A course which has been developed for those who have received little or no formal radiographic training. This syllabus has been designed to cover all major aspects of theory and practical radiography for the examination of welds. The syllabus includes hands-on experience relating to the use of X and gamma radiographic techniques and darkroom techniques. This course is ideal as a pre-examination training package.
Course content- The properties of X and gamma rays
- Personnel protection and safety
- procedures
- Atomic structures
- Generation of X-rays
- Natural and artificial gamma radiation sources
- Gamma ray equipment
- Radiographic film
- Intensifying screens
- Exposure charts
- Characteristic curves
- Diagnostic film lengths
- Exposure calculations
- Techniques for weld radiography
- Darkroom procedures
- Radiographic quality
- Introduction to the interpretation of radiographs
- Specifications and procedures
- Practical exercises
Pre-requisites for attending this course
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and be medically approved under the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations. Proof of medical will be required unless candidates are using their own TLD or film badge. Note: we are able to arrange medicals and TLD's if candidates are not currently classified.
Examination Booking
Contact Northern Test Centre: 01709 550999
Special Notes
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Course Recognition
Excellent preparation for PCN, ASNT and BGAS-CSWIP certification routes. This course is recommended by Agfa, validated by BINDT and recognised by PCN. This course is recommended by Agfa, validated by BINDT and recognised by PCN. TÜV Cert approved.
| Dates19 Nov 07 - Halesowen
7 Jan 08 - Halesowen
24 Mar 08 - Halesowen
2 Jun 08 - Halesowen
15 Sept 08 - Halesowen
1 Dec 08 - Halesowen |
| Cost: £975.00 VAT: £170.63 Total: £1145.63 |
