NDT - the need for additional training

1. imeche.org NDT TRAINING THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING OF NDT PERSONNEL Stephen Wisniewski Courses and Examinations Manager BEng(Hons), CEng, MWeldI, CSWIP L3, PCN L3, ASNT L3

2. imeche.org COMMON APPLICATIONS OF NDT Question: How well do NDT technicians understand product technology?

3. imeche.org COMMON APPLICATIONS OF NDT 1. Inspection of Raw Products

4. imeche.org INSPECTION OF RAW PRODUCTS • Forgings • Castings • Extrusions

5. imeche.org COMMON APPLICATIONS OF NDT 2. Inspection Following Primary or Secondary Processing

6. imeche.org INSPECTION FOLLOWING SECONDARY PROCESSING • Machining • Welding • Grinding • Heat treatment • Plating • etc.

7. imeche.org COMMON APPLICATIONS OF NDT 3. In-Service Damage Inspection This area is generally weak amongst NDT technicians

8. imeche.org INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE DAMAGE • Cracking • Corrosion • Erosion/Wear • Heat Damage • Creep • etc.

9. imeche.org 2. Inspection Following Primary or Secondary Processing In the vast majority of cases NDT Technicians working on in-service plant will rarely be involved in: 1. Inspection of Raw Products INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE DAMAGE

10. imeche.org For Example: Lets take a look at the inspection of corrosion using ultrasonic testing INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE DAMAGE

11. imeche.org EXAMPLES OF CORROSION Lake Type Pits

22. imeche.org Cone shaped pits EXAMPLES OF CORROSION

29. imeche.org Pipe shaped pits EXAMPLES OF CORROSION

43. imeche.org INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE DAMAGE With this in mind BINDT are working with various training organisations to aid development of a specialist course for the Ultrasonic Inspection of corrosion and erosion. The following slide details the course modules which lead to certification in this area.

44. imeche.org INSPECTION FOR IN-SERVICE DAMAGE Reference: PCN ISI_Gen Appendix A1_ISI Issue 1

45. ANY QUESTIONS? ?

46. imeche.org ENGINEERING TRAINING SOLUTIONS BLENDED LEARNING Stephen Wisniewski Courses and Examinations Manager BEng(Hons), CEng, MWeldI, CSWIP L3, PCN L3, ASNT L3

47. imeche.org BLENDED LEARNING Blended learning routes are an essential consideration for todays training establishments.

48. imeche.org BLENDED LEARNING Face to face learning Online learning BLENDED LEARNING

49. imeche.org BLENDED LEARNING WHAT PEOPLE MAY THINK: • It takes away the vital human interaction WHY USE ONLINE LEARNING? • Online learning can be an enhancement of the learning experience. • Digital technology is now used by the vast majority of people (Smart phones/laptops) • People will use search engines to find information quickly on a regular basis, inadvertently learning online.

50. imeche.org BLENDED LEARNING COST AND TIME EFFECTIVENESS NDT technicians can be extremely busy moving from contract to contract. Companies and self-employed technicians have to take into account the cost of travel, hotels which add to the overall training bill. ACCESSIBILITY AND DISCREETNESS Online learning is accessible 24/7 all over the world and is discrete. Not all people are comfortable in large groups and feel embarrassed. How often I have heard ‘there was too much to take in in such a short period of time’ Online learning offers the advantage to work at your own pace. An online tutor can also be available to answer questions and explain difficult concepts.

51. imeche.org BLENDED LEARNING

52. imeche.org BLENDED LEARNING Is it for everyone? No, but it can offer so much.

53. ANY QUESTIONS? ?

54. THANK YOU For more information please contact: Stephen Wisniewski s_wisniewski@imeche.org imeche.org/arl

55. THANK YOU For more information please contact: Stephen Wisniewski s_wisniewski@imeche.org imeche.org/arl

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