Is it for me?

The course is suitable for all NDT personnel, inspectors and technicians engaged in or responsible for weld inspection, inspection of castings and forgings during fabrication or in-service inspection.

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Everyone at TWI Training understands that we are undergoing challenging times around the world at the moment due to the COVID 19 pandemic. We appreciate that attending in-class courses is impossible in most countries due to restrictions on gatherings in order to protect everyone.

However, with this mind TWI is delivering online live courses, so that you can continue to improve your knowledge and expertise, wherever you are.

  • The course content remains the same as a classroom-based course
  • The student will be able to attend the 3 days theory training sessions via Zoom or similar platforms , delivered by TWI Training Lecturers
  • The delivery of the practical aspects will be 2 days classroom training
  • In all cases, the 1 day examination will take place, in the usual way, when the TWI Centres re-open post Covid-19.

What will I learn?

This course will teach you about the principles of magnetism, magnetic fields, induction, permeability and reluctance, and magnetisation. You will also learn about lines of force, methods of testing, interpretation of indications, demagnetisation, practical exercises, methods of assessing sensitivity, and instruction writing.

During the Level 2 instruction writing and application, attendees requiring only Level 1 training will carry out practical applications to written instructions.

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

What will I leave with?

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

  • Explain the basic principles of magnetic particle inspection methods
  • Carry out magnetic particle inspection
  • Write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports
  • Meet syllabus requirements for CSWIP

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What else should I know?

Price listed is for direct access Level 2 and includes examination and levy fees. For Level 1 option, please contact Customer Services.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No mandatory course entry requirements.

Certification requirements
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

  • Level 1 - 1 month
  • Level 2 - 3 months (Direct Level 2 - 4 months)

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

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