Course Title:
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) - Welds
Country:
Venue:

CountryVenueCourse FeeStart DateFurther Information
AustraliaPerth
AUD 2,640.00
21 August 2017
   
AzerbaijanBaku
on request
26 June 2017
   
ChinaHong Kong
on request
02 October 2017
   
ChinaTianjin
on request
12 July 2017
   
IndiaChennai
on request
10 July 2017
   
IndiaChennai
on request
07 August 2017
   
IndiaChennai
on request
04 September 2017
   
IndiaChennai
on request
23 October 2017
   
IndiaChennai
on request
04 December 2017
   
IndonesiaBanten
on request
16 October 2017
   
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Suitable for:

All personnel including testers, inspectors, engineers and surveyors who require a thorough and comprehensive introduction to ultrasonic testing of welded joints.

This course is also suitable for personnel working in the aerospace industry and can be found under the Aerospace section.

If time is an issue, please consider our blended learning option - study theory and concepts when and where you choose, then join the classroom sessions for hands-on practical.


Course Content:
FREE PRE-COURSE ELEARNING PACKAGE - available only to students enrolling on this course:
Familiarise yourself with the theory and key concepts that will prepare you for the classroom training with the UT Pre-course eLearning Package.
The eLearning material is made available 30 days before the course start date, giving you plenty of time to build your confidence before you enter the classroom.

Classroom content

Basic principles of sound; generation and detection of sound; behaviour of sound in a material; the flaw detector; use of angled beam probes for weld scanning; welding processes and weld defects; practical exercises on test specimens containing simulated flaws; examination of parent plate, butt welds; instruction writing.

The course ends with the certification examination.

Training in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9712.

Certification/Awarding Body:


Course Objectives:
  • To explain the theoretical background of the techniques
  • To calibrate ultrasonic equipment
  • To measure the thickness of steel plates and determine levels of attenuation
  • To locate and evaluate laminations
  • To select the correct type of probe to examine welded butt joints in steel plate and aerospace components/structures
  • To report on the location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints
  • To interpret code requirements
  • To meet the syllabus requirements for PCN/CSWIP Levels 1 and 2.

Additional Information:

This direct access Level 2 training course meets the 120 hour training requirement for BS EN ISO 9712 certification.

Level 1 training and examination can be catered for within the Level 2 course if required, contact the test centre for details.

Price listed is for direct access Level 2 and includes examination and levy fees. For Level 1 options, please contact the test centre.

Please note:
All candidates attending a PCN examination (initial, retest or renewal) must provide photo ID (e.g Driving licence number, Passport number, PCN ID Card) on the day of sitting the examination. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being turned away.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No mandatory course entry requirements.

Training requirements:
The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:
  • Level 1 - 40 hours
  • Level 2 - 80 hours (Direct Level 2: 120 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 - 3 months
  • Level 2 - 9 months (Direct Level 2: 12 months)

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.