Blended learning the right choice for Spanish NDT students
Nineteen Spanish non-destructive testing professionals have become the latest students
to benefit from TWI’s blended learning service – receiving training delivered in
their native language.
The Asociación Española de Ensayos No Destructivos www.aend.org (Spanish Association of Non-Destructive Testing)
approached TWI for training in phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) after being
unable to source training to the same standard within their own country.
TWI responded by sending three lecturers to Madrid in September, to deliver two
sessions of the course back-to-back – the first for eight students, the second for
11. The students taking part were all experienced NDT professionals working for
companies across Spain.
The course presented TWI with an opportunity to demonstrate the versatility of its
eLearning solution, which is available in multiple languages. Comprising one week
of online study followed by two weeks of classroom-based tuition, it was the ideal
option for the Spanish students, fitting around their business commitments and minimising
the time they would have to be away from work.
TWI monitored each student’s progress during the eLearning segment to make sure
they were all ready for the classroom tuition, when they were each provided with
an individual laptop, software and equipment.
TWI’s three lecturers, one of whom speaks Spanish, were very impressed with the
level of knowledge and professional backgrounds of the students on the course, and
enjoyed teaching in a relaxed and friendly environment.
The 19 students enjoyed a very high success rate, going on to successfully achieve
certification to BS EN ISO 9712. This will give their employers confidence in the
quality of their work and strengthen their individual credentials.
For more information on this programme, visit the PAUT blended learning package page, where you can view a
demo of the eLearning element.
To discuss TWI providing training at your company’s premises, call +44 (0)1223 899500
or e-mail trainexam@twitraining.com.