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Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Welding, NDT & Materials

  • QGT-WLD-106
  • Foundation
  • 5 or 10 days
  • Online · Classroom · In-house

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Course overview

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Ultrasonic Testing (UT). It covers the principles, the requirements of AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.

What participants will be able to do

  • Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Apply the relevant requirements of AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A
  • Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
  • Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
  • Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation

Who should attend

Designed for welding engineers, inspectors, NDT technicians and materials specialists, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.

Course outline (5 days)

  1. Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Ultrasonic Testing (UT) fits into daily operations
  2. Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A require, and how to read them
  3. Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
  4. Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
  5. Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
  1. Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
  2. Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
  3. Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
  4. Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
  5. Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment

Training method and certificate

Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.

Dates 2027–2030

None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.

DatesCityDurationFee
1–5 Feb 2027Berlin Classroom5 days$5,500Register
18–29 Apr 2027Salalah Classroom10 days$9,900Register
24–28 May 2027Paris Classroom5 days$5,500Register
8–19 Aug 2027Manama Classroom10 days$9,900Register
29 Nov – 3 Dec 2027Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
6–10 Mar 2028Edinburgh Classroom5 days$5,500Register
10–21 Apr 2028Berlin Classroom10 days$9,900Register
17–21 Jul 2028Athens Classroom5 days$5,500Register
30 Jul – 10 Aug 2028Algiers Classroom10 days$9,900Register
16–20 Oct 2028Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
16–20 Apr 2029Marrakech Classroom5 days$5,500Register
23 Jul – 3 Aug 2029Baku Classroom10 days$9,900Register
3–7 Sep 2029Johannesburg Classroom5 days$5,500Register
1–12 Oct 2029Accra Classroom10 days$9,900Register
8–12 Oct 2029Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
3–7 Feb 2030Cairo Classroom5 days$5,500Register
3–14 Mar 2030Riyadh Classroom10 days$9,900Register
15–19 Jul 2030Zurich Classroom5 days$5,500Register
17–28 Nov 2030Salalah Classroom10 days$9,900Register
2–6 Dec 2030Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register

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