Aerospace Inspection T: “ekphane (0) 1279570276 Facile: $40) [279870731 Hota ‘Emi ining trepasen Webster wn arospcen Aerospace Inspection Training Limited Worldwide Quality Training, Examination and Outside Level III Services in Non-Destructive Testing for the Aerospace Industries BS 2N ISO 9001/2000 Examination Centre BOEING Approved Vendor (563926) Examination Centre for Employer Based Examinations to NAS 410/EN4179 Urit 9 & 10, Takeley Business Centre, Dunmow Road, Takeley, Bishiop’s Stortford, CM22 68) United Kingdom AN EMPLOYERS GUIDE TO NDT PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION ‘This has been provided as an Employer's Guide to Certification. Although it applies mainly to the application of an employer based certification system using EN417, it applies equally to AIA NAS 410, and more than satisfies the requirerents of ASNT SNT-TC-1A. Page: 1 AEROSPACE INSPECTION TRAINING LIMITEDAerospace Inspe “eka +4(0) 1279570276 ‘asec aon Fie. 40) 1279470 751 Eekrgendecmcone tno SH) Nate Webste: vnasospicende alibi 1.0 Introduction LL Certification ise written statement by an employer that an individual has met the applicable reqirements ofa standard. The certification standard adopted by EASA is EN4I79. The UK Aerospace NDT Board mandated thal wth cect fom 1* April 2009 ENA179:2009 should be used forthe Training, (Qualitiation and Cestification of NDT personnel 1.2 Until recently the UK CAA accepted route fr eertifiation was PCN Acrospace, Although all employers must now certify their personnel in fccordance withEN 4179, PCN Aerospace certification is accepable as satisfying some of the qualification requirements for certtication, 2.0 ENS179:2009 2.1 EN4179:2009, which i equivalent in technical contents to AIA NAS 410 (Revision 3), details the requirements forthe applicable taining, experience, ‘nd examination for the following common NDT method: Liquid Fenotant (PT) Magnet Particle (MT) addy Curent (ET) Utasoni (UT) Radiography (RT) 2.2. This standard nny also be applied to other NDT methods that ean be used t0 determine the acceptability or suitably of for intended wse ofa pat, ‘assembly, ec, for example, thermography, holography, neutton radiography. Hovsever the roquiroments for qualification must be established by the ‘cognizant NDT organization (asl prime contractor or end use) or the UK ‘Aerospace NDT Board, and be in accordance with EN4179:2009, 30. Written Practise 3:1 Employers wsng enified NDT peesonnel are required by EN4179 to develop ‘nd maintain a wten practice forthe qualification and certification of thet [NDT personnel that moet the requirements ofthe standard. This also applies to companies using NAS 410 or ASNT SNTTCLA. 32 The Writen Prete should address the procedural details necessary forthe employer to implement an NST qualiieation and certification programme and should inelude he desis ofthe NDT qualification and certification process, including +The levels of qualification and certiation used bythe employer Personnel duties and responsibilities Page: 2 [AEROSPACE INSPECTION TRAINING LIMITED ‘AWM C.Hanmd 6 Pemey33 34 40 al 42 50 su 52 53 Aerospace Inspection Training Li “Tekphone +40) 1299870776 teen Fase: +440) 1279870751 ‘el: iin acronpaces ck ve Webi: sauce ‘+ Training and experience requirements ‘+ Cesitiation and recertification requirements ‘The Written Practice is mandatory a it an essential part of the EASA and CAA requirements for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel, ‘Acrospace Inpeton Tisning Ld will request provide your company with a ‘mique Writen Price thereby ensring compliance with the eurent regulations, ‘The following paragraphs provide an overview ofthe qualification and cetification process. Qualification Levels Qualification is defined in EN4179 as the skill, taining, knowledge, experience and, when applicable, the visual acuity required for personnel to ‘properly perfor toa particule level ‘The qualification levels are Trainee Level Level l‘Limited’ Instructor Level 1 + Auditor Level 2 Centfication Levels ‘The levels equiingcetfieation in evordance with EN 4179 are: Level L Limited Level | Level2 Level? ‘The requirements and responsibiliis foreach level of Qualification and CCeritieation ae given inthe standard, I should be noted that NDT personne hall nt perfor the fuetions listed i nt certified tothe appropiate level ‘he applicable techniquefmethod When a Level 3 duties tequive the inspection or evaluation of produts then proficieney in performance in such tasks shall be demonstrated to the requirements of Level 2, Page: 3 [AEROSPACE INSPEGTION TRAINING LINATED ‘SA Wh Fanmans O-PemeyAerospace Inspeetion Training Li “elehane +40) 1279870276 seus aes: #440) 1279 870751 mee Webstewstasospceidlch 60 Recertification 6.1 Level I ‘Limited personnel are re-certfed by examination at intervals not to exceed one year 62 Level | and 2 pasonnel are re-certfed by examination a intervals not 10 exceed five yer, 63 Level 3 personne! ae e-certified by examination, or by a “points ereit stem’ antral nol to exceed five years. 7.0 Visual Acuity 7A Near vision tests are administered anally 72. Colour perception tests are administered prior to cetifiation or certification. 73 Theres are administered by personnel designated by the responsible Level 3 orthe Outside Ageney lized for the qualification examination of personnel 74 Any limitations in colour perception ae evaluated by the responsible Level 3 prior to cetfcaion or recertification and approved in writing. 80 Training 8.1 EN4179 details he minimum formal taining hous required for certification. ‘The foumal tain ng should always be supplemented by practical on-hejob- teaning with the employer 82. Theminimuin taining course outline is given in the standard, however, the cual egurseoulline must be approved by the Responsible Level 3 oF the UK, ‘Actospace NDT'Boat, whieh has adopted the course outlines given inthe ‘Appendices to PCN AERO. 83 All completed NDP taining should be documented, 84 Aerospace Inspection Training Ld isa British Institute of NDT Accredited ‘Training Establishment and is eapabe of providing the necessary NDT. ling for your NDT personel Training ay be provided atthe Training ‘Cenires in Nonweh, Manchester, or Prestwick Scotland, In addition, taining may also be provided at your facility either inthe UK oF overseas Page: 4 [AEROSPACE INSPECTION TRAINING LNATED ‘SA Wig C.Fanmens © PemeyAerospace Inspeetion Trainin AT he ss40 tea msi) 2) 9.0 Experience 9.1 Theminimum experience requirement i given in the standand, Documented experience in the NDT method gained witha previous method may be accepted 10.0 Examinations 10.1 The requirements forthe General, Specific and Practical examinations s given in the standard 102 For the Specific Examination itis important to note thatthe open book ‘examination shoald include the specifications, operating procedures ad test techniques being used bythe examination candidate in the performance of his duties with the employer, 10.3 Por the Practical examination itis important to note that itis demonstration of proficiency in petorming tasks that are typieal of tose to be accomplished in the performance of his duties withthe employer. ‘Therefor, it should ideally include all the NOT method processevinspection techniques being used a the employes. Inadton, the ability of the Level 2 to develop a werk instuetion is optional, not mandatory 104 isthe responsiblity ofthe emplayer and the nominated responsible Level 3 {0 determine the actual content ofthe specific and practical examinations. 10.5 Aerospace Inspection Training Lid i a British Istiute of NDT Accredited "Examination Cenre and is capable of providing the necessary NDT. «examination, to your unique requirements, for your NDT personnel, "Examinations may be provided atthe Examination Cente in Norwich, ‘Manchester, or Prestwick Scotland. In addition, examinations may also be provided at your facility either inthe UK or overseas 11.0 Responsibilities LLL ‘The employer isresponsibl fr the implementation of, and compliance with the EN419 and fr certifying qualified persons. 11.2 Theemployeris soley responsible for the erification ofits employees and «cannot erty or another employer. 11.3 Selfemployed individuals may certify themselves provided they have a ‘writen practice and have been qualified to the requirements of EN4I79 by nother individual erttied vo Love 3 in accordance with ENAI79. AEROSPACE INSPECTION TRAINING UMITED A.M _C-Hiond OPomeyTrai A as iat pie 0 aly Sea Se 114 The employer nat identity in writing a ‘Responsible Level 3° oat on its behalf in matters regarding the NDT qualification and certifieation proces, 115 Aerospace Inspection Training Lid isa British Institute of NDT Accredited Outside Agency and is capable of providing the necessary Level 3 NDT. petsons to act as your nominated ‘Responsible Level” no lee 12.1 The current eguations requite that all NDT fac 2s providing cetifieated goods or services require an NDT Level 3 certified inthe method or methods ‘sed by the emp oyer at that facility. Very often comanies do not have the finances 1 employ’ full or even part time Level 3 2 ‘ers and overhaul facilities and EASA Part 66 companies as their NDT Level} Outside Ageney providing nominated/responsible NOT. Level 3 services. A minimum charge gives you 24/7 acess to NDT services from one ofthe world’s leading Aerospace NDT consultancy and teining companies 123. ‘The NDT Level 3 services include ‘= Annual visi(s) 1 your facility forthe purpose of an internal suit andthe monitoring of yeur NDT processes. ‘= The view and approval of NDT procedures, techniques and instructions, and ‘unlimited advice for any NDT problem or situation that you may encounter 124 The services that we offer will ensure your company's compliance with EASA. Part 145, National Aerospace NDT Board requirements and in particular the Following references: EASA Pt 145 430(0 Persomel Requirements NAS 4IO/EN 4179 CAP 147 GR No.23, 12.5 It you wish to reseive a quotation for our services please email us at cadmini@aerospavendcuk Customer references ae available on request 12.6 For more information please visit our website tw. aerospacerl cok oF contact a member of our sa, Page: 6 |AEOSPACE INSPECTION TRAINING LIMITED