🎯 Course Description:
This foundational course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) principles, methods, and applications. It is designed to build essential knowledge on various NDT techniques used to inspect materials and components without causing damage.
Participants will explore the theory behind each method, equipment operation basics, defect identification, and interpretation of results. Practical demonstrations and exercises help reinforce learning to prepare participants for further NDT certification or application in the field.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Entry-level inspection and quality control personnel
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Maintenance and reliability engineers
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Welding inspectors and supervisors
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Production and manufacturing engineers
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Safety and compliance officers
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Individuals interested in pursuing NDT certification
🗓️ Day 1: Introduction to NDT and Its Importance
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | What is NDT? – Definition, benefits, and applications |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | NDT in Industry – Key industries and use cases |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Basic Material Properties and Defects |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Safety and Standards in NDT – Codes, regulations, and best practices |
🗓️ Day 2: Visual and Surface Inspection Methods
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Visual Testing (VT) – Techniques, tools, and limitations |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) – Principles and procedures |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) – Theory and applications |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Hands-On Demo: Surface inspection using PT and MT |
🗓️ Day 3: Subsurface Inspection Methods
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Ultrasonic Testing (UT) – Basic principles and equipment |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Radiographic Testing (RT) – X-ray and Gamma-ray methods |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Eddy Current Testing (ET) – Principles and applications |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Interpreting typical UT, RT, and ET results |
🗓️ Day 4: Advanced and Specialized NDT Methods
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Acoustic Emission Testing (AE) – Fundamentals and uses |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Thermography and Infrared Testing – Principles and applications |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Leak Testing and Other Methods – Vacuum, pressure, and gas detection |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Studies: Selecting appropriate NDT methods for different scenarios |
🗓️ Day 5: Reporting, Interpretation, and Certification Preparation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | NDT Data Interpretation and Defect Characterization |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | NDT Inspection Reporting and Documentation |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Preparing for NDT Certification Exams |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Practical Review, and Course Wrap-Up |
📂 Materials Provided:
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Fundamentals of NDT Handbook
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Sample Defect Images and Interpretation Guides
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NDT Procedure and Safety Checklists
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Practice Quizzes for Certification Preparation
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Case Study Booklet
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Certificate of Completion
