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  Radiographic Testing Courses    
       
  Radiography at Lavender International    
       
 

This method consists of radiographic film being placed under a sample. The sample is then exposed to radiation, the radiation passes through the sample, and exposes the film. Discontinuities in the sample affect the exposure of the film. Most materials can be tested by radiographic inspection, e.g. welds, castings, composites etc. Radiographic testing provides a permanent record and provides a high sensitivity of testing.

There are two types of course available under radiography, Radiographic Testing and Radiographic Interpretation.

The radiographic testing course is for NDT personnel wishing to carry out radiographic testing, this course incorporates interpretation of the radiograph in addition to the techniques used to create the radiograph.

To carry out radiographic testing, a basic radiation safety certificate must be obtained. We can provide training for PCN/EN473/ISO 9712 levels 1, 2, and 3, ASNT Level 3. Alternatively we can provide training suitable for candidates working to a written practice based on SNT-TC-1A. Radiographic Testing is separated into two specific product sectors for certification at levels 1 and 2; Welds, and Castings.
   
       
 
  Coding for RT Training Courses    
       
 

Welds Specific

RTW4 - Half Day Refresher Course for RT Welds (4 Hours)
RTW8 - Full Day Refresher Course for RT Welds (8 Hours)
RTW40 - 5 Days Course for RT Welds suitable for SNT/PCN Level 1 (40 Hours)
RTW80 - 10 Days Course for RT Welds suitable for SNT Level 2 Direct (80 Hours)
RTW120 - 15 Days Course for RT Welds suitable for PCN Level 2 Direct (120 Hours)

Castings Specific

RTC4 - Half Day Refresher Course for RT Castings (4 Hours)
RTC8 - Full Day Refresher Course for RT Castings (8 Hours)
RTC40 - 5 Days Course for UT Castings suitable for SNT/PCN Level 1(40 Hours)
RTC80 - 10 Days Course for UT Castings suitable for SNT Level 2 Direct (80 Hours)
RTC120 - 15 Days Course for RT Castings suitable for PCN Level 2 Direct (120 Hours)

 

 

   
       
 

Level 1
40 Hours RT Training
16 Hours BRS Training
3 Months Work Experience

Level 2
80 Hours Training
16 Hours BRS Training
9 Months Work Experience
   
  The requirements for level 2 are in addition to level 1, to go directly to level 2, the requirements are therefore 12 months work experience and 120 hours training.    
       
  As radiation is hazardous to health, a radiation safety course must be completed before radiographic testing begins. The two radiation safety courses we offer are Basic Radiation Safety (BRS) and Radiation Protection to Supervisor Standard (RPS). To gain RPS, BRS must have been held for at least 9 months.    
       
 
BRS8 - 1 Day Basic Radiation Safety
BRS16 - 2 Days Basic Radiation Safety
RPS24 - 3 Days Radiation Protection to Supervisor Standard
 
   
       
 

The radiographic interpretation course only covers the interpretation of the radiograph, therefore is suitable for personnel wishing to only interpret radiographs as opposed to creating radiographs via radiographic testing.

Radiographic Interpretation is only available at level 2. Find below the pricing for radiographic interpretation courses:

   
 
   
 

Welds Specific

RIW4 - Half Day Refresher Course for RI Welds (4 Hours)

RIW8 - Full Day Refresher Course for RI Welds (8 Hours)
RIW40 - 5 Days Course for RI Welds suitable for SNT/PCN Level 2 Direct (40 Hours)

Castings Specific

RIC4 - Half Day Refresher Course suitable for SNT/PCN RI Castings (4 Hours)
RIC8 - Full Day Refresher Course suitable for SNT/PCN RI Castings (8 Hours)
RIC40 - 5 Days Course for RI Castings suitable for SNT/PCN Level 2 Direct (40 Hours)

 

 

   
       
  Recommended Reading List    
 

The following list of books are recommended by Lavender International as appropriate learning resources to supplement Radiographic Testing courses: (click on a book for more information and to buy online, numbers in brackets indicate the suitable level of training)

Radiography Classroom Training Book (1,2)
Radiography Programmed Instruction Book (1,2)
Radiographic Testing Student Training Pack (1,2)
Radiography Question and Answer Book (1,2,3)
Radiography Level 2 Study Guide (2)
Industrial Radiology (Halmshaw) (2.3)

Industrial Radiography (Agfa) (2.3)
NDT Handbook 2nd Edition Radiographic Testing (3)
Radiography Level 3 Study Guide (3)

In addition to these Radiographic Testing specific books, we also recommend some general books which are useful for learning about product technology (the processes involved during the production of metallic components):

Product Technology PCN (2,3)
Basic Metallurgy for NDT (2,3)
Materials and Processes for NDT (2,3)

   
       
       
  If you require training to comply with your employer's written practice, Lavender International will change the course to suit your company's procedure. For information about training for an employer based certification, please telephone the Lavender International office.