Visual Testing Level I/II

This 24 hour course covers all the theoretical aspects of the visual method and includes processes of improving visual inspection reliability and the use of a variety of visual equipment.

• Aerospace product technology.

• Introduction to visual inspection.

• Definitions.

• Vision.

• Lighting.

• Material attributes.

• Environmental and physiological factors.

• Visual perception.

• Equipment.

• Employer-defined applications.

• Visual testing to specific procedures.

• Discontinuities.

• Recording and reports.

1. At the conclusion of this course the student should be able to:

2. Describe the basic principles of the visual test method;

3. List several applications of the visual test method;

4. List the types of discontinuities detected with the visual test method;

5. Describe the cause and effect of various types of discontinuities;

6. Describe the operational steps in the visual test method and understand the importance of each step;

7. Perform a visual examination, following a written procedure;

8. Interpret and evaluate the test results with respect to the applicable standards;

9. Complete the required test reports;

10. Prepare a written procedure; and

11. Pass the end of course test.