GULT QUALIFICATION COURSES
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
gPIMS® Monitoring
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
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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