PT Certification Prep Level III

Course Overview

The Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Certification Preparation Course (CPC) gives working NDT professionals a focused, on-demand path to prepare for the ASNT NDT Level III PT exam. Built from a live instructor session led by veteran practitioner Allen Sanders, the course pairs exam-aligned review of the ASNT PT Level III Study Guide with decades of field experience across aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear, and power generation, so learners understand not just the definitions, but the reasoning behind the standards. The course covers the essential knowledge needed for liquid penetrant testing, including theory, techniques, equipment, and safety, and is designed to support both certification prep and practical, on-the-job application.

Upon Completion, Learners Will Have Covered:

• The basic principles and theory relating to PT
• Equipment and materials commonly used in PT
• Responses typically encountered during the performance of PT
• Procedural requirements from the documents that are provided
• Safety and health considerations relating to PT

Course Materials

This course closely follows a set of reference materials that are recommended to support your learning. Publications available through the ASNT Bookstore are linked below. For publications not offered by ASNT, the title and ISBN are provided for reference.

• Required: Liquid Penetrant Testing Classroom Training Book, 2nd ed.
  
• Recommended: ASNT Level II Study Guide: Liquid Penetrant Testing Method (PT), 3rd ed.
  
• Recommended: Principles and Applications of Liquid Penetrant Testing

Meet the Instructor



Allen Sanders

Allen has over 50 years’ of experience in the NDT/QA/QC Industry. His qualifications include ASNT and NAS410 Level III in Radiography, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic, Visual/Optical, and Liquid Penetrant methods. Previously held ASQ Certified Manager of Quality & Organizational Excellence, ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Rolls-Royce NDT Level III Certification, and Pratt & Whitney NDT Level III Certification. Allen has experience in the following industries: aerospace, pharmaceuticals, paper, oil and gas, refining, chemical plant, nuclear power, fossil power, fabrication, construction, welding, department of defense, engineering, textile, heavy industrial, steel making, foundry, pipelines, shipbuilding, metallurgical, pressure vessel, piping and tanks.




Questions? Contact us 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).