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Introduction
Course overview
Non-destructive testing detects defects without damaging components and is essential for inspection in oil and gas, power, aviation, construction and manufacturing.
This Aractech course provides an overview of NDT methods including visual, penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiography, eddy current and advanced techniques, their principles, applications, limitations and how to select and manage NDT. It is an awareness course and not an NDT certification.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain NDT principles and applications
- Understand surface and volumetric methods
- Compare advantages and limitations of methods
- Select appropriate NDT techniques
- Interpret NDT reports
- Manage NDT contractors and quality
Who should attend
Target audience
- Inspection engineers
- QA/QC staff
- Maintenance and integrity engineers
- Project engineers
- Procurement staff buying NDT services
- Technical managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations
- Method comparison exercises
- Report reviews
- Case studies
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
NDT Fundamentals
- Purpose of NDT
- Defect types
- Standards
- Coffee break
- Standards (continued)
- Personnel qualification
- Exercise: Inspection needs
Day 2
Surface Methods
- Visual inspection
- Liquid penetrant
- Magnetic particle
- Coffee break
- Magnetic particle (continued)
- Eddy current
- Workshop: Method selection
Day 3
Volumetric Methods
- Ultrasonic testing
- Radiography
- Phased array
- Coffee break
- Phased array (continued)
- Digital radiography
- Safety considerations
Day 4
Advanced Techniques
- TOFD
- Guided waves
- Acoustic emission
- Coffee break
- Acoustic emission (continued)
- Thermography
- Case study: Advanced NDT application
Day 5
Managing NDT
- Selecting methods
- Contractors
- Report interpretation
- Coffee break
- Report interpretation (continued)
- Quality assurance
- Capstone: NDT plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Non-Destructive Testing Methods Overview (ME-026) cover?
This course covers Maintenance and Engineering through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Inspection engineers, QA/QC staff, Maintenance and integrity engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Kuala lumpur, London, Munich, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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