IN PERSON VISUAL TESTING TRAINING — 5 DAY COURSE (Feb. 23-27, 2026)
Presented by the Naval Welding Institute (NWI) & IALR – Danville, VA
Elevate Your Inspection Skills with NAVSEA-Aligned Training
Course provides training and CE for ASNT SNT-TC-1A (2024) training hour requirements:
- Level I VT: 8 hours minimum
- Level II VT: 16 hours (in addition to Level I)
The Naval Welding Institute (NWI), in partnership with the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia, is offering an intensive 5-day Visual Testing (VT) training course designed to meet U.S. Navy and industry requirements for inspector qualification.
This course delivers a rigorous blend of classroom instruction and hands-on evaluation, preparing students to confidently perform weld inspections in demanding shipbuilding, fabrication, and maintenance environments.
Training Complies With:
- NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 – Welder Workmanship Requirements
- NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/271 – Inspector / Inspection Requirements
- SNT-TC-1A – Personnel Qualification & Certification
- NAS-410 – Personnel Qualification & Certification
- ASNT CP-105 – Topical Training Requirements
- MIL-STD-22 – Weld Joint Design (hands-on portion)
- MIL-STD-2035 – Acceptance Criteria for Visual Inspection
Instruction is delivered by NAVSEA-certified and ASNT-certified NDT Level III professionals.
Course Highlights
- Comprehensive classroom instruction in VT principles
- Hands-on inspection of MIL-STD-22 weld joints
- Evaluation using MIL-STD-2035 acceptance criteria
- Equipment familiarization and practical demonstrations
- Real-world scenario training
- Study materials and reference standards included
- Certificate of completion provided
Who Should Attend
- Weld inspectors
- NDT personnel seeking VT certification
- Quality assurance and quality control professionals
- Shipyard, fabrication, and maintenance personnel
- Supervisors responsible for weld quality acceptance
