Ultrasonic Testing (UT) – Weldments (Plate & Pipe) – Upgrade

Level 2

Course Overview

Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection effectively detects defects in alloys, steels, and composites. This course targets personnel responsible for identifying fabrication errors in welded components and assessing internal structural integrity.

Using high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound), it penetrates the material to detect laminar, planar or volumetric defects, using the returning echoes to analyse and reveal the internal structure and integrity information.

Course coverage includes Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection in industries like petrochemical, shipping, renewable energy, and power, among others.

Course Objectives

Personnel certified to Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection Level 2 will have demonstrated an understanding of the subject and a level of confidence to perform Ultrasonic Testing and Inspection in accordance with NDT procedures.

Within certification, Level 2 personnel may be authorised and qualified by the employer to:

• Select the technique required to carry out the test method using compression, angle and shear waves
• Determine the limitations of each technique
• Interpret codes, standards and procedures to identify their application
• Prepare equipment, calibrate, function tests and use of reference test blocks
• Prepare and endorse written instructions for Ultrasonic Testing
• Perform the inspection tasks
• Interpret and evaluate the results of the inspection against inspection criteria
• Complete and endorse inspection reports and records
• Supervise all tasks carried out by personnel at Level 1 or Level 2

Course Content

Below is an overview of the standard course, which includes but is not limited to:

• Material characteristics and surface condition
• Lighting conditions and visual requirements
• Terminology and definitions used in NDT
• Principals and fundamentals of ultrasonic testing
• Ultrasonic Testing equipment, techniques and validations
• Flaw detector calibration, function tests and sensitivity settings
• Understanding procedures, codes and standards. The preparation of instruction writing
• Application of the Ultrasonic Inspection Method and relevant techniques
• Defect detection and plotting techniques
• Examination of samples, welds and wrought products
• Evaluation of the results against acceptance standards
• Reporting requirements
• Product technology covering welds and wrought products