ASNT Level II - Radiographic Testing (RT)

ASNT Level II - Radiographic Testing (RT)

Course Overview

Program Title: ASNT Level II Radiographic Testing (RT) Certification Training
Duration: 10 Days (80 Hours) + Exam
Schedule: December 1-12, 2025 | February 9-20, 2026
Timing: Full-Day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Riyadh, Jubail Industrial City
Course Code: STC-RT2-2025-12
Investment: 7,500 SAR (includes training, exam, certification preparation)

Course Description:

Comprehensive ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II Radiographic Testing (RT) certification training program. Prepares NDT technicians for Level II RT certification in accordance with ASNT Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A and international standards (ISO 9712, EN 473).

Course covers X-ray and gamma-ray radiography principles, equipment operation, film processing, radiographic interpretation, discontinuity evaluation, code requirements (ASME, AWS, API), safety regulations, and hands-on radiographic testing of welds and castings.

Target Audience:

• NDT technicians seeking RT Level II certification

• RT Level I technicians upgrading to Level II

• QA/QC inspectors in fabrication and construction

• Welding inspectors (CWI/CSWIP) adding RT qualification

• Aramco, SABIC, ADNOC, EPC contractor NDT personnel

Prerequisites:

• ASNT Level I RT certification (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum training and experience per SNT-TC-1A:

  • Level II requires: 40 hours training + 2,000 hours (1 year) experience in RT

• Employer certification required after course completion

• Medical fitness (radiation exposure limits, vision requirements)

Course Curriculum

Days 1-2: RT Principles & X-Ray Equipment

• Electromagnetic radiation and X-ray production

• X-ray tube construction and operation

• Gamma-ray sources: Ir-192, Co-60, Se-75

• Radiation characteristics: Wavelength, frequency, energy (keV)

• Interaction with matter: Photoelectric effect, Compton scattering

• Radiation intensity and inverse square law

• Beam quality and half-value layer (HVL)

• X-ray and gamma-ray equipment: Industrial X-ray generators, isotope cameras

• Equipment inspection and maintenance

Days 3-4: Film Radiography & Image Quality

• Radiographic film: Types, speed, contrast, grain size

• Film processing: Manual and automatic processing

• Developer, fixer, washing, drying

• Darkroom procedures and safelight requirements

• Film density and optical density measurement (densitometer)

• Contrast: Subject contrast, film contrast

• Definition and sharpness: Geometric unsharpness (Ug), film unsharpness

• Image Quality Indicators (IQI):

  • Wire-type IQIs (DIN wires)

  • Hole-type IQIs (plaque penetrameters per ASTM E142)

  • Sensitivity requirements per codes

• Exposure calculations and technique charts

• Hands-On: Expose and process radiographic films, measure density

Days 5-6: Radiographic Techniques & Setups

• Single-wall vs. double-wall radiography

• Elliptical and tangential techniques

• Source-to-film distance (SFD) and geometric considerations

• Exposure time calculations

• Backscatter radiation and lead screens

• Fluorescent screens and intensifying screens

• Film identification and location markers

• Radiography of various geometries: Pipe welds, plate welds, castings, forgings

• Panoramic and tangential exposures

• Hands-On: Set up radiographic exposures for pipe welds (2", 6", 12" diameter)

Days 7-8: Discontinuity Identification & Interpretation

• Welding discontinuities:

  • Volumetric: Porosity, slag inclusions, tungsten inclusions

  • Planar: Cracks (hot cracks, cold cracks), lack of fusion, incomplete penetration

  • Geometric: Undercut, underfill, excessive reinforcement, concavity

• Casting discontinuities: Shrinkage cavities, gas porosity, inclusions, cold shuts

• Material discontinuities: Laminations, seams, laps

• Radiographic appearance of discontinuities

• Acceptance criteria per codes:

  • ASME Section VIII (UW-51, UW-52)

  • ASME B31.3 (Table 341.3.2)

  • AWS D1.1 (Table 6.1)

  • API 1104 (pipeline welding)

• Radiograph evaluation and reporting

• Hands-On: Interpret 50+ radiographs, identify and size discontinuities, accept/reject per code

Day 9: Advanced Topics & Code Requirements

• Digital radiography (CR - Computed Radiography, DR - Digital Radiography)

• Real-time radiography (fluoroscopy)

• Neutron radiography

• Code requirements:

  • ASME Section V Article 2 (Radiographic Examination)

  • ASME Section VIII Division 1 (pressure vessels)

  • ASME B31.3 (piping)

  • AWS D1.1 (structural welding)

  • API 1104 (pipeline welding)

  • Saudi Aramco SAEP-395 (NDE requirements)

• Specification writing and radiographic procedures

• Record keeping and archiving radiographs

Day 10: Radiation Safety & Regulations

• Biological effects of radiation

• Radiation units: Roentgen, rad, rem, Sievert, Becquerel, Curie

• Dose limits: Occupational (50 mSv/year), public (1 mSv/year)

• ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)

• Time, distance, shielding principles

• Personal protective equipment and monitoring:

  • Film badges, TLDs (thermoluminescent dosimeters), pocket dosimeters

  • Alarming rate meters

• Radiation area posting and barriers

• Regulations:

  • Saudi NRRC (National Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission)

  • IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) standards

  • OSHA and EPA regulations

• Emergency response and radiation incidents

• Transport of radioactive sources (DOT regulations)

Day 11 (Exam Day): ASNT RT Level II Examination

Exam Structure per SNT-TC-1A:

1. General Examination (2 hours):

   • 40 multiple-choice questions

   • Basic principles, physics, equipment, safety

   • Passing: 70% (28 correct)

2. Specific Examination (3 hours):

   • 50 multiple-choice questions

   • Technique, procedures, code requirements specific to RT

   • Passing: 70% (35 correct)

3. Practical Examination (4 hours):

   • Interpret 25-30 radiographs of welds and castings

   • Identify discontinuities, determine size, accept/reject per specified code

   • Passing: 70%

Certification:

• Upon passing all three exams, trainee receives ASNT RT Level II course completion certificate

• Employer must issue formal Level II certification per SNT-TC-1A

• Certification validity: Per employer's written practice (typically 3-5 years with periodic recertification)

Learning Outcomes

• Understand X-ray and gamma-ray physics and radiation interactions

• Operate radiographic equipment safely and effectively

• Produce quality radiographs meeting code requirements

• Process radiographic film with proper density and contrast

• Interpret radiographs and identify discontinuities accurately

• Apply acceptance criteria from ASME, AWS, API codes

• Ensure radiation safety and regulatory compliance

• Pass ASNT RT Level II examinations (General, Specific, Practical)

• Perform Level II RT inspections independently in GCC industries

Course Materials

• ASNT Level II RT Courseware (comprehensive textbook)

• ASNT SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice

• ASME Section V Article 2 (Radiographic Examination)

• Code excerpts: ASME Section VIII, B31.3, AWS D1.1, API 1104

• Radiograph interpretation workbook (100+ sample radiographs)

• IQI sensitivity charts and exposure calculators

• Radiation safety manual and regulations

• RT procedure templates and report forms

Equipment & Facilities:

• Industrial X-ray equipment (portable and stationary)

• Gamma-ray cameras (Ir-192 sources)

• Film processing room with manual and automatic processors

• Densitometers and illuminators

• Film library with documented discontinuities

• Radiation monitoring equipment

• Safety barriers and PPE

Instructor: Eng. Turki Al-Harbi, ASNT Level III RT/UT, AWS CWI, 20 years NDT, Aramco certified

Registration Information:

Investment: 7,500 SAR (Training + exam preparation; employer certification fees separate)

Registration: scitcc.com/asnt-rt-level2 | +971-566922928