THE PROFESSIONAL THERMOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION

WRITTEN PRACTICE FOR THE QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION OF

NDT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR THERMAL/INFRARED
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL TESTING
THERMOGRAPHER CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE
(TCP001)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING ARTICLES
ASNT-TC-1A 2016
Introduction:

This document is provided for: Unidad de Negocio Guayaquil, CNEL EP hereafter referred to in this document as the
“Employer” and authorizes the Professional Thermographers Association, Inc., hereafter referred to as “Certified Level III
Thermal/Infrared Authority” and their staff, hereafter referred to as “Certifying Agent” to provide on the Employer’s
behalf, training, testing and certifications as outlined in this document.

Approved by:

Name: Gabriel Rodríguez Lindao GABRIEL GABRIEL SEGUNDO RODRIGUEZ

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2020.012.20043

Dated: 13 de Noviembre 2020

Termógrafo Nivel 1: Luis Carlos Galarza Chacón

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Employer’s Training, Certification and Testing Requirements
The following reference table provides values for the variables used for training, certification and testing that
are recommended by ASNT and shall be used the default values if they are not superseded by the Employer’s
Written Practice. It should be noted that the recommended values by ASNT are provided as a guide and can
be changed by the Employer to fit the requirements of their specific needs.

Vision Examinations
Level I Level II Level III

ASNT Employer ASNT Employer ASNT Employer

recommendation requirements recommendation requirements recommendation requirements

Near Vision Annual Test Annual Test Annual Test

Acuity Test
(Jaeger #2)

Color Contrast Upon Initial Upon Initial Upon Initial

Differentiation Certification and Certification and Certification and
Every 5 years Every 5 years Every 5 years
thereafter thereafter thereafter

Written Examination Requirements (Level I and Level II)

Level I Level II

ASNT Employer ASNT recommendation Employer

recommendation requirements requirements

Table 8.3.4: Minimun number of Examination Questions (General)

The minimum 40 40 50 40
number of test
questions that shall
be given is as
follows:

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 Table 8.3.4: Minimum Number of Examination Questions (Specific)
The minimum number 20
of test questions that
shall be given is as
follows:
Practical Examination (Level I and Level II)
Level I
ASNT recommendation Employer
requirements
8.5.1.The candidate should demonstrate
familiarity with and ability to operate the
necessary NDT equipment record, and
analyze the resultant information to the
degree required.
8.5.2. At least one flawed specimen or
component should be tested and the
results of the NDT analyzed by the
candidate.
8.5.3. The description of the specimen,
the NDT procedure, including
checkpoints, and the results of the
examination should be documented.
8.5.4. NDT Level I Practical Examination.
Proficiency should be demonstrated in
performing the applicable NDT technique
on one or more specimens or machine
problems approved by the NDT Level III
and in evaluating the results to the
degree of responsibility as described in
the employer´s written practice. At least
ten (10) different checkpoints requiring
an understanding of test variables and
the employer´s procedural requirements
should be included in this practical
examination. The candidate Should
detect all discontinuities and conditions
specified by the NDT Level III
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20 50 40
Level II
ASNT recommendation Employer requirements
8.5.1. The candidate should demonstrate
familiarity with and ability to operate the
necessary NDT equipment record, and
analyze the resultant information to the
degree required.
8.5.2. At least one flawed specimen or
component should be tested and the results
of the NDT analyzed by the candidate.
8.5.3. The description of the specimen, the
NDT procedure, including checkpoints, and
the results of the examination should be
documented.
8.5.5. NDT Level II Practical Examination.
Proficiency should be demonstrated in
selecting and performing the applicable NDT
technique within the method and
interpreting and evaluating the results on
one or more specimens or machine
problems approved by the NDT Level III. At
least ten (10) different checkpoints requiring
an understanding of NDT variables and the
employer´s procedural requirements should
be included in this practical examination. The
candidate Should detect all discontinuities
and conditions specified by the NDT Level III
Administration and Grading of Examinations (Level I and Level II)
Level I Level II

8.1.5 Administration and Grading

ASNT recommendation Employer ASNT recommendation Employer

requirements requirements

Examinations administered by the Examinations administered by the

employer for qualification should employer for qualification should
result in a passing composite grade of result in a passing composite grade of
at least 80 percent, with no individual at least 80 percent, with no individual
examination having a passing grade examination having a passing grade
less than 70 percent less than 70 percent

Table 6.3.1.A: Recommended Initial Training and Experience Levels

Level I Level II

ASNT Employer requirements ASNT recommendation Employer requirements

recommendation

Training Hours 32 hours 32 hours 34 hours 34 hours

Education, Training, and Candidates for certification in NDT should have sufficient education, training, and experience to ensure
Experience Requirements qualification in those NDT methods in which they are being considered for certification. Documentation of prior
for Initial Qualification certification may be used by an employer as evidence of qualification for comparable levels of certification.

Table 6.3.1.A: Recommended Initial Training and Experience Levels

Level I Level II

ASNT Employer requirements ASNT Employer requirements

recommendation
recommendation

Minimum Hours in 210 hours 1260 hours

Method or Technique
(Thermal Infrared in
Electrical and
Mechanical)

Total Hours in NDT 400 hours 1800 Hours

Table 6.3.1A Notes (For Thermal/Infrared):

9.0 If and individual is currently certified in one Thermal/Infrared technique and a full course format was used to meet the initial qualifications in that technique, the minimum additional training hours to qualify in
another technique at the same level should be 20 hours (of which at least 16 hours should be specific technique familiarization). The training outline should be as defined in the employer´s written practice. If an
individual is certified in one technique, the minimum additional experience required to qualify to another technique at the same level may be reduced by up to 50 percent, as defined in the employer´s written practice.

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