SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING. Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Course Syllabus & Programme

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1 SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Course Syllabus & Programme Certification Body Please refer to our Website ( for any information relating to the Training, Qualification and Certification of SAQCC-NDT personnel Certification Scheme NDT Method : Visual Testing Qualification Level : Level 1 Reference Standard : ISO 9712 Industrial Sector : VT 1.0 Pre and In - Service VT 1.1 Wrought Products / Forgings Product Sector : VT 1.2 Castings Surface VT 1.3 Welds Surface All materials SAIW - CERTIFICATION: DOC/CS : VT/G 1.0 : General Applicable documents (Contained within this document) : SAIW - CERTIFICATION: DOC/CS : VT/S 1.1 : Specific - Forgings SAIW - CERTIFICATION: DOC/CS : VT/S 1.2 : Specific - Castings SAIW - CERTIFICATION: DOC/CS : VT/S 1.3 : Specific - Welds Compliant with ISO 25107, IAEA Tecdoc 628, ASNT CP 105 Compilation / Revision date : Date to be revised : 52 Western Boulevard, off Main Reef Road, City West, Johannesburg P.O. Box 527, Crown Mines, 2025, Telephone (011) , Fax (011) , info@saiw.co.za

2 INFORMATION Objective To provide the Level 1 candidate with adequate knowledge and skill to be able to inspect and report sector specific components in accordance with written instructions which are based on international codes and procedures. Target Group NDT Operators or Practitioners wanting to perform visual inspections of castings, forgings, welds and tubes manufactured from any type of material. COURSE: 1. Grade 10 with Maths and Science Or Eligibility 2. Pass ( 70%) in applicable Proficiency test (No charge, available of contact jansenh@saiw.co.za for booking). EXAMINATION: 1. Training : 32 hrs (100% Attendance & formative assessments) 2. Vision Acuity Qualification Examination General : 40 Multiple Choice Questions : Pass 70% Specific : 40 Multiple Choice Questions : Pass 70% Practical : Weld, Casting, Forging samples INITIAL : INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE 1. 1 months / 176 hrs 2. Submit Industrial Experience and Training Matrix & Vision Acuity RENEWAL : After 5 years Certification 1. Full practical examination 2. Annual NDT Activity Report & Vision Acuity 3. Valid Certification 4. If lapsed < 1 year : Spec & Practical Exam 5. If lapsed > 1 year : Full examination RECERTIFICATION : After 10 years 1. Full examination : General, Specific & Practical 2. Annual NDT activity report & Vision Acuity 3. Valid Certification DOC / CS / VT 1.0 Page 2 of 10 TRAINING EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION

3 INDEX Description Duration VT1 - Sect 1. Foreword 1.1. Welcome to SAIW : Student Induction 1.2. Course objective 1.3. Course Format, Formative assessment and outcomes 1.4. Code of Ethics 1.5. South African NDT Industry 1.6. SAQCC NDT System : Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel 1.7. Professional Designation 1.8. Career progress in NDT (ISO 9712) VT1 - Sect 2. Introduction : Non Destructive Testing 2.1. Task of NDT What is testing? Destructive vs. Non Destructive What is the purpose of NDT? When and why is NDT performed? NDT Methods and Techniques 2.2. Historical Timeline of NDT 2.3. Task of NDT Personnel 2.4. NDT Terminology: General: discontinuities, indications, defects, interpretation, evaluation, etc Quality: Code, Standard, Procedure, written instruction 2.5. General Safety Considerations (Occupational Health & Safety) VT1 - Sect 3. NDT Method in a Nutshell 3.1. Single sentence summation 3.2. Advantages 3.3. Disadvantages 3.4. Limitations 3.5. Applications DOC / CS / VT 1.0 Page 3 of 10 TRAINING EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION

4 INDEX (Continued) Description Duration VT1 - Sect 4. Physical Principals and associated knowledge 4.1. Fundamentals EN 13018, EN Vision Lighting : Transmission,Reflection, Absorption, photo chromatic Properties of light waves Lenses, real and imaginary images, focus point Contrast, range, resolution, focus, distortion, Electronic parameters Photometry: Light Levels, light measurement Optical principals: Lenses, real and imaginary images Visual perception Material attributes: Colour, surface condition and preparation Environmental factors Direct and remote methods Vision requirements VT1 - Sect 5. Product knowledge, method capabilities and derivative techniques 5.1. Manufacturing process and related discontinuities in castings, forgings, rolled products and welds 5.2. Weld defects as seen on weldmacros / profiles 5.3. Relevant, non-relevant and false indications 5.4. Testing parameters Surface condition & cleanliness Accessibility Lighting 5.5. EN 970, EN 12454, EN 1370, EN 5817 DOC / CS / VT 1.0 Page 4 of 10 TRAINING EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION

5 INDEX (Continued) Description Duration VT1 - Sect 6. Equipment 6.1. Mirrors, Magnifiers (ISO 3058) 6.2. Borescopes, Fiberscopes 6.3. Photographic and video: Imaging cameras Light sources and special lighting Gauges, templates, scales, special tools etc Automated systems Computer enhanced systems Demonstration test piece Resolution targets 6.4. Equipment verification : why is it required EN 13927, ISO 3058 VT1 - Sect 7. Information prior to test 7.1. Inspection techniques 7.2. Written Instruction Object to be tested, Extent of test coverage Technique and sequence of test performance Surface condition Surface preparation Stage of component service life Test personnel requirements Acceptance criteria Illumination : type, level and direction Equipment to be used Post-test documentation Demonstration test piece and inspection checkpoints Recording of images 7.3. Report Sheet VT1 - Sect 8. Testing according to Written instruction 8.1. Working with demonstration test pieces and resolution targets 8.2. Practical training on test equipment and performing tests on training test pieces with known flaws to provide instructions. procedures including equipment and test parameter DOC / CS / VT 1.0 Page 5 of 10 TRAINING EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION

6 INDEX (Continued) Description Duration VT1 - Sect 9. Interpretation and reporting Evaluation (Level 2 only) 9.1. Welding : ISO Casting : 9.3. Forging : 9.4. Rolled / wrought products 9.5. Reference to test standards 9.6. Calibration status 9.7. Reference points for location of indications 9.8. Report of simple welding, forging, casting and rolled product indications 9.9. Discontinuities : Types, identification & parameters Indications: Relevant, non-relevant and false Characteristics Digital recording Factors affecting interpretation VT1 - Sect 10. Assessment Depth, width, shape, position, orientation VT1 - Sect 11. Quality aspects Personnel Qualification & Certification Equipment verification DOC / CS / VT 1.0 Page 6 of 10 TRAINING EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION

7 INDEX (Continued) Description Duration VT1 - Sect 12. Environmental and safety conditions VT1 - Sect 13. Developments N / A VT1 - Sect 14. Appendices Appendix 1 : Method specific terminology / definitions Appendix 2 : Core reference codes, standards & procedures Appendix 3 : Quality related terminology and examples Appendix 4 : Formulae & Reference Tables Appendix 5 : Answers to end of chapter and homework assignments Appendix 6 : Preparation for qualification examination Appendix 7 : Example questions and answers Appendix 8 : Additional reading material / internet sites for further study Level 1 certified personnel shall neither be responsible for the choice of test method or technique to be used, nor for the evaluation of test results. Total Training : General 32 Hrs DOC / CS / VT 1.0 Page 7 of 10 TRAINING EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION

8 Application In accordance with ISO 9712 & SAQA Unit Standard No. (Not Available) DOC. REF. SAIW - CERTIFICATION: DOC/CS : VT/S 1.1 : Castings Specific Theory Section Description Page 1 Product Knowledge 2 Typical Discontinuities 3 Signal response & Detectability 4 Written Instruction & Report Sheets (Based on Codes, Standards or Specifications) OUTCOME 1 : Setup visual testing equipment PRACTICAL : Product Sector OUTCOME 2 : OUTCOME 3 : OUTCOME 4 : Perform visual testing Record and classify the results of test Report the results DOC / CS / VT 1.0 Page 8 of 10 TRAINING EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION

9 Application In accordance with ISO 9712 & SAQA Unit Standard No. (Not Available) DOC. REF. SAIW - CERTIFICATION: DOC/CS : VT/S 1.2 : Forgings / Wrought Products Specific Theory Section Description Page 1 Product Knowledge 2 Typical Discontinuities 3 Signal response & Detectability 4 Written Instruction & Report Sheets (Based on Codes, Standards or Specifications) OUTCOME 1 : Setup visual testing equipment PRACTICAL : Product Sector OUTCOME 2 : OUTCOME 3 : OUTCOME 4 : Perform visual testing Record and classify the results of test Report the results DOC / CS / VT 1.0 Page 9 of 10 TRAINING EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION

10 Application In accordance with ISO 9712 & SAQA Unit Standard No. (Not Available) DOC. REF. SAIW - CERTIFICATION: DOC/CS : VT/S 1.3 : Welds Specific Theory Section Description Page 1 Product Knowledge 2 Typical Discontinuities 3 Signal response & Detectability 4 Written Instruction & Report Sheets (Based on Codes, Standards or Specifications) OUTCOME 1 : Setup visual testing equipment PRACTICAL : Product Sector OUTCOME 2 : OUTCOME 3 : OUTCOME 4 : Perform visual testing Record and classify the results of test Report the results DOC / CS / VT 1.0 Page 10 of 10 TRAINING EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION