ASNT Level I Liquid Penetrant Testing
PT fundamentals: penetrant families, dwell times, developer types, lighting requirements, and surface discontinuity detection on non-porous materials.
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PT fundamentals: penetrant families, dwell times, developer types, lighting requirements, and surface discontinuity detection on non-porous materials.
MT fundamentals: magnetic field principles, magnetization techniques, dry and wet particle application, and surface discontinuity detection.
Fundamentals of UT for Level I technicians: basic principles, transducer types, calibration blocks, and discontinuity detection in welds and base material.
VT fundamentals: direct and remote visual examination, optical aids, lighting standards, and surface condition assessment.
Advanced PT: penetrant sensitivity levels, system performance checks, ASTM E165 requirements, water-washable vs post-emulsifiable systems.
Comprehensive MT: circular and longitudinal magnetization, demagnetization, complex geometry applications, and quantitative field measurement.
Advanced UT theory and application: contact and immersion techniques, weld inspection procedures, sizing methods, and code interpretation.
Advanced VT: ASME Sec. V / AWS acceptance standards, remote visual inspection (RVI), endoscopy, and dimensional measurement techniques.
PT authority: procedure development, sensitivity qualification, applicability determination, and integration with quality systems.
MT authority level: procedure development, equipment qualification, personnel oversight, and code/standard interpretation for ferromagnetic materials.
Expert-level UT covering advanced techniques (TOFD, phased array principles), procedure writing, personnel qualification, and code authority.
VT authority covering procedure writing, system qualification, and advanced remote visual applications across multiple industry codes.
The foundation exam for all ASNT Level III certifications: materials science, weld discontinuities, radiation safety, and overview of all NDT methods.
IBC Chapter 17 framework: special inspection programs, statement of special inspections, duties of the special inspector, and IEBC applicability.
IBC 2021 Type IV-A/B/C mass timber inspection: CLT, glulam, NLT, MPP connection verification, fire protection, and IBC 2602 provisions.
Prestressed and precast concrete special inspection: strand placement, stressing records, grout inspection, and PCI standards.
Special inspection of reinforced concrete: reinforcing placement, mix design review, cover requirements, and ACI 318 compliance.
Bolt types, installation methods (snug-tight, pretensioned, slip-critical), inspection duties, AISC 360 requirements, and ASTM F3125 standards.
Special inspection of structural steel welds: AWS D1.1 inspection duties, WPS review, welder qualification verification, and weld acceptance.
Spray-applied fire-resistant material inspection: thickness measurement, adhesion testing, density compliance, and IBC Chapter 17 duties.
Special inspection of masonry: TMS 402/602 requirements, mortar and grout sampling, reinforcing placement, and prism testing.
Wood framing special inspection: grade stamps, moisture content, fastener patterns, shear wall compliance, and IBC Chapter 23.
Through-penetration firestop inspection: UL system selection, ASTM E814 testing basis, installation verification, and IBC Section 714.
Concrete sampling and field testing: slump, air content, unit weight, temperature, cylinder making, and ASTM testing standards.
Foundational welding knowledge for the CWI exam: processes, metallurgy, joint design, symbols, discontinuities, and NDT methods.
Open-book code application exam using AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code: acceptance criteria, qualification requirements, and inspection procedures.