SAINT YOUR PARTNER IN NDT

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The need and desire to look into objects, materials and components is as old as the ability of mankind to form materials and to produce useful articles.

The discovery of ionizing radiation - called x-rays since those days - and the ability to utilise this radiation to produce images of objects, lies more than 100 years back. Through this discovery the foundation for modern non-destructive materials testing was laid.

Today it is impossible to imagine the launch of an aero plane, the construction of a high-speed train system, the manufacture of safety critical motor vehicle components, fabrication through welding, etc. without the involvement of NDT.

In almost all branches of engineering NDT is the eye of the engineer into the component. In fact today NDT is the key to Quality Control in all spheres of engineering and SAINT strives to assure a professional NDT industry in South Africa.

You are invited to become a member of this winning team.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SAINT ARE:

(a) To represent South African NDT technologists and scientists nationally and internationally.

(b) To improve the status of NDT in South Africa by:

  • the preparation of test methods, and codes of practice
  • the establishment of satisfactory control over those engaged in NDT by means of examination, recognition of qualifications, etc.
  • advising Government on legislation relating to NDT

(c) To accumulate and disseminate information on NDT by:

  • maintaining liaison with bodies of common interest on a national and international basis
  • collaborating with research and development of techniques
  • arranging meetings, symposia and conferences on NDT

ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • SAINT has cooperated closely with the SABS and the SAIW to put the SAQCC for NDT in place in 1985.
  • SAINT is the driving force behind the efforts of getting a system for the registration of NDT personnel with ECSA into place
  • SAINT is cooperating in the Representative Advisory Forum (RAAF) of SANAS
  • SAINT has hosted the 2nd African NDT Conference
  • SAINT is involved in an endeavour to get NDT included in the Engineering curricula at Universities
  • SAINT is negotiating with the Department of Labour and the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to get funding for training of NDT personnel
  • SAINT is working toward professionalism in the NDT industry at large

SAINT managed to win the bid to host the 18 th world conference in 2012 at the last meeting of the International Committee for Non-Destructive Testing (ICNDT) against other bidding countries i.e. The UK and Australia.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR ME AND MY COMPANY?

By becoming a new corporate member of SAINT you are offered:

  • 4 hours free NDT Level III assessment and input into your quality system for NDT
  • Your trainees are entitled to reduced prices at training schools
  • As learned society, SAINT members can get a rebate on their registration fees at ECSA
  • Your company is guaranteed places at the 18th world conference in 2012

The individual member benefits include:

  • ± R 500 discount at ECSA for annual registration
  • A partner to assist in disputes regarding NDT issues - independent NDT level III review and advise

IN PRESSUM:

The South African Institute for NDT

P.O. Box 76068
LYNNWOOD RIDGE
0040

email : saint@acenet.co.za
website : http://www.saint.org.za