Course Features

• Understand the basic principles governing the Testing and Inspection Process.
• Understand and be familiar with the safety precautions required for radiation hazards.
• Be familiar with the different types of parts tested.
• Be familiar with the basic procedures involved with the test method.
• Understand the specific requirements for the technique and be able to properly select the procedure.
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the test method.
• Understand basic Metallurgy where related to NDT and the material tested.

You will be able to:

• Be aware of the different types of equipment and products available to industry with regards to radiation method.
• Decide on the necessary items and products required to complete the job.
• Follow a proper and authorized testing procedure.
• Understand and recognize the typical surface and sub-surface discontinuities, flaws or irregularities.
• Use the X-ray and Gamma ray technique in locating discontinuities.
• Analyze the project situation and results required.
• Be prepared to interpret performance results with a senior technician.

Key Points of Course – Level 1 (with Safety)

Equipment employed, including:

• Your knowledge and ability to use various types and the functions of standard equipment.
• Portable and stationary, automatic and manual types of equipment, application and use including isotopes used and x-ray tubes (limits).  Safety precautions and practices for all related radiation generating ‘tools’.

Principles and Purposes:

• Theory of radioactivity including some local, provincial and federal requirements in various countries.

Radiation Safety:

• Types of x-rays/gamma rays sources.  Required procedure sensitivity, intensity, shielding and working distances.
• Detection devices and primary, secondary (acute/latent) effects and absorption characteristics, dose and safety codes.

Procedure/Techniques:

• Image and geometry principles including – focal spot, electromagnetic spectrum, film types/characteristics, screens and filters, image quality indicators (penetrameters) and factors, processing.

Evaluation Techniques and Standards:

• Discontinuity and Defect identification including film viewing.  The use of industry standards and their applicability to the test method.