ao EDITION PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION IN NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ASNT...Creating a Safer World!® rCopyright © 2015 by The Americon Society fa Nondestzscive Testing. the Amefican Society for Noncestuctive leslng Inc. (AENTS is nol responsibe for he outhenticty or eccurecy ot informaten herein Publshed opinions and stotementi da not necescarly retect Ihe opinion of ASNT. Products or services that cre edverized rmentoned do no! cory the endorsement or eccmmendolion of ASNT. No pat ofthis pubication may be reproduced 0 ronsmilied i ony form, by means elechonic oF mechenico! including photo- ‘copying, tecarding or otherwise, withou! Ine expressed pict writen permison ef The Amesicon Sociely'or Nondestuctive Testing. nc. IR88P, NDT Hondlboek, The NOT Technioion ond ww esn.org axe Hacemorks of The Amesican Sociely for Nondestuetve Testing, Inc. ACCP, ASNT, Level Study Guide, Water Evaluation, Nondestructive Tesiing Handbook. Reseorch in Nondestuctive Evauation ond BNDE ore registered Iredemarks of Te Americas Sociely fer Nendeshuctve Testing, Inc Fist printing 03/16 ebook 03/16 Enola, available for his printing, moy be ebicines from ASNT's web sil, wncasntog. SBN: 9781-$7117-979-9 (pint) ISBN: 9761-57117-2625 feb00%) Printedin he United Stolas of Amenico Publsned by: The Aneficon Saciely for Nondesitvetive Testing. nc 1711 Avigale Lone Colrnbut, OH 43278-0518 sawn ct. Ediled by Cynthie M. Leernan, Educotiongl Motesols Super" “i Jones. Serior Monger of Fubiicotions ASM Mision Sloloment ASNT evs 1o cielo Soler wold by promoting he proless ond technologies ol nondestiuctive lesingFOREWORD ‘This Recommended Practice establishes the general framework for a qualification and certification program. In aadition, the document provides the educational, experience and training recommendations forthe different teet methods." ‘This recommended proctice is not intended to be used asa strc specification, iis recognized, however, that contracts require programs, which meet the intent ofthis document. For such contracts, purchaser and supplier must agree upon acceptability ofan employer's program. ‘The verb “should” has been used throughout this document to emphasize the recommendation presented herein. itis the ‘employer's responsibility to address specific needs end to modify these guidelines as propriate ina written practice. In the employer's written practice, the ver “shall” isto be used in place af “should” ro emphasize the employers needs ‘The 2016 Edition of SNT-7C-1A is annotated so that users of the 2011 edition can quickly and casily locate new and updated materia. The vertical lines in the margins ofthis document indicate that information in the text has been modified in some way. ‘An SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Pane! is availabe to respond to writen inquiries regarding the SNT-TC-1A guidelines. ‘These cesponses clarify the intent of ASNT's Technical and Eduestion Council and the recommendations of SWT-TC-1A and are subject tothe statement of "Scope" in each edition of SNT-TC-1A ‘To make an inquiry, use the SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Request Form on the last page ofthis Recommended Practice. Tnquiriesselated to this cecommended practice should be directed tothe chair ofthe SNT-TC-JA Interpretation Panel at the following address . SNT-TC-1A lnterpretation Panel Chait «lo Senior Manager, Technical Services ‘The American Society for Nondestructive Testing oo ITIL Adlingste Lane PO Box 28518 Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518 E-mail: SNT-TC-LAinterpretations@ASNT. org Fax: (618) 274.6589REVIEW COMMITTEE publication and review ofthis Recommended Practice was under the direction of the SNT-TC-IA Review Committee which isa committee of the Methods Division, The Methods Division reports tothe Technical & Education Council of the ‘American Society for Nondestructive Testing Review Committee Members: Michael Ruddy, Chair ‘Terry Clausing Jim Kelly Mark Pompe Robert Cameron, Vice Chair David Culbertson Doron Kishoni Scott Ritzheimer Charlie Longo, Stef ‘Claude Davis Joseph Mackin Rick Ruhge Secretary David Dechene Jim MacMillan David Sanders Chinam Dwvatikanath Patra Walter Matulewicz Mark Stowers Joha #how Nat Faransso on Mike Lawrence Stonse Mike Allgaier Jerry Fulin Ray Morasse ‘Marvin Trimm Bill Baker Darrell Harts Ricky Morgan Ray Tsukimera Robert Barnett Paul Hartbower Matthew Patience David Vaughn Karen Bruer Morteza Jafar Bill Plumstead, Ir Dave Vigne Eugene Chemma Walter eter Bill Phumstes, Sr Technical & Education Council: enn Light, Chair Danny Keck, Vice Chein/Secretary rFOREWORD REVIEW COMMITTEE Review Committee Members: PS ne woo 3 settee dy ceil Recommended Practice No. SNI-IC-14, Personnel Quaiiication and Cerification in Nondestructive Testing : a es L0Scope .., ie 2.0 Detiritions or 5.0 Nondestructive Testing Methods 40 Levels of Quoitication 59 Witten Practice RbERELEL 8.0 Examinations * - Toble 6.3.4 Minimum Number ef Exorination Questions 9.0 Centiticotion 10.0 Technical Performenee Evaluation 11.0 Interupted Semvice 120 Receniticotion 130 Termination, 140 Reinsioiement APPENDIXES 2... “it Appendix A: Example Guestions Answers to Example Questions 4 Fw a ‘AePendix 8: NDT Practical amination Checlist Sa 95 7 33 8 SNT-TC-1A Intespretation Request FormRecommended Practice Recommended Practice No, SNT-IC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing 1.9 Scope 1 Mis tecopnized thatthe efectivencss of nondestructive testing (NDT) applications depends upon the, slat personne ire te tsporsbie for and perform, NDT. This Reoma tay Prd ee ‘Brepared £5 cablsh guidelines forthe qualfeation and cenieaton of ine Themes att Pei fobs require appropriate knowledge of hc ‘echnical principles underlying the nondestructive teats they perform, witness moni evaluate, 12 This document provides guideline forthe eablishrons ‘walifcation and eertiation Pog 13 These guidelines have been developed by The American Society pe employersin recognizing the essential factors tobe cowie cy in qualifying personnel e in any of the NDT methods listed in Section 3 14 Wis recognized that these guide re mntygat be appropriate fr certain employer's cizeumstances andlor applications. in developing a writen practee ot ‘equired in Section 5, the employer should ponte ttled recommendations presented herein and nalife pe i. aS necessary to mect needs Such modification may alter but shall not eh See basic prov gaged 2.0 Definitions 21 Tess inchuded in this document are defined sfllows ELL Certiicaton: writen testimony of qualfening 12 Seething Authority: the person or persons properly desi ated inthe wejten practice to uy ‘gn certifications on behalf ofthe employer Caebned by Pstiwe ioa (See 8.1.3) 215 Comparale being at an equivalent or similar ve oh oe responsiblity and ficult as NOTH Lew= canes SKMET © FeSpensi ble fox ace Desion Lae fowdy Gesicy him, NDT Level Il should be responsible forthe NDT operations for which qualified and assigned and shouldbe capable of interpreting and evaluating reults in terms of existing codes, standards, and specifications, The NDT Level Il should have suficent practical background in applicable materials, fabrication, and product technology to establish techniques and to asistn establishing aceptance criteria when none ave otherwise ‘Wallable The NDT Level Iif should have general familiarity with other appropriste NDT ‘nethods 2s demonstrated by an ASNT Level Il Basic examination or other means, The NDT Level Il, in the methods in which certified, should have suffcieat technical kaovledge and skills tobe capable of training and examining NDT Level I il and Il personne for erification in those melieee ee peek Cte y 50 Written Practice 511 The employer shalfstablish) written practic for the contcol and administration of NDT perso tehing, amtaton and cette 52 The employer's written practice should describe the responsitility ofeach level of certification for determining the acceptability of materials or compursteitaordance wits the applicable codes, > standards, specifications, and procedures, AD (G3) The employer's written practice should describe tk requirements foreach level of certification by me 54 The employer's written practice should idestfy the applicable to its scope of operations. vaining, experience, and examination ind technique, as applicable. lest techniques within each test method 35 The employer’ written practice sal be (views anTappravedy the employer's NDT Level 56 The employer's written practice shall be mafntained on file 6.0 Education, Training, and Experience Requirements for Initial Qualifation > 51 Candidates for cenfication in NDT should have sufcient education trcining, and expetience to ‘ensure qualification in those NDT methods in which they are being considered for cenifiation, Documentation of prior certification may be used by an employer as evidence of qualification for ‘Gmiparabie levels of certification. <6, ean 632 Yocumented treining and/or experience gained in positions and activities comparable to those of| {77 Levels Us andlor ill prior to establishment af the employ too in satisfying the criteria OF Section 5.3. Sd Ie certification, a candidate should satisfy one of ti applicable NDT level: weitenpracice may be consdered following criteria foe the “NDT Levels land It ‘Table 6.3.1 A lists the recommended training and experience hours to be considered by the employer in establishing written practices for inital qualification of NDT Level | and Level Il individuals, Table 63.1 B lists intial training and experince hours, which may be consideregby the ‘employer for specific limited applicationss defined in the employer's written practice Litt erations saul pply to ndduls wh donee eto training and experience of Table 63.1 A. Limited certifications issued in any method should be approved by the NDT Level III and documented in the certification records, SDT Level It 63.21 Have a byscalauceate degree (or higher) in engineering or scence, plus one wo eee beyond the Level Il requirements ia NDT in ah ‘SSsignment comparable to that ofan NDT Level I in the applicable NDT method(s), oF Have completed with passing grades at least 1wo yeas of engineering or science study at a university, college, or technical school, plus wo additional years of experience beyond the NDT Level If requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of NDT Lev! Il in the applicable NDT methoc(s, or Have four years of experience beyéad the NDT Level Il requirements in NDT in arasignmenta 8 puunnla ie ep at Tag MT eee te applicable NDT method(s). (Wo EdUCKH EM “Yeduirm eve) The above NOT Level III requisements may be partly replaced by experience as a certified NDT Level Il or by assignments at eat compansble10 OT lif ae. defined in the employer's writen practice. Gstebisy — Gegicgzes: . : velope, written Employer - Estabiish, Aevele Pr PRACHEE [ioe ur - Review & APPTable 4.3.1A: Recommended Initial Training ‘and Experience Levels = % Experience Examination Hethod | NOT, | y Technique | Tia? imamHHours [Total Hours L in sthodor Technique | in DT -oustic Emission 4 a0) 210 oe Acoustic Emilee i 40 530. 4200 Top aera’ — [a0 70 “a TO]_meesurenet_[ 20. 630 720 i 20 20 | FRESE [ao Sa va i [a] Phased Arar w, wa it ae l 2 00 Vibration Analysis | = 30. \ D 70 130. [vsuatfesiea Or a a [Tobie 63.14 notes se next pope)‘Tobie 63.18 Notes: “Lb a posson may be quoted drecty 10 NOT Level wilh no lira os 2 cared NOT LeveL proncing ite ocorwrended ining ond experience condi the sum ote hous reccrmended lr NO Levelland Level 20 Frnt ovdcaeaion ne pserce a con ol ie amal eeu aN Ln od ra Po Sra coepSeES: ne Gm tango eo ee OT Level ond Lave roa Teal Venn dt nine omtoyer len poctce bo oy be costed o deed In pons wlan poste eepartr on the conde scl sdisetor val @ gram: ehoocologe groduie n engrening. el tal so nny aust crevice na ae tate ree cme ara Eee: ‘Guo womete one wanna rcs ag agp’ wnn cic Ase) GQ Menten sant ceed nen ETecwigae RES ce mata esto es be consi pe eee ee sot tcrrveyhe trian Fang Nest cus crher ET lecrngue ol he some NDT Lev % Saar Chisad le spelen dso deinedin ne evcioe"s wile pocize # onircvduaisceiiedioons! © ET eyed) ae ee ra cseicncy to asa onoier £1 Tectigue one some evel ot 0 a re! evel may reicea oy op supa deleed ne enpiye sellin restee ac Soe Testa wot esperence eastern expeience no 62 gined mimo than or} method awevet ah | yO ‘he minimums ral be matt each method at 2 eae nwt earies na HoooropN Tite echrigue cod cM couns tone! wos ute oma toe tenn ing ictrigue ne mnncm adder! seinag mute qty in ona tchaige ct he ae ac hens olin leo 1 hata thou Us equpren fatter), he ering one a eee ities ea orwoyertwiton osita 1 on nerds ceHfedio lective, ho ein aoe retonce aud to quoi lor enetner techie che ome tel may be reduced by VP ¥0 Se aimed he erpoye"milenpoctca. ee 20 eensea etine noning econmended fr Levelt end Level cecal. isines isrequired toreceive rodalan slat Yaring 25 required by Ine weguiolon join, Fane rena erica one Ienatifaes ecw enc ce tre aaa raenicoseasn nol fecnrigce. ne mvirum adel nonin hews a Guosy i onotherecrnique ole rere Diet shoud be Zo oysget rich cls! 1Shous shouk be specie leevanus tomato). The wong orca ute or detrei ihe employers wien gocice Hon inddualn ceiiiedin olaciraque he aie veotoncl expan requred No vob To anger lecnigue cle rome vel may be reduced By OP (Ded percent. osdefredin he employers ten procles 100 fing Figh Dikastan ard Phased Aray rocureukasone Tesi evel quer] 20 poor Angyarres- feolonare mresusle Table 6.3.18: Recommended Initial Training and Experience Levels for NDT Level Il Limited Certifications Examination Limited Technician’s Formal | Minimum Work Experience in Method Certification Starting Point | Training Methgg (Hours) | Film interpretation | Non-Reciographer 4 220° | Radiographic — | Firm interpretation RT Level! 2 220° Digital Thickness ‘Measurement Trainee 6 40 | umasere (numeric output only} | ‘A-scan Thickness ‘abe 7 aoa | Measurement + Shes coe ew 9000 siya : \ leckvomagnenc testa AeCHM ANE FET Technique -7.0 Training Programs 7.1 Personnel being considered for initial certification should complete eufficient organized training. “The organized training may include instructor-led training, personalized ation at instructor-led training, computer-based traning, or web-based training. Computer-based training and web-based training should track hours end content of training with student examinations in accordance with 72 The sulfcienlly organized training shall be such as to ensure the stucent is thoroughly emir with the principles and practices of the specified NDT method related tothe level of certification desired, and applicable tothe processes tobe used and the products tobe tested. All training programs should be approved by the NDI Level IL responsible for the applicable method: a2 The training progrim shoulY include sufficient examinations fo ensure understanding of the necessary information. re 15> Recommended taining course outing and references fr NDT Lev I ad personnel, which may be uged as technical source material, are contained in ANSI/ASNT CP-105: ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel. 7A The employer who purchases outside training services is responsible for ssuring that such services meet the requirements ofthe employers written practice. 8.0. Examinations 8.1, Administration-and Grading * 3.1.1 All qualification examination questions shoild be approved by the NDT Level II responsible for the applicable method. ma 7 8.12 AnNDT Level III should be responsible forthe administration and grading of examinations specified in Section 83 through 88 for NDT Level Il, or othe Level If personnel, The administration and grading of examinations nay be delegaied to = qualified representative of ‘the NDT Level Il and so recorded. A Se sentinel egg ek pao Toyer spay perform the Seen ee NDT Lov ileaminatonspeatedin Ee ' RLZI Tobe designated as a qualified representative of the NDT Level I} forthe administration and grading SENBT Lael aad Levelt personnel qealiation examinations, the designee should have dacumented, appropriate instruction by the NDT Levs Il inthe proper admiisation and mv of qustfeaton examinations prior to conducting and grading independent qualification examinations for NOT | perscimnel. Additionally the practical exam should be administered by 2 person = Certified in the applicable NDT method as NDT Level I r IL. i 81.3 AUNDT Level Ili, and [0] written examinations should be closed-book except that necessary data suchas graphs tables, jpeciBcations, procedures, codes, ic, may be provided with or in the examination. Qvestions vilzing such reference materials should require an understanding ‘of the infornfation rather than merely locating the appropriate answer. G14 For NDT Lévél Vand Il personnel, a composite grade should be determined by simple averaging ofthe results of the general specifi, and pracicst examinations described below. For NDT Level il personnel, tie composite grade should be determined by simple averaging ofthe resuls of the bese, method, and spciic examinations deseribed below. 8.1.8 Examinations administered by the employer for qualification should result in a passing composite grade of at least 80 percent, with no individual examination having a passing grade Jess than 70 percent. 86 When an examination is edministered and graded for the employer by an outside agency 7 spd the outside agency issues grades of pass or fill only, ona certified report, thes ae employer may accept the pass grade as 80 percent for that particular examination. 81.7 The employer who purchases ouside services is responsible for ensuring thatthe examination services meet the requirements of the employer's written practice. «8418 Inno case shall an examination be administered by one's self or by 2 subordinate. 8.2. Vision Examinations $31” Neeson Aca Tgsaninuton bal nae al of crete ex ances jn atleast one eye such thatthe applicant is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger Nuraber 2 ‘or equivalent type and ie eter atthe distance designated on the chart but. ae than 12 (G05 cin) ona slandard Jaeger test chart. The ability to perceive an Ortho- Rater minimum off rsimalr text pattern slo acceptable. This should be administered annual | $22 Color Contrast Differentiation, The examination should demonstrate the capability of «distinguishing and differentiating contrast among colors or shades of gray used in the tnathod as determined bythe employer, This should be conducted upon initial certification ‘and at five-year intervals thereafter. Cishina 1) PeEEEEEePE Ere 83g Viton examination expire onthe ls day ofthe month afepiraton, era 8 & Greundt [Gueeai Tasers [pric jMesnel {MagnaGeneral (Written - for NDT Levels | and U1) ro 831 ‘The general examinations should address the basic principles of the applicable method. 4 Pl Jn preparing the examinations, the NDT Leval II should select or devise appropriate westlons covering the applicable method to the degree required By the employer's written question I gree reQuired by the employ 32 practice 83.3 See Appendix A for esample questions, B34 Method ‘The minimam number of questions that should be given is shown in Table 8.3.4 ‘Minimum Number of Exominalion Questions General I Specific Levelt |” Lovell Lovell | Level "esi Ean Teg Eleconggnati Tsing Aang Carert Fl issenen "Eegy Curent 2 tg | Gromnd Penetrating Radar [Prtiorsiry ologapny’ Sheataarhy I aca “Bubve Test Vipera faenee Connie aapraphy Teli | | __Computed Tomography Testing Thamatinared Tostng: Bldg Dingnossie Teaing ‘Bese and Mechanical Testng Males Teste {Liason Tesng: | _ Tin ol Fight Diteacion ‘AScan Thickness Measurement Vibration Analysis Visu| S04 Avslid ACCP Level I or ASNT NDT Level Il cericate may be sccepted as filling the 84 Specific (Written B41 84.2 84.3 general examination criteria for each applicable method ifthe NDT Level If has deters ined thatthe ASNT examinations meet the requirements ofthe employers written practice, for NDT Levels land 11) ‘The specific examination should address the equipment, operating procedure, and NDT techniques that the individual may encounter during specific assgnenents tothe degree wired by the employer's writen practice, specific examination should also cover the specifications or codes and acceplance ‘titer used in the employer's NDT procedures. # minimum umber of questions that should be given is shown in Table 83. Avalid ACCP Level Il or ASNT NDT Level ll certificate may be accepted as fling the specific amination criteria Tor each applicsble method ifthe NDT Level il] has deterinined thatthe ASNT examinations meet the requirements ofthe employer's written practice 85 Practical for NDT Level I and Il) 85.1 85.2 85.5 856 ‘The candidate should demonstrate familiarity with and ability to operate the necessary NDT equipment, record and analyze the resultant information to the degree required, Atleast one flawed'ipecimen or component should be tested and the results of the NDT analyzed by the candidate, z 852.1 Phased Acray and Time of Flight Diffraction Practical Examination, Flawed samples used for practical examinations should be representative of the components and/or configuration that the candidates would be testing under this ttidorsement and approved by the NDT Level II 85.22 For Film Interpretation Limited Certification the practical examination should consiitof review and grading oFat est 20 images The description ofthe specimen, the NDT procedure, including checkpoints, and the results ofthe examination should be documented, NDT Level I Practical Examination. Proficiency should be demonstrated in performing the appliable NDT technique on one or more specimens or machine problems sppraved by theNDT Level Ul and in evluatiigthe ests ote deyiee of eonsbiy 5 deveined inthe employer's written practice, Atleast ten (10) differen checkpoints requiring an inderstanding of test variables and theensignes procalunT equtensc souls be included in this practical amination, The candidate should detect ai discontinuities and conditions specified by the NOT = Note: While it is normal to score the practic ona percentile basis, practical examinations should contain checkpoints that flue to successfully complete will salt in fllure ofthe examination. NDT Level {i Practical Examination. Proficiency should be demonstrate selecting and performing the applicable NDT technique within the method and interpreting and TIRE he seul on one or more Specnwens or machine prsbcns sppro¥ee by the 77 Level IIL At least ten (10) different checkpoints reqffing an understanding of (NDT ‘atiables and the employers procedural requirements should be included inthis practical Examination. The candidate should detect all discontinuities and conditions specified by the NDT Level Il. An example of a practical examination checRist is attached as Appendix B to this Recommended Practice. The example checklist has been provided as guidance on development of practical examinations for any method or level, Note: While itis normal to score the practical on a percentile basis, practical examinations should contain checkpoints that failure wo successfully compete will result in fulure of the examination. ot. ASST Auslid ACCP Level I certificate may be acepted as fulfilling the practical examination stiteris for each applicable method ifthe NDT Level IU has determined that the ASNT examinations meer the requirements ofthe employer's written practice, | 86 Sample questions for general eiaminations are presented in the separate question booklets that can ‘only and should not be used verbatim for qualification examinations, The following ASNT ‘Questions & Answers Books are available from ASNT International Service Center be obtained from ASNT Intergational Service Center, These questions at intended 9 exarnples * Flaw = vejectable Indicakong, defectTest Method ‘Acoustic Emission Testing Electromagnetic Testing 4. Alternating Curent Field Measurement 2 Eddy Current ‘5. Remote Field Testing Ground Penetrating Radar Guided Wave Testing Laser Testing 4. Profilometry 2 Holography/Shearogrephy Leak Testing 1. Bubble Test 2, Pressure Change Measurement 3. Halogen Diode Leak Test 4. Mass Spectrometer Test Liquid Penctrant Testing Magnetic Flix Leakage Te Maghetic Particle Testing Microwave Technclogy Neutron Radiography Testing Radiographic Testing 1. Radiographic Testing 2. Computed Rasiooraphy Testing 3. Computed Tomography Testing 4 Digital Raciogrephy Testing ‘Thermalinfrared Testing Urasonic Testing Vioraton Analysis. Visual esting « Question Booklets s E EA EE ER Pt cw Ler ut HB HP HH MF Mwr aw AB Act r Ke Sincowedgizepaaton ai TARE SS 87 NDT/PUM Ley Examinations 87.1 Basic Exsininations 6.7.11 NDT Basic Examination (need not be retaken 10 add another test methad as Jong product technology as the candidate holds a current Level rminimum number of questions that should be given isas follows: 3711.1 Fifteen (15) questions eelating to understanding the SNT-TC-1A document {87.1.2 Twenty (20) questions relating to applicable materials, fabrication, ind certificate or certification). T 687.11. Twenty (20) questions that ace similar to published NDT Level I! questions for other appropriate NDT methods PdM Basic Examination (need not be retaken to add another test method as long as the candidate holds a current Level ‘mininiomy number of questions that should be given isa follow Terlificate or certification). The 87.121 Fifteen (15) questions relating to understanding the SNT-TC-14 document. 7.1.22 ‘Twenty (20) questions relating 1 applicable machinery technology. 7.123 Thirty (30) questions that are similar to published NDT Level 1! questions for other appropriate Pas methods.8.72 Method Examination (for exch method). 8.72.1 Thirty (30) questions relaing to fundamentals and principles that are similar to published ASNT NDT Level il questions foreach method, and. 2. Fiflen (13) questions relating to application and establishment of techniques and procedures tht are similar tothe published ASNT NDT Level i! questions fer each method, and 472.3. Twenty (20) questions relating to capability for interpreting codes, standards, and specifications relating to the method. 8.73 Specific Examination (for each method). 873.1 Twenty (20) questions relating to specifications, equipment, techniques, and Brocedures applicable to the employer's product(s) and methods employed and to the administration ofthe eraployer’s written practice. 8232 The employer may dae he pec amination the candidate has a valid ASNT NDT Lee Tse ACR Professional Level If certificate Ta the method and ‘Fdocamented evidence of experience exists, including the preparation of NOT procedures to codes, standards, or specifications andthe evaluation of test results. <.B74 Avalid endarggment on an ASNT NDT Level Il certifitate fulls the examination criteria described in 841 T'and 8.7.2 for each applicable NDT method, \875 Avalid endorsement of an ACCP Professional Leve! Il certificate fulfils the examination ‘riteria described in 87.! and 87.2 for each applicable NDT method. 8.8. Reexamination 88.1 Those failing toattin the required grades should wait atleast tl suitable additional taining as determined by the NDT Level IN 9.0 Certification | 8.1 Centfation of NDT personnel to sll levels of qualification isthe responsibility ofthe emplayst- ‘9.2. Certifation of NDT personnel should be based on demonstration of satisisctory qualification in accordance with Section 6 7, and 8, as described inthe employer's written practice. 9.3. Atte option of the employer an ouside agency may be engaged to provide NDT Level I services.In | Sac instances, the responsibilty of certfestion of the employees shll be rained bythe employer. ‘9.4 Personnel certification records should be maintained on file by the employer for the duration specified in the employe’s written practice and shou'd include the following 9.4.1 Name of certified individu I 9:42 Level of cerlfcation, NDT method and/or technique, as applicable. sg 943. Educational background and experience of certified individuals. 94a Statement indicating satisfactory completion of taining in accordance withthe employer's written practice, 9.45 Results ofthe vision examinations prescribed in 8.2 for the curtent celification period. 546 Current examination copylies) or evidence of succesful egmpletion of examinations. 9.47 Other suitable evidence of satisfactory qualifications when sich qualifications are used in lieu of 1 the specific examination prescribed in 873.2 oa prescribed in the employers writen practice 94.8 Composite grade(s} or suitable evidence of grades. {949 Signatuze ofthe NOT Level I that verified qualifications of candidate for certification. I 94.10. Dates of certification and/or recertification. 94.11. Certification expiration date. \QALD Signature of employers certiying authority. 8. po 13410 Technical Performance Evaluation 101 NDT personnel may be reexamined any time atthe discretion ofthe employer andl have their certificates extended or revoked. 102 Periodically, 2s defined in the employer's written practice, NDT Level and If personnel should be evaluated by the NDT Level Il administering a practical exemninaion, The practical examination should follow the format and guidelies described in section 8S. WO interrupted Service 111 The employer's written practice should include rules covering the types and duration of interrupted service that requires reexamination and recertification, 11.2 The waitten praztice should spechy the requirements for reexamination and/or recertification for the interapted service. 0 Recertification 121 All levels of NOT personnel shall be recertified periodically in accordance with one ofthe following criteria: eee 21 Evidence of continuing satisfactory technica performance. W2.1.2 Reexamination in those portions of the examinations in Section 8 deemed necessary by the ‘employer's NDT Level Il, 122 The recommended maximum recertification intervals ate 5 years for all certification levels Certifications expire on the ait day of the month of expiration 123 When new techniques are added to the employer's writen practice, NDT Leve IT personnel should reéeive applicable training, take applicoble examinations and obtain the necessary experience, such that the NDT Level II] meets the requirements ofthe new techaigues in ‘Table 63.1 A prior to their next recetifcation date in the applicable method. 40 Termination ‘USI The employers certification shal be deemed revoked when employment is terminated 132 An NDT Level Level Il, or Leve whose cericaion has been terminated may B¢ certified to the {grmer NDT level by @ new employer based on examination, as described in Section 8, providee ah ofthe following conditions are met to fhe ew employer's satisfaction: 13.2.1 The employee has proof of prior certification, 132.2. The employee was working inthe capacity to which certified within six (6) montbs of termination. 13.2.3 The employee is being recertified within six (6) months of termination, 324 Prioe 0 being examined for certification, employees not mecting the above requirements should receive additional training a deemed appropriate bythe NDT Level If. Reinstatement ( P\ticing A work buck im the job) r 14) An NDT Level, Level If or Level lt whose certification has been terminated miay be reinstated to the former NDT level, without anew examination, provided all f the fllowing conditions are met: TH.L1 The employer bas maintained the personae certification records required in section 94 14.12 The employee's certification did not expire duting termination. 14.13 The employee is being rginstated within six (6) months of termination.Appendix 8; NDT Practical Examination Checklist NAME: EMPLOYEE #: COMPANY: : LOCATION: DATE: : r NOT METHOD: PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION: SPECIMENS) DESCRIPTION: e - 7 Time Started: ‘Time Completed (Re Caiegores Ponts | Scare Renae 1. | Rnowiedge oT NDT Procedure ‘Record re presence or absence of acions that Famianty ‘Support yout score. Was the procedure picked up, + Uitzston lhumbed through, read ahead of ime, highlighted + Ceneiderticn for ations 10 fof trarked up, bid the cendidate refer lo ne 1 Kaherenea to precede aotals procedure when queslons arose? Did tne output Equipment and Material 7 Shaedin precedure cruse experience = 1) Profency inset up, uitzaton. and calibration | 5 1_Bicelsney in techie and standardization omy with the procedure? ‘ecard ihe presence or absence ofacions That ‘support your score, Note the equipment and materia used, Evaluate the procedure for Calibration adequaty, case of use, and care, 3p Teal Spacimen Care and Custocy Appopitepr-cleaing Mlenancalcontal 5 Appropriate post clering ecord the presence or absence of ectens that ‘support your sear. Note preparation adequacy, Specimen care, fal leaning, and final specimen coraiion : at oper | OP eS anoneeon | Site poss | ee ectercsng mourns | 10 Litas of appropiata testing mecia Inapecina designated fens of mierest Flecord Ine presence ov absence of actons That} Support your score. State i calibration was verified | frrok List steps foiowed, Note any steps missed Beserite actual test media used, aes of interest, and area(s) missed. Daten of nceation® Adheance io procedirerecuierents 15 not allowed. Nete number of his, misses, and 1 eye ein tl an) fatse cals. Reference ataches report annotated 1 Finding delectable ndieation. cord ts presence or obsence fastens hat ‘Support your score, Us al procedure requirements | Tatrpretation of indications 1 Aadetence io procedure requtements 1 Recureoy(eterpratng he cial nceatins) "| 18 1 epretng elvan eaten FRecoTd he presents or absence of sekons tak Support your score deny metrics reecting ingpecion aceutacy or accuracy. Reler to {lached report and nlerpretaion standards Compared to known deleel map and Charsciefzaton. 6 (7) evaiastion of dications + Foewing procedure requirments { 1 ecuray (evaluating ve ciel indications) | 20"? | _+_Evauatngreevantinicatons ecard the presenae o absence of acions that Support your score, Quantify dserimination 2ecurecy ane margin of ror belween relevant ‘and nonrslevant indicators. | Documentation and Records + pocurale Gocumenioion Proper data processing 10 2 Appepite coal ef recorés 1__Conpiance wih procedural outing Record the prasonce or absence of aeons tak Support your score. Stale degree of completeness, fegibily, ea, corectness, and appearance ol reports wih ertors and omissions ‘9; Genarai Health and Satety + Famiiarty with bee and saety of ethos * Vpatia stesiances lets! nanares 5 Resplatryconcems Compliaice wth spi ie procedures -acerd a presence or absence of ackons that ‘Support Your score, Stale violation of industry ‘standards and practices. General statement of tompanee is sccepable Ino vclaons. | Profetency in kowlogge of re method Pofeiency in appeaion af ne method 5 Probiency inte resuls g 70 | General Observable Conduct {Advance 3 prfertionl bobavion Record ha presence oF Sbssnce ot seuons Hal Support yout sore is comments or Behavior that Suppor or delacls fiom examinee performance (1) Thecondid {2} Nomorethan 10% fle calls allowed (2) abtrot desigaated dees corcly lassie (6 points oie ops. PrinuSigntae of NDT Level shoul delet at continues snd conditions specified bythe NDT Lav! I DuesSNT-TC-1A interpretation Request Form Each inquiry should address specific section or paragreph of SNT-TC-1A, If submitting multiple inquiries, submit a * separate form for each inquiry. 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