Is it for me?
This course is 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.
The eLearning training is part of the blended learning ToFD package, which provides a mix of eLearning and in-class practical training followed by certification to BS EN ISO 9712. The online modules can be studied when and where it is most convenient and at your own pace.
The package separates the learning of key concepts from the learning of a specific instrument, coupled with interactive exercises focused on the principles behind set-up, calibration, acquisition and data analysis. An intuitive logical training structure, which invariably helps the students understand key concepts, step-by-step.
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In addition to the eLearning element of the Ultrasonic Testing training, you will then attend practical classroom training for 5 days.
Note for candidates wishing to enrol on a course which includes blended learning: It is a mandatory requirement to issue access to the online material no less than 30 DAYS prior to the commencement of the in-class element of the course. There shall be no exception to this requirement, please plan your study to embrace this requirement.
What will I learn?
This course will cover:
eLearning:
- Module 1: Basic Principles of Ultrasound and Ultrasound Testing
- Module 2: Principles Underlying Time of Flight Diffraction
- Module 3: Data Analysis
- Module 4: Review
Classroom:ToFD theory and principles of diffraction, ToFD hardware (pulsers, receivers, motor control, encoders), ToFD data acquisition and interpretation, ToFD techniques, ToFD applications, equipment selection, calibration and optimisation, optimising PCS and angles, flaw location and sizing, limitations of detection and resolution, codes and standards, reporting.
Training in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9712 and ends with the certification examination.
What else should I know?
PCN in India and South East Asia
We would like to bring to your notice that TWI India and TWI South East Asia have decided to withdraw ATO of BINDT. Hence, they will not be in a position to undertake any PCN courses or exams.
In addition to the eLearning element of the Time of Flight Diffraction training, you will then attend practical classroom training for 5 days.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CSWIP candidates should be qualified to a minimum of BS EN ISO 9712 in Ultrasonic Testing.
CSWIP certification is also available for candidates holding ASNT UT Welds. It will be considered on an individual basis and evidence of training and experience presented to the training centre on application. Non-BS EN ISO 9712 certificate holders will be required to sit the CSWIP UT Welds Level 2 General Paper.
Please note: Inspectors who do not hold BS EN ISO 9712 Level 2 certification in ultrasonic inspection are required to view the CSWIP document.
The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:
- Level 1 - 40 hours
- Level 2 - 40 hours (Direct Level 2 - 80 hours)
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:
- Level 1 - 1 month for CSWIP - 3 months for PCN
- Level 2 - 3 months for CSWIP (Direct Level 2 - 4 months) - 9 months for PCN (Direct Level 2 - 12 months)
What happens when I book on this blended learning course?
All you need to do is book on the blended learning package in the same way as standard TWI courses. Your payment will be taken in full. You will be then receive an email with login and licence details so that you can access eLearning. You will have 60 days from the first login to complete the eLearning part of the course before attending the classroom element.
eLearning technical specifications
In order to run the UT eLearning modules you will need the following basic systems:
- Operating System: Windows Vista 7, 8 or 10
- Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or higher (PC)
- Plugin: Silverlight Plug-in. You can get the Silverlight Plug-in using the following link: www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight
- Internet connection: 2 MBIT/s
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