Ultrasonic Testing Level I
eLearning
This course explores sound wave behavior and major ultrasonic wave modes including compressional, shear, surface, and Lamb waves, while providing hands-on instruction in equipment calibration, flaw detection, and thickness measurement.
Member: $835
Credit Info
- Contact Hours: 40
- IACET CEUs: N/A
- Valid for ASNT Level III recertification: No
Course Overview
This course specifically addresses the variables related to the propagation, reflection, and attenuation of sound as well as the responses from discontinuities. The various wave modes are presented in a comprehensive way so that the major wave modes are fully understood. These wave modes include compressional (longitudinal or straight beam), shear (transverse), surface (Rayleigh), and thin sheet (Lamb).
The course will demonstrate the use of UT equipment and transducers, enabling students to understand the display and how to calibrate the UT instrument, and to identify the location of reflectors and discontinuities in various test specimens.
Because UT is also used for precise thickness measurements and the basic procedure for this is also covered, a number of techniques and applications will also be presented, including discussions on the data required for precise reporting.
This course meets the recommendations for training as described in SNT-TC-1A.
Meet the Instructor
Tim MacInnis
Tim is a consultant, instructor, and technical expert with over 30 years of experience in nondestructive testing, specializing in ultrasonic testing (UT). He is credited with several key innovations and has received multiple prestigious awards. Tim’s background includes roles as senior NDT engineer and applications engineer, with extensive work in naval nuclear, aerospace, and inspection industries, focusing on field applications, probability of detection (POD), aging aircraft inspection, and test equipment development.
Questions? Contact us at education@asnt.org
Note: Completion of this eLearning course provides 40 hours of training toward the recommended training requirements outlined in SNT-TC-1A and is consistent with the training guidelines of NAS-410, CP-189, and EN 9712, as applicable.
This training is one component of the overall qualification process and must be supplemented by required reading assignments and employer-sponsored hands-on practical training. Additional site- and application-specific training may be required in accordance with employer procedures and applicable standards.
Contact hours represent the estimated instructional time of this course, including assessments.
Completion of this course alone does not satisfy certification requirements. Final qualification and certification are the responsibility of the employer.