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Ultrasound Level I Certification Course

Cost
$1695 USD
Venue
Lakeside Process Controls, 2475 Hogan Drive. Mississauga, ON
Schedule
  • Mississauga
    Jan 1, 2026
    5 Days | Mon-Thurs 8AM-4PM | Fri 8AM-12AM
    Cancelled
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Overview

This comprehensive Level I training class certifies students to significantly improve their predictive maintenance program and implement world class ultrasound programs at their facilities.

This is 32-hour course: 4 days of theory/practice and half day for the summary and the exam.

This course is in conformity with the requirements of the American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) Recommended Practice, SNT-TC-1A and follows the guidelines of the ISO 18436-8, the standard for condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines.

General Topics

  • Sound Theory and Ultrasonic Principles
  • Electrical and Mechanical Inspection
  • Bearing Monitoring, Trending, Lubrication, and Analysis
  • Condition-Based Lubrication
  • Reporting
  • Leak detection
  • Steam Traps and Valves Inspection
  • Compressed Air Leak Surveys
  • Improve Asset Availability and Profitability

Requirements for Certification

  • Attend certification training and pass the General, Specific and Practical examinations with a score of 80% or better.
  • Documentation of education or experience must be maintained annually.
  • Hearing acuity must meet the minimum requirement of one ear of less than 25 dBHL at 500 Hz to 4 kHz (with or without aid.) Hearing acuity examinations must be documented annually.

Complete Program & Topics

  • Welcome & Introduction
  • Certification requirements for Level I, Level II and Level III reviewed
  • Applications
  • Sound Theory
  • Equipment Descriptions
  • Equipment Identification Exercise
  • Hands-On
  • Practical Test
  • Introduction
  • Theory – Leak Physics
  • Leak Inspection
  • Applications – Organizing and Conducting A Compressed Air Leak Survey
  • Proper Equipment and Sensor/Accessory Selection
  • Proper Equipment Set-Up
  • Leak Inspection Techniques
  • Locating and Measuring Leaks
  • Documentation Report Generation
  • Practical Test
  • Introduction
  • Electrical Inspection
  • Theory – Physics of Electricity
  • Corona, Tracking, and Arcing – Cause and Effects
  • Proper Equipment and Sensor/Accessory Selection
  • Proper Equipment Set-Up
  • Techniques for Safe Inspection of Energized Electrical Systems
  • Introduction to Analyzing Sound Files, Gauging Severity of Electrical Anomalies
  • Case Studies
  • Structure-borne Ultrasound Theory
  • Troubleshooting Valves, Compressors, and Hydraulic Systems
  • Practical Test
  • Steam Trap Inspection
    • Steam Physics – Steam Trap Overview
    • Proper Equipment and Sensor/Accessory Selection
    • Proper Equipment Set-Up
    • Steam Trap Inspection Techniques
    • Practical Test
  • Mechanical Inspection
    • Mechanical Condition-Monitoring Inspection Physics
    • Proper Equipment and Sensory/Accessory Selection
    • Proper Equipment Set-Up
    • Bearing Inspection/Condition-Monitoring Techniques
    • Route Creating and Data Management
    • Practical Test
    • Exam Review
  • General, Specific and Practical Examination