Training and qualification services for the Aerospace Industry Sector

A properly trained and qualified workforce is the vital resource of every organisation keen to maintain its competitive advantage in tough home and international markets. TWI's training and qualification services are designed to enhance the skills of all those engaged in welding, joining, inspection, NDT and related activities.

We offer

Globally recognised training and certification
Practical lessons, problem solving techniques developed over 30 years as a training and examination provider
The expertise of experienced instructors and examiners
Over 50 years' experience gained as one of the world's leading research and development organisations
Adaptability - we can tailor courses to match your industry, company or personal requirements
A comprehensive range of examinations to complement the training offered by TWI
Flexibility - location and timing are flexible and courses can be held at your own premises, in the UK or worldwide.

Level III services

For organisation operating in-house certification schemes such as SNT-TC-1A, NAS 410 and EN4179, TWI's team of Level III qualified staff can assist with operations such as:

preparation of company written practices
compilation and approval instructions and procedures
training of staff in accordance with the specific requirements of the organisation
audit of inspection operations

Eddy current inspection

The application of low and high frequency testing, amplitude and phase-sensitive methods for:

the detection of cracks, surface and near-surface, in aircraft components, structures, tubes and welds
the detection of corrosion and thinning in non-magnetic materials
the grading and sorting of materials on the basis of conductivity and permeability

Welder training

TIG welding of ferrous and non-ferrous materials for aerospace applications to coincide with CAA BCAR A8-10 Supplement welder approval Figs 1, 2 & 3.

Visual inspection of aerospace welds

Visual inspection procedures; relevant codes of practice, terms and definitions; welding processes and typical welding defects; weld measurements; typical documentation and requirements; practical inspection and reporting to:

identify various weld imperfections (defects)
understand the relevant welding technology related to visual inspection
understand the need for documentation in welding
be aware of codes and standards related to inspection requirements
carry out inspection of parent materials and consumables
carry out visual inspection of welds, report on them and assess their compliance with specified acceptance criteria

Practical ultrasonic inspection of composite materials

This course provides:

a background knowledge of the properties of composite materials
manufacturing methods involved in their construction
type of defects likely to occur during manufacture and in-service
introduction to the range of techniques employed in composite inspection and experience applying these techniques to typical defect samples

Aerospace materials and their behaviour

Materials properties and grades of aerospace metals, alloys and composites
Basic metallurgy of aluminium, titanium, nickel, stainless steel and other steel alloys
Alloying and its influence on mechanical properties and weldability
Heat treatable and non-treatable alloys
Metallurgical effects of welding
Filler metal composition and selection
Welding processes, techniques and precautions
Manufacturing methods involved in the construction of composites
Basic metallurgy of aluminium, titanium, nickel, stainless steel and other steel alloys

Refresher training for aerospace technicians

This training has been structured to allow staff to remain up-to-date with latest developments within the NDT field and to satisfy the requirements of airworthiness documents and schemes such as EN 4179.

To discuss your requirements, please contact:

Training & Examination Services
TWI Ltd
Granta Park, Great Abington
Cambridge CB21 6AL (previously CB1 6AL), UK
Tel: + 44 (0) 1223 899000
Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 891630
E-mail: trainexam@twi.co.uk