PENETRANT TESTING (PT)

Course Content :

Materials, methods, compatibility of materials, equipment and safety aspects; practical exercises; methods of assessing sensitivity, Interpretation and evaluation, reporting, instruction writing.

Course Duration :

5 DAYS

Entry Requirements :

No Mandatory Course Entry Requirements.

Training Requirements :

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 2 – 40 Hours

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of recognized training courses of CB.

Certification requirements :

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 2 – 3 months

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

Course Objectives:

• To explain the basic principles of penetrant inspection methods
• To carry out penetrant inspection using solvent-removable, water-washable and post-emulsifiable/removal processes
• To write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports
• To meet syllabus requirements for ISO 9712 Level 2

Fees & Training Calendar:

Level 2: ₦240,000 + VAT

RADIOGRAPHIC FILM INTERPRETATION (RTFI)

Course Content :

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

Course Duration :

7 DAYS

Entry Requirements :

No mandatory course entry requirements.

Certification requirements :

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 2 – 6 months

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 2 – 120 hours

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

Course Objectives:

• To explain the basic theory of radiography
• To state origin of defects
• To state basic radiation safety principles
• To explain principles relating to selection of films, energy levels and techniques
• To evaluate radiographic sensitivity
• To recognize and differentiate between film artefacts and defect indicators
• To interpret radiographs
• To meet the syllabus of ISO 9712 Level 2

Fees & Training Calendar:

Level 2: ₦300,000 + VAT

RADIOGRAPHY TESTING (RT)

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; ionizing radiation hazards; regulations; use of screens and filters; selection of angle of aspect; image quality indicators; defect depth location; castings; reporting.

Course Duration :

12 DAYS

Entry Requirements :

Must hold, as a minimum, a Basic Radiation Safety qualification

Training requirements :

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 2 – 120 hours

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of recognised training courses of CB.

Certification requirements :

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 2 – 120 hours

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

Course Objectives:

• To explain the basic theory of X – and gamma radiography
• To select film type and energy levels, select and prepare techniques for a given specimen
• To state the theory of film processing and carry out practical dark-room work
• To have a working knowledge of basic radiation safety
• To plot and evaluate film characteristics (sensitometry)
• To recognize film faults
• To meet the syllabus requirements for ISO 9712 Level 2
• To understand and apply digital processing processes (SAFT, linearization, averaging, filters etc)

Fees & Training Calendar:

Level 2: ₦450,000 + VAT

ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT)

Course Content :

Basic principles of sound; generation and detection of sound; behavior of sound in a material; the flaw detector; use of angled beam probes for weld scanning; welding processes and weld defects; practical exercises on test specimens containing simulated flaws; examination of parent plate, butt welds; instruction writing.

Course Duration :

12 DAYS(120 hours)

Entry Requirements :

No mandatory course entry requirements.

Training requirements :

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

• Level 2 – 120 hours

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of recognised training courses of CB.

Certification requirements :

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:

• Level 2 – 120 hours

Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

Course Objectives:

• To explain the theoretical background of the techniques
• To calibrate ultrasonic equipment
• To measure the thickness of steel plates and determine levels of attenuation
• To locate and evaluate laminations
• To select the correct type of probe to examine welded butt joints in steel plate and aerospace components/structures
• To report on the location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints
• To interpret code requirements
• To meet the syllabus requirements for ISO 9712 Level 2.

Fees & Training Calendar:

Level 2: ₦450,000 + VAT