NDT Training and Certification in Brazil — Brazil
Atlantis NDT delivers ASNT and ISO 9712 aligned NDT training in Brazil: Level I, Level II and Level III programmes across ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, penetrant, eddy current and visual testing, plus API 510, API 570 and API 653 inspector preparation. Courses are authored and supervised by ASNT NDT Level III professionals.
The Brazil inspection market
Brazil's NDT market is anchored by Petrobras pre-salt deepwater developments (Búzios, Mero, Tupi, Atapu fields) and the world-class Embraer aerospace cluster in São José dos Campos. ABENDI is the national certification body; SNQC governs personnel qualification under Petrobras standards. Major shipyards in Rio and Niterói add scope.
Certifications most in demand in Brazil
Primary: ABENDI. Secondary: SNQC. Also frequently requested: ISO 9712, ASNT, PCN.
Exam centres and practical facilities
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Recommended certification pathway
Petrobras N-1593 is the master personnel-qualification standard. ABENDI administers domestic certification; SNQC certifies under the national scheme. ASNT and PCN accepted on international EPC packages.
Delivery formats
- Classroom cohorts with supervised practical hours logged to SNT-TC-1A requirements.
- On-site corporate training at your facility using your equipment and specimens.
- Blended online theory through Atlantis LMS with in-person practical assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I take ABENDI training in Brazil?
Atlantis NDT runs ABENDI and SNQC programmes for candidates in Brazil, Brazil, delivered as in-person classroom, on-site corporate cohorts at your facility, and blended online theory with supervised practical. Petrobras N-1593 is the master personnel-qualification standard. ABENDI administers domestic certification; SNQC certifies under the national scheme. ASNT and PCN accepted on international EPC packages.
Which certification should an inspector in Brazil take first?
Petrobras N-1593 is the master personnel-qualification standard. ABENDI administers domestic certification; SNQC certifies under the national scheme. ASNT and PCN accepted on international EPC packages.
Does Atlantis run corporate on-site NDT training in Brazil?
Yes — on-site cohorts are run at client facilities in and around Brazil for groups, including method-specific practical sessions using your own equipment and specimens so the training maps to the work your crews actually do. Written practice review and Level III oversight can be bundled with the programme.
Related: NDT training programmes · ASNT certification guide · API 510 · API 570 · API 653 · ASNT Level III consulting. Ask about the next cohort in Brazil.