TÜV AUSTRIA operates an internationally renowned, state-of-the-art training center for non-destructive testing (NDT) at the Technology & Innovation Center in Vienna-Inzersdorf.
Whether in the energy supply, aviation, vehicle and railroad industries, bridge or pressure equipment construction – all of these sectors would be inconceivable without NDT testing as an indispensable tool for quality control and assurance. During the test procedures, components that are not damaged during the test are checked for quality defects that could impair their usability.
In November 2018, TÜV AUSTRIA launched a well-founded and practical training program in the field of NDT, which is recording steadily growing numbers of participants. In 2024 alone, more than 700 procedures were trained.
Image 1: Evaluation of an X-ray film using a viewing device: after exposure and development of the X-ray film, this is a very complex process that is based on experience, good training and sound knowledge of standards.
The training courses comprise initial courses with a final examination. After five years, the examination is renewed and a further five years later, all NDT examiners must undergo comprehensive re-qualification. Following a successful examination, the Austrian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ÖGfZP) issues the corresponding certificates as an accredited personal certification body.
The TÜV AUSTRIA training courses are aimed at employees of companies in the fields of metal construction, plant construction, pipeline construction, pressure equipment construction, etc. who carry out or supervise tests and inspections in the certified area of ÖNORM EN ISO 9712. During the training, they learn selected test procedures in theory and practice.
Figure 2: Standard-compliant ultrasonic testing of a weld seam: The condition of the weld seam is only determined on the basis of an amplitude as shown in the picture. Sound training and a great deal of experience in the procedure are the key to success.
From X-ray film to indentation testing
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TÜV AUSTRIA is approved for training in the surface testing methods VT (visual testing), PT (penetrant testing) and MT (magnetic particle testing) as well as in the volume testing methods RT (radiographic testing) and UT (ultrasonic testing). TÜV AUSTRIA also has approval for training in accordance with the aerospace directive.
Contact NDT Training Center
Patrick Heimlich
TÜV AUSTRIA GMBH
Team leader training non-destructive testing
Deutschstraße 10, 1230 Wien
T: +43 664 883 73 389
E: patrick.heimlich@tuv.at
Lisa Spitzhütl
TÜV AUSTRIA AKADEMIE GMBH
Event organization
TÜV AUSTRIA-Platz 1, 2345 Brunn am Gebirge
T: +43 5 0454-8156
E: lisa.spitzhuetl@tuv.at
W: https://www.tuv-akademie.at
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