ndt - the need for additional training

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NDT TRAININGTHE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING OF NDT PERSONNEL

Stephen Wisniewski Courses and Examinations Manager BEng(Hons), CEng, MWeldI, CSWIP L3, PCN L3, ASNT L3

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COMMON APPLICATIONS OF NDT

Question:How well do NDT technicians

understand product technology?

1. Inspection of Raw Products

INSPECTION OF RAW PRODUCTS

• Forgings

• Castings

• Extrusions

2. Inspection Following Primary or Secondary Processing

INSPECTION FOLLOWING SECONDARY PROCESSING

• Machining• Welding• Grinding• Heat treatment• Plating• etc.

3. In-Service Damage Inspection

This area is generally weak amongst NDT technicians

INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE DAMAGE

• Cracking• Corrosion• Erosion/Wear• Heat Damage• Creep• etc.

2. Inspection Following Primary or Secondary Processing

In the vast majority of cases NDT Technicians working on in-service plant will rarely be involved in:

1. Inspection of Raw Products

For Example:Lets take a look at the inspection of corrosion using ultrasonic testing

EXAMPLES OF CORROSION

Lake Type Pits

Cone shaped pits

Pipe shaped pits

With this in mind BINDT are working with various training organisations to aid development of a specialist course for the Ultrasonic Inspection of corrosion and erosion.

The following slide details the course modules which lead to certification in this area.

Reference: PCN ISI_Gen Appendix A1_ISI Issue 1

ANY QUESTIONS?

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ENGINEERING TRAINING SOLUTIONSBLENDED LEARNING

Stephen Wisniewski Courses and Examinations Manager BEng(Hons), CEng, MWeldI, CSWIP L3, PCN L3, ASNT L3

BLENDED LEARNING

Blended learning routes are an essential consideration for todays training establishments.

BLENDED LEARNING

Face to face

learningOnline learning

BLENDED LEARNING

WHAT PEOPLE MAY THINK:• It takes away the vital human interaction

WHY USE ONLINE LEARNING?• Online learning can be an enhancement of the learning experience.• Digital technology is now used by the vast majority of people (Smart

phones/laptops)• People will use search engines to find information quickly on a regular

basis, inadvertently learning online.

BLENDED LEARNING

COST AND TIME EFFECTIVENESSNDT technicians can be extremely busy moving from contract to contract. Companies and self-employed technicians have to take into account the cost of travel, hotels which add to the overall training bill.

ACCESSIBILITY AND DISCREETNESS Online learning is accessible 24/7 all over the world and is discrete. Not all people are comfortable in large groups and feel embarrassed. How often I have heard ‘there was too much to take in in such a short period of time’Online learning offers the advantage to work at your own pace.An online tutor can also be available to answer questions and explain difficult concepts.

BLENDED LEARNING

Is it for everyone? No, but it can offer so much.

ANY QUESTIONS?

THANK YOUFor more information please contact:

Stephen Wisniewski [email protected]

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THANK YOUFor more information please contact:

Stephen Wisniewski [email protected]

imeche.org/arl

ndt - the need for additional training

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