Basic Cert Prep: 11-15 November 2024

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Basic Certification Prep: In Person

Learning Event: Instructor-Led Training, In-person
Format: 5-day course; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT) (America/Chicago) each day
Dates: 11-15 November 2024
Location: ASNT Houston - 912 Gemini St., Houston, TX 77058*
Contact Hours: 40
IACET CEUs: 4
Valid for ASNT Level III recertification: Yes

Pricing

  • Member: $2,000
  • Nonmember: $2,200

ASNT members receive member pricing on course registration. To receive member pricing, you must join/renew prior to registering for a class.

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Raul Leon is President and Founder of NDT Innovations, Inc., and Materials Research & Technology, Inc., in addition to serving as International Director of Hellier NDT. Devoted to innovation and research and development in NDT and material sciences, he is a consultant in the fields of aerospace, petrochemicals, mining, energy, nuclear power, and structural engineering, among others. He has also served as the responsible Level III for several construction projects in North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Antarctica. His passion is for NDT, teaching, sailing, and cooking.




Course location and travel information

The course is held at ASNT Houston (912 Gemini St, Houston, TX) daily from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT (America/Chicago). ASNT has a corporate rate with Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Clear Lake NASA near ASNT Houston, which offers complimentary wifi and breakfast at discounted rates. Visit the hotel site directly to book your stay.

*It is recommended that registered attendees do not book air travel until 14 days prior to the start of the class to ensure the class is being held. 


Upon completion of this course, the student will have reviewed: 
  • Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A
  • ANSI/ASNT CP-189
  • The various programs that establish the criteria for NDT personnel certification and identify the differences between these programs
  • The general theory and operation of 11 of the various NDT methods listed in Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A
  • Various types of materials processing, fabrication and product technology
  • The basics of metal processing
Recommend materials for purchase

ASNT strongly recommends purchasing the below publications. Our course follows these publications and references them throughout the training. If traveling to Houston for an In-Person class, we recommend purchasing ebooks due to the portability and ability for instantaneous access upon purchase.

  • ASNT Level III Study Guide: Basic, 4th ed.
  • Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (2020 Edition)
  • ANSI/ASNT CP-189: ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel (2020)
  • ANSI/ASNT CP-105: ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel (2020)
  • Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Vol. 10: Overview, 3rd ed.
  • Materials and Processes for NDT Technology, 2nd ed.
Access the bookstore here.

Questions? Contact the Education Department at education@asnt.org

Disclaimer: By taking an ASNT Certification Prep Course, it is not a guarantee that participants will pass the Level III examination(s).

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