Training Activities
The education center was established in Tokyo to disseminate information on non-destructive testing technology, and training courses for engineers engaged in NDT are offered in Tokyo and Osaka. Special courses for those working in nuclear power plants are also held in Japan and overseas.
●Training Courses
Training courses are planned so that they are in line with the classification levels of skills adopted in the personnel qualification and certification system. Approximately 6,800 people took the following courses in 2017.
| Training Courses | Tokyo | Osaka |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographic Testing (RT) | ○ | ○ |
| Ultrasonic Testing (UT) | ○ | ○ |
| Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) | ○ | ○ |
| Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) | ○ | ○ |
| Eddy Current Testing (ET) | ○ | ○ |
| Strain Gauge Testing (ST) | ○ | ○ |
| Infrared Thermograpic Testing (TT) | ○ | - |
| Leak Testing (LT) | ○ | - |
| Preparatory Courses for Practical Examinations | ○ | ○ |
| Testing Method and Making Method of Boss Specimens | ○ (Kanto) | - |
| Method of Test for Neutralization Depth of Concrete Structures with Drilling Powder | ○ | - |
●Consigned training courses
The Society holds specialized NDT training courses for related organizations.
International Training Activities
Technical training to fit in with IAEA / NDT programs is held in Japan, Korea, Indnesia, Singapore, and other East Asian countries.