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Visual Testing Instructor Guide l FOREWORD TO STUDENT GUIDE
2. Outline of Lessons and Related Reading Assignments
The reading assignments will be made by the instructor and will correlate with the lectures. The Visual
Testing Classroom Training Book published by ASNT follows the lessons/lectures in the training course in the
following order:
Level I
Chapter 1: Introduction to Visual Testing
Chapter 2: Physics and Fundamentals of Visual Testing
Chapter 3: Visual Testing Techniques
Chapter 4: Basic Visual Testing Equipment
Chapter 5: Visual Testing of Welds
Chapter 6: Visual Testing of Castings and Wrought Products
Chapter 7: Visual Testing Procedures
Level II
Chapter 8: Elements of Vision
Chapter 9: Elements of Lighting
Chapter 10: Optics
Chapter 11: Advanced Visual Testing Equipment
Chapter 12: Service-Induced Discontinuities
Chapter 13: Evaluation
Chapter 14: Codes, Standards, and Specifications
III. Optional Reference Material
The following materials are available from ASNT and are suggested where the student wants additional depth
in the visual testing method:
1. Nondestructive Testing Handbook, third edition: Volume 9, Visual Testing.
2. ASNT Level II Study Guide: Visual Testing Method, latest edition.
3. ASNT Level III Study Guide: Visual Testing Method, latest edition.
4. ASNT Questions &Answers Book: Visual Testing Method, latest edition.
5. Relevant Discontinuities: Visual Testing*
6. Quick Reference Method Cards: Visual Testing (VT)
*Also available in Spanish.
Visual Testing Instructor Guide l FOREWORD TO STUDENT GUIDE
2. Outline of Lessons and Related Reading Assignments
The reading assignments will be made by the instructor and will correlate with the lectures. The Visual
Testing Classroom Training Book published by ASNT follows the lessons/lectures in the training course in the
following order:
Level I
Chapter 1: Introduction to Visual Testing
Chapter 2: Physics and Fundamentals of Visual Testing
Chapter 3: Visual Testing Techniques
Chapter 4: Basic Visual Testing Equipment
Chapter 5: Visual Testing of Welds
Chapter 6: Visual Testing of Castings and Wrought Products
Chapter 7: Visual Testing Procedures
Level II
Chapter 8: Elements of Vision
Chapter 9: Elements of Lighting
Chapter 10: Optics
Chapter 11: Advanced Visual Testing Equipment
Chapter 12: Service-Induced Discontinuities
Chapter 13: Evaluation
Chapter 14: Codes, Standards, and Specifications
III. Optional Reference Material
The following materials are available from ASNT and are suggested where the student wants additional depth
in the visual testing method:
1. Nondestructive Testing Handbook, third edition: Volume 9, Visual Testing.
2. ASNT Level II Study Guide: Visual Testing Method, latest edition.
3. ASNT Level III Study Guide: Visual Testing Method, latest edition.
4. ASNT Questions &Answers Book: Visual Testing Method, latest edition.
5. Relevant Discontinuities: Visual Testing*
6. Quick Reference Method Cards: Visual Testing (VT)
*Also available in Spanish.