Ultrasonic Testing Training

(UT) Level-II
 Training Syllabus
 NDT Personnel Qualification (2 hrs)
 General Knowledge of NDT (2 hrs)
 Product Technology (4 hrs)
 Basic fundamental of Ultrasonic Testing (12 hrs)
 Testing Technique and Limitation (8 hrs)
 Equipment and Accessories (6 hrs)
 Equipment Check and Calibration (16 hrs)
 System Testing (16 hrs)
 Code, Standard, and Applications (8 hrs)
 Recording and Evaluations (8 hrs)
NDT Personnel Qualification
Understanding of SNT TC-1A
NDT Personnel Qualification

 SNT-TC-1A Recommended practice was developed by the

American Society for Nondestructive Testing as a standard
guide of qualification and certification of NDT personnel by the
employer.
 It is not a strict specification.
 The first edition was published in 1966, following editions 1968,
1971, 1975, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2001, 2001, 2006, 2011
 The last edition was published in 2015.
 In this classroom, the student is advised to study of SNT-TC-1A to
determine the recommended number of hours of classroom
instruction and months of experience necessary to be certified
as a Ultrasonic Testing Technician
Personnel Qualification Levels
 SNT-TC-1A defines three levels of qualification.
 A person before certification for one of three levels is considered
trainee.
 More levels can be introduced by Employer if needed.
 NDT Level I is the first qualification level. Level I operates under Level II
or Level III instructions and supervision. Level I can perform some of
calibrations or tests and even document them according to written
procedures.
 NDT Level II should be capable to interpret results and be familiar with
test application, scope and limitations of the test. Level II can guide
and supervise trainees and Level I personnel.
 NDT Level III should be capable to develop new techniques, codes
and standards, interpret and report results, develop acceptance
criteria, train and examine Level I and II, be familiar with other NDT
methods, manufacturing processes and materials.
 NDT Methods
• Acoustic Emission Testing.
• Electromagnetic Testing.
• Laser Testing Methods.
• Leak Testing.
• Liquid Penetrant Testing.
• Magnetic Flux Testing.
• Magnetic Particle Testing.
• Neutron Radiographic Testing.
• Radiographic Testing.
• Thermal/Infrared Testing.
• Ultrasonic Testing.
• Vibration Testing.
• Visual Testing.
 Ultrasonic Testing Certification Requirements

Training Experience and Training Hours

Examination NDT Level Training Hours Experience

Methods
Min Hours in NDT Total Hours in NDT
Method
Ultrasonic I 40 210 400
II 80 630 1200

Examination Requirements

General Specific
Method
Level-I Level-II Level I Level-II
Ultrasonic 40 40 20 20
 Vision Requirement
 Near-Vision Acuity. According to Jaeger Number 2 or
equivalent, not less than 12 inches(30.5 cm) on a standard
Jaeger test chart.
 Color Contrast Differentiation.