BASIC (BA)

Overview
The NDT Basic course is intended for NDT professionals with Level II or Level III experience and
training who need a review of NDT methods and related documents to clear their ASNT NDT
Level III Basic Exam in their First Attempt‼!

Format:
Weekdays or Weekend Course; Flexible Timings [Max. 10~15 Hours] to complete syllabus.

Cost:
S$600 [4 Hrs Exam] & S$500 [2 Hrs Exam], includes course material, Short notes, Audio Clips (If
any), Step by Step guidance to cover exam syllabus, Practice Questions, Questions similar to exam
difficulty level, WhatsApp support, Application submission support, etc.

Upon completion of this course, the student will have reviewed:

• Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A

• ANSI/ASNT CP-189

• The various programs that establish the criteria for NDT personnel certification and identify
the differences between these programs

• The general theory and operation of the 11 various NDT methods listed in Recommended
Practice No. SNT-TC-1A

• Various types of materials processing, fabrication and product technology

• The basics of metal processing

• Model Written Practice

• Interpreting SNT-TC-1A 2016 Ed.

Topical Outlines
This examination is 4 hrs in length, having 135 questions of equal value.

1. Administration of NDT personnel certification programs

Ø SNT-TC-1A, 2016 edition
Ø ASNT CP-189, 2016 edition

2. General familiarity with other NDT methods

Ø Radiography (safety, X-ray, and isotope methods
Ø Neutron radiography
Ø Ultrasonic testing
Ø Eddy current and flux leakage testing
Ø Liquid penetrant testing
Ø Magnetic particle testing
Ø Leak testing
Ø Acoustic emission testing
Ø Visual testing
Ø Thermal/infrared

3. Materials, fabrication, and production technology

Ø Properties of materials, origin of discontinuities, and failure modes
Ø Materials processing (casting, welding, forging, brazing, soldering, machining, heat
treatment, surface treatment, adhesive bonding, etc.)
Ø Dimensional metrology

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References
• Level III Study Guide: Basic

• SNT-TC-1A (2016 edition)

• Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A: Complete Set of Supplements,

Plus Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (2011 edition)

• Materials and Processes for NDT Technology

• ANSI/ASNT CP-189 (2016 edition)

• NDT Handbook: Volume 10, NDT Overview

• ASM Handbook Vol. 17, NDE and QC

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Materials Provided
• ASNT Level III Study Guide: Basic, Revised

• Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A: Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive

Testing 2016

• ASNT Standard for Qualification & Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel, ANSI/ASNT
CP-189-2016 and ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing
Personnel, ANSI/ASNT CP-105-2016

• Materials and Processes for NDT Technology (Latest Edition)

• Nondestructive Testing Handbook: Volume 10, Nondestructive Testing Overview

• ASM Handbook Vol. 17, NDE and QC

• NDT Handbook: Volume 10, NDT Overview

• Interpreting SNT – TC – 1A 2016 Ed.

• Model Written Practice 2011 Ed.

• Additional best notes based on the course & Topics {Useful for the Exam]

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Course Outline
Orientation Class [1 Hr]

• Qualification Requirements

• Application Support (Membership)

• Course Information

• Study Materials Handover

• Describe the contents of the course syllabus

• Discussion about support & Timings

Class 1 [2 Hrs]

• Introduction to Certification Schemes

• SNT – TC – 1A [2016 Ed.]

Class 2 [2 Hrs]

• CP – 189 [2016 Ed.]

• Interpreting SNT – TC – 1A

• Model Written Practice

Class 3 [1 Hrs]

• Comparison Between SNT – TC – 1A [2016 Ed.] & CP – 189 [2016 Ed.]

Class 4 [2 Hrs]

• NDT Methods – AE, NR, MWT, GPR, IR, VT Exam Topics

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Class 5 [2 Hrs]

• NDT Methods – LT, ET, MT, PT, RT, UT Exam Topics

Class 6 [2 Hrs]

• Materials and Processes for NDT Technology – Part 1

Class 7 [2 Hrs]

• Materials and Processes for NDT Technology – Part 2

Class 8 [1 Hrs]

• Practice session/Mock up Exam/Closing Session (Revision of all important topics)

Types of communication
In this course, the majority of our communication takes face to face or WhatsApp Chat/Skype.

However, when we have a need for communication that is private, whether personal,
interpersonal, or professional, we will use individual email.

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Course Policies
Expectations of students:

I expect you to

• keep up with the material covered every class

• complete your topics/study on time every class

• Attend all planned classes without fail (there will be no separate classes)

• participate actively and courteously in the WhatsApp group created

• seek help (instructor, Friends, other resources, group) when you don’t understand a topic

• aspire to enjoy learning about NDT – yes you can and I’ll do my best to help!

Expectations of the instructor/mentor:

You can expect me to

• provide comprehensive learning material on time every class

• cover the exam syllabus on time in an exam-oriented fashion

• provide an ongoing help through group, check time-to-time and respond to student
postings

• shares tips, questions, topics that reflect the stated learning expectations for the course

• show you how important level 3 exams is by using real examples

• do my best to get you to appreciate and enjoy your success in your first attempt!