CSWIP 3.1 are very much soght after since they are not really much of the holder...even for API holder...there are only a bunch of those people....

in NDT field, Advance NDT are in demand be it IRIS, TOFD, Phase Array.....u can take TOFD and Phase Array at TWIsea....so damn expensive..
tu yg cakap de cswip 3.1 tu sje main2 je tu....nak ada cswip 3.1 exp at least 3 tahun in WI....mana ada freshie amik cswip 3.1 and EWS...yg otai pun blum tentu lepas..

i went for NDT engineer interview, for crawler engineer, they offer me 1.3k for university fresh graduate for the 1st 6 months, cause they will spend money paying for my radioactive licence, ultrasonic license and some safety and inspection course, i rejected it cause the basic too low...

Now im working in oil and gas field ... the salary double from want they offer me
NDT got future la can earn up to 10k - 45k ... but i really no patient ...

Yeah, one thing is the basic pay is piss poor. Why pay you alot when they can hire an indian national for only less then 2k with level 2 certs for PT,RT, UT and MT plus with exp somemore.

From a business point of view they lose out if offer u so much.

Btw, do ndt inspection job in china, most of them close one eye. Last time i go there as third party inpector on behalf of client, both the inspectors and welders are no 1 sleep on the job.

Just do rough "visual" inspection oledi know their welding phail like phuck. 200mm plate weld they only weld about 70%, the rest just slag residue here and there.

hmmm...rilex bro..jgn panas2....

basic u should have a degree in mech, material or other related degree..
then go further with basic in inspection....NDT Certs...UT,RI,MT,PT...
if u can, go and have experience in doing all types of NDT inspection since u will have a better understanding of doing it instead of theoretical only...

then upgrade urself to welding inspection...maybe u can work as QC inspector elsewhere doing QC job...familiarize with all the codes and documentation needed...u can take the welding inspector cert from here maybe it PCN 3.1 or the much sought after, CSWIP 3.1...make sure u are really good in codes such as ASME, AWS, API and others...

after that, u can opt to go for API 510 for basic in API inspection, API 570, API 653 and others...

walla..since u have a degree, it will be easier for u to become an inspection engineer..

u can always skip the NDT part and do the QC job directly but beware, u will not be proficient in  NDT if u do this even u have the certs...practical is very important.....

u have the certs and exp, go for VELOSI, ABS, GLM, SGS, DNV, TUV, OPTIMAL, SEm and a lot more...

hmmm...next time we'll talk about the painting and corrosion, E&1, mechanical, marine surveyor and etc....this also lead to inspection engineer...

u need to have an objective, be it welding inspection, E&1, mechanical, painting, corrosion, reliability, plant or etc...then u can specify what certs and exp u need to become one...

inspection needs certs and exp....have patience newbies...and spent ur money wisely...courses are damn expensive....hahaha...

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Added on May 25, 2009, 8:18 pm
hmmm...my advice, amik je sijil2 kemahiran atau diploma kat politek atau SKM tu....biar pun SPM ko macam *****...
NDT memang best tapi nak naik susah melainkan ko ada qualification and exp...nanti ko dah 4 5 tahun pengalaman, nak masuk company besar2, bnde first die tnya, ko de degree atau diploma?....

dah ada diploma paling kirang baru venture masuk inspection field....sedap sikit....

a remembrance to newbies...mmg la kita dgr gaji sume masyuk2 bidang ni tapi semuanya bermula dgn gaji rendah dulu....be prepared...jangan la expect gaji terus meletup ye...salah tu...kang frust lak dpt gaji rendah...huhuhuh...

i went for NDT engineer interview, for crawler engineer, they offer me 1.3k for university fresh graduate for the 1st 6 months, cause they will spend money paying for my radioactive licence, ultrasonic license and some safety and inspection course, i rejected it cause the basic too low...

Now im working in oil and gas field ... the salary double from want they offer me
NDT got future la can earn up to 10k - 45k ... but i really no patient ...

hmmm...rilex bro..jgn panas2....

basic u should have a degree in mech, material or other related degree..
then go further with basic in inspection....NDT Certs...UT,RI,MT,PT...
if u can, go and have experience in doing all types of NDT inspection since u will have a better understanding of doing it instead of theoretical only...

then upgrade urself to welding inspection...maybe u can work as QC inspector elsewhere doing QC job...familiarize with all the codes and documentation needed...u can take the welding inspector cert from here maybe it PCN 3.1 or the much sought after, CSWIP 3.1...make sure u are really good in codes such as ASME, AWS, API and others...

after that, u can opt to go for API 510 for basic in API inspection, API 570, API 653 and others...

walla..since u have a degree, it will be easier for u to become an inspection engineer..

Hallo bros, I have a question to ask here.

Currently I'm planning to take PCN UT certs, and considering to take it at RuaneTATI Kemaman. I've found out that they only offered Lvl 3 course. Is that the only level available for that certs?

I also couldn't find any working experience requirement. Does that mean even SPM holder also eligible for that cert as long as they have the money?

Thx

OK let me try to explain. Actually for PCN you don't really need to have a working experience. Its just that it helps if you do. Level in NDT for PCN as follow :-

Level 1 - Newbie/Helper
You are only allowed to do the inspection under the supervision of a minimum Lvl 2 Inspector. You are not allowed to do reports nor does your reports is taken into consideration. Usually people train/apprentice from this level...but if you do not have prior working experience...you can still take the course...you just need to keep a log book of working experience. You need to complete 1 year worth of experience in 1 year's time. After that then only you are a fully certified PCN inspectors...I know...I straight took Lvl 2 PCN in BINDT itself. 2 months of UT/MT & PT...

Level 2 - Normal Inspector
You are allowed and eligible to perform inspection and reports are valuable. And PCN UT comes in 4 different method. 3.1 (Plates), 3.2 (Pipes), 3.8 (TKY) and 3.9 (Node). Sorry I forgotten actually which is which for 3.8 & 3.9 but its those two method.

Level 3 - Master Inspector
Usually if you are in this level you can be considered taiko already. And most Lvl 3 inspectors are now consultant. They able to endorsed certificates for level 1 & 2...and usually are taken as a 3rd party or independent inspector.

I also read earlier someone mentioned BINDT is British and MINDT is Malaysia...its actually the same...both are PCN recognized...and it's true...just the name...infact MINDT examinations are from BINDT's and also the examiners come from BINDT itself in Sheffield.

NDT or NonDestructive Testing evolves around this

UT - Ultrasonic (got more like eddy currents etc)
MT - Magnetic Particles
PT - Penetrant / Dye Penetrant
RT - Radiography (only to shoot RT)
RI - Radiographic Intepretation (only to read and supervise RT shooting)

I've been working as a Team Leader in a Singapore company for 4 years. I recently stopped being a UT man as my son was borned and I want to concentrate at home first...

Im able to do UT,MT and PT and also some in house RI's...

Hope that helps...

oldtimers ,

need career guide on painting inspector .which one is better ?
BGAS ? NACE ? ICORR ? IMM ? . i got a fren few years back work as PI dunno what project, but that was 1st and last .he was making big money .but that was it .tot of follow him become PI .. i ask him whats wrong he just wont say anything .

painting inspector got bright future in malaysia ? SEA maybe ?