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Creating an NDT Workforce

At Applied Inspection Systems, we specialize in top-tier Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) education designed to kickstart fulfilling careers in NDT or enhance the capabilities of experienced professionals. Our comprehensive training programs, led by certified experts, are tailored to meet the dynamic needs of the NDT sector. By adhering to the curriculum that aligns with industry standards, we ensure our participants gain the essential skills and certification required to excel in the NDT field.


Our courses are designed to comply with the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A for Personnel Qualification and Certification in Non-Destructive Testing.

Custom Training

AIS has the capability to create custom programs based on a specific client facility or asset inline with NDT services and industry. Employee or department group program options, based on availability. 

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NDT Training & Certification Classes

Intro to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

This course is a basic general-knowledge class that includes an overview of inspection and testing, addressing many aspects of the process from terminology to techniques. 


Training ensures the student is thoroughly familiar with the principles and practices of the specified NDT method related to the level of certification desired and applicable to the processes to be used and the products to be tested.

NDT Curriculum

Recommended training course outlines and references for NDT Levels I, II, and III personnel, which may be used as technical source material, are contained in ANSI/ASNT CP-105 – Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel.


Choice of 2 days/16-hours or 5 days/40-hour classes.

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Visual Testing (VT) Level I and II

Visual Testing I Introduces students to fundamental terminology, equipment, and procedures used in visual testing. 


Visual Testing II is a continuation of the prior level course but with more in-depth remote visual testing principles, theory, and evaluation techniques.

VT Curriculum

Level I: 1 day/8-hours

Introduction to Visual Testing

Physics and Fundamentals of Visual Testing

Visual Testing Techniques

Basic Visual Testing Equipment

Visual Testing of Welds

Visual Testing of Castings and Wrought Products

Visual Testing Procedures


Level II:  2 days/16-hours

Elements of Vision

Elements of Lighting

Optics

Advanced Visual Testing Equipment

Service-Induced Discontinuities

Evaluation

Codes, Standards, and Specifications

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Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Level I and II

Level I covers magnet and magnetic field theories for testing. 


Level II extends the Level I MT training, explaining advanced theories, including flux fields, discontinuities, and discussed additional evaluation methods and quality control.

MT Curriculum

Level I: 2 days/12-hours

Principles of Magnets and Magnetic Fields

Characteristics of Magnetic Fields

Effects of Discontinuities on Materials

Principles of Demagnetization

Equipment

Types of Discontinuities


Level II: 1 day/8-hours

Flux Fields

Magnetic Particles and Method of Application

Magnetization by means of Electrical Current

Advanced Principles of Demagnetization

Magnetic Particle Testing Equipment

Types of Discontinuities

Evaluation Techniques

Quality Control

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Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Level I and II

Level I covers liquid penetrant processing and testing theories. 


Level II builds upon the Level I PT training and includes techniques for appropriate test selection and evaluation methods.

PT Curriculum

Level I: 1 days/4-hours

Introduction to Liquid Penetrant Testing

Liquid Penetrant Processing

Liquid Penetrant Testing Methods

Liquid Penetrant Testing Equipment


Level II: 1 day/8-hours

Selection of the Appropriate PT Method

Interpretation and Evaluation of Indications

Liquid Penetrant Process Control

Test Procedures and Standards

Safety, Health, and Disposal for Liquid Penetrants

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Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT)

Discusses principles related to acoustics and cover the equipment, materials, and techniques in ultrasonic thickness testing.

UTT Curriculum

3 days/24-hours

Principles of acoustics

Equipment / Materials

Techniques

Variables Affecting Test Results

Procedures

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Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level I and II

Level I covers principles, equipment, and methods used in ultrasonic testing. Explains straight and angle beam examination methods.


Level II expands on the Level I course, includes treatment of evaluating base-material products, forms, weldments, and detecting discontinuity. 

UT Curriculum

Level I: 5 days/40-hours

Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing

Basic Principles of Acoustics

Equipment

Transducer Operation and Theory

Basic Ultrasonic Testing Techniques


Level II: 5 days/40-hours

Principles of Ultrasonics

Equipment Calibration

Evaluation of Base-Material Products Forms

Evaluation of Weldments

Ultrasonic Testing Applications

Evaluation Standards

Phased Array (Optional)

Time if Flight Diffraction (Optional)

Guided Wave (Optional)

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Radiographic Testing (RT) Level I and II

Level I covers basic principles of radiation, safety, and radiographic techniques.


Level II expands on the Level I course and discusses specialized radiographic techniques, safety principles, standards, codes, and procedures.

RT Curriculum

Level I: 5 days/40-hours

Introduction to Radiographic Testing

Types and Sources of Radiation

Radiological Safety

Radiographic Testing Principles 

Radiographic Equipment

Radiographic Image Quality

Radiographic Film and Processing


Level II: 5 days/40-hours

Review of Basic RT Principles

Radiographic Artifacts

Radiographic Imaging and Viewing

Radiographic Exposures

Radiographic Techniques

Specialized Radiographic Techniques

Standards, Codes, and Procedures for Radiography

Interpretation of Castings and Wrought Discontinuities

Interpretation of Welding Discontinuities

Digital and Computed Radiography (Optional)

Computed Tomography (Optional)

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Film Interpretation (with RT Level I)

Covers an overview of radiographic testing, welding processes, discontinuities, and interpretation of the film.

Film Curriculum

3 days/24-hours

Radiographic Testing

Factors Affecting the Interpretation of the Test Results

Weld Joints and Welding Processes

Film Processing

False Indications

Indication, Discontinuities, and Defects

Film Evaluation

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Radiation Safety Training

This course provides specific criteria pertinent to the ASNT Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel exam and/or equivalent state exams.  

Radiation Curriculum

5 days/40-hours

Fundamentals of Radiation Safety

Exposure and Effects

Controlling Exposure

Radiation Detection

Radiographic Equipment

Regulations

Operating and Emergency Procedures

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Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Training

This course satisfies the required formal training in the establishment and maintenance of a radiation protection program needed to become a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

Officer Curriculum

2 days/16-hours

Radiation Safety Fundamentals

Radiographic Equipment

RSO Training Requirements and Responsibilities

Rules, Regulations, and Procedures

Internal Inspections and Annual Training

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