ASNT NDT LEVEL 3

HOW AND WHY

BECOME CERTIFIED

BY : HAMZA BOUTALEB JOUTEI

 DESCRIPTION

 The ASNT NDT Level III program provides third-party

certification for nondestructive testing (NDT)
personnel whose specific jobs require knowledge of the
technical principles underlying the nondestructive tests
they perform, witness, monitor or evaluate. The program
provides a system for ASNT NDT Level III certification in
NDT in accordance with Recommended Practice No.
SNT-TC-1A.

 Certification under this program results in the issuance

of an ASNT certificate and wallet card attesting to the
fact that the certificate holder has met the published
guidelines for the Basic and Method examinations as
detailed in Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A.
 WHY BECOME A LEVEL 3

 Old generation of Level 3s retiring

 Average age 52 years (PQNDT 2018 survey)

 Many job opportunities for replacements

 Mostly Aerospace and Oil & Gas sectors

 Higher salaries
 PQNDT 2018 survey : $126K annual, $75 hourly

 Transition to a management role

 Provide training and certification
 Stable jobs (Level 3 required by ASME and NAS)
 EXAM CONDITIONS

 ASNT NDT Level III certification candidates are required to pass

both the NDT Basic and a method examination in order to receive
the ASNT NDT Level III certificate.
 A maximum of three (3) examinations in any Method or the Basic
examination is permitted within a one (1) year period.
 A candidate that fails the initial basic or Method examination shall
not be permitted to retake the examination for thirty (30) days from
the date of failure.
 A candidate that fails the basic or Method examination for a second
(2nd) time shall not be permitted to retake the examination for
ninety (90) days from the date of failure.
 A candidate that fails the basic or Method examination for a third
(3rd) time shall not be permitted to retake the examination for one
(1) year from the date of failure and must reapply as a new
candidate.
 EXAM DELIVERY

 Computer Based Test (PEARSONVUE CENTER)

 Multiple Choice Questions

EXAM DURATION QUESTIONS

BASIC 4 HOURS 135

AE / ET / UT/ RT / LT 4 HOURS 135

IR / MFL / MT / PT / VT 2 HOURS 90
 APPLICATION PROCEDURE

 Register and apply online

 Submit required documentation
 Photo

 Signature

 Proof of experience (form provided by ASNT)

 Level 2 certificate(s)

 Education documents (if applicable)

 Pay the fees

 Schedule your exam (1 year validity)
 EXAM COSTS

 I encourage you to become a member as it will

reduce your fees ($40 for NEW, $75 for PRO/yr)
 Include my name in your application as « sponsor »
 The table below is for outside US candidates

COST COST
EXAM
(Member) (Non-Member)

BASIC $490 $565

AE / ET / UT/ RT / LT $490 $565

IR / MFL / MT / PT / VT $490 $545

 BASIC EXAM

 SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 (40-45 questions)

 Materials and Processes (40-45 questions)

 NDT Methods (40-45 questions)

 Total Questions 135

 70% in each section and 80% in aggregate

 BASIC EXAM : SNT-TC-1A and CP-189

 Questions are straight forward

 Language can be tricky
 Most difficult part in the basic exam

 Questions majorly asked on:

 Differences in SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 e.g. Vision Acuity test
 J1 used in CP-189 and J2 used in SNT-TC-1A.

 New additions in 2016

 Definitions 3-4 questions
 Training and Experience hours required
 Go through the hours required for major 4 (PT MT UT RT)

 Revocation, Termination and Suspension of Certification

 BASIC EXAM : Materials and Processes

 All 45 questions from Materials and Processes book

 Relation of NDT to manufacturing (1 -2 Q)

 Introduction to Manufacturing Tech (1-2 Q)
 Properties of Materials (4-5 Q)
 Nature of Materials and Solid state changes in Metals (4-5 Q)
 Ferrous Metals (2-3 Q)
 Non-Ferrous Metals (1-2Q)
 The Nature of manufacturing (1-2 Q)
 The Casting Process (6-7 Q)
 Welding Processes and Welding Design (7-10 Q)
 Plastic Flow (1-2 Q)
 Millwork, Forging and Powder Metallurgy (3-4 Q)
 Press working of Sheet Metal (1-2 Q)
 Machining Fundamentals (3-4 Q)
 Misc Processes, Surface Finishing, Inspection (3-4 Q)
 BASIC EXAM : NDT Methods

 Total Questions 40-45

 Major 4 (PT, MT, RT, UT) : 5-7 questions each
 AE : 2-3 questions
 ET : 3-4 questions
 VT : 2-3 questions
 IR: 2-3 questions
 LT: 2-3 questions
 NR: 1-2 questions
 STUDY MATERIALS (BASIC EXAM)

 Materials and Processes for NDT Technology

 Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A
 ASNT Standard CP-189
 Level III Study Guide
 ASM Handbook Vol. 17, NDE and QC
 NDT Handbook: Volume 10, NDT Overview
 STUDY MATERIALS (METHOD EXAM)

 Supplement to SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book)

 For EACH method you want to take

 Included questions for Level 1, 2 and 3

 A few similar questions will be on the exam

 Level III Study Guide

 For EACH method you want to take

 A few similar questions will be on the exam

 STUDY MATERIALS (METHOD EXAM)

 If you want to go into more details get the

NDT Handbook for each method you want to take
 EXAM TIPS

 Read the questions CAREFULLY

 Many tricky questions (NOT and NO used in the sentence)

 Only 1 answer is correct

 2 answers are usually VERY wrong

 Only 2 answers are probable

 Use ASNT materials for preparation (not ISO9712)

 Repeat the questions in Q&A books (aim for 90% score)

 Repeat the questions in the Study Guides (aim for 90% score)
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