Liquid penetrant testing training online
Self-paced online training with voiced lessons, hands-on 3-D practice and lifetime access.
Eligible to submit toward AWS CWI 9-year recertification under QC1 Section 16. Each contact hour of completed training may be documented as 1 PDH. How NDT hours map to PDHs
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Liquid Penetrant Testing training covers Type I fluorescent and Type II visible penetrant systems, processing controls, dwell times, developers, and the evaluation of indications across aerospace and industrial hardware.
PT is frequently a technician's first method, the equipment is simple but the process discipline matters. The course's process-control depth is built for aerospace work where NAS410 governs.
36 LESSONS · 10 MODULES · 32 DESIGNED TRAINING HOURS
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Review the lesson topics below with your employer or responsible Level III to confirm this course fits your training requirements. Get the employer review packet.
What you'll learn
Level I16 hours
Foundational training in liquid penetrant testing covering capillary-action principles, the full processing sequence from precleaning through postcleaning, the standard ASTM/ASME penetrant methods, and PT equipment, lighting, and materials. Structured to the ANSI/ASNT CP-105-2024 PT Level I topical outline with extensive guided processing practice to satisfy NAS 410 hour requirements.
01Introduction to Liquid Penetrant Testing
02Penetrant Processing: Preparation Through Removal
03Penetrant Processing: Development Through Postcleaning
04Penetrant Testing Methods and Standards
05PT Equipment, Lighting, and Materials
Level II16 hours
Advanced liquid penetrant testing covering method selection, indication formation and the factors that influence it, interpretation and evaluation of indications from cracks, porosity, and specific material forms, process control, and inspection procedures, documentation, and standards. Structured to the ANSI/ASNT CP-105-2024 PT Level II topical outline with additional evaluation workshops to satisfy NAS 410 hour requirements.
01Level I Review
02Selection of the Appropriate PT Method
03Indication Formation and Influencing Factors
04Interpreting and Evaluating Indications
05Inspection Procedures, Documentation, and Standards
Questions about Liquid Penetrant Testing
Does this PT course cover fluorescent and visible penetrants?
Yes. The published syllabus includes fluorescent and visible penetrant systems, removal methods, developers, processing controls and indication evaluation.
Can penetrant testing find defects below the surface?
PT detects discontinuities that are open to the surface of suitable nonporous materials. The course teaches cleaning, dwell, removal and development because each step affects whether an indication can form and be evaluated.
What should I review before enrolling in PT?
Compare the course level and syllabus with your employer's written practice and the penetrant process you will use. Formal training is one part of qualification; practical skills, experience and employer examinations remain separate.
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