In order to be considered for this course, you must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Are currently working/have worked with procedures, specifications, codes, and standards for welding and inspection
• Are currently working/have worked in quality control where fabrication and weldments are applicable
• Have experience in application and control of base and filler metals
• Have experience as a welder, fitter, or inspector
• Have experience in the detection and measurement of weld discontinuities by application of an NDT method
• Have experience as a welding operator or tacker
• Have experience in repair welding
• Have experience in the qualification/certification of welders
• Have experience in teaching welding
• Have experience in developing and qualifying welding procedures and/or welders

Nondestructive Testing: Visual Testing covers various topics including:

• Applications Including Metals, Welding, Chemical, Petroleum, Electric Power, and Aerospace
• Physics of Light
• Photometry
• Vision Acuity Exams
• Proper Use of Eye Charts
• Digital Photography
• Image Processing
• Machine Vision
• Magnifiers
• Illumination
• Surface Roughness
• Calipers and Gauges
• Analog and Digital Video
• Video Connectors
• Video Probe
• Measuring with Borescopes
• Metal Discontinuities at Different Stages of Processing and Service Life
• Direct vs. Indirect Techniques

Includes Level 1 & 2. Class will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6-10 p.m.

Please note: if your application is being considered, a resume will be requested.

Students must:

• be 18+
• be eligible to work in the US