Visual Testing Level I and II

Course Description
This is a Certification course according to ASNT Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A-2006 Edition. The course covers both theory and the hands-on training covering the syllabus topics recommended by American Society of Non-destructive Testing for Level I and II certification in Visual Testing. The course is meant for working professionals in NDT field. In the field of NDT, certification is very important because NDT personnel are often making critical judgments that can have safety and/or significant financial consequences. The certification presents objective evidence of the knowledge and skill level of the individual performing an inspection. Level II professionals should be able to set up and calibrate equipment, conduct the inspection according to procedures, interpret, evaluate and document the test results. They will be tested to demonstrate their ability to perform these functions in visual Testing. For certification to Levels II each candidate will be given a general, a specific, and a practical, examination which he must complete with a passing grade of 70 percent for each exam and a composite grade of 80 percent (determined by averaging the results of the three exams).

Course Outline
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Introduction to ASNT document SNT-TC-1A-2006 Edition, Levels of qualification & duties. INTRODUCTION TO VISUL TESTING Definition of visual inspection, Visual inspection applications Primary processing inspection Secondary and finishing process inspection In-service inspection, Conditions for visual inspection Standards for visual inspection PHYSICS OF LIGHT Luminous flux, Luminous intensity Properties of light, Measurement of light Measurement of visible light, Measurement of ultraviolet light THE EYE AND VISION Vision, Vision acuity, Near vision examination Far vision examination, Color vision testing ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Cleanliness, Lighting Access and viewing distance Viewing angles and distances, Eye protection filters INSPECTION PROCEDURES Inspection within a quality system Writing Inspection Procedure Contents of Inspection Procedure Step-by-step methodology of Visual Inspection Sampling methods Acceptance/rejection criteria Requirements of ASME Sec. V Art. 9 OPTICAL AIDS Mirrors, Borescopes, Setting up a borescope Endoscopes or Fibrescopes, Fibre optics Application of borescopes and endoscopes Video systems, Television camera Picture tube - cathode ray tube Applications TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Radiation pyrometers, Optical pyrometers Temperature indicating sticks SURFACE CONDITIONS Cleanliness of test surface, Methods of cleaning, Surface profile and finish, Surface coating, Surface lighting MEASURING EQUIPMENT Measurement, Tape rules, Squares or templates, Protractors, Calipers, Vernier calipers, Micrometers, Adjustable Fillet Weld Gauge, Weld Size Weld Gauge, Bridge Cam Gauge, HI-LO Gauge REPORTING & RECORDING Reporting, Recording Observations Hands on practice of visual testing on different components & different type of surfaces. Including recording of indications will be covered.

Course Objectives
The objective of this Certification course to provide the knowledge and competence that an individual must possess to perform duties of a NDT professional which are established by industry standards (SNT-TC-1A). More specifically the participants will: n Know the principles and methodology of visual testing n Use of optical aids n Inspection procedures n Measuring equipment n Document the test results n Acceptance standards

Who Should Attend?

NDT professionals in the field of visual Testing who wish to acquire Level II qualifications. This certification is basically a process of providing written testimony that an individual is qualified to perform NDT examinations as required by the industry standard. All inspection persons involved in plant inspection, material inspections, welding inspections etc, will find the course very useful.