Is it for me?

This course is suitable for you if you are engaged in the assessment of weld acceptance or rejection from automated ultrasonic testing systems.

Please note:  Inspectors who do not hold BS EN ISO 9712 Level 2 certification in ultrasonic inspection are required to view the CSWIP document.

What will I learn?

This course will teach you knowledge of phased array technique, including advantages and disadvantages, offer an overview of Pipe Wizard, as well as covering interpretation of results from pipe girth weld inspections using RD Tech Viewer software, and auditing of AUT records.

This training is in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9712 and ends with the certification examination.

What will I leave with?

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

  • Accurately report weld condition from AUT data
  • Differentiate defects from geometric features
  • Assess AUT records against a specification
  • Assess calibration records
  • Meet the CSWIP syllabus requirements

Certification

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What else should I know?

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ISO 9712:2022, the standard to which the PCN Scheme operates with respect to NDT certification, now requires that all candidates demonstrate a prior understanding of materials and processes, also known as 'product technology', before undertaking training in any method in order to supplement their knowledge of the specific methods and techniques to which they are seeking certification.
To meet this requirement, BINDT developed the Product Technology training course to help PCN candidates achieve the required materials and processes knowledge in an affordable and convenient way and at a time and pace that suits them.
The course is mandatory for all new PCN candidates https://www.bindt.org/Certification/product-technology-online-training/

Important Note: Whilst not a formal prerequisite, it is highly recommended that candidates have some prior industrial exposure to the method itself as well as to the sector that they will be attempting (e.g. welds). Where this is not possible, candidates are advised to thoroughly review the course notes and complete the relevant product technology e-learning (and methods e-learning where this is available) prior to attending the classroom training.

This preparation will significantly ease their study during the classroom sessions and improve their chances of successfully passing the examinations.

CSWIP AUT certification is available for candidates holding BS EN ISO 9712 UT certification (e.g. PCN or CSWIP).

Inspectors who do not hold BS EN ISO 9712 Level 2 certification in ultrasonic inspection are required to sit the CSWIP UT Welds Level 2 General Paper (40 multiple choice questions) in addition to the AUT Data Interp exam. Please note, no additional UT training will be provided on the course.

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

  • Level 2 - 40 hours
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:
  • Level 2 - 3 months


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UK CUSTOMERS ONLY
Before booking online, please ensure that you meet the entry requirements as verification will be requested when the online booking is complete.

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