Level III
UT - Ultrasonic Testing

Topical Outline

This examination is 4 hours in length, having 135 questions of equal value.

1. Principles/Theory
2. Equipment/Materials
3. Techniques/Calibrations
   • Contact
   • Immersion
   • Comparison of contact and immersion methods
   • Remote monitoring
   • Calibration (electronic and functional)
4. Interpretation/Evaluations
   • Evaluation of base metal product forms
   • Evaluation of weldments
   • Evaluation of bonded structures
   • Variables affecting test results
   • Evaluation (general)
5. Procedures
   • Specific applications
   • Codes/Standards/Specifications
6. Safety and Health

References

The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalog number.

• Level III Study Guide: Ultrasonic Testing (2261)
• NDT Handbook: Volume 7, Ultrasonic Testing (147)
• Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Ultrasonic Testing Method (2028)
• Ultrasonics: Fundamentals, Technology, Applications (341)

Refresher Course

ASNT offers a UT Refresher Course based on the Body of Knowledge outlined above.

 

 

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