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<£ _ 1.1 PURPOSE: This standard establishes the minimum requirements for the qualification and
LLJ certification of personnel involved in the application of nondestructive testing (NDT), nondestructive
inspection (NDI), or nondestructive evaluation (NDE). These requirements include training, experience
and examinations. For this document NDI, NDT and NDE will be referred to as NDT.
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3.1 CERTIFICATION: Written documentation by an employer that an individual has met the applicable
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3.3 CLOSED
exceptBOOK EXAMINATION: Anexamination.
examination administered withoutsuch
access to reference
material that provided with or in the Reference material as specifications,
tables, formulas, etc. may be provided as determined by the responsible Level 1]/. Questions utilizing
such material shall require understanding of the information contained therein rather than merely fmding
its location.
3.4 COGNIZANT NDT ORGANIZATION: Organization responsible for administering qualification and
certification of NDT personnel.
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3.6 DOCUMENTED: The condition of being in written form.
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procedure.
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3.10 FORMAL TRAINING. An organized and documented program or activities designed to impart
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classroom, laboratory and programmed self-teach as approved by the responsible Level III.
3.11 GENERAL EXAMINATION: A written examination addressing the basic principles of the
applicable NDT method.
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3.12 INDICATION: Evidence of a condition that requires interpretation to determine its significance.
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which different techniques exist.
3.16 NDT AUDITOR: An individual qualified to review NDT facilities and procedures for compliance
to requirements.
(_ 3.17 ON-THF__JOBTRAINING:
equipment Training
operation, recognition of in the and
indications, work environmentunder
interpretation in learning instrumentation
appropriate technical set-up,
guidance.
3.18 OUTSIDE AGENCY: An independent body providing training and examination of NDT
personnel, or any other NDT services to the requirements of this standard. Consultants and self-
employed individuals are included in this definition.
P-z_ 3.19 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION: The examination used to demonstrate an individual's ability in
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4.1 CERTIFICATION PR_OCEDURE: The employer shall develop and maintain a procedure for the
qualification and certification of their NDT personnel. This procedure shall be in accordance with the
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4.1.1 LEVELS OF QUALIFICATION: This shall include identification of the levels of qualification
covered by the procedure. The cognizant NDT organization may add any additional levels that are
appropriate; however, in no manner can the organization eliminate or reduce minimum requirements of
this standard in its qualification and certification procedure.
4.1.2 PERSONNEL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This shall include _e identification of the
duties and responsibilities for the different levels of qualification.
4.1.3 TRAINING
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or outside agency providingshall include outlines or references of the instruction provided by the
training.
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organizations that will administer the examinations as well as the number of questions and the specific
_ visual acuity tests to be used.
(_ 4.1.7 RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. This shall include the employer's requirements for
_ personnel re-certification and maintenance of technical proficiency. It shall also include the conditions
and requirements for the suspension, revocation and reinstatement of certification.
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4.2 PERSONNEL: Personnel using >_E)Tmethods to materials, products, subsystems,
or systems shall be certified to the requirements of this standard. Personnel responsible for the technical
adequacy of NDT methods shall also be certified. Trainees, auditors and instructors shall be qualified to
this standard. Specialized inspections utilizing direct readout instruments do not require qualification or
certification to this standard.
4.3 METHODS:
training, Forand
experience the examination
common methods listed in
are detailed in paragraph
section 5 of1.2.1
this of this standard,
standard. Those the requirementsas for
requirements,
well as the recommendations in SNT TC-1A, may serve as guidelines for those methods not listed in
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5.1.5 INSTRUCTOR:
classroom, Instructors
laboratory, or on-the-jobshall have programs
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of instruction, toaccordance
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__ shall be familiar with the applicable codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control the
method.
5.2 TRAINING: Candidates for certification as Level I or Level II shall complete sufficient
organized training to become proficient with the principles and practices of the applicable test method and
techniques. The training shall be conducted in accordance with a detailed course outline approved by the
responsible Level 11I. The training shall cover basic principles, products, equipment, operating
procedures, techniques, applicable specifications, codes and instructions used by the employer. Subjects
not covered in the instruction shall not appear on the training outline. The training outline shall include a
list of references from which the training material is derived.
=<_ _ 5.2.1 SPECIALIST PERSONNEL: With the exception of specialist personnel, training shall be presented
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given in Table I for the specified NDT methods. The minimum training hours for those methods not
covered by Table I shall be as determined by the responsible Level 11I. This Standard or SNT-TC-1A
<= may be used as a guideline for those methods not included in paragraph 1.2.1 . There are no additional
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5.2.3 PREVIOUS TRAINING: Training shall be documented in order to be accepted by the employer.
For personnel credited with prior training or those not certified within 6 months of their training, refresher
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[2] Level I, total NDT experience for Level II. Experience in method must be at least half this time.*
[3] Trainee, total NDT experience for direct certification to Level II. Experience in method must be at
least half this time.*
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multiple methods may be accumulated simultaneously.
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§_ requirements of Table II will be determined and documented by the Level HI.
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__ specific examination and a practical examination. The requirements for the visual examination; the
o_ questions utilized for the general and specific examinations, and the checklist for the practical
_.= examination shall be available for review. The questions shall be made available to certification
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(_5.4.1 VISUAL ACUITY: The vision examination shall that the applicants near vision and color
perception meet the following requirements. Near vision test shall be administered annually and color
perception tests shall be administered prior to certification or recertification. These tests shall be
administered by an individual approved by the Level lII responsible for the maintenance of the
certification program or by the outside agency utilized for the qualification examination of personnel:
5.4.1.1 NEAR VISION - Jaeger #1 test chart at not less than 12 inches, or equivalent visual examination
as determined by medical personnel. Candidate must meet requirements with at least one eye, either
natural or corrected.
5.4.1.2 certification
which COLOR PERCEPTION - Distinguish
is sought. Limitations and differentiate
in color between
perception shall the colorsand
be evaluated used in the method
documented for
by the
responsible Level HI prior to certification.
5.4.2 GENERAL: The general examination for all levels shall be a closed book examination consisting of
questions that cover the cross-section of the applicable method at the appropriate level. The questions,
answers, and references in the applicable SNT-TC-1A supplement and other publications may be used to
develop the general examination. A minimum of 40 questions shall be used for the general examination
at each level. For the Level 11I,the general examination questions will address the general knowledge of
other methods as well as the method for which certification is sought. Possession of a current ASNT
NDT Level HI or equivalent certificate by the candidate may be satisfactory evidence that the general
examination requirement is satisfied.
5.4.3 SPECIFIC: The specific examination for all levels shall be a closed book examination and shall
cover the requirements and use of the specifications, codes, equipment, operating procedures, and test
techniques the candidate may use in the performance of their duties. A minimum of 30 questions shall be
used for the specific examination at each level.
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5.4.4 PRACTICAL: practical examination shall consist of a demonstration of proficiency
performing tasks that are typical of those to be accomplished in the performance of the candidate's duties.
If the candidate is required to process product as well as interpret the results, proficiency shall be
demonstrated using test samples which may be actual hardware. If the candidate will not perform the
actual NDT process (such as generating x-ray images), and is only required to interpret the test results,
proficiency may be demonstrated using processed material (images) for evaluation. Written checklists
coveting the topics detailed in the sub-paragraphs shall be developed by the responsible Level ]]I to
assure adequate coverage and to assist in the administration and grading of the examination.
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examine at least one test sample for each technique for which certification is sought. At least two test G
samples shall be evaluated for each method. The test samples shall be representative of the products to be zo
encountered by the candidate in the performance of their duties. The checklist shall address proficiency in
__ the use of the equipment and materials, adherence to procedural details and the documentation of the
_o=5 results. If the Level I candidate is to accept products (para. 5.1.2.1), then the checkdist shall also include
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-= examine at least one test sample for each technique for which certification is sought. At least two test
<-£ samples shall be evaluated for each method. The test samples shall be representative of the products to be
encountered by the candidate in the performance of their duties. The candidate shall interpret, evaluate
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in the use of equipment and materials, adherence to procedural details, and the accuracy and completeness
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appropriate to their employer's requirements. In the event that the candidate has already developed
ozwz,.,_ satisfactory procedures, then it is not necessary to develop another one for the practical examination.
','_ o Procedures developed for a previous employer may be used to satisfy this requirement if their adequacy
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_ _= products, then proficiency in performance of such tasks shall be demonstrated to the requirements of
paragraph5.4.4.2. The checklist shall address the practical and technical adequacy of the procedures
prepared by the candidate, and when applicable, the adequacy of the interpretation and evaluation of
indications. The results of the practical examination shall be documented.
5.4.5 ADMINISTRATION: A Level HI, knowledgeable and familiar with the specifications, standards,
codes, techniques and products associated with the employer, and certified Level III in the method for
which the examinations are given, shall be responsible for the administration of all qualification
examinations. The administration and grading of those examinations using multiple choice or true/false
type questions can be delegated by the Level HI. If an outside agency is used to provide this function,
then the employer shall assure that the individual who performs the administration of the examinations is
fully qualified. In no case can an examination be administered by one's self or by a subordinate.
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_,o and specific qualification examinations. The candidate must detect all discontinuities or conditions
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5.4.7 RE-EXAMINATION: Candidates failing any examination, (general, specific or practical) shall
receive additional training before attempting re-examination of the failed exam. The additional training
shall be documented and shall address those areas found deficient in the candidate's skills or knowledge.
i<It l The re-examination shall not utilize the same tests or specimens that were used in the initial examination.
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,z a. Be certified to Level m in the method for which they will be designated an Instructor.
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b. Possess the equivalent ofa B.S. in engineering, physical science or technology and have adequate
o_ knowledge in the method for which they will be designated Instructors.
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__ _ audits, surveys or assessments shall be approved by the responsible Level HI from the cognizant NDT
organization, and shall meet the following requirements:
a. Pass a training program that includes NDT and audit training with final examinations specific to the
applicable method(s). The employer's supplier auditing organization and the responsible Level HI shall
determine the training program, examination content, and time required.
Third party auditors may be used when approved by the employer. The third party auditing organization
shall have documented evidence of NDT auditor qualification per 5.6 on file.
5.7 CERTIFICATION:
qualifieations are eligiblePersonnel who have
for certification demonstrated
by their employerthat they possesswith
in accordance the the
appropriate
employer's
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Level, of the individual
method, certified.for which individual is certified.
and techniques
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does notCertification shall
perform in the be suspended
method certified when
for at the
leastvisual acuity examination
12 consecutive isoverdue,
months, or the individual
the individual's
__ performance is found to be deficient in any manner. This includes failure of any recertification
examinations or proficiency evaluations.
_ 5.7.2.2 Certification shall be revoked when the individual does not perform in the method certified for at
z least 24 consecutive months or the individuals conduct is found to be unethical or incompetent.
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LEVELshall
II: be re-certified at intervals not to exceed five years. The practical and
specific examinations equivalent to those required for initial certification shall be required. Additionally,
the employer shall develop a documented process to sustain technical proficiency of Level I and II
personnel during their certification cycle. Examples of processes might include continuing education,
midterm evaluation or Level KI observation of part processing.
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shall be reinstated only by to
exam equivalent initial certification
examination shall
equivalent to be administered.
initial Revoked Level HI certifications
certification.
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A single 30 calendar day extension for the general, specific, and practical portions of the recertification
may be granted with the approval of the responsible Level HI. The vision examination shall not be
extended.
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