MFL & UT CORROSION INSPECTION COURSE: XC90

Course Title
MFL & UT TANK CORROSION INSPECTION TEAM LEADERS COURSE: Inspection of Steel Aboveground Storage Tanks Used in the Industry (TWI Exam Preparation Training)

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Course Date / Venue
Course Venue:  Silverwing Middle East, training school, Dubai
Date:  please see training schedule

Course Reference
SWUK XC90

Course Duration/Credits
Five days - 40 hours

Course Objectives
In order to meet the needs of today's fast changing inspection industry, Silverwing (UK) Ltd has developed the "MFL & UT Tank Corrosion Inspection Course with TWI Exam Preparation”.

The course includes notes and summaries on the tank inspection standards referenced in the API 653, EEMUA 159 and UK HSE 481 report. 

This comprehensive 40 hour course consists of five 8-hour teaching days.  It is designed to accomplish a two-fold training agenda: 

To train those individuals who are interested in obtaining the TWI Tank Inspection Certification.
Train those who require to operate as a site supervisor or Team leader for tank inspection.
Train those who require a working knowledge of the intricacies encountered in the working environment.

Additionally, theoretical exams are given at the end of the course; homework maybe handed out at the end of each class day, which consists of 25 questions per day and is reviewed at the beginning of the following day, and a “software as well as practical” exam is administered at the end of the course.

Silverwing (UK) Ltd is proud of the high pass rate attained by its students who have sat for the TWI MFL personnel certification exam.

Training Methodology
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:-
50%      Lectures
30%      Workshops, Group Work & Practical Exercises
20%      Videos & Software

Who Should Attend
The course is intended for Inspection Engineers who are seeking certification as a Team leader. Other engineers, managers or technical staffs who are dealing with Steel Aboveground Storage Tanks used in the Petrochemical Industry may also benefit.

Candidates should have the following minimum criteria:

English speaking
Computer literate in all Microsoft XP professional or later including MS Word as well as MS Excel functions
Preferably ASNT Level II UT certification or similar
Able to read Jaeger No 2 or equivalent type eye chart at a distance of not more than 305 mm and illustrate a test within last 12 months
Able to illustrate completion of colour detection test using Ishihara isochromatic plate within last 3 years

Course Certificate
Silverwing (UK) Ltd certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total tuition hours of the course and acceptable examination pass mark for grading as a Level II MFL/UT technician or team leader as appropriate

Course Accreditation
Silverwing (UK) Ltd courses meet the professional certification and continuing education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines. The CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified courses of continuing education.
Will this satisfy API 653 Appendix G

The Welding Institute (TWI) recognise the course as a valuable requirement of the Qualification for Tank Bottom Examination (MFL) personnel which is a requirement for any organisation wishing to perform inspection services for Shell BV organisation and their affiliates.

Required Codes and Standards:
Listed below are the effective editions of the publications required for any competent site supervisor Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector.

API Standard 653, Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction, Third Edition, December 2001; including Addendum 1(September 2003) and Addendum 2 (November 2005).  IHS Product Code API CERT 653

• EEMUA Standard 159
• HSE 481

Course Fee
£800.00 per Delegate. This rate includes Participant’s Pack (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), Signed copy of the 3rd Edition Ultrasonic Flaw Detection for Technicians, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the course fees. However, any accommodation required can be arranged by Silverwing (UK) Ltd at the time of booking.