Penetrant Testing (PT)

The course is suitable for all NDT personnel, inspectors and technicians engaged in or responsible for weld inspection, inspection of castings and forgings during fabrication or in-service inspection.

What will I learn?

This course will cover materials, methods, compatibility of materials, and equipment and safety aspects. It will also offer you practical exercises and methods of assessing sensitivity. During the Level 2 instruction writing and application, attendees requiring only Level 1 training will carry out practical applications to written instructions.

Training is in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9712 and ends with a written and practical test.

What will I leave with?

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

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 CSWIP

Certification requirements:

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

Level 1 - 1 month

Level 2 - 3 months (Direct Level 2 - 4 months)

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