Non-Destructive Testing NDT Fundamentals for Safety Officers

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.

The NDT Awareness for Safety Officers Masterclass is a comprehensive professional training program designed for safety officers, HSE managers, site supervisors, project engineers, quality professionals, maintenance personnel, and non-technical professionals responsible for overseeing inspection activities. While NDT inspections are carried out by qualified technicians, this course equips safety and management personnel with the knowledge required to understand NDT methods, recognize associated hazards, and ensure inspection work is performed safely and in compliance with industry standards.

Developed with AI-enhanced narration and visual learning resources, this course presents complex inspection concepts through clear, structured lessons that are easy to understand while maintaining practical relevance for industrial workplaces.

Through a structured, module-by-module approach, you will explore the fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing, including Visual Testing (VT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), and Eddy Current Testing (ET). You'll learn the principles of each inspection method, associated workplace hazards, radiation safety, chemical handling, confined space considerations, risk assessments, permit-to-work requirements, emergency response, inspection documentation, and the roles and responsibilities of safety personnel during NDT activities. The course also introduces internationally recognized standards and certification systems, including ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A, helping you understand how qualified inspection programs are managed across industry.

Using practical case studies, real-world incident investigations, and workplace examples from the oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure sectors, you'll learn how effective safety oversight supports successful inspection programs, reduces operational risks, and prevents costly failures while strengthening regulatory compliance and organizational safety culture.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and principles of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).

• Identify the major NDT methods and their industrial applications.

• Recognize hazards associated with radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic, penetrant, visual, and eddy current testing.

• Apply safe work practices during NDT operations.

• Understand radiation safety, chemical hazards, and confined space considerations.

• Interpret the roles of ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A certification systems.

• Support risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, and inspection planning.

• Understand NDT documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.

• Monitor NDT activities to promote safe and compliant inspection operations.

• Build confidence in supporting inspection programs as an HSE or site professional.

Whether you are an HSE officer, site supervisor, project manager, maintenance professional, quality coordinator, or anyone working alongside inspection teams, this course provides the practical knowledge and workplace awareness needed to support safe, effective, and compliant Non-Destructive Testing operations across a wide range of industries.

At Professional Training Institute (PTI), the dedicated training arm of Gulf Calibration Safety & Inspection Services (GCS), we are committed to delivering practical, industry-aligned education that strengthens workforce competence and operational excellence. Our expert-led programs combine international standards, real-world industrial experience, and hands-on learning to help professionals enhance safety, improve compliance, and advance their careers across the oil & gas, manufacturing, construction, and engineering sectors.