Refresher Course Methods
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Overview
Format: 5 day course; 8:00 am-5:00 pm each day
Continuing Education: 4 CEUs or 10 recertification points
Upon completion of this course, the student will have reviewed:
- Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A
- ANSI/ASNT CP-189
- The various programs that establish the criteria for NDT personnel certification and identify the differences between these programs
- The general theory and operation of the 11 various NDT methods listed in Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A
- Various types of materials processing, fabrication and product technology
- The basics of metal processing
Materials Included
- SNT-TC-1A (2020 edition) (2073)
- ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel (ANSI/ASNT CP-189) (2511)
- ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel (ANSI/ASNT CP-105-2020) (2823)
- NDT Handbook: Volume 10, NDT Overview (3rd edition) (0140)
- Materials and Processes for NDT Technology (2nd edition) (2250)
Overview
Format: 3 day course; 8:00 am-5:00 pm each day
Continuing Education: 2.4 CEUs or 6 recertification points
Upon completion of this course, the student will have reviewed:
- The basic principles and theory relating to ET
- Equipment and materials commonly used in ET
- Responses typically encountered during the performance of ET
- How procedural requirements are extracted from specifications and standards
Materials Included
- Level III Study Guide: Electromagnetic Testing (3rd edition) (2257)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Eddy Current/Flux Leakage Testing Method (2030)
- NDT Handbook: Volume 5, Electromagnetic Testing (3rd edition) (0145)
- Quick Reference Method Cards: Electromagnetic Testing (10140)
Overview
Format: 2 day course; 8:00 am-5:00 pm each day
Continuing Education: 1.6 CEUs or 4 recertification points
Upon completion of this course, the student will have reviewed:
- The basic principles and theory relating to PT
- Equipment and materials commonly used in PT
- Responses typically encountered during the performance of PT
- Procedural requirements from the documents that are provided
- Safety and health considerations relating to PT
Materials Included
- Level III Study Guide: Liquid Penetrant Testing (2nd edition) (2255)
- ASNT Questions & Answers Book: Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Third Edition (10116)
- Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Fourth Edition: Volume 1, Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) (0142)
- Quick Reference Method Cards: Liquid Penetrant Testing (10142)
Overview
Format: 2 day course; 8:00 am-5:00 pm each day
Continuing Education: 1.6 CEUs or 4 recertification points
Upon completion of this course, the student will have reviewed:
- The basic principles and theory relating to MT
- Equipment and materials commonly used in MT
- Responses typically encountered during performance of MT application
- Procedural requirements from the documents that are provided
- Safety and health considerations relating to MT
Materials Included
- Level III Study Guide: Magnetic Particle Testing, Second Edition (2253)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A) Book — Magnetic Particle Method, Second Edition (2027)
- NDT Handbook: Third Edition, Volume 8, Magnetic Testing (0148)
- Quick Reference Method Cards: Magnetic Particle Testing (10143)
Overview
Format: 3 day course; 8:00 am-5:00 pm each day
Continuing Education: 2.4 CEUs or 6 recertification points
Upon completion of this course, the student will have reviewed:
- The basic principles and theory relating to RT
- The classes of equipment and materials commonly used in RT
- Responses typically encountered during the performance of Radiographic Testing application
- How procedural requirements are extracted from specifications and standards
- Safety and health considerations relating to RT
Materials Included
Overview
Format: 3 day course; 8:00 am-5:00 pm each day
Continuing Education: 2.4 CEUs or 6 recertification points
Upon completion of this course, the student will have reviewed:
- The basic principles and theory relating to Ultrasonic Testing
- The classes of equipment and materials commonly used in UT
- Responses typically encountered during the performance of Ultrasonic Testing application
- How procedural requirements are extracted from specifications and standards
Materials Included
- Level III Study Guide: Ultrasonic Testing (2nd edition) (2261)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Ultrasonic Testing Method (2028)
- Mathematic Formulas and References for Nondestructive Testing — Ultrasonics, Fifth Edition (0310)
- NDT Handbook: Third Edition, Volume 7, Ultrasonic Testing (0147)
- Quick Reference Method Cards: Ultrasonic Testing (10139)
Overview
Format: 3 day course; 8:00 am-5:00 pm each day
Continuing Education: 2.4 CEUs or 6 recertification points
Upon completion of this course, the student will have reviewed:
- The basic principles and theory relating to VT
- Equipment and materials commonly used in VT
- Responses typically encountered during the performance of VT
- Procedural requirements from the documents that are provided
- Safety and health considerations relating to VT