Visual Testing Level 1 and 2 (SNT-TC-1A)

In Accordance with SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-105-2024

3 Enrolled(0)IntermediateCertificate: YesEnglish (US)

Introduction, Study Materials and Resorces
Level 1 Module 1 - Introduction, History, and VT Definitions
Lesson 1 — Introduction to Visual Testing
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Lesson 2 — Standard VT Terminology
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Level 1 Module 2 - Vision Requirements and Lighting Fundamen
Level 1 Lesson 3 - The Human Eye and Vision Requirements for VT
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Level 1 Lesson 4 - Lighting Requirements, Light Sources, and Measurement
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Level 1 Module 3 - Material Factors, Perception, and Viewing
Level 1 Lesson 5 - Material Attributes, Environment, and Visual Perception
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Level 1 Lesson 6 - Direct and Indirect VT Methods and Basic Tools
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Level 1 Module 4 - VT Equipment — Borescopes, Video Systems,
Level 1 Lesson 7 - Borescopes, Fiberscopes, and Video Borescopes
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Level 1 Lesson 8 - Remote VT Systems, Gauges, and Automated Equipment
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Level 1 Module 5 - Employer-Defined Applications and Discont
Level 1 Lesson 9 - Discontinuities in Metallic Materials and Welds
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Level 1 Lesson 10 - Discontinuities in Nonmetallic and Composite Materials
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Level 1 Module 6 - VT Procedures — Parameters, Standards, an
Level 1 Lesson 11 - Inspection Parameter Selection and Standardization
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Level 1 Lesson 12 - VT Indications and Acceptance Criteria Application
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Level 1 Module 7 - VT Reports, Documentation, and Field Tech
Level 1 Lesson 13 - VT Reports and Documentation Requirements
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Level 1 Lesson 14 - Practical VT Techniques and Field Application
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Level 1 Module 8 - Level I Review and SNT-TC-1A Responsibili
Level 1 Lesson 15 - Level I Responsibilities, Limits, and Exam Review
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Level 2 Module 1 - Purpose and Scope of VT and Mechanics of
Level 2 Lesson 1 - Purpose, Scope, and QC Applications of VT
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Level 2 Lesson 2 - Mechanics of Vision — How the Eye Works
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Level 2 Module 2 - Vision Limitations, Acuity Exams, and Col
Level 2 Lesson 3 - Vision Limitations and Ophthalmic Factors
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Level 2 Lesson 4 - Vision Acuity Exams and Color Discrimination
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Level 2 Module 3 - Elements of Lighting — Fundamentals and L
Level 2 Lesson 5 - Fundamentals of Light — Physics and Properties
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Level 2 Lesson 6 - Light Sources for VT — Types and Selection
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Level 2 Module 4 - Adequate Light Levels, Glare, and Contras
Level 2 Lesson 7 - Light Levels, Glare, and Lighting Requirements
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Level 2 Lesson 8 - Contrast and Resolution — Reflection and Illumination
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Level 2 Module 5 - Contrast and Resolution Part 2 — Dark-Fie
Level 2 Lesson 9 - Dark-Field Contrast and Color in VT
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Level 2 Lesson 10 - Surface Geometry Effects on Contrast and Resolution
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Level 2 Module 6 - Optics — Transmission, Refraction, Prisms
Level 2 Lesson 11 - Light Transmission, Refraction, and Refractive Indexes
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Level 2 Lesson 12 - Prisms and Lenses — Focusing and Redirecting Light
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Level 2 Module 7 - Optics Part 2 — Fiber Optics and Generic
Level 2 Lesson 13 - Lens Trains, Fiber Optics, and Digital Tech in VT
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Level 2 Lesson 14 - Generic VT Tools — Magnifiers, Mirrors, and Gauges
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Level 2 Module 8 - VT Equipment — Rigid Borescopes and Fiber
Level 2 Lesson 15 - Rigid Borescopes — Construction and Applications
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Level 2 Lesson 16 - Fiberscopes — Construction and Field Applications
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Level 2 Module 9 - Video Borescopes and Measurement Techniqu
Level 2 Lesson 17 - Video Borescopes — Features and Techniques
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Level 2 Lesson 18 - Video Borescope Measurement Techniques
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Level 2 Module 10 - Specialized Systems and Primary Manufact
Level 2 Lesson 19 - Specialized VT Systems — Crawlers and Subsea
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Level 2 Lesson 20 - Primary Discontinuities — Casting and Forging Defects
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Level 2 Module 11 - Secondary and Service-Induced Discontinu
Level 2 Lesson 21 - Secondary and Inherent Discontinuities
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Level 2 Lesson 22 - Service-Induced Discontinuities — Fatigue and Wear
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Level 2 Module 12 - Evaluation and Reporting Part 1 — Scheme
Level 2 Lesson 23 - Evaluation Schemes, Criteria, and ASTM E1316
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Level 2 Lesson 24 - Evaluation Techniques — Comparison and Measurement
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Level 2 Module 13 - Evaluation and Reporting Part 2 — Docume
Level 2 Lesson 25 - Reporting and Documentation — Data and Image Reports
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Level 2 Lesson 26 - Completion Checklist and QA of the VT Process
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Level 2 Module 14 - Codes, Standards, and Specifications for
Level 2 Lesson 27 - VT Tasks and the US Standards Framework
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Level 2 Lesson 28 - European, ISO, and Multi-Standard Application in VT
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Level 2 Module 15 - Employer-Specific Topics, Safety, and Le
Level 2 Lesson 29 - Employer-Specific Applications and Safety in VT
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Level 2 Lesson 30 - Level II Responsibilities, Glossary, and Exam Review
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Final Exam
Final Exam
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Course Description

This online Visual Testing (VT) Level I & II course provides structured web-based instruction developed in accordance with the recommended training guidelines of ASNT SNT-TC-1A and the topical outlines of ANSI/ASNT CP-105 for personnel qualification and certification in nondestructive testing. The course delivers formal online classroom training covering visual testing fundamentals, the principles of light and vision, visual acuity requirements, lighting and illumination, direct and remote viewing techniques, optical aids and equipment such as mirrors, magnifiers, borescopes, fiberscopes, and videoscopes, measurement tools and gauges, surface conditions and preparation, discontinuity recognition, indication interpretation, weld and material inspection, applicable codes and standards, documentation and reporting, and safety practices. Designed to support employer-based certification programs, the training provides the recommended formal training hours and technical knowledge necessary for Level I and Level II VT personnel performing inspections in aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial environments.

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Mike Skaggs

Mike Skaggs is an accomplished quality and compliance leader with over 30 years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, and nondestructive testing (NDT). He currently serves as Corporate Director of Quality at Gamma Aerospace, where he leads compliance, Nadcap accreditation, and continuous improvement.

As Principal Consultant at AMS Level 3, Mike provides NDT Level III services including training, certification, procedure development, and auditing. Certified by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing in RT, MT, PT, and VT, he has helped organizations prepare for Nadcap, FAA, ISO, and advancing NDT programs.

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$549.00/One-time

Price (USD)	Billing Period
$ 549.00	365 days only

Highlights

Developed to ASNT SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-105 topical outlines for VT Level I & II certification.
100% online, self-paced instruction — train anywhere with no travel or scheduled classroom time.
Covers lighting, optics, direct and remote viewing, borescopes, and visual measurement tools.
Builds the skills to recognize, interpret, and document surface and weld discontinuities.
Supports your written-practice certification program with the recommended formal training hours.