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Level 2 Certificate in Penetrant Testing

The PIMS Level 2 Certificate in Penetrant Testing develops operational competence in liquid penetrant testing for detecting surface-breaking discontinuities in metallic and suitable non-metallic materials.The p...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Engineering & Manufacturing Industry
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
Level 2 Certificate in Penetrant Testing program overview 01

Program Overview

The PIMS Level 2 Certificate in Penetrant Testing develops operational competence in liquid penetrant testing for detecting surface-breaking discontinuities in metallic and suitable non-metallic materials.

The programme covers penetrant materials, surface preparation, application and dwell time, developer use, indication evaluation, chemical safety, procedure compliance and inspection reporting.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Penetrant Testing Principles
  2. Capillary Action
  3. Penetrant Materials
  4. Visible Penetrants
  5. Fluorescent Penetrants
  6. Surface Preparation
  7. Pre-Cleaning
  8. Penetrant Application
  9. Dwell Time
  10. Excess Penetrant Removal
  11. Developer Application
  12. Indication Formation
  13. Indication Evaluation
  14. Acceptance Criteria Awareness
  15. Testing Procedures
  16. Chemical Safety
  17. Inspection Reporting
  18. Traceability
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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 2 Certificate in Penetrant Testing

This PIMS Penetrant Testing course is suitable for Penetrant Testing Technicians, NDT Personnel, Welding Inspectors, Fabrication Quality Personnel and Maintenance Inspectors.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:

  • Develop penetrant-testing competence
  • Strengthen surface-defect detection
  • Improve indication evaluation
  • Develop safe chemical-handling practices
  • Improve procedural compliance
  • Strengthen inspection reporting
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment Format: Multiple-choice examination and structured practical assessment.
  • Total Questions: 40.
  • Passing Score: 60%.
  • Duration: 90 minutes.
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