Australia
NDT Training & Level III Services for Australian Defence and Industry
NANTIA is the training and consultancy division of Quality Maritime Surveyors (QMS) - the incumbent NDT provider for critical work on Collins Class submarine availabilities. We train technicians to be boat-ready, provide Level III ASNT services, and consult on the standards that matter to both Australian and US naval programs.
15 Years of Submarine NDT Experience in Australia
Quality Maritime Surveyors (QMS) has spent 15 years delivering NDT, inspection, and tank refurbishment services on Australia's Collins Class submarine fleet. As the incumbent NDT provider for critical work during major docking availabilities, QMS identified a fundamental problem: traditional multi-trade sequencing created unnecessary delays.
QMS solved this by training individual technicians to perform coating assessment, coating removal, corrosion removal, and NDT within a single work chain. The result was a step-change in how submarine maintenance was executed.
NANTIA - meaning "of the sea" in Greek - is the training division born from that operational experience. We deliver non-destructive testing training based on real naval platform requirements, not generic syllabi.
Located at the doorstep of the Osborne Naval Precinct in Adelaide, South Australia, NANTIA's training facility puts students where the work is - reducing the gap between qualification and operational readiness for Australian defence programs.
NDT Training Aligned to ISO 9712, SNT-TC-1A & NAVSEA
Non-destructive testing training current to the standards that Australian and US naval programs require.
NANTIA delivers structured NDT training built around the standards that Australian and US naval programs actually require. Our curriculum is current to ASNT SNT-TC-1A and NAVSEA requirements, with ISO 9712-compliant training available for organisations requiring international certification pathways.
NANTIA is in the final stages of becoming an AINDT Authorised Qualifying Body (AQB), enabling formal qualification and certification of NDT personnel to ISO 9712 directly through our training programs.
NDT Methods Covered
- Radiographic Testing (RT) - radiographic testing training
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT) including Phased Array (PAUT) - ultrasonic testing training
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) - magnetic particle testing training
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) - liquid penetrant testing training
- Eddy Current Testing (ET) - eddy current testing training
- Visual Testing (VT) - visual testing training
Training pathways include boat readiness, naval architecture terminology, and defect recognition for naval materials - going well beyond standard certification syllabi.
Entry-Level NDT Qualification
Structured pathways from new entrant through to Level II, designed to produce NDT technicians who are genuinely ready for naval and industrial platforms.
NDT Refresher & Recurrent Training
Ongoing training aligned to requalification cycles and evolving program requirements across SNT-TC-1A, NAVSEA, and ISO 9712.
NDT Cross-Skilling
Expanding existing technician capability into additional NDT methods or standards frameworks to meet broadening defence program demands.
Boat Readiness Training
Supplementary training covering naval architecture terminology, material behaviour, confined-space awareness, and the practical realities of working on a submarine.
NDT Level III Services in Australia
NANTIA provides qualified ASNT Level III services across all major NDT methods. Level III is the highest level of NDT personnel qualification and is responsible for the technical adequacy of procedures, the training and examination of Level I and II personnel, and the interpretation of codes and standards.
- NDT procedure development, review, and approval
- Written practice development and management
- Examiner and certifying authority functions
- Audit and surveillance support
- Technical oversight across RT, UT, MT, PT, ET, and VT
- Training pathway governance
Why Level III NDT Services Matter in Australia
As Australian naval programs demand increased alignment with US standards, the need for qualified, independent Level III oversight is growing. Many Australian organisations have capable NDT personnel but lack the formal Level III governance structure that US customers and programs expect.
NANTIA provides this directly - whether as ongoing retained Level III oversight, project-specific NDT consulting support, or a structured path to building your own internal Level III capability.
Bridging Australian Capability to US Defence Supply Chain Requirements
NANTIA is positioned as a US-requirements expert for Australian organisations entering the US defence supply chain.
For Australian manufacturers, fabricators, and NDT providers wanting to supply parts or services to US naval contracts, the path involves more than technical capability. It requires structured compliance across cybersecurity, export controls, vendor registration, and manufacturing standards specific to the US defence ecosystem.
NANTIA's defence supply chain uplift consultancy covers this full pathway - from understanding what's required, through to implementation and audit readiness.
NDT Consulting & Defence Supply Chain Areas
- CMMC - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification compliance guidance
- SAM.gov - US vendor registration, CAGE/NCAGE codes
- Export Controls - ITAR and EAR compliance requirements
- NAVSEA Standards Translation - translating NDT capability to meet:
- T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 - Requirements for Nondestructive Testing Methods
- S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 - Requirements for Welding and Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification
- S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 - Requirements for Fabrication Welding and Inspection
Online NDT Training & VR Simulation
NANTIA's training is primarily delivered face-to-face at our facility near the Osborne Naval Precinct in Adelaide. For organisations with distributed workforces or pre-training assessment needs, our programs are complemented by a structured online LMS and VR NDT simulation environment.
- Online LMS for NDT theory modules, assessment, and records management
- VR NDT Lab Simulator with real materials and real defects
- Remote access for distributed workforce NDT training
- Pre-training aptitude and readiness assessment
Full NDT Service Offering in Australia
NDT Training
Structured non-destructive testing training aligned to SNT-TC-1A, NAVSEA, and ISO 9712. Face-to-face, online LMS, and VR simulation pathways for entry-level through to advanced qualification.
Learn more →NDT Level III Services
ASNT Level III technical oversight including procedure approval, written practice support, audit preparation, examiner functions, and certifying authority.
Learn more →NDT Consulting
Expert NDT consulting for defence, maritime, and industrial programs. Standards translation, gap analysis, implementation support, and compliance guidance.
Learn more →Inspection Services
Quality-managed NDT inspection under controlled quality systems. Supplier verification, in-process inspection, and defensible documentation for US and Australian programs.
Learn more →Defence Supply Chain Uplift
Capability uplift consultancy for organisations entering or expanding within US and Australian defence supply chains. Standards translation, gap analysis, and audit readiness.
Learn more →Mechanical Testing Services
ISO 17025 alignment, NAVSEA mechanical testing requirements, and laboratory capability development for tensile, impact, hardness, and metallography.
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