Radiographic Testing Level II West

Course details

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

• Basic principles of the radiography test method
• Applications of the radiography test method
• Types of discontinuities detected with the radiography test method
• Cause and effect of various types of discontinuities
• Operational steps in the radiography test method and the importance of each step
• Radiographic examination following a written procedure
• Manually process film for high contrast and resolution
• Interpretation and evaluation of test results with respect to the applicable standards
• Overview of the safety precautions necessary when using ionising radiation and an overview of film interpretation
• Test reports and written instruction (Procedure)
• 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.