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Guidelines For The Preparation and Grading of NDT

This document provides guidance for preparing non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures and instructions for certification examinations in the UK. It outlines the key sections and content required for level 3 candidates preparing an NDT procedure, including scope, references, equipment, test method, acceptance criteria and reporting. Level 2 candidates preparing NDT instructions for level 1 technicians must include status, personnel requirements, test equipment, test object details, application steps and recording results. The British Institute of NDT Certification Services Division establishes certification for NDT personnel based on criteria from international standards. This guidance aims to standardize the content of examination submissions and ensure consistent evaluation of candidates.

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Guidelines For The Preparation and Grading of NDT

This document provides guidance for preparing non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures and instructions for certification examinations in the UK. It outlines the key sections and content required for level 3 candidates preparing an NDT procedure, including scope, references, equipment, test method, acceptance criteria and reporting. Level 2 candidates preparing NDT instructions for level 1 technicians must include status, personnel requirements, test equipment, test object details, application steps and recording results. The British Institute of NDT Certification Services Division establishes certification for NDT personnel based on criteria from international standards. This guidance aims to standardize the content of examination submissions and ensure consistent evaluation of candidates.

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Certification Services Division

Newton Building, St Georges Avenue


Northampton, NN2 6JB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1604-893-811.
Fax: +44(0)1604-893-868.
E-mail: pcn@bindt.org

CP/25 ISSUE 4 REV A


GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION AND GRADING OF NDT
PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN PCN EXAMINATIONS
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS:
PCN/GEN: General requirements for the certification of personnel engaged in non-destructive testing.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1
DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 1
PART 1: GUIDELINES FOR LEVEL 3 EXAMINATION PART F - NDT PROCEDURE ...................... 2
PART 2: GUIDELINES FOR THE LEVEL 2 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION - NDT INSTRUCTION..... 4

INTRODUCTION
CP25 provides guidance to British Institute of NDT Authorised Qualifying Bodies (AQB) concerning
the content of NDT instructions given to level 1 candidates, and the content of NDT procedures given
to level 2 candidates together with the relevant standard, code or specification for reference during
practical examinations.
This document, which is in two parts, also provides candidate guidance in the preparation of:
NDT Instructions - level 2 sector specific practical examination.
NDT procedures - level 3 examination part F.
CP25 may be provided by AQBs to level 2 candidates in the sector specific practical (NDT instruction
writing) examination, and to level 3 candidates for use during the part F (open book) examination,
together with the appropriate code, specification or standard relevant to the examination.

DEFINITIONS
NDT Procedure: An inspection procedure is a written description of all essential parameters and
precautions to be observed when applying an NDT technique to a specific test, following an
established standard, code or specification.
NDT Instruction: An NDT instruction is a detailed and unambiguous written description of the precise
steps to be followed in testing to an established standard, code, specification or NDT procedure.

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing is an accredited certification body offering


personnel and quality management systems assessment and certification against criteria set out
in international and European standards through the PCN Certification Scheme.

PART 1: GUIDELINES FOR LEVEL 3 EXAMINATION PART F - NDT PROCEDURE


Table 1 Guidance on the grading of PCN level 3 examination part F (drafting of an NDT procedure)
Subject

% maximum

Part 1: General
a) Scope: introductory statement, NDT method and technique(s), material or component,

thickness range, test area, etc.


b) Document control: Compiled by, revision, status, authorisation.

c) Normative references and complementary information: A list of relevant standards and

reference documents, including source (e.g. ASME, EN, ISO, etc.), number and title.
d) Abbreviations and terminology: A statement on the use of standard definitions,
including source(s), together with definitions of non-standard terms used which, if not
defined, could lead to ambiguity, and a list of abbreviations used in the text of the
procedure.

e) Attachments: additional materials provided to assist the operator, e.g. drawings,


equipment schedules, sample radiographs etc.

f) non-compliance: actions to be taken by the operator in the event of an inability to


comply with the procedural requirements

Sub-total

Part 2 : NDT Personnel:

a) Qualifications: The minimum requirements for training (including whether jobspecific training if necessary), certification and authorization of NDT operators and
supervisors.

b) Safety: general statement covering the need for personnel to be familiar with the
relevant regulations covering health & safety and hazardous substances, both local
and statutory, appropriate to the test method.

Sub-total

Part 3 : Equipment and consumables


a) Main NDT equipment (including defining calibration status and pre-test serviceability checks)

10

b) Ancillary equipment (reference and calibration blocks, consumables, measuring equipment,


viewing aids, etc.)

10

Sub-total

20

Part 4 : Test piece


a) Physical condition & surface preparation (temperature, access, removal of protective
coatings, roughness, etc..)

b) Description of area or volume to be tested, including reference datum

c) Discontinuities sought: the minimum size, or type of indication to be recorded

Sub-total

CP25 issue 4 Rev A

6 August 2009
(Reviewed 1 October 2015)

Subject

% maximum

Part 5 : Performance of the test


a) NDT method(s) and technique(s) to be used

10

b) Setting up the apparatus

10

c) Conducting the test (including reference to NDT instructions)

10

d) Characterisation of discontinuities

10

Sub-total

40

Part 6 : Acceptance criteria

a) the minimum size, or type of indication to be recorded

b) the defect classification and sizing method(s) to be employed.

Sub-total

Part 7 : Post test procedure


a) Disposition of non-conforming product (labelling, segregation)

b) Restoration of protective coatings (where required)

Sub-total

Part 8 : Production of the test report

Essential data for the report, e.g.: procedure reference, component, equipment data,
settings/sensitivity, location of defects, status of defects, e.g. accept, reject or simply
record, against agreed standard code or specification, operator name and
qualification, date of test, operators and /or supervisors signature.
N.B. The above is not an exhaustive list and will vary according to the NDT method
and product tested.
Sub-total

Part 9 : Overall presentation


Lay-out, clarity, completeness, ease of reading and technical accuracy. Poor grammar and
spelling is not penalised unless it leads to lack of clarity and/or inaccuracy.
Sub-total

10

Grand Total

100

CP25 issue 4 Rev A

6 August 2009
(Reviewed 1 October 2015)

PART 2: GUIDELINES FOR THE LEVEL 2 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION - NDT


INSTRUCTION
Table 2 Guidance on the grading of PCN level 2 drafting of an NDT instruction for level 1 personnel
Subject

Marks

1. Foreword, status and authorisation

0.5

Should include: Document reference and status; Purpose of the test; Originator's details;
Authorising person's details; safety requirements
2. Personnel

0.5

The minimum requirements for training (including job-specific training if necessary),


certification and authorization of NDT operators.
3. Apparatus to be used

2.5

Equipment to be used, together with settings


4. Product/area to be tested

0.5

Component identification, brief description and a drawing if appropriate.


5. Test conditions

Pre-test preparation of the test area; Post test cleaning and preservation of test object.
6. Detailed instructions for application of test

Step by step instructions in the application of the NDT technique, with reference to
sketches if appropriate; A statement instructing the operator on actions to be taken in the
event that the instruction cannot be applied.
7. Recording and classifying results

2.5

Action to be taken when defects are detected.


8. Reporting the results

0.5

Essential data for the report, e.g.: procedure reference, component, equipment data,
settings/sensitivity, location of defects, status of defects, e.g. accept, reject or simply
record, against agreed standard code or specification, operator name and qualification,
date of test, operators and /or supervisors signature.
Maximum marks attainable

CP25 issue 4 Rev A

15

6 August 2009
(Reviewed 1 October 2015)

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