NDT Training

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE for SNT-TC-1A Level I and II NDT Training School. Training as per SNT-TC-1A or NAS410

Methods, Level, Training Hours, Days and Fees

* Important Notes:
1. UT Level I pre-requisite NOT required for UT II Limited Thickness A-Scan Class
2. Level I pre-requisite required for UT II and ET II
3. MT, PT and VT Classes combine Level I and II in one single class
4. Fees include General, Specific and Practical tests for Level I and II SNT-TC-1A classes
5. The second week of the Phased Array class will include training on UT in lieu of RT. UT Level I and II prerequisite for Phased Array Training.
6. UT Level I and II prerequisite for TOFD Training.

Training dates are subject to change or cancellation.
Training Program is as per Section 7.0 of SNT-TC-1A, 2011

FEE PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. All Fees must be paid before the start of the class. POs are acceptable from Business accounts.
2. Students will not be allowed to take the class if either the fee is not paid in full or the PO is not received.
3. Certificates will be issued only after receipt of full payment.
4. A $200 deposit is required to book your place in the class. POs are acceptable from Business accounts.
5. DO NOT Send credit card numbers via email

REGISTRATION
You may register for a class online by clicking here or on the phone by calling (281) 488-8944.

see also what is NDT Level II ?

ULTRASONIC TESTING CLASSES
Students taking the Ultrasonic Testing I and II must bring scientific calculators. We also suggest that they review the math refresher before attending the class.

CLASS TIMINGS
Training classes in the NDE office run from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

TRAINING ON AN AS NEED BASIS- US and WORLDWIDE
Non-destructive Testing Training can also be scheduled on an as needed basis if there is a minimum of four students. We have provided training all over US and world-wide. In 2012 we provided Visual Training for NASA Ames, Moffett Field, CA and Fundamentals of NDT Training for OMV Petrom, Bucharest, Romania
Call 832-533-8366 or email nde@nde.com to schedule training.

NDT Training as per SNT-TC-1A 2011 Edition
The required training hours for SNT-TC-1A  can be found in the table. The table provides the total training hours for certification towards Level I and Level II. For example, for MT Level II certification requires a total of 20 hours. Training Program is described in Section 7.0 of SNT-TC-1A 2011. see also what is Written Practice

NDT Training as per NAS 410
The required training hours for NAS410  can be found in the table. NAS 410 requires more hours for MT and PT as compared to SNT-TC-1A. Higher fees apply to NAS410 training. see fees

Level III Refresher Classes - III R
These classes are for students who are preparing for ASNT Level III exams as well as for Level IIs who want to cover more advanced topics. Classes are held every Friday

Training Program Notes
1. Certification of all levels of NDT is the responsibility of the employer (9.1 of SNT-TC-1A, 2011)
2. Our training Program is as per Section 7.0 of SNT-TC-1A, 2011
3. Employers must meet all other requirements to include education, experience and examinations for complete certification as per sections 6.0 and 8.0 of SNT-TC-1A. see NDT Certification

COURSE OUTLINES
Nondestructive Testing Training Courses meet the ASNT SNTC-1A guidelines. Training is conducted by qualified ASNT level III instructors. Training includes theory, techniques, applications, practicals, and procedures. Our courses make reference to ASTM standards, ASME and AWS Codes.

Click on the links below to view course outlines.

NDT Training Videos
Short videos on Introduction to NDT techniques are at videos

Magnetic Particle Testing Training Level I and II
Liquid Penetrant Training Level I and II
Ultrasonic Testing Training Level I
Ultrasonic Testing Training Level II
Ultrasonic Testing - Thickness Level II Ltd
Eddy Current Training Level I
Eddy Current Training Level II
Visual and Optical Testing Training Level I and II
RT II Limited Film Interpretation
Intro to NDT (PT, MT, RT, UT, ET and VT)
Phased Arrays UT Level II
Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)
NDT Level III Refresher
High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) Detection
Radiography Film interpretation

Click here to view a sample NDT training certificate.

LEVEL III SERVICES:
Birring NDE Center also provides NDT Level III Services to include  Level III Assignment, preparation of NDT Written Practice, preparation of NDT Procedures, audits, etc.

Birring NDE Center also offers on-site training. We have conducted liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, visual testing and eddy current testing training classes for clients in Texas, Louisiana, California, New Mexico, Washington, Florida, Ohio, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Overseas, we have held in-house training classes for clients from Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, India, Pakistan, Qatar, and the Philippines. For training at your location and  more information, please contact us

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"I liked that a majority of the time was for the practical. It prepares us for out in the field." Josh Block, May 10-14, 2010.

"I am very pleased ! My wife and I did research for 3 months and your system looked better and had more recognition in the industry than anyone else we reviewed. We (I) feel privileged to have been accepted to the and trained by Birring NDE Center", Earnest Epps, Jul 2, 2009

 "I was new to the field with no experience and the instructors made it very easy to understand. I feel confident that I can perform in the field with the training that I received from here. Even at times when I felt a little lost, the instructors did a very good job in clearing everything up for me" by Harry James, Jan 28, 2009

Industry needs NDT Technicians. Individuals with a high school diploma who have a strong mechanical aptitude in working with tools are strongly urged to consider this technical field. A person with a high school diploma can go through basic NDT training in four weeks and start as a technician trainee. The technician can get fully certified as Level II as he attains on the job experience hours. See what is a NDT level II?.



Introduction to NDT training class for engineers and inspectors from Rhodia. The multimedia NDT training facility includes two class rooms with a total capacity of 32 students.

UT Shear Wave Training on test samples with embedded flaws. Weld flaws include cracks, slag, porosity, LOF and LOP. Training by Hemant Rawat, ASNT Level III


ECT Training on the Tube Test Bundle with defects. Inspectors are trained and tested to detect defects in tube free span and under baffles


Testing sensitivity and resolution of ultrasonic phased arrays.

Dr. Ram Samy, ASNT Level III Lead Instructor Conducts MT training at the Birring NDE Center, Houston



Hemant Rawat ASNT Level III teaching a class
 

Steve Rowland conducts UT, MT and PT training at the Birring NDE Center in Houston.
 

Birring NDE Center
515 Tristar Drive
Webster, TX 77598
Phone: (832) 533-8366   
Fax: (281) 488-8485