IIWEI TRAINING PROGRAMMES

NDTA Appreciation Course

COURSE CONTENT

This course provides an introduction to various NDT methods with particular emphasis on Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic and Radiographic. Basic principles of these methods will be explained and the advantages and disadvantages of each will be discussed in relation to both application and defect detection capability. Practical demonstrations of the various methods will be provided.

The course is suitable for Inspectors, Engineers, Surveyors and Technicians who require a basic knowledge of NDT together with some hands-on experience.

An Attendance Certificate will be presented to all that successfully complete the course.

CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector - REF. CSWIP3.0
Training & Examination package

OBJECTIVES

• identify various weld imperfections (defects)
• understand the relevant welding technology related to visual inspection
• understand the need for documentation in welding
• be aware of codes and standards related to inspection requirements
• carry out inspection of parent materials and consumables
• carry out visual inspection of welds, report on them and assess their compliance with specified acceptance criteria
• passing the CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector qualification.

SUITABLE FOR
Welders, operators, line inspectors and foremen who undertake visual examination of welded joints; quality control staff associated with welding; all staff who need basic training in welding inspection coupled with a qualification in this field.

COURSE CONTENT
Visual inspection procedures; relevant codes of practice, terms and definitions; welding processes and typical welding defects; weld measurements; typical documentation and requirements; practical inspection and reporting; end-of-course assessment for TWI's Certificate of competence.

Tuition ends with a written and practical test.

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Certificated Welding Inspector - REF. CSWIP/EWF3.1
- Training & Examination package

OBJECTIVES

• understand factors which influence the quality of fusion welds in steels
• recognise characteristics of commonly used welding processes in relation to quality control
• interpret drawing instructions and symbols
• set up and report on inspection of welds and mechanical tests
• assess and report on welds to acceptance levels
• confirm that incoming material meets stipulated requirements and recognise the effects on weld quality of departure from specification
• be in a position to pass either the CSWIP Visual Welding Inspection (3.0) or Welding Inspector (3.1) examinations

SUITABLE FOR Inspection engineers and supervisory staff. The course is ideal for inspectors requiring preparation for the CSWIP examinations - Welding Inspector (3.1). Those with little or no previous welding experience are advised to attend the Certificate in Visual Inspection of Welds course to prepare for this course. COURSE

CONTENT
The duties and responsibilities of a welding inspector; fusion welding process; weld defects; types of steel; weldability; heat treatment; parent metal defects; visual inspection; testing parent metals and welds; destructive tests; NDT techniques; welder and procedure approval; codes and standards; outline of safe working practices; practice in examination questions; Tuition ends with a written and practical test.

CSWIP Welding inspector examination
All candidates must attend a CSWIP approved course of training prior to examination. Enrolment on this course does not constitute reservation of an examination. All courses may be followed by a CSWIP Welding Inspector examination for candidates with appropriate experience as specified in CSWIP document WI

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COURSE CONTENT
Function and responsibilities of a senior welding inspector; defects in welds; interpretation of NDT reports; documentation of welding; approval and certification procedures; general principles of supervision; case studies; planning; organisation; interpretation of fracture failures; auditing; practice in typical examination questions; continuous and end-of-course assessment.

SUITABLE FOR
Experienced welding inspectors and quality control staff' especially those who are proceeding to the CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector examination. It is essential that course members have a knowledge of the subjects covered in the course Welding Inspector before joining this course. It is the responsibility of the examination candidates to either hold CSWIP Welding Inspector 3.1 or consider attending the Welding Inspector course and examination (WIS5E).

OBJECTIVES

• understand the various facets of welding inspection and quality control
• assess the validity of a welding procedure
• recognise origins of weld defects
• interpret features of a fracture surface and prepare detailed reports
• scrutinise and correct inspection reports
• plan, organise and supervise use of skilled inspectors and NDT personnel
• conduct pre-, during and post welding audits
• be in a position to pass the relevant examination

CSWIP WELDING INSPECTOR EXAMINATION
Enrolment on this senior course does not constitute reservation of an examination. All courses may be followed by a CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector examination for candidates with appropriate experience as specified in CSWIP document WI-6 (available from Customer Services). Although this course covers most of the syllabus for the examination it does not include training in interpretation of radiographs. Examination candidates who do not posess a current CSWIP or PCN Radiographic Interpreter's certificate should attend the Interpretation of Radiographs - Part B (light and dense metal welds) course, run by TWI Training & Examination Services.

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NDT TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Radiographic Inspection - REF. NDT RT

OBJECTIVES

• explain the basic theory of X- and gamma radiography
• select film type and energy levels, select and prepare techniques for a given specimen
• state the theory of film processing and carry out practical dark-room work
• have a working knowledge of basic radiation safety
• plot and evaluate film characteristics (sensitometry)
• recognise film faults
• meet the syllabus requirements for CIP Level 2

SUITABLE FOR
NDT personnel, inspectors and technicians responsible for, or engaged in, practical application of radiographic testing and writing techniques and instructions for detection of flaws, material identification/determination of properties, coating thickness measurement, tube testing and weld inspections.

COURSE CONTENT
Welding processes and weld defects; properties of X- and gamma-rays; sensitometry; film selection; film processing and spurious indications; factors controlling contrast and definition; X- and gamma-ray equipment; ionising radiation hazards; regulations; use of screens and filters; selection of angle of aspect; image quality indicators; defect depth location; reporting.

Tuition ends with a written and practical test (End of course exam)

Students attending this course who wish to attempt direct initial certification to CIP Level 2, must provide the CIP test centre with proof of minimum of 40 hours formal structured on-the-job training, in addition to the 80 hours formal training provided by this course

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Eddy Current Inspection Level 1 & 2 General - REF. NDT ET

OBJECTIVES

• detect cracks, surface and near-surface, in aircraft components, structures, tubes and welds
• detect corrosion and thinning in non-magnetic materials
• grade and sort materials on the basis of conductivity and permeability
• write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports
• meet the syllabus requirements of CIP Level 2

SUITABLE FOR NDT
personnel, inspectors and technicians responsible for, or engaged in, practical application of eddy current testing and writing techniques and instructions for detection of flaws, material identification/determination of properties, coating thickness measurement, tube testing and weld inspections.

COURSE CONTENT
Basic electrical theory, principles of eddy currents, types of circuit, test coils, factors influencing impedance; meters and CRT equipment, low and high frequency testing, amplitude and phase-sensitive methods; analysis of impedance diagrams; practical applications; technique preparation.

Tuition ends with a written and practical test. (end of course exam)

Successful completion of the course enables the candidate to take exams based on the following:
EN 473, EN 4179, ISO 9712. ASNT TC-1A.

Note: Certification of Inspection Personnel (CIP) is the Irish Certification scheme based on the European standard EN473 and is equal to all other European schemes, e.g. PCN the British scheme

OBJECTIVES

• 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 CIP Level 2

SUITABLE FOR
All NDT personnel, inspectors and technicians engaged in, or responsible for, inspection of castings, forgings or fabricated items during manufacture or in service.

COURSE CONTENT
Product technology; surface preparation; safety precautions; classification of materials; principles of magnetism; leakage fields; principles of electricity; types of waveform; hysteresis; methods of magnetisation; sequence of MPI operations; selection of suitable test procedures; types of magnetising equipment; detection media, BS 4069; types of flux indicators and their value; inspection and interpretation of indications; demagnetisation, replicas, control checks; practical testing of specimens including carrying out control checks; technique preparation.

The coverage is very similar with that given on the Practical Magnetic and Penetrant Inspection Level 2 (General and Aerospace) course, but the greater time available allows for more-in-depth study.

Tuition ends with a written and practical test. (End of course exam)

Successful completion of the course enables the candidate to take exams for certification based on the following:
EN 473. EN4179. ISO 9712. ASNT TC - 1A.

Note: Certification of Inspection Personnel (CIP) is the Irish Certification scheme based on the European standard EN 473 and is equal to all other European schemes, e.g. PCN the British scheme.

OBJECTIVES

• explain the basic principles of penetrant inspection methods
• carry out penetrant inspection using solvent removable, water washable and post emulsifiable/removal processes
• write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports
• meet syllabus requirements for CIP Level 2

SUITABLE FOR
All NDT personnel, inspectors and technicians engaged in, or responsible for inspection of castings, forgings or welded fabrications, during manufacture or in-service.

COURSE CONTENT
Product technology; surface preparation; safety; penetrant types and systems; physical principles of penetrants; principles of penetrant inspection; penetrant application; removal of excess penetrant;
emulsifiers/removers, drying components; developers - general requirements; interpretation of indications; recording of indications; effect of contamination and abuse; penetrant inspection equipment; effluent treatment; control checks; use of testpieces; technique preparation.

Coverage is very similar to that given on the Practical Magnetic & Penetrant Inspection Level 2 (General and Aerospace) course, but the greater time available allows for more in-depth study.

Tuition course ends with a written and practical test (End of course exam)

Successful completion of the course enables the candidate to take exams based on the following:
EN 473, EN 4179, ISO 9712, ASNT TC-1A.

OBJECTIVES

• list radiographic techniques o state origins of defects
• recognise and differentiate between film faults and defect indications
• interpret radiographs o meet the syllabus for CIP Level 2.

SUITABLE FOR
Radiographers, inspectors, engineers and surveyors.

COURSE CONTENT
Weld defects and their components; viewing conditions; identification of radiographs; spurious indications; appreciation of radiographic principles and parameters of interpretation; standards for radiographic practice; interpretation tutorial; acceptance criteria.

Tuition ends with a written and practical test. (End of course exam)

Successful completion of the course enables the candidate to take exams based on the following:
EN 473, en4179, ISO 9712, ASNT TC-1A.

It is assumed that course members have knowledge of radiographic theory. It is strongly recommended that those with little or no theoretical radiographic knowledge attend Part A. Note; Certification of Inspection Personnel (CIP) is the Irish scheme based on European standard EN473 and is equal to all other European schemes. E.g. PCN The British scheme.

OBJECTIVES

• list basic hazards and harmful effects relating to exposure to radiation
• recognise limitation requirements
• calculate/evaluate safe distances and check dose levels
• explain effective uses of shielding and distance o devise and execute contingency arrangements
• experience emergency procedures

SUITABLE FOR
All staff working or associated with radiation generators and sealed sources, particularly industrial radiography personnel.

COURSE CONTENT
Sources and the nature of ionising radiation; relevant basic physics; behaviour of radioactive isotopes; absorption processes; units of activity and dose; radiation damage to the human body; somatic and hereditary damage; stochastic and deterministic effects; early and late effects; principles of radiation protection; methods of radiation protection (time, distance, shielding); dose limits; safe distance and other protection calculations; guidance on the use of SI 1333:1985 and the relevant parts of ACOP; gamma containers and tests on them; packaging, labelling and transport; instrumentation and monitoring; emergency procedures; radiation safety project; lost source recovery exercise; other practical exercises.

Designed to meet the requirements for CIP Level 2 Radiation Safety Endorsement (radiation protection to supervisor standard).

Tuition ends with a written and practical test (End of course exam)

OBJECTIVES

• explain the theoretical background of the techniques
• calibrate ultrasonic equipment
• measure the thickness of steel plates and determine levels of attenuation
• locate and evaluate laminations
• select the correct type of probe to examine welded butt joints in steel plate and aerospace components/structures
• report on the location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints or aerospace components/structures
• interpret code requirements
• meet the syllabus requirements for CIP Levels 1 and 2.

SUITABLE FOR
All personnel including testers, inspectors, engineers and surveyors who require a thorough and comprehensive introduction to ultrasonic testing of welded joints.

COURSE CONTENT
Welding processes and weld defects; basic principles of ultrasonics; the flaw detector; practical exercises on test specimens containing flaws; examination of parent plate, butt welds, aerospace components/structures; instruction writing.

Tuition course ends with a written and practical test. (End of course exam)

Students attending this course who wish to attempt the direct initial certification to CIP Level 2, must provide the CIP test centre with proof of a minimum of 40 hours formal structured on the job training, in addition to the 80 hours formal training provided by this course. If this requirement cannot be met, additional attendance of the course Supervised ultrasonic Inspection Practical Inspection meets the 120 hour CIP training requirement. If this requirement cannot be met, additional attendance of course NDT47 (Supervised Ultrasonic Inspection Practical Inspection) meets the 120 hour CIP training requirement.