RadiogRaphic TesTing (RT)
              This method is based on the same                Discontinuities in the material affect the       The radiographic testing course is for 
              principle as medical radiography in a           amount of radiation being received by            NDT personnel who execute the practical 
              hospital. A piece of radiographic film is       the film through that particular plane of        inspection using radioactive material 
              placed on the remote side of the material       the material. Qualified inspectors can           or radiation emitting devices. The 
              under inspection and radiation is then          interpret the resultant images and record        radiographic interpretation course is 
              transmitted through from one side of the        the location and type of defect present in       designed purely for the interpretation 
              material to the remote side where the           the material. Radiography can be used            of the resultant radiographic image. 
              radiographic film is placed.                    on most materials and product forms,             However, to understand the principles 
                                                              e.g. welds, castings, composites etc.            of image formation, sensitivity and 
              The radiographic film detects the                                                                correct techniques the general theory 
              radiation and measures the various              Radiographic testing provides a                  syllabus is the same for both 
              quantities of radiation received over           permanent record in the form of                  courses.
              the entire surface of the film. This film       a radiograph and provides a highly 
              is then processed under dark room               sensitive image of the internal                  The two sectors of the Radiographic 
              conditions and the various degrees of           structure of the material.                       Testing examination that are NOT 
              radiation received by the film are imaged       Radiography is split into                        required for the Radiographic 
              by the display of different degrees of          two main categories                              Interpretation examination are
              black and white, this is termed the film        n  Radiographic Testing                          n  Basic Radiation Safety (BRS)
              density and is viewed on a special light        n  Radiographic Interpretation                   n  Practical Examination of the Specimens
              emitting device. 
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              RadiogRaphic TesTing (RT)
              pcn minimum woRk expeRience and                     LeveL 1
              TRaining houRs’ RequiRemenTs foR                    geneRaL TheoRy                                   specific TheoRy
              RT examinaTions                                     n  Properties and Production of X-ray            Application of the Method and use of 
                                                                      and Gamma ray                                Codes, Specifications and Procedures, 
              LeveL 1                                             n  The Formation of a Latent Image               applicable to the company, including 
              n  40 hours Training                                n  Radiographic Film                             the relevant control checks.
              n  3 months Work Experience                         n  Development / Processing
                                                                  n  Practical Exercises                           pRacTicaL examinaTion
              LeveL 2                                             n  Radiographic Quality                          Follow written instructions and process 
              n  80 hours Training (additional to the             n  Image Quality                                 the inspection test pieces, record and 
                  40 hours for Level 1)                           n  Radiographic Techniques                       report defects from known datum 
              n  9 months Work Experience                         n  Density Monitoring                            markers, carry out pre-test calibration 
                  (additional to the 3 months for Level 1)                                                         checks and post-test procedures.
              If a candidate wishes to go direct to 
              Level 2 without first taking the Level 1            LeveL 2
              route, the minimum requirements are                 geneRaL TheoRy                                  specific TheoRy
              the total accumulative requirements of              (in addition to the Level 1 Syllabus above)     Application of the Method to the 
              both Level 1 and 2.                                 n  The properties of X-ray and Gamma rays       specific requirements of the company, 
                                                                  n  Personnel Protection and Safety              in particular making reference to those 
              We can provide Radiographic Testing                 n  Procedures                                   Codes, Specifications and Procedures 
              and Interpretation training courses and             n  Atomic Structures                            used by the company, including the 
              examinations suitable for any of the                n  Generation of X-rays                         relevant control checks. Product 
              following certification schemes                     n  Natural and Artificial Gamma                 technology of the products for the 
              n  PCN / EN 473 / ISO 9712 Level 1,                    Radiation Sources                            relevant sector, i.e. welds, castings, 
                  2, and 3                                        n  Gamma ray Equipment                          forgings, this includes, manufacturing 
              n  SNT-TC-1A in accordance with                     n  Radiographic Film                            processes, defect formation and 
                  your company written practice                   n  Intensifying Screens                         detection.
                                                                  n  Exposure Charts 
              We can also provide                                 n  Characteristic Curves                        pRacTicaL examinaTion
              n  Preparation training for ASNT Level 3            n  Diagnostic Film Lengths                      Production of written instruction, 
                                                                  n  Exposure Calculations                        determine the best inspection 
              An example of the syllabus that is                  n  Techniques for Weld Radiography              techniques for the individual parts, 
              used for Radiographic training courses is           n  Darkroom Procedures                          process the inspection test pieces, 
              shown below for Level 1 and 2. SGS can              n  Radiographic Quality                         record and report defects from known 
              tailor make the syllabus to satisfy the             n  Introduction to the Interpretation of        datum markers, carry out pre-test 
              requirements of an individuals company                 Radiographs                                  calibration checks and post-test 
              specific written practice if requested.             n  Specifications and Procedures                procedures.
              RadiogRaphic TesTing
              Radiographic Testing is split into specific 
              product sectors for certification at Level 1                                                           conTacT us
              and 2, this is                                                                                         SGS NDT Training & Examination Centre
              n  Welds                                                                                               2F, Building 8, No. 69, 1159, East
              n  Castings                                                                                            Kangqiao Road, Pudong District
                                                                                                                     Shanghai 201319, P. R. China
              Each of these categories is further split                                                              T +86 21 6818 3905
              into sub groups                                                                                        F +86 21 6818 3265
              n  Light Metal X-ray                                                                                   ndt.training@sgs.com
        ed.   n  Dense Metal X-ray (and/or                                                                           www.sgs.com/ndt-training
        v         Gamma ray)
              n  Light and Dense Metal, both X-ray 
                  and Gamma ray
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