G.

Jothinathan
Project consultant
Centre for NonDestructive Evaluation
Mechanical Engineering Department
I I T M, Chennai 600 036
Email – gj@iitm.ac.in
Ph.No: 98411- 07465

Notes prepared on 12.4.2011 for Lev.III programme

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 ASNT Level III Basic Examination
Topical outline – CP-105-2006 P-136
SNT-TC-1A- 2006 P-14**
Three main topical areas
1.0 Personnel qualification and certification program
1.1. Recommended Practice No.SNT-TC-1A
1.2 ANSI / ASNT- CP-189 CP-105
1.3 ASNT Level III Programme
2.0 General familiarity with other NDT Methods
3.0 General knowledge of materials, fabrication &
product technology

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 Administration

Attitude, temperament and approach

Analytical – separate into smaller parts so as to

visualise better

Consider information not in isolation but to connect to

many related things and try to tabulate the information
as much as possible

Finally, try to know the basic philosophy and logic if

any – try to look into underlying current
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Basic Examination Duration & Number of questions
SNT-TC-1A CP-189 ASNT Lev.III
SG
Duration 4 hrs SNT- 4hrs
TC-1A
Number Minimum No.(55) ------ 135 Qns
SNT-TC-1A-15 SNT-TC-1A&
of Qns CP189
Mats,Fab & Pro.T-20 Mats,Fab & Pro.T
Methods – 20 (lev.II):P-6 Methods:p-43-
Certification Screening, credentials & Acquire Same as SNT-TC-
written exam(Basic+Method) Lev.III 1A

First ASNT Examination-1976 SG – p-42- parah 2: 5 Methods

13 Methods
All ASNT examinations are developed using psychometric principles.
Psychometrics is the field of study concerned primarily with the construction and
validation of Questionnaires, tests, and personality assessments, with guidelines
found in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing

Not mentioned is that it is a black box: many things not known – but ???
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 Who is ASNT Level lII
ASNT Lev.III – ASNT awards certification based on
1. Screening process
2. Review of credentials
3. Comprehensive Examination (Basic + Method)
4. Basic Examination is mandatory SG-Ch3-p42
Entails ASNT Level III Certificate + wallet ( 5 yrs)-p-43
Objective, multiple choice format SG-Ch.3: p-43 : A
certification that records satisfactory completion of written exam.p-44
CP-189 for Organisational Level III, ASNT Level III is must SG-
Ch.3: P-44 (in the notes& SNT-TC-1A options)
SNT-TC-1A Options
1. incorporate ASNT Lev.directly in written procedure
2. Incorporate acceptance of Level III using outside agency
3. Employers own documented examination
(All the cases clientele is involved)
Note : ASNT Lev.III is must to become org.Lev.III – CP-189
one optional requirement –SNT-TC-1A
must be incorporated in written practice
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– SG-p-6 - foreward
Brief History – SNT-TC-1A – Over 40 years
What is SNT-TC-1A
The first edition of SNT-TC-1A was published in 1966 – its title is derived as
follows:
SNT- Society of Nondestructive Testing
TC – Technical Committee
1A – 1st Committee was given this title
The purpose of this document was to provide a set of guidelines for NDT
operator certification.
2007 marks the publication of the latest edition of SNT-TC-1A[1]. It is now
40 years since the issue of the first edition and
this paper will take a brief look at the development of the employer based
certification programme and consider the differences between the
various editions published over the past 40 years

The 2006 edition (published in February 2007) is the 12th edition and is now
available.
the document is not and has never been a Standard - it contains
guidelines which the Employer uses to create a Written Practice. SNT-TC-
1A is a Recommended Practice.
It is further made clear that the Written Practice created must be acceptable,
not only to the Employer, but alsogj,iitm,Chennai
to the Purchaser
 3. Editions
a. 1966 b. 1968 c. 1971 d. 1975 e. 1980 f. 1984 g. 1988
h. 1992 i. 1996 (1) j. 1996 (2) with 1998 Addenda
k. 2001 l. 2006
Each edition is a Recommended Practice – NOT a Code,
Specification or Standard.
Each edition requires the Employer to establish a Written
Practice. SNT-TC-1A proposes that the guidelines may be
modified by the Employer to suit his needs but the Written
Practice created must always take account of the needs of the
purchaser of the NDT services.

5.1 Definitions In 1966 only 3 terms were defined – qualification, certification

and certifying agency.
By 2006 15 terms were defined including NDT, Outside Agency and Limited
Certification reflecting changing times.
5.2 Methods - Main
1966 5 methods recognised UT,MT,PT,& ET(in 1984 ET became Electromagnetic
Testing and in 2006 became subdivided into 4 techniques - AC Field; Eddy
current; Electromagnetic Testing; Flux Leakage and Remote Field) & RT
1974 Neutron Radiography and Leak Testing (4 techniques) added
1980 Acoustic Emission 1988 Visual Testing
1992 Infra-red Thermography 1996 (1) Vibration Analysis
2001 Laser Testing (2 techniques) 2006 Magnetic Flux Leakage
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Recommended practice
Broad guidelines

Should - Recommendation _doc

Standard
Specific requirements-minimum requirements
Shall - mandatory

Should or shall which is more emphatic, forceful,

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 SNT-TC-1A
1 Scope
2. Definitions (15)-education
Examination, formal trg.,
gen.exam, method,NDT
istructor,practical & procedure
3. NDT methods
4. Levels of qualification
5. Written
PracticeBasic_SNT_TC_1A.ppt
6. Education, Training, and
Experience Requirements for
Initial Qualification
Implicit –high school & 2 years
of Engineering or Science
6.1-sufficient edu. Trg. &
experience (Table 6.3.1)
7. Training programme
8. Examination – includes vision
General,specific & Practical I &II a.No of qns- almost same
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CP-189
Scope
Definitions (20)-cert.agency
Comparable, limited qual.,
NDT, Recommended practice,
Not specifically given – implied
thro’ Appendix
3. Levels of qualification
Standard – min.requirements
4.Qualification requirements
No mention of qual. For I & II
No disc. for trg & experience
Lev.III Same as ASNT Lev.III
That is same as SNT-TC-1A
4.1Sufficient organised Trg.
Experience – Appendix A
5.Qualification & certification
6. Examination– includes vision
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9. Certification 7. Expiration, suspension,

revocation & reinstateme t of
employer certification
10 Technical performance eval. 8.Employer recertification
11 Interrupted service 9.Records
12. Recertification 10. Referenced publications
13 Termination
14. Reinstatement

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 SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 – A comparison
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Scope Recommended practice Standard
Broad guidelines Specific
requirements
Should Shall
Recommendation _doc Mandatory
Employer prepares W.Prac. W.Procedure
Definition 15 20
Levels 3 (Lev.I,II&III) p-2(SNT-TC- 6(Lev.I. II, II limited,
1A) III,Trainee &
Instructor) p-2
Vision Jaeger#2 Jaeger#1***
Colour contrast
Org.Lev.II ASNT –Lev.III –optional Must – shall
I SG p-44- SNT Certification CP-189-6.2.1
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options
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
4. Levels of Qualification 3.0
4.1There are 3 basic levels of qualification. 3.1 6 Levels of
The employer may subdivide these levels for qualification are
situations where additional levels are defined in terms of
deemed necessary for specific skills and skill and knowledge
responsibilities. required in a given
4.2 While in the process of being initially method or methods to
trained, qualified, and certified, an individual perform specified NDT
should be considered a trainee. A trainee activities
should work with a certified individual. The 3.1 Level III
trainee shall not independently conduct, 3.2 Level II
interpret, evaluate, or report the results of 3.3 Level II limited
any NDT test. 3.4 Level I
4.3 3.5 Trainee
4.3.1 Lev.I 3.6 NDT Instructor
4.3.2 Lev.II *****
4.3.3 Lev.III Details of these levels
and criteria we will see
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separately
5.0 Written Practice
5.1 The employer shall establish a written practice for the control and
administration of NDT personnel training, examination, and certification.
5.2 The employer’s written practice should describe the responsibility of each
level of certification for determining the acceptability of materials or
components in accordance with the applicable codes, standards,
specifications, and procedures.
5.3 The employer’s written practice shall describe the training, experience,
and examination requirements for each level of certification.
5.4 The employer’s written practice shall be reviewed and approved by the
employers NDT Level III.
5.5 The employer’s written practice shall be maintained on file.

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SNT-TC-1A CP-189
6.0 Education, Trg and experience 4.0 Qual.
Edu: Lev.I & II implicit- high school or Requirements
science or engineering in college thro’ Lev.I & II No mention
number of trg. Hrs and experience and not even implicit
SG-17-General comments: p-25 enquiry as no discrimnation in
Q1-28>> ??????? Q1-30(beyond or the number of trg . Hrs
and experience
Lev. III – more specific again through
experience specified
Lev.III
Can be level III even without
Same as SNT-TC-1A
4 year or 2 year of college
it follows SNT-TC-1A
education
must be lev.II with 4 years
experience 6.3.2.3 implies one
could have ASNT Lev.III with HS
education ????? Even without
No mention of edu.qual.6.3.2.3
SG:P-5 : documented education &
experience – trg not mentioned
The above Level III requirements may be
partially replaced by experience as a
certified NDT Level II or by assignments at
least comparable to NDT Level II as
defined in the employer’s written practice
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SNT-TC-1A CP-189
6.0 Education, Trg and experience
Lev.I 4.0 Training
7.0 Training programme 4.1 Sufficient org. Training
7.1 Sufficient organised Training Knowledge & skill
Table – Training hrs very similar table but
does not discriminate based
on edu.Qual.,
Includes exam.*
7.2 Includes examination Course outline – CP-105
7.3 Course outline – CP-105 Trg by NDT instructor- can
7.4 trg can be entrusted to o.agency be entrusted to personnel
with specialised expertise
Employer is finally responsible Credit of trg.- pass in final
exam

NDT Lev.III – ASNT Lev.III

Trg. Lev.III – not mentioned
Credit of training : by exam

* To demonstrate that the

necessary information is
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SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Experience : 4.2 Experience (Appendix A)
Not much details except of number Lev.I & II (Appendix A)
of hrs as given in Table 6.3.1 Lim. Lev.II (Appendix B)
Lev.III As per ASNT Lev.III
Details 4.3 Previous Trg. & Experience

4.4 NDT Instructor

4.5 Outside Service

5.0 Qualification & certification

5.1 Employers wri.Procedure
5.2 Proc.Requirements
a. duties & responsibilities
b. trg. Requirements
c. exp. Requirements
d. exam. Requirements
e. records & doc.
f. recertification
5.3 Approval: by ASNT Lev.III
designated by employer
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Method SNT-TC-1A CP-189
L.I L.II Lev.I Lev.II
Trg.hrs Exp.hrs Trg.hrs Exp.hrs
AET 40(32) 210(400) (40) 210(400)
40(40) 630(1200) (40) 630(1200
ET1. ACFM 40(24) 210(400) 40 210(400)
40 630(1200) 40 630(1200)
ET 40(24) 210(400) 40 210(400)
40 630(1200) 40 630(1200
FL Testing 40(24) 210(400) 40 210(400)
40 630(1200) 40 630(1200
Remote FT 40(24) 210(400) 40 210(400)
40 630(1200 40 630(1200
Laser Testing ----- --------
Profilometry
8 (4) 70 (130)
Holography/ 24(12) 140 (270)
sherography 40 (36) 210(400)
40 (36) 630(1200
Leak Testing
PT 4(4) 70 (130) 4 70 (130)
8(4) 140 (270) 8 140 (270
MFL 16 (12) 70 (130) 16 70 (130)
12 (8) 210 (400) 12 210 (400)
MT 12(8) 70 (130) 12 70 (130)
8(4) 140 (270) 8 140 (270)
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RT 40 210(400) 40 210(400)
Thermal /IR 32 210 (400) 32 210 (400)
34 1260 (1800) 34 1260 (1800)
UT 40 (30) 210 (400) 40 210 (400)
40 630 (1200) 40 630 (1200)
TOFD ------- ------
------- 40 160(???)
PA ------
80
------ 160 (???)
VA 24 (24) 420 (800) 24 420 (800)
72 (48) 1680 (24000 72 1680 (24000
VT 8 (4) 70 (130) 8 70 (130)
16 (8) 140 (270) 16 140 (270)
Some important Points
1. SNT-TC-1A – Trg hrs takes into account the edu.qualification
Experience hrs are same irrespective edu.Qualification
CP-189 Trg &exp. Hrs are same &no discrimination based on edu.Qual
2. Trg hrs are same for 5 main methods for both namely 40 (40) and 210
(400) for Lev.I and 630 and 1200 for lev.II for AET, Laser Testing
(Holography),ET (4),RT & UT namely 40 (40) & 210 (400) & 630(1200)hrs
PT & VT& Laser (profilometry) exp.Same 70(130)140 (270)
Hints ( my view) A person
working for 210 hrs in NDT and working 50% of time on RT & 50% on UT
can claim 210 hrs of work experience for both RT & UT and also claim 210 hrs
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of NDT Same is the case with 25% & 4 methods(enq)
SNT-TC-1A is the only certification document I am aware of which has
different NDT training times depending on your educational level.

Change in attitude towards no. of trg and exp.hrs

Year MT RT
Trg hrs Exp.hrs Trg hrs Exp.hrs
1966 13.5+8 6 mnths and 20+36 12 mths.
1.5 years & 3 years

1975 24+16 1 months 80+100 3 mths &

3 months 9 mths
1988- 12+8 1 months 40+40
till date 3 months From
1996
10. Weighting Factors
From 1966 - 1988 the Employer decided his own weighting factors (within the
limits supplied in SNT-TC-1A and put them into the Written Practice.
In 1988, however, the weighting factors were removed and replaced by simple
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8.0 Examination 6.0 Examination
6.1 Vision
8.1 Admn. And grading(Lev.III) 6.1.1 Near distance acuity
Jaeger #1 or equivalent at
8.2 Vision examination not less than 12”
6.1.2 Colour vision : ability to
8.2.1 Natural or corrected near differentiate between colours
distance acuity Jaeger #2 or 6.1.3 Frequency
eq. at a dist.not less than 12” Annually and once in 5 years /
Administered annually at recertification
Procedure : personnel
8.2.2Colour contrast differentiation approved by Lev.III
capability of distinguishing or
differentiating contrast among 6.3 NDT L.I & II
ExaminationsSlide 22
colours or grey levels
initial certification & 5 year
intervals

8.3 & 8.4 L I & II General & specific

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II)
8.1 Administration and Grading
8.1.1 An NDT Level III shall be responsible for the administration and grading
of examinations specified in Section 8.3 through 8.8 for NDT Level I, II, or other
Level III personnel. The administration and grading of examinations may be
delegated to a qualified representative of the NDT Level III and so recorded. A
qualified representative of the employer may perform the actual administration
and grading of Level III examinations specified in 8.8.

8.1.2 For Level I and II personnel, a composite grade should be determined by

simple averaging of the results of the general, specific, and practical
examinations described below. For Level III personnel,the composite grade
should be determined by simple averaging of the results of the basic, method,
and specific examinations described below.

8.1.3 Examinations administered for qualification should result in a passing

composite grade of at least 80 percent, with no individual examination having a
passing grade less than 70 percent
8.1.4 When an examination is administered and graded for the employer by an
outside agency and the outside agency issues grades of pass or fail only, on a
certified report, then the employer may accept the pass grade as 80 percent for
that particular examination.

8.1.5 The employer who purchases outside services is responsible for ensuring
that the examination services meet the requirements of the employer’s written
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L I & II General, specific & Practical
8.3 General Written- Lev.I & II
8.3.1 The general examinations should address the basic principles
of the applicable method.
8.3.2 In preparing the examinations, the NDT Level III should select or
devise appropriate questions covering the applicable method to
the degree required by the employer’s written practice.
8.3.3 See the Appendix for example questions
8.4 Specific (Written - for NDT Levels I and II)
8.4.1 The specific examination should address the equipment, operating
procedures, and NDT techniques that the individual may encounter during
specific assignments to the degree required by the employer’s written practice.
8.4.2 The specific examination should also cover the specifications or codes and
acceptance criteria used
in the employer’s NDT procedures.
8.4.3 The minimum number of questions that should be given is as follows:

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8.5.1 The candidate should demonstrate familiarity with and ability to operate
the necessary NDT equipment, record, and analyze the resultant information to
the degree required.
8.5.2 At least one flawed specimen or component should be tested and the results
of the NDT analyzed by the candidate.
8.5.3 The description of the specimen, the NDT procedure, including check points,
and the results of the examination should be documented.
8.5.4 NDT Level I Practical Examination. Proficiency should be demonstrated in
performing the applicable NDT on one or more specimens or machine problems
approved by the NDT Level III and in evaluating the results to the degree of
responsibility as described in the employer’s written practice. At least ten (10)
different checkpoints requiring an understanding of test variables and the
employer’s procedural requirements should be included in this practical exam.

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Comment:Lev.1 min 1 sample /technique
Lev.II min. 1 sample/technique and 2 / method
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Method SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Lev.I Lev.II Lev.I Lev.II
AET 40 40 40 40
ET1. ACFM 40 40 40 40
ET 40 40 40 40
FL Testing 40 40 40 40
Remote FT 40 40 30 30
Laser Testing 30 30 Not found
Leak Testing 20 20 4 20 each 4 20
each
PT 40 40 40 40
MFL 20 20
MT 40 40 40 40
NRT 40 40 40 40
RT 40 40 40 40
film Inter. N/A 40 (from trainee) 40(non Radiogr)
N/A 20 (from Lev.I) 20
DR N/A 30 30
Thermal /IR 40 40 40 40
UT 40 40 40 40
Digi.Thick N/A 20 20
A-scan N/A 30 20(A-scan)
30 (TOFD)
30 (PA)
VA 40 40 40 40
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VT 40 40 40 40
Method SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Lev.I Lev.II Lev.I Lev.II
AET 20 20 20 20
ET1. ACFM 20 20 20 20
ET 20 20 20 20
FL Testing 40 40 20 20
Remote FT 40 40 20 20
Laser Testing 30 30 Not found
Leak Testing 20 20 4 15 each 3 15 each
PT 20 20 20 20
MFL 20 15
MT 40 40 40 40
NRT 20 20 20 20
RT 20 20 20
film Inter. N/A 20 (from trainee) 20
N/A 15 (from Lev.I) 15
DR N/A 20 20
Thermal /IR 20 20 20 20
UT 20 20 20 20
Digi.Thick N/A 10 10
A-Scan N/A 15 15(A-scan)
30 (TOFD)
30 (PA)
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20 60
VT 20 20 20 40(20)
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8.5 Practical Lev.I & II 6.3.3 Practical examination is
8.5.1 The candidate should demonstrate approved by Lev.III
familiarity with and ability to operate 6.3.3.1 Proficiency in using
the necessary NDT applicable NDT method
Equipment, record and analyse the
resultant information
8.5.2 At least one flawed specimen
8.5.3 Documentation1. Test specimen At least 1 test sample for each
2. Check points technique
3. Results
8.5.4 Lev.I Demonstrate proficiency in
performing applicable method
Min. 10 check points At least one sample technique &
8.5.5 Lev.II In selecting and performing the Min. of 2 samples per method
applicable technique: interpreting and interpreting and evaluating and
evaluating the results documenting the results
6.4.4.1 Administrating pract. Exam need
be Lev.III in that method
6.4.4.3 Lev.III should document the
nature of specimen and the discont.
6.4.5 Check list will address ------
8.6Sample questions for general examinations are presented in the separate question booklets that can
be obtained from ASNT Headquarters. These questions are intended as examples only and should not
be used verbatim for qualification examinations. The following is a list of the booklets:
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Not much information on Practical 6.4.1.2 Lev.III Practical Exam
examination for Lev.III Employer is responsible for
having an ASNT Lev.III to
develop
administer &
grade
Level III specific and practical

6.4.6 Written check list to assess

8.9 Reexamination : wait for 30 days or ---------------
receive suitable additional trg. 6.5 Reexamination
30 days or with additional
8.7 Additional Written, Specific and documented training to address
Practical Examination Criteria to deficiencies
8.7.1 Level I, II, and III Written Exam. Neither self administration or by a
8.7.1.1Closed book- procedure based qns subordinate ( in the revision)
to test the understanding of information
and simple locating
8.7.1.2 ACCP is equivalent
8.7.2 Level I and II Sp. Exam.s
The employer may delete the specific
exam. if the candidate has a valid ACCP
Level II certificate in the method and if
documented experience exists to permit
such.
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8.8 NDT/PdM Level III Examinations Lev.III All as per SNT-TC-1A by
8.8.1 Basic examinations virtue of possessing ASNT Lev.III
certificate
8.8.1.1–only once for more than 1
method Min.no. of questions
15+20+20
8.8.2 Method exam – min.no.of qns
8.8.2.1 Basic & fundamentals 15
2 Est. of techniques & procedure -20
3.Interpreting codes, stds& spec.20
8.8.3 Sp. Examination for each method
8.8.3.1 20 qns: spec., equip.,techs.,
Procedures –applicable to
employers product and written
practice
8.8.3.2 sp. Is equivalent to 1. ASNT Lev.III
2.ACCP-Lev.III
3. Doc.on proce
8.8.4 Endorsement of Lev.III cert. satisfies
8.8.1 & 2
8.8.5 Same is the case with ACCP Lev.III
8.9 Reexamination _ see details given

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9.0 Certification Expiration, suspension, revocation &
reinstatement of employers
certification
Expiration
1. Termination of employ.
2. Lev.I & II – after 5 years
(last day of the month)
3. Expiration of Lev.III cert.
Suspension
1.Vision – more than a year
2.Nonperformance -12 months
3.Deficiency in performance
4.Nonrenewal forASNT Lev.III
Revocation
1. Nonperformance in 12 months
2. Lev.III cer. Revocation
3. Ethics\
Reinstatement

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9.1 Cert.of all levels of NDT personnel is the responsibility of the employer.
9.2 Certification of NDT personnel shall be based on demonstration of satisfactory
qualification in accordance with Sections 6, 7, and 8, as described in the
employer’s written practice.
9.3 At the option of the employer, an outside agency may be engaged to provide
NDT Level III services. In such instances, the responsibility of certification of the
employees shall be retained by the employer.
9.4 Personnel certification records shall be maintained on file by the employer for
the duration specified in the employers written practice and should include the
following:
9.4.1 Name of certified individual.
9.4.2 Level of certification and NDT method.
9.4.3 Educational background and experience of certified individuals.
9.4.4 Statement indicating satisfactory completion of training in accordance with the
employer’s written practice.
9.4.5 Results of the vision examinations prescribed in 8.2 for the current certification
period.
9.4.6 Current examination copy(ies) or evidence of successful completion of examinations.
9.4.7 Other suitable evidence of satisfactory qualifications when such qualifications are
used in lieu of
the specific examination prescribed in 8.8.3.2 or as prescribed in the employer’s written
practice.
9.4.8 Composite grade(s) or suitable evidence of grades.
9.4.9 Signature of the Level III that verified qualifications of candidate for certification.
9.4.10 Dates of certification and/or recertification and the dates of assignments to
NDT.
9.4.11 Certification expiration date.
9.4.12 Signature of employer’s certifying authority.

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10. Technical Performance Evaluation
10.1 NDT personnel may be reexamined any time at the
discretion of the employer and have their certificates
extended or revoked.
10.2 Periodically, as defined in the employers written practice,
the technical performance of Level I and II
personnel should be evaluated and documented by a NDT Level
III. The evaluation and documentation
should follow the format and guidelines described in section 8.5

For level III to acquire credit points

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11.0 Interrupted Service
11.1 The employer’s written practice should include rules covering the
types and duration of interrupted service that requires reexam. and
recertification.
11.2 The written practice should specify the requirements for
reexamination and/or recertification for the interrupted service.
12.0 Recertification
12.1 All levels of NDT personnel shall be recertified periodically in accordance
with one of the following criteria:
12.1.1 Evidence of continuing satisfactory tech. performance.
12.1.2 Reexamination in those portions of the examinations in Section 8 deemed
necessary by the employer’s NDT Level III.
12.2 Recommended maximum recertification intervals are 5 years for all
certification levels
13.0 Termination
13.1 The employer’s certification shall be deemed revoked when employment is
terminated.
13.2 A Level I, Level II, or Level III whose certification has been terminated may
be certified to the former NDT level by a new employer based on examination, as
described in Section 8, provided all of the following conditions are met to the
new employer’s satisfaction:
13.2.1 The employee has proof of prior certification.
13.2.2 The employee was working in the capacity to which certified within six (6)
months of termination.
13.2.3 The employee is being recertified within six (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 the
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14.0 Reinstatement
14.1 A Level I, Level II, or Level III whose certification has
been terminated may be reinstated to the former
NDT level, without a new examination, provided all of the
following conditions are met:
14.1.1 The employer has maintained the personnel
certification records required in section 9.4.
14.1.2 The employee’s certification did not expire during
termination.
14.1.3 The employee is being reinstated within six (6) months
of termination.

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2.1 ASNT certification: The process whereby ASNT certifies
that an individual has met the basic and method examination
guidelines of Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A.

2.2 ASNT NDT Level III: An individual who, having passed

ASNT administered Basic and Method(s) Examinations, holds a
current, valid ASNT Level III certificate in at least one method.

2.3 Certification: Written testimony of qualification.

2.4 Employer: the corporate, private, or public entity that

employs personnel for wages or salary, and is responsible for
authorizing personnel to perform NDT or PdM.

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2.5 Examination, NDT Basic: a Level III written examination of
knowledge of materials science and processes technology, NDT
personnel qualification and certification, and the basic
principles of NDT methods.

2.6 Examination, PdM Basic: a Level III written examination of

knowledge of machinery technology, PdM personnel
qualification and certification, and the basic principles of PdM
methods.

2.7 Examination, Method: a Level III written examination on

the principles, theory, techniques and applications within an
NDT/PdM method.

2.8 Examination, Specific: an examination on specifications,

equipment, techniques and procedures applicable to the
employer’s product(s) and methods.
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2.9 Experience: work activities accomplished in the applicable NDT/PdM
method under the direction of qualified supervision, including the
performance of the method and related activities but not including time
spent in organized training programs.

2.10 Qualification: demonstration or possession of education, skills,

training, knowledge, and experience required for personnel to properly
perform NDT to a level as specified in this document- CP-ASNT-1B
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2.11 Recertification: The process of extending one’s certification after the
initial period of validity, and maintaining certification for a specified
period thereafter.

2.12 Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A: The NDT Personnel

Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing document
providing the guidelines for the establishment of qualification and
certification programs for NDT.
2.13 Training: an organized program developed to impart the knowledge
and skills necessary for qualification.
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