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NS-2™ Practical Assessment

The objective is to assess Inspectors knowledge of implementing NS-2™ Edition 3 standard.

This will include for Drill Pipe the setting up of EMI and MPI equipment, and inspection techniques for: Visual (thread, internal and external pipe body) · Dimensional Measurements · Wet Fluorescent MPI · EMI Tube Body UT and Wet MPI Slip/Upset Areas · MIU · Plastic Coating · Hardbanding

For BHA the correct set up, equipment calculations and inspection techniques for: Wet MPI · Dye Penetrant · Visual · Dimensional Measurements · Examination of Slip and Elevator Recess areas.

Assessments are held at a company’s own facility or an alternative location with the necessary equipment provided. The Sponsor Company will be given a summary sheet for each Inspector/Trainee.

Following a practical assessment candidates will be awarded an Inspector Level between 1 and 4.

The Level and grading for each Inspector/Trainee will be based on the overall score for each of the exams.