The following courses are designed with a content, duration, and examination process that will meet or exceed the personnel qualification (training) element as defined in SNT-TC-1A, CP-189, or ASME code (where applicable). Course outlines are available upon request. All courses will be delivered by a qualified Level III Instructor with recognized credentials in the ET method.
ECT Level I / Nonferromagnetic Tubing
A Level I course format (40 hours) covering eddy current theory with an understanding of heat exchanger materials, specifications, manufacturer details, and inspection processes. The lecture series will be followed by 2 days of laboratory work where the student learns how to use the selected inspection system to perform field data acquisition operations. General and Specific exams are closed book. The Practical exams are performed using the equipment and procedures that the student would be using when they go into the field. The exams and a training certificate documenting training hours will be provided to the employer.
ECT Level II / Nonferromagnetic Tubing
A Level II course format (40 hours) includes an in-depth review of eddy current theory with additional focus on types of heat exchanger tube wall damage and the eddy current techniques and tools required to detect those conditions. Basic concepts of nonferromagnetic tubing data analysis are part of this course. Course includes General, Specific, and Practical exams.
ECT Level IIA / Nonferromagnetic Tubing
Actual field ECT HX data will be used in a series of training modules followed by test sets using the same analysis criteria. Heat exchanger design variations as well as information on a wide range of flaw mechanisms will expose the student to typical HX problems and solutions. Students must demonstrate the ability to apply realistic data analysis techniques in a timely manner. This course may have varying duration (up to 10 days) and content based on the defined market sector and skill level requirements of the attendeeÕs employer. A more abbreviated course format (3 to 5 days) and content can be used for personnel more involved with oversight or engineering related activities. This shortened format may or may not include testing. Cost course will be reduced accordingly.
ET Level III
It is the perception of ASNT that an ET Level III would be responsible for activities within all techniques currently defined in the ET method. This is an extensive course (typically 80 hours) that covers the full range of information that a candidate could use to prepare for the ASNT Level III exams. This course includes a Basic and an ET Method exam that may be used by individual employers to qualify and/or certify their internal Level III candidates. There are additional options for a Specific exam to be taken if required by the employerÕs QA procedure as well as various demonstration or practical exams, based on employer criteria.
QDA
The course material and examinations for the Qualified Data Analyst training course were created by and controlled by EPRI. We can provide a Proctor to assist you in the training and testing process. Documentation of the successful completion of this course material is required prior to performing data analysis contracts for the US nuclear utility market, steam generator inspection. A minimum of 40 hours of training and testing is required. Normal time for initial qualification requires that we schedule this course in 80-hour blocks.
RFT Level I / Ferromagnetic Tubing
A Level I course format (40 hours) covering remote field theory with an understanding of heat exchanger materials, specifications, manufacturing details, and inspection processes. The lecture series will be followed by 2 days of laboratory work where the student learns how to use the selected inspection system to perform field data acquisition operations. General and Specific exams are closed book. The Practical exams are performed using the equipment and procedures that the student would be using when they go into the field. The exams and a training certificate documenting training hours will be provided to the employer.
RFT Level II / Ferromagnetic Tubing
A Level II course format (40 hours) includes an in-depth review of remote field theory with additional focus on types of heat exchanger tube wall damage and the RFT techniques and tools required to detect those conditions. Basic concepts of ferromagnetic tubing data analysis are part of this course. Course includes General, Specific, and Practical exams.
(Note: It is suggested that students attend both the RFT Level I and the RFT Level II course in sequence to reinforce the principles and applications.)
Level IIA (RFT) / Ferromagnetic Tubing
Actual field RFT HX data will be used in a series of training modules followed by test sets using the same analysis criteria. Heat exchanger design variations as well as information on a wide range of flaw mechanisms will expose the student to typical HX problems and solutions. Students must demonstrate the ability to apply realistic data analysis techniques in a timely manner. This course may have varying duration (up to 10 days) and content based on the defined market sector and skill level requirements of the attendee's employer. A more abbreviated course format (3 to 5 days) and content can be used for personnel more involved with oversight or engineering related activities. This shortened format may or may not include testing. Cost course will be reduced accordingly.
This course may be offered within the same time frame as the ECT Level IIA course format. There are differences in some of the tools and techniques used for interpretation of ECT data and RFT data but the concept of what is being done is basically the same.
Other business sector ET training needs (in-line or on-line manufacturing applications, aerospace components, etc.) can also be addressed. Please complete the form on the "Contact Us" page and ask for details.
