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PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
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SNT-TC-1A
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
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NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING

2024
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FOREWORD
This Reajnunended Practice establishes the general framework for a qualification and certiticatiun program. in addition, the
document provides the educational experience, an d training recommendations for the different test medrods,
and

Tliis Recommended Practice is not intended to be u se d a s a strict specification, It is recognized, however, that contracts require
diee intent of this document For such contracts, purchas
programs, which meet di purchaserer and supplier must agree upon acceptability of
an employer's program.

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throughout diee recommendat
recommendation
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presented
ted here
herein.
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employer's responsibility to address specific needs anandd to modify diese guidelines as appropriate in a written practice. Tn the
employer's written practice, the
the ver
verb
b sha ll'' is to be use
shall used
d in place of should to emphasize ththee employer’s needs.

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Nondestructive Testing,

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ason
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD iii
iii
Ethics Statement iii
iii

SNT-TC- 1 A SUBCOMMITTEE iv

SUMMARY OF CHANGES vi

RECOMMENDED PRACTICE NO NO.. SNT-TC-1A: PERSONNEL

QUALIFICATION AN
ANDD CERTIFICATION IN NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING 1

1.0 Scope 1

2.0 Definitions
Definitions 1

3.0 Nondestructive Testing Methods 2

4.0 Levels of Qualification 3
5,0 Written Practice
5,0 3

6.0 Education, Training, and Experience Requirements for Initial Qualification 3

7.0 Training P rograms

rograms 6

8.0 Examinations 7

9.0 Certification 11

10.0 Technical
TechnicalPP erform
erformance
ance E val
valuat
uation
ion 12
110 Interrupted Service 12

12.0 Recertification 12

130 Termination
130 13
14.0 Reinstatement 13

15.0 Referenced Publications 13

APPENDIXES 15

Appendix A ND
NDTT Practical Examination Checklist 15

Ap pendix B Ex a mpie Ce rtification Tern plate 16

RECOM
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SUMMARY O F CHANGES

The changes made arc also indicated with a line in the margin for easy identification.
arc

SNT-TC1A 2024 Edition

Paragraph 15 was deleted,
2. Paragraphs 2,1.7 and 2,1.11— revision to terms, DetectionRate and 'False
and False Call*1 to clarify their intended use.
3. and 21.18— the revision to paragraph 2,1,18 was to further clarify the term “P redictive Maintenance,1'
Paragraphs 2.1,15 and
Additionally, to show contrast to the thedefinition for NondestructiveTtesting from ASTM E1316 was
the term NDT/thedefinition
includedas well (new paragraph 2.L15).

4. The text within parentheses in paragraph 2.1.21 was revised lo read (Thisis usually done prior to performing any NDT
buttcanbe carried out anytime there is concern about the
bu the performance ofNDT or instrument response,J
S 6,3iH digital radiography (DR), computed radiography (CR), and computed tomography (CT) image
In Table 6,3
interpreter recommendations were added.
6. Paragraph 6,4
6,4 was added to recognize a percentage of actual hands-on experience
actual in the
experiencein labhours may be
the form oflab
applied towar
towardd th
the
e applicable experience recommendations in Tables 6.3.1A and 6.3.1B. This recommendation is only
applicable to expanded trainingprograms ateducation institutions nr colleges.
7. In paragraph 8,l2±a recommendation was added to ensure personnel adminislering written multiple-choice
examinations arc trained
rained and the training is documented.
8. Paragraph 8.1.4 was modified and paragraphs 8.6.4. and 8.6. 4.3 were added to recommend an NDNDTT Level II practical
examination for NDT Level 11 personnel who are actually performingNDT as part of their
heir job function.
9. In paragraph 8.1.7, a recommendation was added to document acceptance of an outside supplier for examination
services,

10,In paragraphs 8.2.1 and 8.21.1, restrictions were added regarding the use ofeye drops to temporarily improve vision,
the
This issue andoth
and other
er vision-related topics arc under review by a Technical AdvisoryGroup (TAG) Committee, so more
vision-related
ata later date, includingmore on eye drops.
changes are expected ata
11. Paragraphs 8.3 and 8.4 added reference to CP-105 for General and Specific examinations.
General
12.In
12. paragraphs 8.3.2 and 8.4.1, reference to CP-105 for General and
and Specific examinations was added.

13..In Table 8.3.3, digital radiography (DR), computed radiography (CR), and
13 and computed tomography (CT) image interpreter
number of examination question recommendations were added.
14.In paragraphs 8.3.4, 8 44 8.5.6, S.6.3.2, 8.6.42, arid 8.6.5, die
die new ASNT 9712 Program was added. ACCP remains in for
new
no
noww because there is a five-year transitioninplace,
there inplace,
15-Paragraphs 8.3, 4,8,4,4, 8,5. 6±8,6,3.21and 8,6,4.3 were part ofa reorganization ofSection 8 based on audit
auditss from the
the
Employer- Based Certification P rogram
rogram..
i6,Paragraphs 8.5.4.1, S.5-4.2, 8.5.4.^8.5.5.1, 8.5.S2, 8.5.53> 8.5.7, 8.6.4.3,and 8.6.5 were modified to include the
the new
new ASNT
9712 Program.

17.In paragraphs 9.5 and 12.2, the

the dates when cert
certification and recertification actu
ification ally begins were add
actually added.
ed. This issue came
out ofan interpretation inquiry to SNT-TC-iA abou
aboutt the date
date cert
certif
ification starts. See Interpretation 85-6.
ication

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RECOMMENDED PRACTICE N O . SNT-TO1A:
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION A N D
CERTIFICATION IN NONDESTRUCTIVE
TESTING

1 .0 Scope
l .l Lt is recognized tlrat the effectiveness of nondestructive testing (NDT) applications depends upon the capabilities
of the personnel who are responsible for, and perform, NDT. This Recommended Practice ha hass been prepared
to establish guidelines lor the qualification and certif
certification of NET personnel whose specific jobs require
ication
appropriate knowledge of the th e technical principles underlying the nondestructive tests they perform, witness,
monitor, or evaluate.
1 This document provides guidelines fo establishment of a quali Station and certificati
forr the establishment certification
on program
program .
13 These guidelines have been developed by The American Society for Nondestructive Testfog Inc. to aid employers

diee essential factors to l>e considered in qualifying personnel engaged in any of die NDT methods
in recognizing di
listed in Section 3,0.
1A Lt is recognized tliat these guid
guidelines may not be appropriate for certain employer's circumstances and/or
elines
applications. Tn developing a written practice as required in Section 5.0, the emplo yer should review the detailed
employer
recommendat
reco mmendationsions pre
presen
sentedherei
tedherein
n and modi
modifyfy them, as necessary, to meet particular needs. Such modification
modification
may alt er but shall no t eliminate basic previsions of die program such as training, experience, testing, and
alter
rationale for modification cif detailed recommendations should be provided
recertification. Supporting technical rationale
in an Annex to the written practice.

2.0 Definitions
2.1 Terms included in this document are defined as follows
21.1 Calibration, I nstnunent: the comparison of an instrument with, or the adjustment of an instrument to,
a known references) often traueahle to die applicable country's national institute or standards Ixjdy. (See
also Standardization, Instrument.)
2. 1 .2 Certification: written testimony of qualification

2. .3 Certifying Agency: foe employer of foefo e personnel being certified..

personnel
2 .1 .4 C ert iiying Authority: the person or persons properly designated in the written practice to sign
certifications on behalf of the employer.
2. 1.5 Closed- Book Examination: an examination administered without access to referenc
referencee material except for
in
materials supplied with or the examination, (See paragraph 8.1,3.)
2. 1 .6
2.1 C oom
mppaa r a b le
le : being at an eq u ivalcnt or sim
simila level of NDT responsibility and difficulty as determined by
ilarr level
the employer's ND T Level HI.
2. 1 .7 Detection Rate: expressed as a percentage, it represents the number number of fl aws or indications detected
flaws
in a specimen compared to foe fo e number of flaws or indications that are actually in foe
fo e specimen being
examined,
2. 1 ,8 Documented: the condition of being in written form.
2. .9 Employer: the corporate, privat e, or public entity, which employs perso
private, personnel
nnel directly or indirectly for
wages, salary, fees, or other considerations. This would include employers w ho obtain their qualified
other
supplemental workforce personnel through third-party agencies provided the use and certi certifica
ficatio
tion
n of
those supplemental employees is addressed in the th e employer s written practice.

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2,1.10 Experience: work activities accomplished in a speci tic NU T rneibc id

under the direction of quali fistJ
supervision including the performance of the NDT metho
methodd and related activities but not including time
spent in organized training programs.
2.1.11 False Call: when an acceptable indication or unflawed grading unit is identified as being a defect or a
flawed grading unit
2.1.12 Grading Unit a qualification specimen can be divided into sections called grading units, which do not
have h e o f equal Length or be equally Spaced. Grading units are
Uj are on flawed ur flawed, an d the percentage
of flawcd/unflawcd grading units required should be approved by the NDT Level III
2.1 . 13 Limited Certification: nondestructive test methods may be further subdivided into limited disciplines Off
techniques to meet specific employers' needs; these are
are NDT Level II certifications, but to a limited scope.
NDT
2.1.14 Meth od:one of tire disciplines of NDT; for example, ultrasonic testing within which various test
techniques may exist
2.1,15 Nondestruc
Nondes tructitive
ve res tingg ( N DT
restin DTbb the development and applica tion of technical methods to examine
application
materials or components in ways that do not impair future usefulnes usefulnesss and serviceability in order to detect,
locate, measure, and evaluate flaws; to assess integrity, properties, and composition; and to measure
geometrical characteristics.
2. L J 6 Outside Agency; a company or individ Ltal wh o provides ND T Level 11 1 services and whose qualifications
to provide these services have been reviewed liy fo foee employer engaging the company or individual.
2.1.17 Personalized instruction: may consist of blended classroom, supervised laboratory, and/or hybrid
online competency-based course delivery. Modular content is covered through online presentations,
in the classroom and/or in small groupsgroups.. Personalize
Personalized d instruc tion also enables students to achieve
instruction
competency using str ategics th thatalign with their knowledge, skills, and
atalign with an d learning styles.
2.1 18 Predictive Maintenance (PdM)i evaluat evaluates
es the condition of equipment (typically in service) by
performing
perf orming peri odic or continuous
periodic (online) equipment condition monitoring Conditio]] monitoring
evaluates leading performance indi indicat
cators
ors of specifie
specifiedd machinery, components, and assemblies(including
structures in whole and in part such as buildingsand bridges, etc), detectable via I be applied method.
PdM uses princ iplesof statistical process control to assess th
principlesof thee cond
conditi
ition
on by foc
focusing on leading indicators
using
that ma y signify deterioration in perfonnan
perfonnance ce or potential equipment, structural, or material failure. The
ultimate goal of PdM is to perform maintenance based upon the condition such that the maintenance
activity is cost-effective and before the equipment loses optimum performance or fails.
2. 9 Quali Gcatiuni demonstrated skilly demonstrated knowledge; documented train Ing and documented
experience required to torr personnel to property perform the duties of a specific job.
2. 1 .20 Recommended Practice: a set of guidelines to assist tire employer in developing uniform procedures for
die qualification and certification i if ND T personnel IO satisfy the employer's specific requirements.
2.1 ,21 Stand ardization, Instrument s the adjustment of an ND T instrument usin usingg an appropriate reference
standard, to obtain or establish a known and reproducible response. (This is usually done prior to
performing any N DT bui can be carried ou t anytime there is concern al Mini the performance of N DT or

instrument response.) (See also Calibration, Instrument)

2.1.22 Technique: a catcgoiy within an NDT method; for example; ultrasonic thickness testing
2.1 . 2
23
3 Th rd-- Party Agency: a company ur organization, without an established written practice, providing
Thiird
supplemental workforce to the employer; for example, a temporary staffing company.
2.1.24 Training: an organized program developed to impart th thee knowledge and skills necessary for qualification.
2.1.25 Written Practice: a written procedure developed by the employer that details the requirements for
qualification and certification of its employees.
certification

3.0 Nondestructive Testing Methods

3. 1 Qualification an d certification of N DT personnel i n ccordance with this Recommended Practice is applicable to
each of die following methods:
Acoustic
Acous tic Emission
Emission Testing Magnetic Particle Testing
Electromagnetic Testing Microwave Technology Testing
Ground Penetrating Radar Neutron Radiographic Testing
Guided Wave Testing Radiographic
Radiograph ic Testing
Laser Methods Testing Thermal/Tn fiared Testing
Leak Testing Ultrasonic Jesting
Liquid Penetrant Testing Vibration Analysis
Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing Visual Testing

2 recommended practice
40 Levels of Qualification
4. 1 threee basic levels of qualification. The employer may subdi
There ate thre subdividethese
videthese leve ls for situations where
levels
additional levels are deemed necessary for specific skills an
andd responsibilities.
4,2 While in the precess of being initially trained, qu al ifiedr and
an d certified, an individual shou Id be considered
a trainee. A trainee should workwith a certified individual. Th e trainee should not independently conduct,
interpret, evaluate, nr report the results of any NDT
4-3 The recum mended technical knowledge and sk i II sets for the three basic levels of quad ificatiun areas follow
4.3.1 an d skills to be
ND T Level 1. An NU T Level 1 individual should have sufficient technical knowledge and
qualified to property perform specific standardizations, specific NDT, and
an d specif
specific
ic evaluat
evaluations
ions for
acceptance or reject ion determinations according to written instructions and
rejection an d to record results. The NDT
Level I should receive die necessary instruction and supervision from a certified NDT Level II or 111
individual.
4.3.2 NDT Level II. An NDT
ND T Level II individual should havee sufficient technical knowledge and skills co be
should hav
and standardize equipment and to interpret and evaluate resul
qualified to set up and results
ts with respect to
applicable codes, standards, and specifications. The N DT 1 jevel IT should be thoroughly familiar with the
scope and limitations of th thee methods for which qualified and should exercise assigned responsibil
responsibility
ity fo r
an d guidance of trainees and NDT Level I personnel The ND T Level 11 should be able
on-the-job training and
to organize and report the results ofNDT tests,
4.3 3 ND T Level 111 An ND1’ Level 111 individual should have sufficient technical knowledge and skills to be
capable of developing, qualifying, an and
d approving procedures; establishing and an d approving techniques;
interpreting codes, standards, specifications, an andd procedures; and designating the particular NDT
methods, techniques, and proccditrcs to be used used.. The ND I Level 111 should be responsible for the NDT
operations for which qualified arid assigned and an d should be capable of interpreting and
an d evaluating results
in terms of existing codes, standards, and specifications, The NDT Level Ill should have sufficient practical
background in applicable materials, fabrication, and product tedinnfogy to establish tec techniq
hniques
ues and to
assist in establishing acceptance criteria when nunc ar e otherwise available. The Th e ND T Level III should
have gener
generalal familiarity with other appropriate NITI' methods, as demonstrated by an AS NT Level 11 1
Basic examination or other means. The ND T Level III, in the methods in which certified, should have
sufficient technical knowledge and an d skills to lie capable of training and examining ND T Level I, II, and UI
personnel for certification in hose methods.

5.0 Written Practice

5.1 Th e employer shall establish a written practice fo r rhe contcontrol
rol and admini
administrat ion of ND T personnel training
stration
examination, and certification.
5.2 Th e employer s written practice should describe the responsibility of each level of certifica tion for determini ng
certification
the acceptability of materials or components in accordance with |he applicable codes, standards, specifications,
procedures.
53 employer s writt
written
en pract
practice
ice examination
The by should describe di e trai
training
ning experience, and
experience, requirements for each
le
leve
vell of certification method arid technique, as applicable.
5.4 The employer's written practice should identify the test techniqueswithin each test method applicable to its
sco
scopeof
peof operations.
5.5 The employer's writwritten
ten practic shall be reviewed and approved by the employer's NDT
practicee shall ND T T evel III,
5.6 The employ
employer's
er's writ
written practicee shall be maintained on file.
ten practic

6.0 Education, Training, an d Experience Re qu iremenls for Initial Qualification

6. 1 eertificatiii in in ND T should have sufficien t education, training, and
Candidates for eertificati an d experience u i ensure
qualification in those ND I merhods in which they arc being considered for certification. Documentation of prior
certification may be used by an employer as evidence of qualification for comparable levels of certifica
certification.
tion.
6-2 Documented ttai ning and/ or experience gained in posifirms and aefivities comparable to those of I evels T IT,
thee employer's written practice may be considered in satisfying the criteria of
and/or UI prior co establishment of th
paragraph 6.3.
6,3 To be considered for certification, a candidate should satisfy one of the foil wing criteria for the applicable NDT level:

6.3.1 NDT Levels land II

Table 6l3,1 A lists th e recommended training and experience hours to be considered by the
6.3-1 .1
employer in establishing written practices for initial qualification ofNDT Level I and Level
initial Level I
individuals.

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TABLE 6.3.1 A

Recommended Initial Training and Experience Levels

and

Experience
Training
Method ND T Level Technique

1 40 210 400
Acoustic
Acoustic Emission Testing
AE ) II 40 630 1200

40 210 400
Alternating Current Field
Measurement ACFM)
II 40 630 1200

40 210 400
Electromagnetic Testing
ET)
Eddy Current Testing CT)
II 40 63 0 1200

40 210 400
Remote Field Testing RFT)
II 40 630 1200

8 60 120
Ground Penetrating
Radar PR)
II 20 420 800

40 240 460
Guided Wave Testing GW )
II 40 240 460

1 8 70 130
Profilometry
Laser Methods Testing II 24 140 260
LM)
40 210 400
H ol og ra phy/S h ea rogra p h y
II 40 630 1200

2 3 15
Bubble Leak Testing BT)
II 4 35 80

1 24 105 200
Pressure Change Leak
II Testing CT) 16 280 53 0
Leak Testing (LT)
Halogen Diode Leak 12 105 200

II Testing DLT) 8 280 53 0

1 40 280 53 0
Mass Spectrometer Leak
II Testing ST) 24 420 800

4 70 130
Liquid Penetrant Testing
PT)
II 8 1 40 270

16 70 130
Magnetic Flux Leakage
Testing FL) II 12 210 400

1 12 70 130
Magnetic Particle Testing
MT )
II 8 210 400

40 210 400
M i c rowave Tech
Technolog
nolog y
Testing MW )
II 40 630 1200

Neutron Radiographic 28 42
4200 800
Testing NR) II 1680 2400
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Recommended Initial Training an d Experience Levels

Experience
Training
Method NDT Level Technique
Hours Mini mum Hours in Total Hours
Method or Technique in NDT

40 210 400
Radiography
II 40 630 1200

1 40 210 400
Computed Radiography
CR)
II 40 630 1200
RadicgraphicTesting {RT)
1 40 210 400
Computed Tomography
{CT)
II 40 630 1200

1 40 210 400
Digital Radiog raphy DR )
II 40 630 1200

32 210 400

Therm al/ Infra red Testing II Building Diagnostics 34 1260 18 00

IR)
II Electrical Mechanical 34 1260 18 00

II Materials Testing 34 1260 1800

1 40 210 400

II 40 630 1200

II Full Matrix Capture MC) 80 320 n/a

Ultrasonic Testing UT)
Phased Array Ultrasonic
II 80 320 n/a
n/ a
Testing AUT)

Tim of Flight Diffraction

II
{TOFD)
40 32
3200 n/a

1 24 42 0 80 0
Vibration Analysis VA)
II 72 1680 2400

1 B 70 13 0
Visual Tasting VT)
II 16 140 270

Notes level should be24 hours (of which al least 16 hours should be equipment
shoJ d be as defined in the employer's
familiarization).Ths training outline shoJ
1.0 A person may be qualified directly to NDT Level with no time as a cer¬
written practice. If an individual is citified in a technique, the minimum addi¬
tified NDT Level I, providing the recommended training and experience
tional experiencerequired to qualify for anoth
anotherer techni que at the same level
technique
consists of th thee sum of th
the e hours recomm
recommended
ended for NDT Level I and Level IL
may bereduced by up in 50 , as defined In Uhe emplcyer'swriltenpractice.
2.0 For NDT LevdI certificatm theexperience should consistcf cfth
thee sum of thehotKS
SO Independent of the RT, CR , CT DR, or W training recommended for Level
ferNDTLevdl and and Level II, plus the addtionaltime
timeinin paragraph 632
632as applica¬
I and Level certification, a trainee is required to receive radiation safety
ble. The fennel training should consistofthe hCT Level LevelII and Level training, plus
training as required by the regulatory jurisdiction.
any additiond formal training as definedin th e employer's written
the written practice.
practice.
9.0 If an individual is currently certified in on e {1 ) thermal/infraced technique
one
3.0 Listed training hours may be adjusted as descr bed in the employer's
descrii bed
and a full-COurse format was used tomeet the initial qualifications in that
written practice depending oh the candidate's candidate's actualeducation level (e.g.,
technique, the minimumadditional training hours to qualify in another
heminimumadditional
high school, College graduate in engineering, ett|L technique at thesamelevel shouldshould be 20hours (of which atleast 16hours
4.0 Training should be outlined in the employer's written practice. MT training
should be specific technique familiarizalionkThe training outli outline
ne should
hours may be counted toward MF L training hours as defined in employer's
be asdefined in the employer's written practice.
practice.IfIf an individual is certified
written practice.
in a technique, the minimum additional experience required to qualify
5.0 If an individualIs currently certified in an ET technique and a full-course
far another technique at the same fevel may be reduced by Lp to 50 , as
far
format was used to meet the initial qualifications in that technique, the mini-
defined in the employer's written practice.
mum training hours toqualify in another
traininghours ET technique at the same NDTIevel
anotherET
10.0 Full Matrix Capture(FWQ Tim&of Flight Diffraction (TOFD), and Phased Array
may be reduced up to 40 if so defined in th thee employer'swrittenpractice.
rasonk Testing (PALIT) require UT Level cflrtlficatnn as a prerequisite.
IJ trasonk
If an individual Is certified in an ET technique, theminimum experience to the training recommended in ths table fo
11,0 h addition to the forr FMC, TOFD, and
qualify foforr another ET technique art the same level or to th e next level may be
the
reduced by qito 50 if sodefined in th e employer's written practice.
the PAUL supplemental specific hardware and and softwa-e training should be
ed for automated or semiautomaled technique
required
requir applications The
iqueapplications
filliingtotal NDT experience requi rements^experience may be
6.0 While f J fill
employer's written practice Should fuly describe the nature and extent
gained inmore than onefl ) method? however, theminimum he minimumhours must
addrttonal training required fo
forr each specific acquisition or analysts
be met foreach method.
software and instrument/system used. The employer's written practice
7.0 If an individual is cunently certified in an RTtechnique and a lul-coirse
should also describe the means by which the examinedqualificationwill
format was used to meetthe the initial quaMotiora in that technique, th thee min¬
mined foforr automated and
be deter
determin and semiaulcmated techniques.
imumadditional training hours toqualify In another technique al the same
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TABLE « 3 . 1 B

Recommended Initial Training an d Experience Levels fo

forr NDT Level II Limited Certifications
Minimum Work
LimitedCertification Technician s Starting
Examinati
Examination
on Metho
Method
d Form al Traini ng Experience in
Technique Point
Technique {Hours)

Non-Radiographer 40 220
Film Interpretation
RT Level I 24 22 0
Non-Radiographer 40 22 0
Radiographic Testing DR/CR Interpretation
RT Level 24 220

Non-Radiographer 40 220
CT Interpretation
RT Level 24 220

Digital Thickness
Measurement numeric Trainee 8 40
Ultrasonic Testing output only)

A-scan Thickness
T r a in e e 24 1 75
Measurement

6.3- 1,2 an d experience hours, which ma y be Considered by the

Table 6,3.1 B lists initial training and
employer for specif
specificic limit
limited
ed appli
applications as defined in the employer's written practice,
cations practice,
6 3.1.3 Limited certifications should apply to individuals wh o do notmeet die full training and
experience of Table 63-1 A. Limited cenificalitms issued in any method should be approved by
di Level Ill and documented in the certification records.
diee NOT Level
6.3.2 NDTLevelJII
63,2.1 Have a bachelor's degree (or higher} in engineer ng or science, plus one additional year of
experience beyond di e Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment comparable to chat of an
ND T I evel IT io the applicable ND T methodfs), or
63.22 Have completed with passing grades at least two (2) years of engineering or scie
science
nce study at a
university college or technical school plus two additional years of experience beyond di e ND I
Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment al least comparable to thai of ND T level IT in the
applicable NDT method(s)r or :
6.3.23 Have four (4} years of experience beyond the ND T Level II requirements in ND T in an
assignment al least comfiarahle 10 that titan ND T Level IT in the applicable ND T methodfs).
The above ND T Level HI requirements ma y be partially replac
replaced
ed by experience as a certified
ND T Level II or by assignments at least comparable to ND T Level II as defined in die employer's
written practice.
6.1 It is recognized diat expanded training programs at educational institutions and colleges may inc ludee additional
includ
hands-on application andan d lab hours in applicable methods and/or techniques bey beyond
ond die required minimum
training hours. Those additional hours may be considered toward the required experience hours as approved
di e NDT Level III and documented within the employer's written practice. Additionally, the maximum
by die maximum credit
for these hours should ncil exceed 25% of th thee required experience hours. A minimum of 75% of the required
experience hours shall be gained in th thee field.

70 Training Programs
7. 1 Personnel being considered for initial certification should complete sufficient oiganized training. Tl le organized
training ma y include instructor-led training personalized instruction, virtual instructor-led training computer-
based training or web-based training. Computer-based training and we web
b based training should track hours
and
an d content of training with student examinations in accordance with paragraph 7.2. The sufficiently organized
training shall be such as to ensure the student is thoroughly familial with the principles and practices of the
specified ND T method related to die level of certification desired, and applicable to die processes to be used
products lie Al l approved [he ND T III responsible the
and th
the
e
applicable method,
tu tested training programs should be by Level for
7.2 The train ng progr am should include sufficient examinations to ensure understanding of di
program diee necessary
information.
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7.3 Etecommended training course out]ines and references for NDT Levels L II, and 11 I person nel, which may
ma y be
used
used as technical source material, arc contained in ANSI/AS NT CP-105: ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for
Qualification ofNondestnutiiv testing Personnel.
7.4 wh o purchases outside training services is responsible for ensuring that such services meet the
The employer who
requirements of the employer's written practice.

8.0 Examinations
fl. I Ad m i niMralnin and Grading
B.l.l All qualification examination questions shall be approved by th e ND T Level II I responsible for the
approved
applicable method and documented.
8. 1 2 An NDT Level Ill should be responsible for the
th e ad mi nistratiem and grading of examinations specified
in paragraphs 8.3 through 8.8 for ND T Level 1, 11, or other Level 111 personnel. Th e administration
other
and grading of examinations ma y Iw delegated to a qualified representative of the ND T Level III and
documented. Training should be provided to the individual administering the examinations. Ibis training
and qualification sliall be documented. A qualified representative of di e employer may perform the actual
administration and grading ofNDT l evel III examinations specified in paragraph fl.7
81.21 To be designated as a qualified representative of the NDT Level HI for the administration
an
andd grading of ND T Level I, Level 11, and Level Hl personnel qualification examinations,
diee designeeshould liave ducumented, appropriate instruction by the ND T Level III in the
di
proper administration and grading of qualification examinations prior to conducting and
grading
grading independent qualification examinations for ND T personnel. Additionally, the Practical
examination should be ad ministered by a person certified in the applicable
applicable ND T method as
ND T Level II or LIL H ie N DT Level LI Practical examination specified in paragraph 8.5 shall be
administered by a qualified ND T Level III.
8.13 AH NDT Level I, IL and in written examinat
examinations
ions shoul
shouldd be closed -book except that necessary data, such
as graphs, tables, specifications, procedures, codes, etc., may be provided with
with or in the examination.
Questions utilizing such reference materials should require an understanding of the the information rather
than merely locating th
thee appropriate answer.
81.4 For N DT Level I and
an d II personn el, a composite grade should be dete
personnel, determine
rmined d by simple averaging of the
results ofdi e General, Specific; an
andd Practical examinations described in di e following sections. For ND T
Level 111 personnel, the composite grade shoshoul
uldd be determined by simple averaging of the resu lts of th
results thee
Basic, Method, Specific, an d Practical (if applicable) examinations described in th
thee following sections.
8.1.5 Examinations ad ministered by the employer for quailfication should resul r in a passing composite grade
of at least 88%, with no individual written examination having a passing grade less than 70%. The Th e Practical
examination should have a passing grade of at least 80%.
8. 1 .6 W hen an exami nation is admini
administer ed and graded for theempl oyer by an outside agency and the outside
stered
pass or fail only, on a certified report then the employer ma y accept th
agency issues grades of pass thee pass

grade as 80% fo r liial [larticular examination.

8,1.7 The employer wh o purchases outs outside
ide servicess is responsible for ensuring that the exam illation services
service
meet the requirements of the employer's written practice an andd be documented.
8.1.8 in no case shall an examination be administered by oneself or by a subordinate.
8.2 Vision Examinations
8.2. 1 Near- Vision Ac u ity . Hie examination should ensure natural or corrected (no (n o pharmacological
agents) near distance acuity in at least one eye such that the applicant is capable of reading a minimum
of Iaeger No . 2 or equivalent type and size letter at the distance designated on the chart but not less than
12 in . (30.5 cm ) on a standard Jaeger test chart. The ability to perceive an Ortho-Rater minimum of 8 or
similar test pattern is also acceptable. This should be administered annually.
8.2. 1 . 1 Piiannacologjcal agents (eye drops) tliat would improve or enhance visual acuity at any distance
shall nut lie use
used.
d.
8 22 Color-Contrast Differentiation.Th e examination shoulddemonstrate the capability of distinguishing
The in g
and differentiating contrast amongcolor
amongcolorss or shad
shadeses of gray used in th
thee meth
method
od as determined by the
employer, This should be conducted upon initial certification and at fire (5) year intervals thereafter.
8.23 Visionexaminations expire on the last day of the month of expiration,
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8.3 General (Written-far NDT T euels an

and
d 1Tj
83.1 The General examinations should address the the basic principles ofthe applicable method,
8.3.2 In preparing the
the eKaminations, the ND T Level J J should select
the selector
or devise appropriate questions covering
the applicable method and techniques describedby the
the the employer's written practice and the applicable
and the
elements of the
the outline inANSI/ASNT CP - 105,
8.33 The minimum number of questions that should be given is shown in Table 833.
8.3.4 A valid ACCB ASNT NDT orASNT 971 2 1iwel II certificate may be accepted as fallilling 1he General
examination criteria for each applicable method if die ND Level Ill has determined that die ASNT
exarninadons meet die tequlLLm^ttS ofiheihe employer's mitten practice. Tills acceptance should be
documented.

TABLE 9 . 3 . 3

Minimum Number of Examination Questions

General Specific
Method /Technique
Level 1 level II level Level II

Acousti
Acoustic
c Emission Testing
Emission 40 40 20 20

Electr d mag ne ti c Test in g

Alternating Current Field Measurement 40 40 20 20

Eddy Current Testing 40 40 20 20

Remote Field Testing 30 30 20 20

Ground Penetrating Radar 30 40 20 20

Guided Wave Testing 40 40 20 20

Laser Methods Testi ng

Profilometry 30 30 20 20
H o I eg raphy/5 h ea rogra ph y 30 30 20 20
Leak Testing

Bubble Leak Testing 20 20 15 15

Pressure Change Leak Testing 20 20 15 15

Halogen Diode Leak Testing 20 20 15 15

Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing 20 20 20 40

Liquid Penetrant Testing 40 40 20 20

Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing 20 20 20 15

Magnetic Particle Testing 40 40 20 20

Microwave Technology Testing 40 40 20 20

Neutron Radiogra
Radiographic
phic Testing
Testing 40 40 20 20

Radiographic
Radiographic Testing
Testing

Radiography 40 40 20 20

Radiographic Interpretation ilm, DR r CR, CT )

40 20
Non- Radiographer

Radiographic Interpretation ilm, DR r CR , CT) -

20 15
Radiographer {Certified RT T Level 1

Computed Radiography 40 40 20 20

Computed Tomography 40 40 20 20

Digital Radiography 40 40 20 20
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TABLE B . 3 . 3

Minimum Number of Examination Questions

General Specific
Method /Technique
Level Level II Level Level II

Thtrmal/lnfrared Testing 40 20

Building Diagnostics 50 40

Electrical MechanicalTesting 50 40

Materials Testing 50 40

Ultrasonic Testing 40 40 20 20

Full Matrix Capture 40 30

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing 40 30

Time of Flight Diffraction 40 30

Digital Thickness Measurement umeric output only) 10

A-scSn Thickness Measurement 30 15
Vibration Analysis 40 40 20 60

Visual Testing 40 40 20 20

8.4 Specific ( Written-for ND T Levels 1 an d 1 1)

8.4.1 Th e Specific examination shouldaddress the etjuipmenl
etjuipmenl,, operating pnK^dures., and NO T techniques that
operating
the indiv idualm ay encounter during specific assignments described by the employer s written practice
individualm
and the applicable
applicable elements of the outline in ANS1/ASNT CP- 105.
8.4.
8.4.22 TheS
TheS p ec
ecif
ifice
icexa
xami
min
n at on shou
at iion should
ld als
alsoo cover the proceduresr specificationsor codes, and acceptance
criteria used in the ND T conducted by tire employer.
84 J The minimum number of questions that should be given is shown in Table 8 3 J.
8.4.4 A valid AGCP, ASNT NDT or ASNT 971 2 Level II certif icate may be accepted as fulfilling the Specific
certificate
examination criteria for each applicable medrod if the ND T Level III ha s detenuined that die ASNT
examinations meet h e requirements of ih ihee employer's written practice. This acceptance should be
documented. If this assessment cannot be accomplished, an employer-administered Specific examination
should be compl
completed.
eted.
8-5 Practical (for ND T Level I and 11)
85 4 The candidate should demonstrate familiarity wit with
h and
and ability to operate di e necessary NDT equipment
record, and analyze ihe resultant tnfomratfcjn to di e degree required.
8.5.2 At least on e flawed specimen or component should be tested, and the results of the NDT analyzed by the
candidate.
8.5.2. 1 Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing arid Time uf Flight Diffraction Practical Examination. Flawed
samples used for practical examinations should be representative of the components and/or
configurations dial didiee candidates would be testing under this technique and approved
approved by the
ND T Level HI.
A5.2.2 Film Interpretation Limited Certification. The Practical examination should consist of rev review
iew
arid gradi ng of a sufficient numbe
grading numberr of radiographs to demonstrate satisfactory performance to
the satisfaction of the ND T I md HL The numbnumber er of radiographs should be addressed in the
employer's written practice.
8.5 JI The description of the specimen, di diee ND T pro
proced
cedure
ure,, including
including checkpoint s, arid the results of the
checkpoints,
examination should be document
documented. ed.
8.5.4 ND T Level I Practical Examination
8.5.4. 1 Specimens. Pn ifidency sht tuld he demonstrated i n peril srming the applicable NDT lechn ique ( in
one or more flawed specimens as appropriate for the metho methodd and approved and docume
documentednted by
the N DT Level 1 11 (Grading Key).
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8-5-42 Eval nation. The NONOTT 1 jevel 1 should eval

evaluate
uate the res ults to the degree of responsibility as
resul
described in the employer's written practice. The candidate shoul shouldd detect all discontinuities and
detect
documented by die ND T Level III. Th e written practice should address
conditions specified and documented
the acceptable detection rale as well as the maximum numberof false calls acceptable,
83 43 Grading, A checklist containing at least 10 different checkpoints requiring an understanding of
test variables and
and the procedural requirements should be included in this Practical
the employer's procedural
examination, While it is normal to sco re the Practical on a percentile basis (80% required), the
score
Practical examinat
examination
ion checkl
checklistist should also contain a single checkpoin
checkpointt or multiple checkpoints
dial failure 10 successfully complete Will result in failure of the examination. This requirement
should be clearly marked on the checkpointfs),
8.5,5 ND T Level II l^raccical Examination
8334 Specimens. Proficiency should lie demonstrated in selecting and performing the applicable ND T
technique within the method and interpreting and evaluating die results on on e or more flawed
specimens as appropriate for die method and approved approved and documented
documented by die ND T Level 1(1
(Grading Key),
83.52 Evaluation. The candidate should detec detectt all discontinuities and conditions specified and
documented by the ND T Level HI. The written practice should address die acceptable detection
rate as well as the maxi
maximum
mum num numberber of fal se calls acceptable,
false
83.53 Grading. A checklist containing at least 10 different checkpoints requiring an understanding of
procedural requirements should lie included in tills Practical
NDT variables arid die employer's procedural
examination, While it is nor mal to score the Practical on a percentile basis (80% required), the
normal
practical examination checklist shoul shouldd also contain a single checkpoint or multiple checkpoints
examination,
that failure to successful^ complete will result in failure of tire This requirement
should be clearly marked on the checkpoints).
83 6 ma y be accepted as fulfill]ng the Practical examination
A valid ACCP or ASNT 971 2 Level II certificate may
criteria fo r each applicable method if the NDT
ND T Level Ilf has determined that the ASNT examinations
employer's written practice. This acceptance should be
meet the requirements of the employer's documented. If
this assessment cannot be accomplished, an employer-administered Practical examination should be
completed.
83 .7 An example of a [tactical examination checklist is attached as Appendix A to this Rccom mended Practice,
The example checklist lias been provided as guidance o n d iiee deve
developme
lopment
nt of practical examinations for
any method and level,
8.6 NDT/PdM Level Ill Examinations
8.61 Basic Examinations
8,6.1 . 1 ND T Basic Examination (does not need to be retaken to add another test method as long as the
candidate holds a current ND T Level ILL certi
certificate or certification). Th e minimum number of
ficate
questions ihai should be given is as follows
8.61 . 11 Fifteen (16) questions relating to understand ing the SNT-TC-1 A document,
8.61. 1.2 Twenty (20) questions relating to applicable materials, fabrication, an d product
technology, and
an d
8.61.13 Twen^ (20) questions that are similar to published NDT Level II questions for other
appropriate ND T methods.
8.612 PdM Basi Basicc Exami
Examinati on (does not need to be retaken to add another test method as long as
nation
the candida
candidate te holds a current Level III certificate or certification.). The minimum number of
holds
questions [hat should be given is as follows:
8.61 2 1 Fifteen (15) questions relating to understanding the SNTTC- 1A document,
8.6122 Twenty (20) questions relating to applicable machiner
machineryy techno
technology,
logy, probl
problems,
ems, and
corrective actions, and
8.6123 Thirty (30) questions that are similar to published NDT ND T Level 11 questions for other
appropriate PdM and reliability methods.
8.62 Melh< id Examination (for each methr id).
8.62. 1 Thh ty (30) questions relating to fundamentals and principles that are similar to published AS NT
NDT Level ILL questions for each method,
8-622 Fifteen (15) questions relating to application and establ ishment of techn iques and procedures
establishment
that are similar to the published ASNT ND I Level II questions for each method, and
that
10 recommemoeo practice

8.62.3 Twer ty (20) questions relating U ) eapahilily Tor interpret ng cudes, standards, an d specifications
relating to the method,
8.5.3 Specific Exami nation (for each method .
8.6 3.1 Twenty (20) questions relating to specifications, equipment techniques, and procedures
applicable to the employer’s product(s) and methods employed and an d to th
thee adminis
administration of the
tration
employer's written practice.
8-63-2 A valid ACCP or ASNT 9712 Level HI certificate m ay be accepted as iultiHing I he Specific
examination criter ia for each applicable method if the NDT Level
criteria Level III has determined that the
ASNT examinations meet the requirements of die employer's written practice. This acceptance
should be documented. If this assessment cannot be accomplished, an employer-administered
Specific examination should be completed.
8-64 Practical Examination (for each method).
Thee candidate should prepare an NDT proc
8.6.4,1 Th edure appropriate to the employer's needs; however
procedure
if documented experience demonstrates that die candidate ha hass previously prepared acceptable
ND T procedures in the meth
methodod using the specifications, codes, standards that are applicable
and standards
to that employer, a written Practical examination (for example, preparation of a procedure) is not
required. If experience is substituted for di e written tactical examination, the employer should
ducumeni di e [Kliment practical experience of the N DT Level III candidate.
8 64 2 If the NDT Level III will be requited to perform NDT or evaluate NDT results, die Practical
examination should Include the same demonstrations of di e candidate s ability' to perform
the required activityfies) as required in paragraph 8^.5 For ND T level Til personnel certified
under die employer s current written practice, tins requirement should be met prior to die next

recertification date, in die applicable method.

8,6,4.3 If the ND T Level III needs to meet the recommendations in paragraph 8,842, a va vali
lid ACCP or
d ACCP
Levell 111 certificate ma y be accepted as fulfilling the practical examination criteria in
ASNT 9712 Leve
furr each applicable method if the ND T Level Ill has determined that the ASNT
paragraph 8.5.5 fu
the requirements of di e employer’s written practice. Tliis acceptance should
examinations meet
be documented. If tins assessment cannot be accomplished, an employer-administered Practical
examination should he completed.
8,6,5 A valid endorsement on an ASNT NDT, ACCP Professional, or AS NT 9712 Level 11 certificate fulfills h e
examination criteria described in paragraphs 8.6.1 an
and d 8.62 for each applicable ND T method. A valid
ACCP Professional or ASNT 9712 1 jevel III certificate also folfills the examination criteria descriljed in
paragraph 8.5.5.
8.7 Reexamination
8.7.1 Those tailing to attain the required grades should wait at least thirty (30) days or receive suitable
additional training as determined by the
the NDT Level HI befor
beforee reexaminati
reexamination.
on.

9.0 Certification
9. Certification of ND T [Kraurmel to all levels of qualification is die responsibility of the employer
92 Certification of ND
NDT T personnel should be based on demonstration of satisfactory qualification in accordance with
Sections 6.0, 7,0, and 8.0, as described in the employer’s written practice.
9.3 At the option of the employer, an outside agency may lie engaged to provide ND T Level HI services. Tn such
instances, the respons ibilityy of certification of the employees shall be retained by the employer,
responsibilit
9.4 Personnel certification records should be mat ntained on file by tire employer for die duration specified in the
employer s written practice an
employer andd shou
should
ld include the following;
include
9.4.1 Name of certified individual.
9.42 Level of certification, ND T method and/or technique, as applicable, and limitations (if any), as applicable.
94.3 Educational background an d experience of certified individuals.
9,4.4 Statement indicating satisfactory completion of training in accordance with the employer's written
practice.
9.4,5 Resu Its of the vision examinations prescribed i n paragraph 8,2 fo r thecurrent certification period
9.4.6 Current examination copyfies) or evidence of successful completion of examinations.
9.4.7 Composite grades) or SU itahfe evidence t if grades.
9,4.8 Signatureof theNDT Level III that verifie
Signatureof verifiedd qualifications of candidate for certification.
9.4.9 Dares of certification and/or recertification.
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9.4. 1 0 Certification expiration date.

9.4P 1 1 Signature of employer's Ger tifying Authority.
915 Dates of certification an d expiration.
certification
9.5. The date of certification
certification should be a date after which the employer's requirements for education, training,
experience
experie nce,, and exami
examinat ionshave been met for each method and/or technique as specified in the
nationshave
employer s written practice.
9.5.2 The date of certification is die dat
datee when die lei tifying Authority signs di
diee certifi
certification
cation reco
record.
rd.
9.53 The date of expiration should be five (5) years hum the dat datee established in paragraph 9-5,2.
9.5 Certification certificates and waller cards. The fallowingrecommendations are considered best practice and
should be followed:
9.6. 1 The legal nameof die employer should be clearly identifiedfollo wed by the documentnumberand
revisiun/edition numlier of die written practice.
9,6.2 The certificate should ind irate SNTTC-1 A fo l lowed by the four-d igir year of the
the applicable edition of
SNT-TC-1 A that the written practice was developed to follow.
9.63 Full legal name of die certified individual in the ISO basic Latin alphabet. Additional characters ma y also
be used where customary to accommodate local languages.
9,6.4 Level of certification, NDT methodi and / or icchn ique, as applicable and
an d li nutations (if any).
9.6.5 Limitations of certification authorization sho uld be clearly defined, when appropriate for the employer,
which may include restrictions on product forms, industry sectors, codes, standards, and an d examination
procedures.
9.6.6 The full printed legal name and
an d signature of both d ie designated ND T Level III that verified th
thee
qualifica
qualification candidate for certification and di
tionss of the candidate diee designated Certifyin Authority when the Level III
Certifyingg Authority

an
andd Certifying Authority arc identified as separate positions in the employer's
employer's written practice.
9 6-6. 1 1 f applfoal lie, the ASNT-issued Level I II identification nu m her, when either or be )th i if the signers
hold ASNT Level III certifications.
9.6.7 The certificate or wallet card should be fully completed at di diee time of sign ing by thedesignated ND T
Level H l and/or Certif
Certifying Authorityy so that no fill-in -the-blank data remains to be completed by others,
ying Authorit
9.6.7.11 When changes or alterations to certificates or walle
9.6.7. wallett cards are needed, die issuing of a n ew
cards ew card
or certificate is required.
9,6.8 Datess of certification and expiration,
Date

10.0 Technical
Technical Perf
Performanc
ormancee Evaluation
10.1 NDT personnel may be reexamined anytime at die discretion of the employer an d have their certificates extended
or revoked.
10.2 Periodically, as defined in die employer's written prac
practic
tice,
e, NDT Level I and 11 perso
Level personnel
nnel should be reevaluated by
die ND T Level III administering a Practical examination. The Practical examination should follow the format and
guidelines described in paragraph 6.5.
1 0.2. 1 If the NU T Level ILL needs to meet die recommendations in paragraph 8.6J .2, the requirements in
Iiaragraph 19.2 should ba met

1L0 Interrupted Service

11-1 Th e employer s written practice should include rules coveting the types and duration of interrupted service that
requires reexamination anand
d recertification.
1 .2 Th e written practice should specify the requirements for reexamination and/or recertification for the interrupted
service.

12.0 Recertification
12.1 Al l levels t if ND T personnel shall he recertified periodically in accordance with one of the
the following criteria:
12.1,1 Evidence ofcontinuing satisfactory techni technical
cal perf
performance
ormance,,
12.
12.1.1.22 Examina
Examinati on in those portions of the examinations in Section 8.0 deemed necessary by ±e employer's
tion
NE T Level III.
1 2.2 The rec
recommende
ommended d maximum recertification interval is five (5) years from the datedie Certifying Authority signs

die certif
certificati
ication
on record
record for all certification levels. Certifications expire on di e last day of the mondi of expiration.
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] 23 When ne w techniques are added to d ie employer's written practice and and di e NDT Level Til personnel Is assigned
to perform examinations using these ne w techniqueSj the NDT 1 jewel ITT personnel should receive applicable
training take applicable examinations, and obtai
obtainn the necessary experience, such that th thee NDT Level 111 meets
di e requirements of di e ne w techniques in Table 63 . 1 A, prior lo dieir next Decertification date, in die applicable
method,

13 0 Termination
13. 1 deemed revoked when employment is terminated .
The employer's certification shall be deemed
132 An NDT Level L Level 11, orLevel Tl I whose certification ha
hass been terminated may be certified to the former
NDT level by a ne w employer based on examination, as described in Section 8.0, provided all of th thee following
conditions are met to die
di e ne w employer's satisfaction:
13,2,1 The employee has proof of prior certification.

13.22 Hie employee was wa s working in the capacity to which certified within six (6) mondisof termination.
13.2.3 The employee is being recertified widrin six (6)
(6 ) months of termination.
13,2,4 Prior to being examined for certification, employees not meeting the above requirements should receive

additional training as deemed appropriate by di e NDT Level HI.

140 Reinstatement
14.1 An ND T Level L level IL or Ijevel Ill whose certification hashas been
been termi nated may be reinstated to the funner
terminated
NDT Level, without a ne w examination, provided all of the following conditions are met:
1 4. . The employer has mainrained die personnel certification records required In paragraph 9.4,
] 4. 1 2 Th e employee's certification did no t expire di iring termi nation.

14.1 .3 Ilie employee is being reinstated within six (a) months of termination.

15 0 Referenced Publications
15.1 The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
ma y be obtained from The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc.,
Recommended Practice, Copies may
1201 Dublin Rd., Suite XXDr Columbus, OH 43215, USA, or asnLOig.
15,1.1 A NSI/ASNT CP-105: ASNT Standard Topical Oi itiin s for Qualification of Nondestn Ktiw Testing Personnel

latest
latest edit
edition.
ion.
1542 A N5IZASNT CP-97 2 (ISO 971 2202 }2023 Standard Mirt strticiiiv Testing-Qualification an d Certification of
NDTPersonnel
1 5 .1 ..22 AS NT Central Certification Program, ASA// Document Ci ^1 latest ed ition.
1 5.1 3 AS NT Policy G- 4 - Use theASNT Name an andd ASNTMaitsf latest edition
152 The following document contains specific ND T terms which, chough referenced in this text, constitute provisions
of this Recommended Practice. Copies may be obtained from ASTM International, 100 Ban Harbor Drive,
PO Bo x C7D0, West Conshohocken, PA 1 9428 -2959, USA or astm.org.
15,2. 1 ASTM E 13 16 (latest edition) - Standard lerminol
lerminology
ogy for Nondestntctiue Examinations Section A - Common
ND T Terms.
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APPENDIXES
Appendix A N DT Practical Examination Checklist

ND T PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CHECKLIST

NAME: EMPLOYEE ;

COMPANY: LOCATION:

DATE: NDT METHOD:

PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION:

SPECIMEN(S) DESCRIPTION:
Time Started: Time Completed:

No . Categories P o in ts S c o re Remarks
1 Knowledge of NOT Procedure Record Ihe presence or absence of actions that
Familiarity support your score. Was Ihe procedur
procedure e picked up,
* Ulilization thumbed through, re
read ahead of tim
ad ahead time,
e, highlighted
highlighted
* 10 or marked up.
up. Did the
the candidate
candidate refer to the
the
Consderatjonfor limit
limitations
ations
* Adherence toprocedural detail^ procedure when questions arose? Did the output
comply with the
the procedure?
Equipment and Material Record the presen
presence absence of actions that
ce or absence
Stated in proced
procedur
uree or user experience support your scor
score.
e. Not
Note
e the equipment and
and
• Proficiency ri set up up.. utiizsrtion, and calibration 5 materials used. Evaluate the procedure foforr
* Proficiency in technique and slandardiMtion calibration adequacy, ease of use, and
and care.
3. Test Specimen Care an d Custody Record tha presence o r absence of actions Ihat
* Appropriate pre-cleaning support your score. Note preparation adequacy,
• Mamtenance/conlrd 5 specimen care, final cleaning, and
and final specimen

4.
• Appropriate post-cleaning
Operations
condition.
Record the presen
presencece or absence
absence of action
actions
s th
that
at
• Calibration verificaiian
verificaiian
Adhering to procedures
support your score. State if calibr
calibrati
ation
on was verified
or not. List steps folowed. Note any sleps misssd-
• Adherence to the sequencing requirements 10 Describe actual test media used, area
test media area of interest,
* Lltilisabonof a ppropnate testing media and area(s) missed.
and
• Inspecting
Inspecting designated areas oF interest
5. Record the presence or absence of actions that
Detection of Indications111 support your score. List all procedure requirements
• Adherence to procedure requirements 15 not followed. Note number of hits, misses, and
• Accuracy (detwlion of critical mdications) false call
calls.
s. Reference
Reference at
atta
tached
ched report annotated.
• Findmq det
detect
ectable
able indications
indications
6 Interpretation of Indications Record the presence or absen
absencece of action
actionss th
that
at
• Adherence toprocedure
to procedure requirements support your score, identify metrics reflecting
* Accuracy (int
(interpreting Ihe critical indications)
erpreting 15 inspection accuracy or Inaccuracy. Refer to
Interpreting relevant indications attached report interpretation standards
• and defect map and
compared to known
characterization.
7. Evaluation of Indications^ Record the presence or absence of actions Ihat
• Following procedure requirements support your score. Quantify discrimination
• Accuracy(evalu
Accuracy (evaluating the
ating the crit
critical
ical indic
indication
ations)
s) 20^ accuracy and margin of error between relevant
Evaluating relevant
relevantindications
indications an
andd nanrelevant indications.
*
B Documentation and Records Record the presence or absence of actions that
• Accurate document
documentation
ation support your score. State degree of completeness,
• Appropriate control of records
Proper d ala processing 10 and appearance of
ity,, clarity, correctness, and
legibility
legibil
• reports with errors and
and omissions.

9.
• Compliance
General He
Healt
alth
h an
and
with procedural routing
d Safety Record the presen
presence absence of actions that
ce or absence
• F amiEanty wrth health andsafety of method support your score. State violations of industry
• Vdalila substances standards
standards and practices. General stateme
statement
nt of
• Electrical hazards
Respiratory concerns
5 compliance is acceptable if no violations.
*
• Compliance with specific ste procedures
10. General Observable Conduct Record the presence or absence of achene ihat
• Proficiency ri knowledge of the
the method support your score. List comments or behavior Ihat
* Proficiency n application pt the method
the 5 supports or detract
detractss from examinee performance-
• Proficiency r the results
Adherence to a professional behavior
*

(1 nil discunti nuJ lies and conditions specified by the NDT

The tandidale shuuld detect nil Level III-
(2} No more than 10 false calls allowed.
{3} 80 of designated defects correctly classified (1 6 points required to pass).
(16

jhint/Signiture of NDT Level III: Dale:

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Appendix B Example Certification Template

{INSERT FULL LEGAL N ME O F INDIVIDU L}

s hereby certified to perform the following Nondestructive Testing Methodes

EDITION YEAR OF ISSUANCE THAT

THAT THE COMPANY IS R QU IR TO COMPLY WITH} as it applies to NDT performed
by this company.
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ICE
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