UT II Limited A-Scan Thickness Measurement + Elios AIIM Combo: 2-6 June 2025
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If you are looking for the UT II Limited A-Scan Thickness Measurement course ONLY: Click here
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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: 2-6 June 2025
- UT II In-person, hands-on: 2-4 June 202
- ASNT Houston - 912 Gemini St. Houston, TX 77058
- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT) (America/Chicago) each day
- Elios Aerial Indoor Inspection Methodology (AIIM) Drone Training In-person: 5-6 June 2025
- MFE Inspection Solutions - Houston - 6025 Fairmont Pkwy Pasadena, TX 77505
- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CT) (America/Chicago) each day
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Hours: 24 hours (UT
II Limited A-Scan Thickness Measurement only)
IACET CEUs: NA
Valid for ASNT Level III recertification: Yes (UT II Limited
portion only)
Pricing:
- Member: $5,000
- Nonmember/Associate: $5500
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Course Location and Travel Information
The first portion of training (UT II) is presented as an in-person, hands-on session occurring 2-4 June 2025 at ASNT Houston (912 Gemini St, Houston, TX) daily from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT (America/Chicago). ASNT has a corporate rate with Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Clear Lake NASA near ASNT Houston, which offers complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast at discounted rates. Visit the hotel site directly to book your stay.
The second portion of training (Elios drone training) is presented as an in-person, hands-on session occurring 5-6 June 2025 at MFE Inspection Solutions (6025 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX) daily from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT (America/Chicago). MFE is located approximately 15 minutes from ASNT Houston. This Elios drone course does have an introductory eLearning course related to the Elios drone that will need to be completed PRIOR to the start of the in-person, hands-on training. Please allow approximately 1-1.5 hours for the eLearning completion.
*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.
Course Description
Get ready to take your career to the next level! This course combines two offerings (UT II offered by ASNT and Elios AIIM drone training offered by MFE Inspection Solutions) to give you the theory, methodology, and hands-on application necessary for UT II technicians under SNT-TC-1A, along with learning how to use new and advanced drone technology to complete ultrasonic inspection in confined spaces.
UT II Limited: ASNT
This comprehensive 24-hour course is designed for professionals aiming to achieve UT II Limited certification in A-Scan Thickness. Combining theoretical instruction with hands-on lab exercises, this course ensures participants gain both conceptual knowledge and practical skills required for UT technicians completing A-scan thickness measurements. By the conclusion of the program, participants will be equipped with knowledge and practical experience to advance their careers in nondestructive testing.
This course is based on the ASNT Classroom Training Book materials, organized to follow the body of knowledge found in ANSI/ASNT CP-105 and meets the recommendations for training as described in SNT-TC-1A.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the basic principles and applications of ultrasonic testing
- Describe the qualifications and certifications applicable to Level I, II, and III personnel
- Define and differentiate between the various modes of sound waves
- Recognize common ultrasonic testing equipment along with functionality of the test equipment
- Explain the role and types of transducers in ultrasonic testing
- Conduct instrument calibration, standardizing, and pretest equipment condition checks
- Utilize various UT materials, including couplant, reference blocks, cables, connectors, and other miscellaneous materials within UT testing
- Explain variables affecting test results, including instrument and transducer performance variations, along with test specimen and personnel variations
- Interpret UT procedures and apply those to hands-on applications
Purchase of this course includes a physical copy of Ultrasonic Testing Classroom Training Book, 2nd ed.
This course (UT II Limited A-Scan Thickness Measurement) meets the recommendations for training as described in SNT-TC-1A.
Elios Aerial Indoor Inspection Methodology (AIIM) Drone Training (MFE Inspection Solutions)
This course will introduce students to drone based ultrasonic testing utilizing the sophisticated Elios 3 drone system for precise and efficient inspections in confined spaces. This technology allows for real-time data analysis, enhanced mapping, and automated surface preparation while improving efficiency and speed of the testing process and overall safety for the technicians.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the various safety elements and pre-flight checklists associated with operating the Elios 3
- Describe the various elements of the drone and their purposes
- Pilot the Elios through MFE’s on-site drone obstacle course, navigating through confined space with dust, smoke, protruding objects, and other confined space scenarios
- Mange the lighting system within the Elios to navigate and inspect areas of interest with limited lighting
- Explain the importance of using couplant along with precautions to take while using the smart couplant dispenser
- Identify the proper modular probe head and properly install them
- Install the cleaning module to the drone, along with proper use of the module
- Perform UT inspections utilizing the Elios 3, including creating reports