What Is Magnetic Particle Testing?
Magnetic Particle inspection is used to identify surface and near surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials such as steel and iron. The technique uses the principle that magnetic lines of force (flux) will be distorted by the presence of a discontinuity. Discontinuities (for example, cracks) are located from the flux distortion following the application of fine magnetic particles to the area under test.

Typical Applications
Inspection of Castings
Inspection of Forgings
Inspection of Welds

A Career in Magnetic Particle Testing
Careers can be in a variety of areas:

• Service Inspection Companies
• Smelters & Foundries
• Rolling & Forging Mills
• Petro Chemical & Refineries
• Mining & Mineral Processing
• Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing
• Vehicle Maintenance & Manufacturing
• Government Bodies
• Engineering Firms
• Research & Development Facilities
• Education & Training
• Equipment Manufacture & Sales
• Maintenance, Service & Repair of Equipment

What Courses Are Offered?
Magnetic Particle Level 1
Magnetic Particle Level 2
Magnetic Particle Level 3

MAGNETIC PARTICLE LEVEL 1
Purpose:
To enable students to describe the principles and processes magnetic particle testing, and apply these techniques to defective components.

Course Hours:
24 Hours (3 days)

Specific:
General Engineering

Prerequisite:
LL&N

Exams:
General Exam (Closed Book)
40 Multiple Exam Questions
Pass Mark 70%

Specific Exam (Closed Book)
20 Multiple Exam Questions
Pass Mark 70%

Practical Exam (Open Book)
MT inspection and reporting
Pass mark 70%

What To Bring:
Sturdy Footwear (No open toed shoes)
Non-Programmable Scientific calculator
Clothing Suitable for Practical Sessions (or Lab Coat)

Recommended Pre Course Study:
Nil
The course syllabus for Magnetic Particle Level 1 can be found here. Magnetic Particle Level 1 Syllabus

MAGNETIC PARTICLE LEVEL 2
Purpose:
To provide a detailed understanding of the principles, procedures and applications of magnetic particle testing and competence in the use and interpretation of magnetic particle test methods.

Course Hours:
40 Hours (5 days)

Specific:
Multi Sector

Prerequisite:
Multi Sector
Maths (Algebra)

Exams:
General Exam (Closed Book)
30 Multiple Exam Questions
10 Short Answer Questions
Pass Mark 70%

Specific Exam (Closed Book)
20 Multiple Exam Questions
10 Short Answer Questions
Pass Mark 70%

Practical Exam (Open Book)
MT inspection and reporting
Pass mark 70%

What To Bring:
Sturdy Footwear (No open toed shoes)
Non-Programmable Scientific calculator
Clothing Suitable for Practical Sessions (or Lab Coat)

Recommended Pre Course Study:
Basic Mathematics - Algebra
The course syllabus for Magnetic Particle Level 2 can be found here. Magnetic Particle Level 2 Syllabus

Magnetic Particle Level 3
Purpose:
The purpose of this module is to provide learners with the knowledge to be competent to assume the responsibilities of a AS3998 Level 3 person in an industrial NDT facility.

Course Hours:
Various

Specific:
Welds, Castings, Forgings or Aerospace

Prerequisite:
MT2

Exams:
Basic Exam (Closed Book)
95 Multiple Choice Questions
Pass mark 70%

Main Method Exam (Closed Book)
Part D - General 30 Multiple Choice Questions
Part E - Specific 20 Multiple Choice Questions
Part F - Procedure Development
A minimum of 70% is required in each part.

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