LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING

LEVEL I
24 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 24 hours course is a preparatory course for personnel without prior experience in the
method. The course provides a full appreciation in the techniques and method of liquid penetrant
testing. A high theory and practical content is offered.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction
Principles of Liquid Penetrant Testing
Penetrant Inspection Equipment
Performance checking
Defect detection and evaluation
Liquid Penetrant Inspection techniques
Relevant standards

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace, metal
fabrication, oil refinery, petrochemical, offshore, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and building
construction industries.
LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING
LEVEL II
45 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 45 hours course covers all theory aspects of the method including field aerosol and
production line immersion systems as well as providing 50% practical hands-on workshop
experience of the various techniques.

COURSE CONTENT

Product Technology
Introduction to the Liquid Penetrant Test Method
Uses of Liquid Penetrant Testing and Penetrant Processing
Manual (In-Field) Techniques
Penetrant Emulsifiers, Removers and Developers
Interpretation of Indications
Writing of Reports and Development of Procedures
Stationary Line Techniques
Glossary of Terms

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1 Basic principles and theoretical aspects of the liquid penetrant test method
2 Applications of the liquid penetrant test method
3 Types of discontinuities detected with the liquid penetrant test method
4 Cause and effect of various types of discontinuities
5 Operational steps in the liquid penetrant test and the importance of each step
6 Liquid penetrant examinations with both contrasting and fluorescent penetrant, following a
written procedure
7 Interpretation and evaluation of test results with respect to the applicable standards
8 Test reports and written instruction (Procedure)
9 Location of defects in various materials, components and structures with a high probability of
detection

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace, metal
fabrication, oil refinery, petrochemical, offshore, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and building
construction industries.
MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING
LEVEL I
24 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 24 hours course is a preparatory course for personnel without prior experience in the
method. The course provides a full appreciation in the techniques and method of magnetic
particle testing. A high theory and practical content is offered.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction
Principles of Magnetic Particle Testing
Magnetic Particle Inspection Equipment
Performance checking
Defect detection and evaluation
Magnetic Particle Inspection techniques
Relevant standards

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace, metal
fabrication, oil refinery, petrochemical, offshore, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and building
construction industries.
MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING
LEVEL II
45 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 45 hours course covers all theory aspects of the method and provides 50% practical hands-
on workshop experience of the various techniques.

COURSE CONTENT

Product Technology
Introduction to Magnetic Particle Test Method
Magnetising Ferromagnetic Materials
Method of Magnetisation
Detecting Media
Equipment used for Magnetic Particle Inspection
Demagnetisation
Practical Procedures
Interpretation of Indications
Assessing Amperage
Writing of Reports and Development of Procedures

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1 Basic principles and theoretical aspects of the magnetic particle test method
2 Applications of the magnetic particle test method
3 Types of discontinuities detected with the magnetic particle test method
4 Cause and effect of various types of discontinuities
5 Operational steps in the magnetic particle test and the importance of each step
6 Magnetic particle examination following a written procedure
7 Interpretation and evaluation of test results with respect to the applicable standards
8 Test reports and written instruction (Procedure)
9 Location of defects in various materials, components and structures with a high probability of
detection

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace, metal
fabrication, oil refinery, petrochemical, offshore, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and building
construction industries.
RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING
LEVEL I
40 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 40 hours course is a preparatory course for personnel without prior experience in the
method. The course provides a full appreciation in the techniques and method of radiographic
testing. A high theory and practical content is offered.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction
Principles of Radiographic Testing
Radiographic Inspection Equipment
Performance checking
Defect detection and evaluation
Radiographic Inspection techniques
Relevant standards

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace, metal
fabrication, oil refinery, petrochemical, offshore, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and building
construction industries.
RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING
LEVEL II
90 hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 90 hours course covers both X and Gamma Radiography with an equal balance of theory
and practical sessions. As well as working through their own supervised practical exercises,
students will receive full instruction on darkroom procedures and radiographic interpretation.

COURSE CONTENT

Product Technology
Introduction to Radiography
Photographic Aspects
Sensitometry
Production of X-rays
Factors Governing Exposure
Factors Affecting Sensitivity
Health Physics
Gamma Rays
Applied Radiography
Film Interpretation
Writing of Report and Development of Procedures
Other Methods of RT and Latest Developments

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1 Basic principles of the radiography test method

2 Applications of the radiography test method
3 Types of discontinuities detected with the radiography test method
4 Cause and effect of various types of discontinuities
5 Operational steps in the radiography test method and the importance of each step
6 Radiographic examination following a written procedure
7 Manually process film for high contrast and resolution
8 Interpretation and evaluation of test results with respect to the applicable standards
9 Overview of the safety precautions necessary when using ionising radiation and an overview
of film interpretation
10 Test reports and written instruction (Procedure)
11 Location of defects in various materials, components and structures with a high probability of
detection

WHO SHOUD ATTEND

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace, metal
fabrication, oil refinery, petrochemical, offshore, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and building
construction industries.
ULTRASONIC TESTING
LEVEL I
40 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 40 hours course is a preparatory course for personnel without prior experience in the
method. The course provides a full appreciation in the techniques and method of ultrasonic
testing. A high theory and practical content is offered.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction
Principles of Ultrasonic Testing
Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment
Performance checking
Defect detection and evaluation
Ultrasonic Inspection techniques
Relevant standards

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace, metal
fabrication, oil refinery, petrochemical, offshore, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and building
construction industries.
ULTRASONIC TESTING
LEVEL II
87 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 87 hours course covers all the theoretical aspects of the ultrasonic method including
application skills, defect sizing, immersion techniques and calibration. It is fully supported by 50%
practical sessions and lectures on the latest developments.

COURSE CONTENT

Product Technology
Introduction to Ultrasonic Test Method
Generation and Detection of Ultrasonic Energy
Propagation of Ultrasonic Waves in Material
Sound Distribution from Crystals
Behaviour of Ultrasound at Materials Interfaces
Probe Design Operating Frequency and Identification
Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Principles
Practical Applications
Immersion Techniques
Defect Sizing
The Writing of Reports and Development of Procedures
Calibration and Performance Checking of Equipment
Other Ultrasonic Testing Methods and Latest Developments

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1 Basic principles of the ultrasonic test method

2 Applications of the ultrasonic test method
3 Types of discontinuities detected with the ultrasonic test method
4 Cause and effect of various types of discontinuities
5 Operational steps in the ultrasonic test and the importance of each step
6 Ultrasonic examination following a written procedure
7 Interpretation and evaluation of test results with respect to the applicable standards
8 Test reports and written instruction (Procedure)
9 Location of defects in various materials, components and structures with a high probability of
detection

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace, metal
fabrication, oil refinery, petrochemical, offshore, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and building
construction industries.
EDDY CURRENT TESTING
LEVEL I
40 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 40 hours course is a preparatory course for personnel without prior experience in the
method. The course provides a full appreciation in the techniques and method of eddy current
testing. A high theory and practical content is offered.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction
Basic Principles of Eddy Currents
Eddy Current Inspection Equipment
Performance checking
Defect detection and evaluation
Eddy Current Inspection techniques
Relevant standards

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace industry.
EDDY CURRENT TESTING
LEVEL II
87 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 87 hours course covers analogue and phase analysis principles and the detection of surface
and subsurface flaws, cracks and corrosion. It is fully supported by 50% practical sessions and
lectures on the latest developments.

COURSE CONTENT

Product Technology
Principles of Eddy Currents
Factors Affecting Eddy Currents
Coils and Probe Design
Practical Eddy Currents
Electrical Theory
Basic Test Set Circuits
Phase Analysis
Practical Impedance Plane Analysis
Test reports and written instruction (Procedure)
Modulation Analysis
Bolt and Fastener Hole Inspection using Rotating Probe Equipment
Latest Developments in Eddy Current Technology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1 Basic principles of the eddy current test method

2 Applications of the eddy current test method
3 Types of discontinuities detected with the eddy current test method
4 Cause and effect of various types of discontinuities
5 Operational steps in the eddy current test and the importance of each step
6 Eddy current examination following a written procedure
7 Interpretation and evaluation of test results with respect to the applicable standards
8 Test reports and written instruction (Procedure)
9 Location of defects in various materials, components and structures with a high probability of
detection

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course will benefit NDT personnel, maintenance personnel, Quality Assurance / Quality
Control Inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians, trainees in the aerospace industry.
RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION
87 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 87 hours course is aimed at providing participants with an understanding of the theoretical
and practical background on interpretation of radiographs.

The course will enable students to be proficient in the use of image quality indicators to judge the
quality of radiographs, understand the use of basic radiographic techniques and the factors
affecting radiographic quality, interpret and evaluate radiographic images as well as the
understanding of code requirements related to radiographic testing. It will enable them to identify
indications on films due to faults in handling or processing the films.

It will cover all aspects of radiographic inspection relevant to film interpretation. Course
participants will work through supervised practical exercises on film interpretation, including a
thorough study of radiographic acceptance standards and reference radiographs for steel and
aluminium welds and castings. The course ends with an assessment test.

COURSE CONTENT

Principles of radiography
Factors affecting radiographic quality
Radiographic sensitivity
Welds and weldments
Castings
Elements of radiographic interpretation
Radiographic interpretation of discontinuities in welds and castings
Faults in handling and processing of the films
Acceptance/rejection criteria of various radiographic codes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1 Principles of radiography; effects of different sources

2 Radiographic techniques
3 Film, film selection and film processing
4 Image quality indicators
5 Factors affecting radiographic quality
6 Materials and their discontinuities; defects and the origin in fusion welds, forgings and
castings
7 Elements of radiographic film interpretation; viewing conditions, identification of radio-graphic
& spurious indications
8 Standards, codes and specifications in radiography
9 Acceptance criteria
10 Practical film interpretation exercise

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course will benefit NDT personnel, quality assurance/quality control surveillance personnel
like inspectors, engineers, surveyors, technicians as well as trainees in the aerospace, metal
fabrication, oil refinery, petrochemical, offshore maintenance, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and
building construction industries.
RADIATION SAFETY
15 hours Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Radiographers and other radiation workers encounter in their work different situations and
potential radiation hazards of varying degrees. It is essential for them to have sufficient
experience and practical training to handle cases that may result in excessive radiation exposure.

This 15 hours course is tailored to provide the practical training in radiation safety to the
radiographers in particular and to those who have some form of theoretical knowledge but wish to
gain further training in the practical aspects of radiation control.

COURSE CONTENT

Units used in radiation work

Basic principles of radiation protection
Biological effects of ionising radiation
Radiation safety standards
Principles of radiation detection
Survey instruments
Personal monitoring instrument
General safety requirements for industrial radiography
Facilities and procedures for gamma radiography
Emergency procedures
Safety requirements for X-rays
Radiation protection legislation in Singapore
The radiation protection inspectorate

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1 Fundamentals of radiation and radioactivity

2 Radiation detection and measurement
3 Effects of radiation exposure on the human body
4 Control of radiation exposure
5 General concepts of the radiation protection act on the requirements of isotopes or X-ray
sources
6 Operating procedures of industrial X-ray equipment and gamma ray exposure devices
7 Transportation of radioactive materials
8 Common faults, emergency procedures and coping with incidents

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Persons working or associated with the use of ionising radiations particularly industrial
radiographers, safety officers in refineries, shipyards, metal fabrication workshops, etc., where
radiography may be conducted, welding inspectors, surveyors and quality assurance staff whose
encounters with radiation sources are more than occasional.