First CSWIP thermographic inspection certificate issued
11/06/2010
TWI was approached by ROVision Ltd for advice on training. The company operates Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) technology to supply inspection services to many different areas including oil and gas refineries, pipeline inspections and construction support for major building projects. ROVision recently purchased new infrared cameras to carry out detailed aerial thermal inspection from their SR30 helicopter but getting certified training was becoming a problem as infrared inspection is still in its infancy.Ian Hogarth, TWI's Business Development and Training Manager, suggested that the delegates come on TWI's new Thermographic Inspection course, scheduled in Middlesbrough. Three students, including company Managing Director Tony McConnell and Technical Director Bob Furness, attended.
The course, although only Level 1, covered in great detail the theory and applications of thermography. The equipment used was cutting-edge technology and there were plenty of different models and makes of equipment to practice with. Professor Rod Thomas, one of the UK's leading experts in the field of thermography, was the course lecturer. He proved to be an excellent instructor, holding the attention of the class throughout. Tony McConnell of ROVision spoke of the course and the facilities at TWI Middlesbrough: "I have been in inspection for many years but this has to be the most interesting course I've ever attended." He continued: "The applications for thermography are incredible; I can see it overtaking many of the conventional forms of NDT in the next few years. I'm happy to be getting in at the very beginning. It's an exciting time for ROVision and we are all looking forward to returning to TWI for the Level 2 course in the near future."
Tony McConnell received the first CSWIP Thermographic Inspection certificate from EurIng Chris Eady, Chief Executive of TWI Certification Ltd.
TWI's Thermographic Inspection Level 1 course (5 days) is aimed at all engineering disciplines, especially people involved with any maintenance or reliability including management, engineers, technicians and craft personnel.
The CSWIP scheme for those involved in condition monitoring, inspection of plant operation, maintenance and equipment has now been launched.
Anyone working in an engineering environment is encouraged to attend this exciting new course.
To find out more and register your interest, contact Customer Services on +44 (0)1223 899500 or email trainexam@twi.co.uk
