Basic Level 3

This training compprises the basic of the Level 3 training. A successfully passed exam is prerequisite for the acquisition of a Level 3 certification in the main procedure. Moreover, we shall provide you here - apart from the general basics of the qualification of personnel - with a broad and solid basic knowledge. You shall receive an in-depth insight into the usual main methods as well as a comprehensive overview of other NDT-methods. 

BASIC Parts A+B:

• Historical development of personnel certification
• Certification according EN ISO 9712 / ACCP
• Employer certification based on SNT-TC-1A and CP-189
• Materials science and engineering
• Manufacturing methods and flaw analysis
• Operation-related imperfections

BASIC Part C:

• Radiographic testing (RT), fundamentals at Level 2
• Magnetic particle testing (MT), fundamentals at Level 2
• Ultrasonic testing (UT), fundamentals at Level 2
• Penetrant testing (PT), fundamentals at Level 2
• Visual testing (VT), fundamentals at Level 2
• An overview of non-destructive testing methods (including other methods such as leak testing, eddycurrent testing, sound emission analysis, infrared thermography, neutron radiography)

This training course addresses persons who completed technical education or  two years of engineering or Level 2 examiners withseveral years’ experience of non-destructive testing.

If the candidate does not have pertinent professional experience at Level 2, practical training courses should be followed as appropriate prior to taking the practical Level 2 examination.