Qualification Courses

Standard GWT Courses for Pipe Screening
Level 1: Pipe

Suitable for NDT inspectors new to the field of Guided Wave Testing (GWT) (40 hours).
Course Content:

  • Level 1 guided wave theory
  • Introduction to Wavemaker system
  • Introduction to WavePro software
  • Selection of test parameters
  • Basic data interpretation
  • Basic reporting

Recommended Qualifications:

  • Experienced Level 2 UT technician, or
  • Degree or HNC in a technical subject
Level 2: SP

Advanced application specific training course for the inspection of supports and process pipework (40 hours).
Course Content:

  • Advanced equipment configuration
  • Advanced data collection
  • Advanced calibration
  • Inspection of supports
  • Inspection of welds & pipe fittings
  • Detailed review of Level 1 work

Requirements:

  • Level 1 Pipe qualification
  • 6 months of on-site experience
Level 2: XB

Advanced application specific training course for the inspection of road crossings and buried pipes (40 hours).
Course Content:

  • Advanced data interpretation
  • Advanced data collection protocols
  • GWT of buried pipes
  • GWT of pipes under road crossings
  • Pitch & catch configuration
  • Combining transducer rings

Requirements:

  • Level 1 Pipe qualification
  • 6 months of on-site experience
Courses for Pipe Scanning
Level 1: Q

Suitable for NDT inspectors new to the field of Guided Wave Testing (GWT) (16 hours).
Course Content:

  • Guided wave theory
  • Introduction to QSR1® system
  • Introduction to WaveProQSR™ software
  • Data collection procedures
  • Basic data analysis
  • Basic reporting

Recommended Qualifications:

  • Experienced NDT technician (1 year), or
  • Experienced Level 2 NDT technician, or
  • Degree or HNC in a technical subject
Level 2: QT

Advanced application specific training course for the inspection of touchpoint supports (16 hours).
Course Content:

  • Advanced equipment configuration
  • Advanced data collection
  • Advanced data analysis
  • Reporting

Requirements:

  • Level 1:Q qualification, and
  • Degree or HNC in a technical subject, or
  • Valid Level 2 or 3 UT qualification
Courses for gPIMS® Monitoring
Level 2: PM

Advanced application specific training course for the installation of the gPIMS® corrosion monitoring system (32 hours).
Course Content:

  • Introduction to gPIMS®
  • Guided wave monitoring
  • Installation of gPIMS®
  • Practical session

Requirements:

  • Level 1 Pipe qualification
  • 6 months of on-site experience
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