and wrought products
Course Information
Certification
- Attendance of training certificate
- SNT Level 1 or;
- PCN Level 1 certificate, issued by BINDT directly.
Duration
Level 1 is available to all NDT candidates.
This course has two options:
- PCN Level 1 training and examination is 9 days.
- SNT Level 1 training and examination is 9 days.
The course duration is based on the full BINDT PCN course. SNT courses can be tailored to suit company requirements
Pre-Requisites
- Level 1 candidates require 3 months experience.
Price
From £1,576.80
All prices include V.A.T.. Final costs will be confirmed by the team upon booking.
Course Dates
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