NDT Training and Certification in Manila — Philippines
Atlantis NDT delivers ASNT SNT-TC-1A NDT training for employers and technicians in Manila: Level I, Level II and Level III programmes across ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, penetrant, eddy current and visual testing. Courses are authored and supervised by ASNT NDT Level III professionals.
Self-paced online NDT training to ASNT SNT-TC-1A, open to candidates worldwide. Start any time.
Local price for your country, pay with your local card, and course access opens automatically.
Courses and training hours for Manila technicians
Each course is ASNT SNT-TC-1A training at Level I or Level II, led by an ASNT NDT Level III and delivered online (primarily self-paced, with access from the moment you enrol), on-site at your facility in Manila, or blended. The hours below are the SNT-TC-1A recommended minimums for classroom training and on-the-job experience; your employer's written practice sets the binding figures.
| Method | Level I | Level II | Course pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Testing (UT) | 40 h classroom + 210 h OJT | 40 h classroom + 630 h OJT | UT Level I · UT Level II |
| Radiographic Testing (RT) | 40 h classroom + 210 h OJT | 40 h classroom + 630 h OJT | RT Level I · RT Level II |
| Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) | 12 h classroom + 70 h OJT | 8 h classroom + 210 h OJT | MT Level I · MT Level II |
| Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) | 4 h classroom + 70 h OJT | 8 h classroom + 140 h OJT | PT Level I · PT Level II |
| Visual Testing (VT) | 8 h classroom + 70 h OJT | 16 h classroom + 140 h OJT | VT Level I · VT Level II |
| Eddy Current Testing (ET) | 40 h classroom + 210 h OJT | 40 h classroom + 630 h OJT | ET Level I · ET Level II |
Five-method packages (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT): 104 classroom hours at Level I and 112 classroom hours at Level II. PAUT and TOFD build on conventional UT Level II; their hours are set by your written practice. See PAUT Level 2 training and TOFD training. ASNT Level III candidates can take ASNT Level III exam preparation.
How practical sessions work
- Theory is primarily self-paced online with Level III support. Instructor-led and on-site options for company teams are agreed separately.
- Practical training runs on real specimens at your employer's facility. For on-site courses the instructor brings reference specimens and calibration blocks and trains on your own equipment.
- The practical examination is administered by an ASNT Level III on real specimens under your employer's written practice. Atlantis does not run a training or exam centre in Manila.
- Between sessions, practise on the Practical NDT simulator (practice only, not a substitute for the practical examination).
Fees for Manila are quoted for your methods, levels and number of trainees. Ask about a course for Manila. We reply within one business day.
The Manila inspection market
Metro Manila and the Bataan / Batangas industrial belt host Petron Bataan Refinery, Pilipinas Shell Tabangao Refinery, JG Summit Petrochemicals, San Miguel Corporation power and infrastructure, and the Philippine Navy. NDT contractors include Bureau Veritas Philippines, TÜV Rheinland Philippines, and Applus+ Velosi.
Certifications most in demand in Manila
Atlantis trains to ASNT SNT-TC-1A. Some local employers also ask for ISO 9712, a separate scheme sat through its own body; Atlantis does not train or examine for it. Also frequently requested locally: PCN, CSWIP.
Third-party examination centres named for this market
These are run by other organisations, not by Atlantis; Atlantis has no exam centre or practical facility in Manila.
- TÜV Rheinland Philippines (Manila) (ASNT, ISO 9712, CSWIP)
- Bureau Veritas Philippines (Manila) (ASNT, CSWIP, ISO 9712)
- Applus+ Velosi Philippines (ASNT, PCN, CSWIP)
Recommended certification pathway
Philippine refining and shipyard work runs on ASNT SNT-TC-1A and ISO 9712. The Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE) Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) administers technical worker accreditation, and CSWIP 3.1 is the dominant welding-inspection credential at EPC contractors.
Delivery formats
- Online theory through Atlantis eLearning, primarily self-paced, with enrolment open all year and access from the moment you enrol.
- On-site corporate training at your facility using your equipment and specimens.
- Practical training in the Practical NDT simulator and in person at your facility, with the practical examination on real specimens under your written practice.
NDT training across Philippines
Nearby markets with their own training pages (training is online, with practicals at your facility):
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I take ASNT NDT training in Manila?
Atlantis NDT runs ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level I/II/III programmes for candidates in Manila, Philippines, delivered as online, primarily self-paced theory with practical training in the Practical NDT simulator and in person at your facility; Atlantis has no training centre in Manila. Philippine refining and shipyard work runs on ASNT SNT-TC-1A and ISO 9712. The Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE) Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) administers technical worker accreditation, and CSWIP 3.1 is the dominant welding-inspection credential at EPC contractors.
Which certification should an inspector in Manila take first?
Philippine refining and shipyard work runs on ASNT SNT-TC-1A and ISO 9712. The Department of Labor & Employment (DOLE) Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) administers technical worker accreditation, and CSWIP 3.1 is the dominant welding-inspection credential at EPC contractors.
Does Atlantis run corporate on-site NDT training in Manila?
Yes. On-site courses run for an employer's own team at its facility in or around Manila, with method-specific practical sessions on 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 · ASNT Level III consulting. Ask about training for Manila.
Practise between sessions
Free practice tests and downloadable question packs show where you stand, and Practical NDT lets you practise scans on a 3D simulator before the practical examination.
Start NDT training any time of year
Enrolment is open throughout the year. Courses are primarily self-paced, so you can join at any time and work through the learning material around your schedule.
- Monthly starts
- Portal access opens the moment you enrol, at any time of year.
- Level III support
- Level III support is available throughout the year for course clarifications. Confirm the contact method and arrangements when you enrol.
- Practical arrangements
- Practicals are done in the Practical NDT simulator and in person at your employer’s facility, on its equipment and parts. Simulator practice supports training; it does not replace supervised experience, the practical examination or employer certification.