Indian Society for Non - Destructive Testing

(Regd. Society: S. No. 49 of 1981) Module No. 60 & 61, Garment Complex, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032 Tele : 044-22500412, 044-42038175 E Mail: isntheadoffice@gmail.com , ncbisnt@gmail.com

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT ISNT Level III Certification Programme January February, 2013 Pune, India ISNT Level III certification programme as per BIS Document IS 13805- 2004 (conforming to ISO 9712- 2005), in various methods, will be conducted by the ISNT Pune Chapter at Pune. The minimum eligibility requirements are given in Table I and the schedule for the course and the examinations is given in Table II. The examination will follow immediately after the course. Details of fee structure are given under the heading Programme Schedule and Applicable Fees in Table II. Those interested in registering their names for this programme, shall fill in the enclosed form giving all relevant details. The application form along with the applicable fees shall be sent to the following address. Dr. M.T. Shyamsunder Controller of Examinations National Certification Board Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing Module Nos. 60 & 61, Garment Complex, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032. Tel : 044 22500412. 044 - 42038175 E-mail: ncbisnt@gmail.com , isntheadoffice@gmail.com , All payments shall be made through the means of a crossed Demand Draft drawn favouring NCB - ISNT and payable at Chennai. Cheques will not be accepted.

The last date for receipt of application along with payment is 21st December, 2012.

II. Eligibility Requirements as per IS 13805 - 2004: Table I: Minimum experience requirements for ISNT Level III Method of Access Access to Level III by a person holding ISNT Level II Education Degree in Engineering or post graduate degree in science from an accredited science or engineering college or university programme. Diploma in Engineering or Degree in science from an accredited college or university. Xth Standard with Science and Mathematics Degree in Engineering or post graduate in science from an accredited science or engineering college or university programme. Diploma in engineering or Degree in science from an accredited college or university. Xth Standard with science and Maths 72 Experience (months) 12

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Note: The candidate shall pass the practical examination for ISNT Level-II in that NDT method which will be conducted by NCB separately either before or after the Level-III Examination.

a. If the college or university degree is issued in non-destructive testing, the experience required for access to Level III may be reduced by 50%. b. Credit for work experience may be gained simultaneously in two or more of the NDT methods covered by this Standard, with the reduction of total required experience as follows (i) Two testing methods reduction of total required time by 25% (ii) Three testing methods reduction of total required time by 33% (iii) Four or more testing methods reduction of total required time by 50%

III. Programme Schedule Table II - Programme Schedule and Applicable Fees for ISNT Level III Refresher Course

Method

Course Dates 07-01-2013 to 12-01-2013 15-01-2012 to 20-01-2013 22-01-2012 to 24-01-2013 27-01-2013 to 01-02-2013 03-02-2013 to 06-02-2013 08-02-2013 to 11-02-2013 13-02-2013 to 16-02-2013

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Basic Radiographic Testing Liquid Penetrant Testing Ultrasonic Testing Magnetic Particle Testing Visual Testing** Eddy Current Testing**

Course Fee @ Exam Date (Please see foot note) 12,360 13-01-2013 21-01-2013 25-01-2013 02-02-2013 07-02-2013 12-02-2013 ** 17-02-2013 ** 12,360 10,112 12,360 10,112 12,360 12,360

@ Course fee includes Service Tax @ 12.36% ** Tentative Dates - subject to confirmation later depending upon the response. Participants will have to make their own arrangements for accommodation at Pune. ISNT Examination fee Rs.1685/- per method to be paid separately. Candidates willing to access Level III directly will be required to pass the practical examination equivalent to Level II in the relevant method. Fee for this will be Rs.1124/- additional per method. For second specific in any method, an additional fee of Rs. 1124/- per method shall be payable. The above mentioned amount includes service tax of 12.36%. Those who appeared earlier in ISNT Level III examinations but did not succeed, are requested to contact the Controller of Examinations for re-examination.

It may be noted that BASIC itself is not considered a method. First time applicants must appear for Basic examination. To be certified as ISNT Level III in any NDT method, candidates shall attend the course and pass both Basic and the Method examinations. Candidates will have to indicate specific sector of their choice for method (specific) examination viz. welds or wrought/cast products. One can appear for more than one specific sector in a particular method if he/she has the required experience. In summary, to obtain Level III in any method, applicant will have to pass 3 separate papers viz. Basic, Method (general) and Method (specific) procedure writing in specific method. However, valid Level III certificate holders can add other methods/sectors without attending the course and examination for Basic. IV. Certificates Those who successfully qualify in the examination as per the prescribed criteria will be awarded the ISNT Level III certificate by the Society. V. Venue : Course & Theory Exams (BA, UT, MT, PT, VT, ET, RT) Practical Exams (UT, MT, PT, VT, ET) Hotel Lakme Executive 1200/1, Ghole Road, Near Tukaram Paduka Chowk, Off FC Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411004. VI. Practical Exam Venue : For RT only M/s. Quality NDT Training Institute Plot No BGA 1/4, Bhosari General Block, MIDC, Bhosari, Pune - 411026 VII. Course Director: Following are the details of the Course Director and contact person at Pune: Shri Bhausaheb K. Pangare Course Director C/o. M/S. Quality NDT Services Plot No BGA 1/1,2,3, Bhosari General Block, MIDC, Bhosari, Pune-411026 Ph.: 020-27121843/27119490/8600100700 bkp_qndt@yahoo.in / qndt2712@bsnl.in / bhausaheb@qualityndt.org