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African NDT Centre ANDTc (African NDT Centre) is a training and examinations facility, part-owned by Aerosud, which offers various technical courses focused on non-destructive testing (NDT) methodologies.
South Africa’s largest privately owned commercial aviation manufacturer, Aerosud, is a key partner to the public and private sector. Its success is a clear example of the exceptional capabilities and potential of our country’s high-tech industries.
More than an aviation leader
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ounded in 1990 as a high-end aeronautical engineering and projectfocused company, Aerosud was initially a defence-related firm that subsequently began to diversify into commercial applications. From breaking in the refurbishing market for airline interiors in the 1990s, today, Aerosud stands as the largest privately owned commercial aviation manufacturer and exporter in South Africa and is a globally established supplier of aircraft interior systems. The South African aerospace industry is active and vibrant, and
demonstrates a significant history of aerospace innovation, research, development, and manufacturing – but there is some cause for concern, says Johan Steyn, managing director at Aerosud. “Opportunities in South Africa are the issue – years of decline in aerospace and defence spending and the demise of many stateowned entities have eroded the capacity of the network in general,” he explains. “Training of young talent is critical – and we have firsthand experience of the benefits of doing that – especially in terms of artisan training.”
NDT and inspection are vital functions in achieving efficiency and quality at an acceptable cost. In many cases, these functions are highly critical and painstaking procedures are adopted to provide the necessary degree of quality assurance. The consequences of failure of engineering materials, components and structures are well known and can be disastrous. As such, it is vital that the employees responsible for quality assurance are adequately equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills. ANDTc is one of only two facilities in South Africa to offer training and examinations towards internationally coveted Personnel Certification of NDT (PCN) accreditation, which ensures NDT technicians and supervisors meet BS EN ISO 9712 requirements and exceed the expectations of practitioners in the field. Courses on offer include: • Ultrasonic Testing • Magnetic Particle Testing • Penetrant Testing • Radiographic Testing & Radiation Safety • Eddy Current Testing • Visual Testing • Weld Inspectors. Based at Aerosud’s head office in Pierre Van Ryneveld, Centurion, ANDTc’s certified level 2 and 3 trainers provide instruction to over 1 000 prospective NDT operators each year. www.andtc.com
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