Online NDT Training

Nondestructive Testing Training

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) plays a vital role in the final quality of many products in industry today.  NDT Technicians perform inspections using different methods to detect manufacturing and service induced flaws and discontinuities in many different materials and applications.  These tests and inspections are used to determine the final quality of a product, ensuring that the final product meets the design requirements.  Training is a necessary and important part of the qualification and certification process for all NDT programs in any industry.

Training We Offer

Focaltek offers NDT training in the methods below. To ask about a course, or to discuss standard or custom training for your team, email training@focaltekinspection.com or call +1 (888) 625-0522.

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) uses high-frequency sound waves to penetrate a multitude of different materials and is utilized in many industries. Aerospace, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, and Automotive industries deploy this method for accurate measurements of material thickness, as well as flaw detection in welds, metals, plastics and a variety of different materials.

• 40 Hour – Ultrasonic Testing – Level 1
• 40 Hour – Ultrasonic Testing – Level 2
• 8 Hour – Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) – Digital Thickness
• 24 Hour – Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) – A-scan Thickness

Electromagnetic Testing (ET) – Eddy Current

Eddy Current Testing (ET) works by driving an alternating current through a coil, which creates a changing magnetic field. When this coil is placed near a conductive material, the magnetic field induces tiny circulating currents called eddy currents, just below the surface of the material. These eddy currents are disturbed by cracks, material loss, or changes in conductivity, and the resulting signal changes are used to identify flaws or measure properties. Aerospace, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, and Automotive industries deploy this method for detecting surface and near-surface cracks, sorting materials, and measuring coating thickness in metals and alloys.

• 40 Hour – Electromagnetic Testing (ET) – Eddy Current – Level 1
• 40 Hour – Electromagnetic Testing (ET) – Eddy Current – Level 2

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) uses magnetic currents and ferromagnetic particles to detect surface breaking and subsurface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials and is utilized in many industries. Aerospace, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, and Automotive industries all deploy this method for fast detection of surface breaking, and subsurface discontinuities.

• 16 Hour – Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) – Level 1
• 16 Hour – Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) – Level 2

Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)

Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) uses a surface application to detect surface breaking discontinuities in materials and is utilized in many industries. Aerospace, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, and Automotive industries all deploy this method for fast detection of surface breaking discontinuities.

• 16 Hour – Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) – Level 1
• 16 Hour – Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) – Level 2

Visual Testing (VT)

Visual Testing (VT) uses direct observation or optical instruments to detect surface-breaking discontinuities and assess the overall condition of materials and components. Aerospace, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, and Automotive industries all deploy this method for quick identification of cracks, corrosion, misalignment, weld defects, and other visible flaws.

• 8 Hour – Visual Testing (VT) – Level 1
• 16 Hour – Visual Testing (VT) – Level 2

Online Training Disclaimer: Hands-on training for each method or technique may be estimated separately, depending on the customer’s needs and specific program requirements. A passing grade on the final course assessment is required for a Course Completion Certificate to be issued.

Please note: A Course Completion Certificate is not a certification. Employer-based certifications are issued solely by the employer’s Certifying Authority, with approval from the employer’s Responsible Level III to trainees or technicians who have met all qualification and certification requirements outlined in the employer’s written practice. These requirements typically include documented and approved training and experience hours, as well as passing grades on all required general, specific, and practical examinations.