Also known as: VT, visual inspection, visual examination, remote visual inspection, RVI.
What it covers
VT is a formal method with its own procedures, personnel qualification and acceptance criteria, not just a look. Weld inspectors measure leg length, throat, reinforcement and misalignment with gauges, check surface condition before UT or MPI, and record everything with photographs. Remote visual inspection extends this into spaces people cannot or should not enter.
Why it matters
Most defects rejected on site are found visually, and a good VT record avoids wasted volumetric testing. Photographs are the evidence clients and auditors ask for.
VT in AMPS
Photos taken on a phone or tablet are uploaded straight to the job’s photos and documents tab in AMPS, and the AI assistant can turn short field notes into report text. In AMPS, reports are produced from your own Microsoft Word templates through the template engine: job data such as the client, purchase order number, equipment serial numbers, location and dates is filled in automatically, an AI assistant can tidy the wording, the report can be signed in AMPS, and the finished Word file is saved in the job’s report folder in your OneDrive, SharePoint or Google Drive.