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Visual Inspection is a crucial Conventional Testing Methods and is often the basis for inspectors starting out in the NDT industry.
An example of the syllabus that is used for Visual Inspection Courses in our NDT Training Center is shown below for Level 1 and 2.
SGS Industrial Services can tailor the syllabus to satisfy the requirements of an individual company's specific written practice if requested.
Level 1:
General Theory:
- Introduction to Visual Inspection
- Definitions
- Fundamentals
- Equipment
- Checks and Calibrations
- Test Procedures
Specific Theory:
Application of the method and use of codes, specifications and procedures, applicable to the company, including the relevant control checks.
Practical Examination:
Follow written instructions and process the inspection test pieces, record and report defects from known datum markers, carry out pre-test calibration checks, post-test procedures.
Level 2:
General Theory: (In addition to the Level 1 syllabus above):
- Basics of vision
- Lighting techniques
- Material attributes
- Environmental and physiological attributes
- Visual perception
- Equipment
- Employer applications
- Accept / reject criteria
- Recording and reporting
Specific Theory:
Application of the method to the specific requirements of the company, in particular making reference to those codes, specifications and procedures used by the client, including the relevant control checks.
Practical Examination:
Produce written instructions, determine the best inspection techniques for the individual parts, process the inspection test pieces, record and report defects from known datum markers, carry out pre-test calibration checks, post-test procedures.
According to British Institute of NDT Personnel Certification (PCN) Visual Inspection Examination candidates have to fulfil certain criteria in order to pass the exam. Find out more about Visual Inspection Examination Requirements.
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