THE FUNDAMENTALS OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) 

COURSE OVERVIEW

On this SELF STUDY training course you will DEVELOP a KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING on the PRINCIPLES & APPLICATIONS of the various NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) TECHNIQUES that are routinely specified for the INSPECTION of PRODUCTS made from METALS & ALLOYS & other ENGINEERING MATERIALS.

The course is suitable for candidates in ALL FUNCTIONS & at ALL LEVELS & would be IDEAL for anyone that is NEW to NDT as NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of NDT is required & there are NO SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.

The COURSE COVERS the FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES & APPLICATIONS of the following NDT TECHNIQUES:

• RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING (RT)  

• ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT)

• MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING (MT OR MPI)

• DYE PENETRANT TESTING (PT)

• EDDY CURRENT TESTING (ET) 

• ACOUSTIC EMISSION (AE) TESTING

The course also includes a REVIEW of:

• The typical INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS applicable to each test

• The TRAINING & CERTIFICATION of NDT INSPECTORS to BS EN ISO 9712

A COMPREHENSIVE, FULL-COLOUR TRAINING HANDBOOK is provided on the course, which also serves an EXCELLENT REFERENCE document following completion of the training.

There is an Assessment at the end of the training & candidates who achieve the required standard will be awarded a CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT & CPD 10 HOURS.

A COMPLETE LIST of TOPICS covered on the course is shown further down the page.

SELF STUDY

The course is completed by SELF STUDY, which provides a FLEXIBLE route for candidates to START & PROGRESS through the training at ANYTIME, ANYWHERE & at their OWN PACE. Total estimated SELF STUDY time required to complete the course is 10 HOURS. The START DATE  for the training would follow receipt of payment of the course fees. All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate.

TUTOR SUPPORT

During their progression through the SELF STUDY course, the candidate also has the option to request a TUTORIAL SESSION with the COURSE TUTOR of up to 2 HOURS DURATION. The aim of the Session, which would be arranged ONLINE or by PHONE, would be to review any issues the candidate may have on their understanding of the course material.

BOOKING FORM

Course Fee: £550 per person, inclusive of a comprehensive, full colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & certification fees.

To make a booking, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK to download & complete a booking form. 

Topics Covered on the Training

• NDT Terminology

• The Need for NDT Inspection

• The Distinction between 'Defects' & 'Imperfections', 'Flaws', 'Discontinuties', 'Indications'

• Radiographic Testing (RT):

  • Characteristics of X-Rays & Gamma Rays

  • The Electromagnetic Spectrum

  • Image Characteristics

  • Computed Radiography

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT):

  • Properties of Sound Waves

  • Characteristics of Probes & Piezoelectric Crystals

  • Normal Probes & Angle Probes:

    • Effect of Frequency on Sensitivity

    • Penetration & Attenuation

    • Beam Divergence, Beam Spread & Beam Width

    • Longitudinal Waves & Shear Waves

  • Mode Conversion, Refraction & Snell's Law

  • Pulse Echo Method of Inspection:

    • Imperfections & Defects

    • Determining the Depth of Defects

    • Initial Pulse/Dead Zone 

    • Twin Crystal Probes

    • Choice of Probe Frequency

    • DAC Calibration: Reference Standards-Flat Bottomed Holes & Side Drilled Holes

    • Reference Levels 

    • Acceptance Levels e.g. BS EN ISO 11666, applicable to structural steel welds

    • Calculation of dB & Amplitude

    • Examining Curved Surfaces

    • Use of UT for Thickness Measurements

  • Specialised Inspection Techniques:

    • Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

    • Use of Angle Probes & Longitudinal Waves on Coarse Grained Austenitic Welds

    • Time of Flight Diffraction (ToFD) Inspection of Welds

    • Automation & Immersion Testing 

• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT):

  • Characteristics & Principles

  • Surface Preparation

  • What are Ferromagnetic Metals?

  • Demagnetisation

• Dye Penetrant Testing (PT):

  • Capillary Action

  • Penetrant Types

  • Characteristics & Principles

• Eddy Current Testing (ET):

  • Characteristics & Principles

  • Types of Probe

  • Effect of Frequency

  • Detection of Cracks

  • Automated Testing

• Training of Inspectors to BS EN ISO 9712:

  • Level 1, 2 & 3 Competencies

  • Product Sector Certification

Course Tutor: Philip Bralsford MMet MWeldI CEng MIMMM MBA

Philip has a BTEC Level IV qualification in Non-Destructive Testing, as well as extensive professional Materials, Engineering, Metallurgical & Welding expertise. 

He has a Master's Degree in Advanced Metallurgy (MMet) from the University of Sheffield and is professionally qualified in Materials Engineering & Metallurgy through professional membership (MIMMM) of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3.)  

Philip is also a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and is professionally qualified in Welding through professional membership of the Welding Institute (MWeldI.) 

Philip also possesses more than 30 years' experience in the metals manufacturing, engineering, welding & fabrication industries.

Purchase the Training Handbook

You can also purchase separately the full-colour, Training Handbook.

Please Contact Us if you would like to order a copy.

Provide your own Training: Purchase the Digital Course Materials

We also offer for purchase the digital course materials that would enable you to provide your own training in 'The Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).'

When purchasing the digital course materials, you would receive all course materials in electronic form, including a comprehensive Microsoft 365 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION, as well as all Assessments for the course. 

The PowerPoint presentation also facilitates a TRAINING HANDBOOK for the course to be printed.

All digital files are also editable to enable you to apply your own branding to the course materials. 

Please Contact Us for a quotation if you are interested in purchasing the digital course materials.