The Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, in collaboration with Trung Tin A Chau Company (TTA), is organizing a seminar titled “Non-Destructive Testing Methods, Cathodic Protection Inspection, and Career Opportunities”. The seminar aims to introduce modern inspection technologies and provide career orientation in the field of technical inspection and quality assurance.
Detailed information is as follows:
1. Time: 14:00, Thursday, April 22, 2026
2. Venue: Room C33, University of Science, Campus 1 (227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City)
3. Speaker: Mr. Nguyen Dinh Duc – Head of Technology Department, Trung Tin A Chau Trading-Service Co., Ltd. (TTA)
4. Registration link: Registration Form
5. Seminar Content
The seminar focuses on introducing non-destructive testing (NDT) and corrosion protection (CP) techniques currently applied at TTA. Key contents include:
- NDT & CP Techniques: Analysis of principles and application scope of conventional methods (RT, UT, MT, PT) and advanced techniques (PAUT, ECT, IRIS, LRUT). Introduction to cathodic protection systems and inspection methods for maintaining the integrity of pipelines and industrial equipment.
- Technical Benefits: Evaluation of the effectiveness of NDT/CP in early defect detection, corrosion rate control, optimization of maintenance cycles, and ensuring operational safety.
- Human Resource Requirements & Opportunities: Overview of essential competencies for inspection engineers, international certification standards (ISO 9712, ASNT), requirements for code comprehension (ASME, API), and technical reporting skills.
- Career Orientation: Discussion on career development pathways, emphasizing core competencies such as materials science knowledge, field problem-solving skills, and professional discipline in inspection engineering.
6. About TTA
Established in 2005, Trung Tin A Chau Company (TTA) specializes in non-destructive testing (NDT), corrosion protection (CP), and heat treatment services. The company has a technical team of nearly 40 engineers trained at leading technical universities such as Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, University of Science, and University of Technology and Education.
This field directly applies modern physics principles - such as ultrasonic waves, electromagnetism, and radiation - to ensure structural integrity and industrial safety. It also offers significant opportunities for students to participate in real-world projects aligned with international standards (ASME, AWS, API, ISO), with strong demand for skilled professionals and substantial career growth potential.