Engineering Procedure

SAEP-1140

21 August 2011

Qualification of Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel

Document Responsibility: Non-Destructive Testing Standards Committee

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1

Scope............................................................ 2

Conflicts and Deviations............................... 2

References.................................................... 2

Definitions...................................................... 3

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Methods........ 4

Levels of Qualifications................................. 4

Qualification Requirements........................... 6

Responsibilities............................................. 8

Certification of NDT Personnel...................... 9

10

Examinations............................................... 11

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Qualification and Certification Records....... 15

Previous Issue: 15 February 2006 Next Planned Update: 21 August 2016

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin
Primary contact: Qadeeb, Fathi Essa on 966-3-8720262
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Scope
1.1

This Engineering Procedure establishes the requirements for the qualification

and certification of Saudi Aramco nondestructive testing (NDT) personnel.

1.2

This Engineering Procedure applies to all personnel whose specific tasks or jobs
require appropriate knowledge of the technical principles underlying
Nondestructive Testing methods for which they have responsibilities within the
scope of their employment. These specific tasks or jobs include, but are not
limited to, performing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating NDT work.

Conflicts and Deviations

2.1

Any conflicts between this procedure and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Engineering Procedures (SAEPs), Materials System Specifications, (SAMSSs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Inspection Department of Saudi Aramco/Dhahran.

2.2

Direct all requests to deviate from this procedure in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Inspection Department of Saudi
Aramco/Dhahran.

References
The requirements contained in the following documents apply to the extent specified in
this procedure.
3.1

Saudi Aramco Reference

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAEP-302

3.2

Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a

Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement

Industry Codes and Standards

American National Standards Institute / American Society for Nondestructive
Testing, Inc.
ANSI/ASNT CP-189 - 2006 ASNT Standard for Qualification and
Certification of NDT Personnel

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British Standards Institution

BS EN 473 - 2008

Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel

- General Principles

International Organization for Standardization

ISO 9712 - 2005

NDT - Qualification and Certification of NDT

Personnel

Definitions
4.1

Qualification
The education, skills, training, knowledge, and experience required for
personnel to properly perform the duties of a specified NDT level.

4.2

Certification
Written testimony that an individual has met the applicable requirements of this
procedure.

4.3

Training
An organized and documented program of activities designed to impart the
knowledge and skills required to be qualified to this procedure.

4.4

Experience
Work activities accomplished in a specific NDT method under the direction of
qualified supervision. Experience includes the performance of NDT and related
activities but not time spent in organized training activities.

4.5

NDT Level III

An individual possessing a currently valid ASNT NDT Level III Certificate and
certified in accordance with this document. An individual possessing a
certificate issued by an organization meeting the requirements of EN 473 such
as the ASNT ACCP Professional Level III program can also be certified in
accordance with this document.

4.6

Documented
The condition of being in written form.

4.7

Education
An institutionalized program, prescribed by appropriate authorities that is
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offered by schools institutes, organizations, colleges, or universities established

for the sole purpose of providing instruction in an orderly, planned, and
systematic fashion.
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Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Methods

5.1

5.2

The qualification and certification of nondestructive examination personnel in

accordance with this SAEP is applicable to each of the following methods
and/or techniques:
5.1.1

Radiographic Testing (RT)

5.1.2

Radiographic Film Interpretation (RTFI)

5.1.3

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

5.1.3.1

Thickness Measurement (UTT)

5.1.3.2

Manual Shear Wave (UT)

5.1.3.3

Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)

5.1.3.4

UT Phased Array

5.1.4

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

5.1.5

Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)

5.1.6

Visual Examination (VT)

5.1.7

Electromagnetic Testing (ET)

5.1.8

Acoustic Emission (AE)

5.1.9

Infrared Testing (IR)

Individual NDT methods may be subdivided into other specialized techniques as

approved by the Saudi Aramco Head NDT Level III. Performance qualification
shall be required in each of the applicable specialized techniques.

Levels of Qualifications
Five classifications of NDT qualification are defined in terms of the skills and
knowledge required in a given method or methods to perform specific NDT activities.
6.1

Trainee
A person who is not yet certified to any level shall be considered a Trainee.
A Trainee shall work with a certified individual and shall not independently
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conduct any tests, interpret or evaluate the results of a test, or report test results.
6.2

NDT Level I
NDT Level I personnel shall have the skills and knowledge to perform specific
calibrations, specific tests, and with prior written approval of the NDT Level III,
perform specific interpretations and evaluations for acceptance or rejection and
document the results, in accordance with specific approved NDT procedures.
The NDT Level I shall be able to follow approved nondestructive testing
procedures and shall receive the necessary guidance or supervision from a
certified NDT Level II or NDT Level III individual.

6.3

NDT Level II
NDT Level II personnel shall have the skills and knowledge to set up and
calibrate equipment, to conduct tests, and to interpret, evaluate and document
results in accordance with procedures approved by an NDT Level III. The NDT
Level II shall be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the
methods to which certified and should be capable of directing the work of
trainees and Level I personnel. The NDT Level II shall be able to organize and
report the results of nondestructive examinations.

6.4

NDT Level III

An NDT Level III shall have the skills and knowledge to establish techniques
and procedures; interpret Codes, standards, and specifications; designate the
particular test methods and techniques to be used; and to verify the adequacy of
NDT procedures. The NDT Level III is responsible for the NDT operations for
which he is qualified and to which he is assigned, and shall be capable of
interpreting and evaluating NDT results in terms of existing Codes, standards,
and specifications. The NDT Level III should have sufficient practical
background in applicable materials, fabrication, and product technology to
establish techniques and to assist in establishing acceptance criteria where none
are otherwise available. The NDT Level III shall have general familiarity with
other appropriate NDT methods, and shall be qualified to train and examine
NDT Level I and Level II personnel.

6.5

NDT Instructor
An NDT Instructor shall have the skills and knowledge to plan, organize, and
present NDT classroom, laboratory, demonstration, and/or education programs
in accordance with course outlines approved by the Saudi Aramco Head NDT
Level III or his delegate. The NDT Instructor shall possess a currently valid
ASNT NDT Level III Certificate in the method for which he is responsible and
shall have a minimum of 40 hours of instruction in teaching and training
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techniques. The Saudi Aramco Head Level III may require a practical
demonstration by the NDT Instructor of an NDT method being taught.
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Qualification Requirements
7.1

Candidates for certification as NDT Level I or II shall complete sufficient

organized training to become familiar with the principles of the method and the
practices of the applicable test technique. This training shall be conducted in
accordance with an approved course outline approved by the Saudi Aramco Head
NDT Level III or his delegate. The course shall include all of the topics contained
in ANSI/ASNT CP-189 Appendix B for the appropriate NDT method plus
additional topics as deemed necessary by the Saudi Aramco Head NDT Level III
or his delegate. Training programs shall include sufficient examinations to
demonstrate that the necessary information has been comprehended.
7.1.1

To receive credit for training hours, the candidate shall have passed,
with a minimum score of 80%, a final examination covering the topics
contained in the course outline.

7.1.2

The minimum number of hours of classroom training required for NDT

Level I and Level II are described in Table 1.
Table 1 Initial Training Requirements for Level I and Level II
Method

Classroom Hours in Method

Level I
Level II

RT

40

40

RTFI

N/A

40

UT

40

40

UTT

16

MT

12

PT

VT

16

ET

40

40

AE

40

40

AE Valve Leakage

IR

40

40

ToFD*

40

80

UT Phased Array*

N/A

96

* Note: Candidates must hold appropriate UT Level II prior to ToFD

and Phased Array courses.

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7.2

7.1.3

All training shall be presented by an NDT Instructor. However, the

NDT Instructor may use personnel with specialized experience,
e.g., metallurgists, welding engineers, etc., who are not qualified in
accordance with this SAEP to assist in the presentation of specific
information.

7.1.4

Training requirements for NDT Level III personnel will be satisfied if

the individual holds a current ASNT NDT Level III Certificate in the
specific NDT Method. Training requirements will also be met if an
individual holds a current ASNT ACCP Professional Level III
Certificate in the specific NDT method.

Candidates for certification shall have acquired the practical experience to

assure they are capable of performing the duties of the level in which
certification are being sought.
7.2.1

The minimum number of hours of experience required for NDT Level I

and Level II are shown in Table 2.
Table 2 Experience Requirements for Level I and Level II
Hours in Method

Hours in NDT

Method

Level I

Level II

Level I

Level II

RT

200

600

400

1200

RTFI

N/A

600

N/A

1200

UT

200

600

400

1200

UTT

N/A

80

N/A

160

MT

65

200

130

400

PT

65

135

130

270

VT

65

135

130

270

ET

65

600

130

1200

AE

200

600

400

1200

IR

200

900

400

1800

ToFD

200

600

400

1200

UT Phased
Array

200

600

400

1200

Notes:
1. Experience shall be based on the actual hours worked in the specific method.
2. A person may be qualified directly to NDT Level II with no time as a certified
Level I, providing the required experience consists of the sum of the hours

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required for NDT Level I and Level II.
3. The required minimum experience shall be documented by method and by hour
with supervisor or NDT Level III approval.
4. While fulfilling total NDT experience requirements, experience may be gained
in more than one (1) method. Minimum experience hours must be met for each
method.

7.2.2

Experience requirements for NDT Level III will be satisfied if the

individual holds a current ASNT NDT Level III certificate in the
specific NDT method. Experience requirements will also be met if an
individual holds a current ASNT ACCP Professional Level III
Certificate in the specific NDT method.

7.3

For Level I and Level II, a candidate's previous training and experience may be
accepted by the Saudi Aramco if verified and documented in writing by the
previous employer(s) or, for training, by the previous training agency(ies).
Any claimed training and experience which cannot be verified and documented
to the satisfaction of the responsible NDT Level III shall be considered invalid.

7.4

For Level III personnel, the Inspection Department shall verify and document
the current validity of a candidate's ASNT Level III Certificate or ACCP
Professional Level III certificate.

7.5

An NDT Instructor shall be designated by the Saudi Aramco Head NDT Level
III or delegated authority. The designation shall be in writing and annotated in
the individual's qualification records.

Responsibilities
8.1

Saudi Aramco Head NDT Level III

Qualification and certification of all levels of NDT personnel is the
responsibility of the Saudi Aramco Head (Corporate) NDT Level III as
designated by the Manager, Inspection Department. The Saudi Aramco Head
NDT Level III may delegate other NDT Level III's to provide services as
necessary.
The CNDT&PS Unit of Operations Inspection Division shall administer the NDT
personnel qualification and certification program as governed by this document.

8.2

NDT Level III

An NDT Level III is responsible for evaluating questionable test results and
resolving problems in interpretation of test results. He is ultimate technical
authority for Saudi Aramco regarding the acceptance or rejection of items based
on NDT findings when evaluated in accordance with his interpretation of
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existing Codes, standards, and specifications. The Level III is responsible for
determining the particular test methods, techniques, and procedures to be used to
examine specific items and is responsible for providing specialized test
procedures and training in the use of these procedures whenever required.
8.3

NDT Instructor
An NDT Instructor is responsible for training and examining NDT Level I and II
personnel in preparation for qualification examinations.

Certification of NDT Personnel

9.1

Certification
Certification of NDT personnel shall be based on demonstration of satisfactory
training, experience, and examinations as determined by the requirements
outlined in this document. Prior to performing, reviewing, or evaluating NDT,
all personnel shall be certified in accordance with this SAEP.
Note:

9.2

NDT Level I and Level II certifications obtained through internationally

recognized certification programs/organizations, i.e., PCN, CSWIP, etc., that
meet the requirements of this SAEP should be adequate and accepted and
waive further examination requirements.

Expiration
Individual certification shall expire when:

9.3

9.2.1

Employment with Saudi Aramco is terminated.

9.2.2

At the end of five years for NDT Level I and II personnel (excluding
certification for RTFI & UT).

9.2.3

The certification for RTFI & UT methods shall expire at the end of
three years.

9.2.4

The ASNT Level III or ACCP Professional Level III certificate has
expired for Level III personnel.

Re-certification
9.3.1

NDT Level I and Level II personnel shall be re-qualified for certification

by examination in accordance with Section 9 of this document.

9.3.2

NDT Level III personnel shall be re-certified every five years by

verifying that the ASNT Level III or ACCP Level III certificate is
current in each method for which certification is sought.
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9.4

9.5

9.6

Individual certification shall be suspended if:

9.4.1

The vision examination interval exceeds one year. Certification is

reinstated concurrently with passing the vision examination; or

9.4.2

The individual has not performed the duties in the method(s) for which
certified during any six month period; or

9.4.3

The individual's performance is determined to be deficient in the

method or technique for specific documented reasons; or

9.4.4

For NDT Level III personnel, when the ANST Level III certificate has
not been renewed.

Note:

An employee's supervisor is responsible for tracking requirements of paragraph

9.4 and 9.5 and communicating any deficiencies to the CNDT&PS Unit of ID.

Individual certification shall be revoked when:

9.5.1

The individual has not performed the duties in the method(s) for which
certified during any consecutive twenty-four month period; or

9.5.2

For NDT Level III personnel, the ASNT NDT Level III or ACCP
Professional level III certificate has been revoked; or

9.5.3

The individual's performance is determined to be deficient in the

method or technique for specific documented reasons; or

9.5.4

An individual's conduct is deemed by the Saudi Aramco Head NDT

Level III, or his designee, to be or has been unethical or incompetent.

Reinstatement
9.6.1

Suspended Certifications
Reinstatement of suspended certifications for NDT Level I, Level II or
Level III shall be determined by the Saudi Aramco Head NDT Level
III, or his designee. The requirement for ASNT NDT Level III
certification may not be waived.

9.6.2

Expired or Revoked Certifications

Certifications which have expired or have been revoked may only be
reinstated by complying with Section 10.

9.7

At the discretion of the Saudi Aramco Head NDT Level III, or his designated
representative, NDT personnel may be re-examined any time.
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Examinations
The Head NDT Level III or his designated representative shall administer and grade all
examinations. The examinations to verify physical and technical qualifications shall
consist of the following:
10.1

10.2

Vision
10.1.1

The candidate shall be capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger

Number 1 or equivalent type and size letters at a distance of not less
than 12 inches (30.5 cm) on a standard Jaeger test chart with at least
one eye. The ability to perceive an OrthoRater minimum of 8 or
similar test pattern is also acceptable.

10.1.2

NDT personnel for all methods shall demonstrate the capability of

distinguishing and differentiating contrast between colors or shades of
gray used in the NDT method as determined by the Saudi Aramco
Head NDT Level III.

10.1.3

Vision examinations, including color differentiation, shall be

administered on the initial certification date and on an annual basis
thereafter.

10.1.4

Vision examinations shall be conducted in accordance with an

approved written procedure and conducted by personnel approved by
an NDT Level III designated by the Saudi Aramco Head Level III.

General (Written) for NDT Levels I and II

A general closed book examination, approved by the Saudi Aramco Head
NDT Level III, shall be administered in accordance with paragraph 10.7 of this
procedure. The minimum number of questions required for each method is
listed in Table 3. The examination, representing a cross section of the basic
principles of the applicable NDT method, shall be administered to the Level I or
Level II candidate. The General written examinations shall be administered
without access to reference material (closed book) except that necessary data,
such as graphs, tables, specifications, procedures, and codes, will be provided.

10.3

Specific (Written) for NDT Levels I and II

A specific open book examination, approved by the Saudi Aramco Head NDT
Level III, shall be administered in accordance with paragraph 10.7 of this
procedure. The minimum number of questions required for each method is
listed in Table 3. The examination, representing a cross section of the various
types of equipment, operating procedures, and test techniques that the applicant
may encounter during specific assignments, shall be administered to each
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candidate. The specific examination shall address the specifications or Codes

and acceptance criteria used in the applicable NDT method as used by Saudi
Aramco.
Table 3 General and Specific Examination Question Requirements
General

10.4

10.5

Specific

Level I

Level II

Level I

Level II

RT

40

40

20

20

RTFI

N/A

40

N/A

20

UT

40

40

20

20

UTT

40

40

20

20

MT

40

40

20

20

PT

40

40

20

20

VT

40

40

20

20

ET

40

40

20

20

AE

40

40

20

20

IR

40

40

20

20

ToFD

N/A

40

N/A

20

UT Phased Array

N/A

40

N/A

20

Practical examination for NDT Level I

10.4.1

A practical examination, approved by the Saudi Aramco Head NDT

Level III or his delegate, shall be administered to each Level I
candidate.

10.4.2

The candidate shall demonstrate proficiency using the applicable NDT

method and technique to examine at least one test sample for each
technique to be used in the candidate's job.

10.4.3

A checklist containing sufficient checkpoints demonstrating an

understanding of test variables and Saudi Aramco NDT procedural
requirements shall be included in this practical examination.

Practical Examination for NDT Level II

10.5.1

A practical examination, approved by the Saudi Aramco Head

NDT Level III or his delegate, shall be administered to each Level II
candidate.
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10.5.2

The candidate shall demonstrate proficiency using the applicable

NDT method and/or technique to examine at least one test sample per
technique and a minimum of two samples per method and by
interpreting, evaluating, and documenting the results of the
examination. The test samples shall be representative of the products
that the candidate will encounter in performing the job functions.
Note:

10.5.3

10.6

For ToFD and Phased Array examinations, the candidate shall

demonstrate proficiency using at least two test samples.

A checklist containing sufficient checkpoints demonstrating an

understanding of test variables and Saudi Aramco NDT procedural
requirements shall be included in this practical examination.

Level III Examinations

10.6.1

Prior to Saudi Aramco certification examinations, the Level III

candidate shall hold an ASNT Level III or ACCP Professional
Level III Certificate with a currently valid endorsement for each
method for which certification is sought.

10.6.2

The Inspection Department shall administer a written specific

examination for each method for which certification is sought
consisting of at least thirty questions relating to the comprehension of
the NDT related requirements of specifications and/or standards used
by Saudi Aramco. Copies of the applicable specifications and/or
standards shall be available as reference material during the
examination.

10.6.3

The Level III candidate shall, as a practical examination, prepare an

NDT procedure for each method for which certification is sought
appropriate to Saudi Aramco requirements. However, if documented
experience demonstrates that the candidate has previously prepared
acceptable NDT procedures in the method using the specifications,
Codes, and standards applicable to the Saudi Aramco requirements, a
written practical examination is not required. If experience is
substituted for the written practical examination, the pertinent practical
experience shall be documented.

10.6.4

An NDT Level III required performing tests or evaluating test results

(including RTFI) shall sit and pass the Level II practical examination
demonstrating his ability to perform the method.

10.6.5

The administrator of a Level III examination (the Level III Examiner)

shall possess a current ASNT Level III or ACCP professional Level III

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certificate in the applicable method and shall be designated as a Level

III Examiner in writing by the Saudi Aramco Head NDT Level III.
10.7

10.8

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Administration and Grading of Examinations

10.7.1

An NDT Level III shall be responsible for the administration and

grading of examinations for NDT Level I and II personnel for those
methods in which the NDT Level III has a valid ASNT Level III or
ACCP Professional Level III certificate. The administration and
grading of multiple choice questions may be delegated by the NDT
Level III in writing. For the practical examination, the individual
administering the examination must be an NDT Level III in the
respective test method; or somebody delegated by NDT level III in the
respective test method.

10.7.2

When an examination is administered for qualification, each candidate

shall achieve a grade of at least 70% on each section of the
examination and an average grade of 80% to be eligible for
certification. All examinations shall have equal weight in determining
the average grade.

10.7.3

All portions of a certification examination, i.e., general, specific and

practical shall be completed within six months.

Reexamination
10.8.1

Candidates that fail to attain the required passing grades must receive
additional documented training or wait at least 30 days for reexamination. The additional training shall address the deficiencies
which caused the failure. A candidate shall not be reexamined using
the examination and/or specimen previously failed.

10.8.2

Candidates will be permitted three attempts for certification per NDT

method, i.e., a candidate will not be permitted to sit NDT certification
examination (in the particular NDT method) after three failed attempts.

10.8.3

Candidates may re-sit the failed portion(s) only, i.e., general, specific
or practical of a NDT certification examination provided that the score
of the failed portion(s) is 60% or higher.

Qualification and Certification Records

11.1

The Saudi Aramco Inspection Department CNDT&PS shall be responsible for

the administration and documentation of the Personnel Qualification and
Certification Program in accordance with the policies established by the Saudi
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Aramco Head NDT Level III with concurrence by the Inspection Department
Manager.
11.2

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The NDT records of the certified NDT individuals shall include the following:
11.2.1

Name and Saudi Aramco or Subcontractor Company ID # of certified

individual;

11.2.1

Level of certification and NDT method including the techniques

covered;

11.2.1

Educational background and documented history of training

identifying the NDT training received, the organization providing the
training, dates of training, hours of training, evidence of satisfactory
completion of training, and the instructor's name;

11.2.1

Current experience showing continuing experience in the methods for

which certified;

11.2.1

Previous experience for verifying initial certification;

11.2.1

Results of the vision examination;

11.2.1

Results of all, and copies of the most recent examination taken;

11.2.1

Dates of certification and/or recertification and expiration;

11.2.1

Signatures of the Saudi Aramco Head NDT Level III, or designated

NDT Level III, and Superintendent, OID.

Revision Summary
Revised the "Next Planned Update." Reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued
with minor revision.

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