Visual Testing (VT) Level I

Course Objective

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify various weld discontinuities
• Understand relevant welding technology related to visual inspection
• Understand the importance of documentation in welding processes
• Become familiar with codes and standards related to inspection requirements
• Carry out inspection of parent materials and consumables
• Perform visual weld inspections, create reports, and assess compliance with specified acceptance criteria
• Gain sufficient knowledge to successfully complete the CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector examinations

Major Course Outline

• Fundamentals of light and lighting
• Physiology of vision
• Fundamentals of Imaging
• Visual weld testing practices
• Effect of fatigue
• Fiber optic bore scopes
• Documentation of visual testing
• Analysis of visual testing

Practical Content: Light intensity measurements, evaluating discontinuities in cast, rolled, forged, welded and inspection of engineering components.

Certificate: Delegates will receive a certificate duly approved by ASNT in compliance to SNT–TC-1A