Build Magnetic Particle Inspection Skills This June
As industries continue to prioritise asset integrity, safety and quality assurance, the ability to identify surface and near-surface defects remains a critical skill for inspection personnel.
Professionals looking to develop or formalise their expertise can join the upcoming BGAS-CSWIP Magnetic Particle Inspector course taking place in Cambridge from 22–25 June 2026.
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), commonly referred to as Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), is a widely used non-destructive testing method that enables inspectors to detect discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials without causing damage to the component being examined. The technique plays an important role across sectors including energy, manufacturing, fabrication, infrastructure and engineering maintenance.
The course is designed to provide candidates with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to perform magnetic particle inspection effectively and confidently.
Throughout the programme, participants will gain an understanding of:
- The principles of magnetic particle inspection
- Equipment and consumables used during testing
- Surface and near-surface defect detection
- Inspection techniques and procedures
- Interpretation and evaluation of indications
- Reporting requirements and industry good practice
Training is delivered by experienced instructors and combines classroom learning with practical application, helping candidates build competence in real inspection scenarios.
Supporting the industry standards of quality and safety, magnetic particle inspection continues to be an important method for detecting flaws that could affect the performance, and reliability of engineering components and welded structures.
By developing recognised inspection skills and knowledge, candidates can support quality assurance activities and contribute to maintaining industry standards across a range of sectors.
With the course approaching in just two weeks, now is an ideal time for individuals and employers to secure places and invest in inspection capability development.
For further course information and booking details, please visit the dedicated course page or contact the TWI Training team at trainexam@twitraining.com