Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Level 2

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SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION
Course duration : 10 days (80 hrs)
3 day (24 hrs) Exam
Method Title : Ultrasonic Testing Level 2
Method Code : UT 2.A
Daily program : 8am to 4 pm daily
Scope of Certification:
Tea and coffee breaks in morning and
Industrial sector : Pre-and in service testing afternoon.
Product sector : UT 2.1 Forgings Lunch is included.

UT 2.2 Castings -------

UT 2.3 Butt weld in plate Abbreviated course description

(Detailed syllabus and course program provided as part of training manual)
UT 2.4 Butt weld in pipe

General Theory
Practical applications / techniques
NDT Methods, applications, limitations and advantages
Compression and shear wave probes
Understanding wave properties, interaction between
Digital pulse echo
different medium
Transmission technique
Sound generation, equipment, transducer parameters

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Specific Theory
Interpretation and usage of NDT codes and procedures
TRAINING - ATB
(Approved Training Body) Ultrasonic testing in accordance with codes and
procedures
Course pre-requisite Typical defects and their origins
UT 1.A qualification is required i.e. training provided by an ATB Testing conditions, Quality, functionality checks
for a period of 80 hours and a pass mark for an AQB System calibration and verification
qualification examination performed in accordance with ISO Safety and environmental considerations
9712. Level 1 certification is not mandatory for the candidate Interpret, evaluate and report
to be eligible, however should certification be applied for, then
a total period of four months industrial experience has to be Practical Skills
submitted. Selection of technique
Compilation of written instruction
Courses are presented in English. Candidates should indicate, Performance and quality checks
on the course application form, any special needs they might Performance of tests
have during the training program or subsequent examination. Interpret and evaluate indications
Report compilation
Necessities for the first day -------
Students are required to bring a copy of their ID/Passport, Course notes shall be provided on first day:
course booking confirmation, 4 x ID photo’s (Colour), protective UT 2 Gen & Spec Notebook
clothing (for use during practical) , scientific calculator, blue / UT Code Book
black pen and pencil as well as a ruler. Questions & answer sheets
Homework

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TRAINING – ATB
(continued) 6. interpret and evaluate results according to applicable
standards, codes, specifications or procedures; (Accept
Course conduct / requirements or reject relevant indications)
Approved training programs, provided in accordance with the
7. carry out and supervise all tasks at or below Level 2;
SAQCC requirements, by approved training bodies, or through
distance education programmes, shall be acceptable towards
8. provide guidance for personnel at or below Level 2;
certification.
(Establish and maintain method report sheets)
(Refer to ATB approval audit checklist)

9. report the results of NDT. (Compile and sign report)

Class participation
100% attendance is required with candidate expected to 10. Level 2 Responsibilities: (Ensure quality of specific
participate in class discussions and quizzes inspection and reported results)

Practical work The candidate shall be eligible for the qualification

Practical Assignments, film interpretation and written examinations once he / she has successfully completed the
instructions to be handed in and assessed training course.
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Formative Assessment Course deliverables
Two class tests shall be written during the course Proof of training record shall be issued after completion of
duration. Pass mark ≥ 70% training.
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Homework Suggested / additional reading material
Homework to be completed and assessed on a daily (Available in the SAIW Technical Library)

basis
ASNT NDT Handbook Vol 7 – UT; Workman G.L,
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Kisboni D, tech. ed., Moore P.O, ed
Course outcomes
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 03.03, NDT
After completion of this course the candidate shall be able to
ASNT Level II Study Guide: Ultrasonic Testing
perform NDT in accordance with a NDT procedure.
Method
Furthermore, the candidate shall be capable of performing the
ASNT Level III Study Guide: Ultrasonic Testing
following actions:
Method.
1. select the NDT technique for the testing method to be used; Basic Metallurgy for Non-Destructive Testing; Taylor J
L
2. define the limitations of application of the testing method; Ultrasonic Flaw detection for Technicians; Drury J.C
Ultrasonic Testing of Materials; Krautkramer
3. translate NDT codes, standards, specifications, and
Ultrasonic Testing; Marks P.T. (PTP Series).
procedures into NDT instructions adapted to the actual
Introduction to NDT: A Training Guide; Mix, P.E.
working conditions; (Create Written Instruction)
Non-destructive Evaluation and Quality Control: ASM
Handbook, Volume 17
4. set up and verify equipment settings; (Ensure quality of
inspection)

5. perform and supervise tests; (Ensure scope coverage &

compliance with customer requirements)

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Applicable Codes (ISO TC 135 SC 3 & CEN TC 138)

Specific training is based on the codes mentioned below. Specific 30 Multiple Choice Questions

2013 ASME BPVC Section V Art 4, 5 & 23 Additional 10 Marks / Questions

2013 ASME BPVC Section VIII Div 1 Mand App 12 from Calculations / narrative

ISO 2400 NDT – UT: Calibration block No. 1 questions

ISO 4992 – 1 NDT – UT: Steel castings: Gen. purposes 2 minutes / question or mark

ISO 4992 – 2 NDT – UT: Steel castings: High Stress Pass ≥ 70%

ISO 5577 NDT – UT: Vocabulary

ISO 5817 Steel welds : Qual. Lev. for imperfections Practical 5 x samples (C, F, 3 x Weld)

ISO 6520 – 1 Fusion Welding – Class. of geometric 3 hrs / sample

imperfections 1 x Written instruction (1 hr)

ISO 7963 NDT – UT: Calibration block No. 2 Pass ≥ 70% for each sample / WI

ISO 10375 NDT – UT: Characterization of search unit

Two rewrite opportunities are allowed, not earlier than 1
and sound field
month, nor later than two years, from date of initial
ISO 11666 NDT – UT: Welds : Acceptance levels
(EN 1712) examination.
ISO 12710 NDT – UT: Eval. electr. char of UT instr.
ISO 12715 NDT – UT: Characterization of contact Results are valid for 2 years after successful completion and
(EN 583-2) search unit beam profiles
prior to certification.
ISO 16810 NDT – UT: General principles
(EN 583-1)

ISO 16811 NDT – UT: Sensitivity and range setting Examination deliverables

ISO 16823 NDT – UT: Transmission technique

(EN 583-3) Examination result letter shall be issued, no later than
ISO 16826 NDT – UT: Discon. @90° to surface four weeks after completion of examination (should the
(EN 583-4)

ISO 16827 NDT – UT: Char & Sizing correct e-mail address have been supplied on the
(EN 583-5)
examination application form).
ISO 17577 NDT – UT: Steel flat; Thick ≥ 6mm
ISO 17635 General rules for metallic material
ISO 17640 NDT – UT: Welds
(EN 1714) VISION ACUITY
ISO 18175 NDT – UT: Eval electr perf. charac. of
pulse-echo testing systems The candidate shall provide documentary evidence of
ISO 22825 NDT – UT: Aust. Steel & Ni-alloys satisfactory vision in accordance with the following
ISO 23279 NDT – UT: Charact. of weld indications requirements:
(EN 1713)

EN 10228 – 3 NDT – UT: Ferr. / Mart. steel forgings

near vision acuity shall permit reading a minimum of
EN 10228 – 4 NDT – UT: Aust. & aust-ferr. S/S forgings
Jaeger number 1 or Times Roman N 4.5 or equivalent
EN 12668 NDT – UT: Char & verification of equip.
(BS 5331) letters (having a height of 1,6 mm) at not less than 30 cm
with one or both eyes, either corrected or uncorrected;
QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION – AQB
(Approved Qualification Body) colour vision shall be sufficient that the candidate can
distinguish and differentiate contrast between the colours
Qualification examination
or shades of grey used in the NDT method concerned, as
General 40 Multiple Choice Questions
specified by the employer.
2 minutes / question
Pass ≥ 70%

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INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE Certification decision is made by the certification body based

on evidence provided and verified.
Industrial Experience duration : 9 month / 1584 hrs
The applicant shall be issued with a Code of Ethics which
As soon as the candidate has passed his / her personnel
must be signed before the original certificate is issued.
qualification examination, he / she is required to obtained
industrial experience, which consists of two aspects viz. -------
company specific training as well as performing NDT tasks
within industry. Certification is valid for a period of five years

Industry specific training focuses on the mastering of individual -------

techniques and is performed in accordance with the company
Certification becomes invalid:
quality manual / written practice.

on the expiry date indicated on the certificate;

Once completed, industrial experience records shall be
submitted to the PCB in the form of a ‘On the job training and
behaviour incompatible with the certification procedures
experience Matrix’, (Refer to logbook) compiled by the
or failure to abide by a code of ethics;
applicable mentoring staff and verified by the Responsible
Level 3 or suitably qualified individual. if the individual becomes physically incapable of
performing his duties based upon failure of the visual
acuity examination taken annually under the
CERTIFICATION
responsibility of his employer;

Certification (Initial)
if a significant interruption takes place in the method for
Complete the NDT logbook and submit a copy together with which the individual is certified;
application form and proof of payment to the Administration
if the individual fails recertification, until such time as the
Controller - Certification
individual meets the requirements for recertification or
All of the following criteria must be met before certification initial certification.
shall be awarded:
Restitution:
ID / Passport
Criteria for restitution of the certificate, shall depend on the
Proof of training record 80 hrs
reason for and the duration of the certificate being invalid,
Examination results ≥ 70% for each paper &
and can range from having to write only a practical
sample & set of radiographs
examination, to writing a completed qualification
Industrial experience log 9 months (1584 hrs)
examination as per initial candidate requirements.
Vision acuity Refer to Logbook

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RENEWAL
(CERTIFICATION SURVEILLANCE) Annual submission of NDT activity report, including
documentary evidence of a satisfactory visual acuity
The candidate shall apply for renewal at least three months examination taken within the preceding 12 months.
prior to the expiry date by completing the certification
application form and providing proof of payment. Copies of Verifiable documentary evidence of continued
the relevant sections of the NDT logbook should be submitted satisfactory work activity without significant interruption
as supportive evidence. in the method and sector for which certificate renewal is
sought.
Prior to the completion of the first 5 year period of validity and
every 10 years thereafter, certification may be renewed by the
certification body for a new period of five years on production
JOB / TASK DESCRIPTION
of:
Perform / Supervise Inspection, compliant with quality
The individual shall successfully complete a full practical documentation and compile report
examination which demonstrates continued competence
An individual certified to Level 2 has demonstrated
to carry out work within the scope defined on the
competence to perform NDT according to NDT procedures
certificate.
(created by Level 3 personnel and compliant with
Annual submission of NDT activity report, including international procedures and client requirements). Within the
documentary evidence of a satisfactory visual acuity scope of the competence defined on the certificate, Level 2
examination taken within the preceding 12 months. personnel may be authorized by the employer to:

Verifiable documentary evidence of continued satisfactory select the NDT technique for the testing method to be
work activity without significant interruption in the method used;
and sector for which certificate renewal is sought.
define the limitations of application of the testing method;

RECERTIFICATION translate NDT codes, standards, specifications, and

procedures into NDT instructions adapted to the actual
Prior to the completion of each second period of validity (every working conditions; (Create Written Instruction)
10 years), the certified individual may be recertified by the
set up and verify equipment settings; (Ensure quality of
certification body for a new period of five years, provided that
inspection)
the individual meets the criterion for renewal viz. annual
submission of NDT activity report and meets the applicable
perform and supervise tests; (Ensure scope coverage &
conditions described in the following.
compliance with customer requirements)

The individual shall successfully complete a full specific

interpret and evaluate results according to applicable
and practical examination which demonstrates continued
standards, codes, specifications or procedures; (Accept
competence to carry out work within the scope defined on
or reject relevant indications)
the certificate.

carry out and supervise all tasks at or below Level 2;

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JOB / TASK DESCRIPTION

(continued) The candidate shall be required to write and pass a
specific and practical examination at the current level of
provide guidance for personnel at or below Level 2; qualification to be eligible for new CB certificate. Please
(Establish and maintain method report sheets) note that the original date of the supplied certificate shall
still be applicable.
report the results of NDT. (Compile and sign report)
Should any, excluding proof of training, of the
Level 2 Responsibilities: (Ensure quality of specific
abovementioned documentation not be available, then a
inspection and reported results)
full examination shall be required. If the applicant is not
successful after the second rewrite, then the he / she
would have to re-sit the course at the current level.
SCOPE MODIFICATION / ADDITION

Should the candidate want to modify the current certification

scope, then the following shall be required: CODE OF CONDUCT / ETHICS

Proof of training record relating to the sector or category to Certificate holders shall:
be added.
abide by a code of ethics published by the certification
Copy of current SAQCC-NDT certificate in the applicable body;
method and level.
undergo an annual test of visual acuity and submit the
Pass mark in a specific and practical (two samples) results of tests to the employer;
examination relating to the new sector or category.
notify the certification body and the employer in the event
Industrial experience within the new sector or category as that the conditions for validity of certification are not
per CB requirements. fulfilled, or has changed, viz. in the case of changes to
physical abilities.
Once all of these requirements have been met, a certificate
shall be issued indicated the newly added sectors /
categories. The expiry date of the original supplied
certificate shall however still be applicable.

CHANGING BETWEEN CERTIFICATION

BODIES

Should a candidate want to change from the current

certification body to another then the following shall be
required:

Copy of current certificate, qualification examination results,

industrial experience, current curriculum vitae and proof of
training records.

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