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    ENN Rol er.) ASNT STANDARD VA» 2 EDITION FOR QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING PERSONNEL BU ELC CU Co aR CLT aa ON ee ca CT ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2020 ASNT STANDARD QOD 0 FOR QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING PERSONNEL ‘The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc. ASNT...Creating a Safer World!* Copyright © 2020 by The Americon Sociely for Nondestuctive Testing, The American Society for Nondestructive Testing nc. (ASNT) snot responsible for the authenticily or accurecy of information hetein. Pubfshed opinions ana statements do not necessorly reflect the opinion of ASNT, Products or services that ore advertised (r mentioned do not cary the endorsement oF recommendation of ASNT, No port ofthis pubscation may be reproduced o* transmitted in any form, by means electronic or mechanical including photo: Copying, recorcing or otherwise, without the expressed pricr written permission of The American Society for Nondeshuctive Testing ine. IRRSP, NDT Handbook, The NOT Technician. andl osri.oxg are traclemarks of The Americon Society for Nondestructive Testing ne. ‘ACCP, ASNT, Level Il Study Guide, Materials Evaluation, Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Research in Nondestructive Evaluation, and RNDE ate registerectracemarks of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc Fist printing 06/20, ‘ebook 06/20 Erota, if available for this printing, mey be obtained from ASNT's website, esni.org. Ebooks contain oll corections and updates, including the lotest erate. |SBN: 978-1-57117-473-4 (print) ISBN: 978-1-57117-474-1 (ebook) Printed in the Untied States of America Publshed by: The American Society farNondestructve Testing nc. 1711 Atingate Lane Columbus, OH 43228-0518 eto Pubkcations Team: Toni Kervine, Director of Publications Editorat CCynihia M. Leeman, Educotional Materials Supervisor Holey Cowans, Educational Moterios Ector Production: : {Joy Grimm, Procuctidn Manager Synth Jester, Grophic Designer ond IRustrator ASNT Mission Statement: ‘ASNT exists fo create a sofer worle by acvencing scientific engineering, ond technical knowiedge in the eld of nondestructive ‘esting ASNT Codie of Ethics: ‘he ASNT Code of Ethics was developed to provide members of the Society with broad ethical statements o guide the¥ profes: sional ves. In spit and in wore, each ASNT member I responsible for knowing and adhering fo the values and standarcs set {oth in the Socioly’s Code. More information, as well os the complete version of the Code of Ehics, can be found on ASNT's website, asntor. ANSUASNT CP-189-2020 ‘American National Standard ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel ‘The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc. Approved March 31, 2020 ‘American National Standards Institute Abstract This standard applies to personnel whose specific tasks or jobs require appropriate knowledge ofthe technical principles ‘underlying nondestructive testing (ND'T) methods for which they have esponsibltes within the scope oftheir employ. ‘ment. These specific tasks or jobs include, but are not limited to, performing, specifying, reviewing, monitoring, super: ‘ising, and evaluating NDT work. To the extent applicable tothe standard set forth herein, The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc. (ASNT) ddocs not assume the validity or invaliity, enforceability or unenforceability of patent rights, registered trademarks, o: copyrights in connection with any item refered to in this standard, study materials, or examinations. Users ofthis tan- dard, study material, or examinations are farther cautioned and expressly advised that determination of the validity or ‘enforceability of any such patent rights, trademarks, o copyrights. andthe risk ofthe infringement of such rights hough misuse of protected materials, re the responsibilty ofthe user, Reference to or pictorial depiction of specie types of producs or equipment are for purposes of illustration only and do not represent the endorsement of such products or equipment by ASNT. Employers or other persons utilizing NDT services are cautioned that they retain fll esponsibility for ulkimate dete. rmination of the qualifications of NDT personnel and fr the certification process. The process of personne! qualification land certification as detailed inthe standard does not relieve the employer of the ultimate legal responsibility to ensure that the NDT personnel ae flly qualified forthe tasks being undertaken. 5 “This standard i subject to revision of withdrawal at any time by ASNT. ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2020 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD [American National Standard Approval ofan American National Standard requires verification by ANSI that the requirements for due process, consensus, and other criteria for approval have been met by the standards developer. Consensus i established when, inthe jadgment of the ANSI Board of Standards Review, substantial agreement has been reached by directly and materially affected interests. Substantial agreement means much more than a simple majority, ‘but not necessarily unanimity. Consensus requires that all vews and objections be considered, and that a concerted effort be made toward their resolution. ‘The use of American National Standards is completely voluntary their existence does notin any respect preclude any: ‘one, whether they have approved the standards or not, from manufacturing, marketing, purchasing, or using products, processes, or products not conforming tothe standards. ix “The American National Standards Insitute does not develop standards and ill in no circumstances give an interpreta- tion of any American National Standard. Moreover, no person shall have the right or authority to issue an interpretation ofan American National Staidard in the name of the American National Standards Institut. (CAUTION NOTICE: This American National Standard may be revised or withdrawn at anytime. The procedures of the American National Standards Insitute require that action be taken periodically to reafitm, revise, or withdraw this standard. Purchasers of American National Standards may receive current information on all standards by calling or ‘writing the American National Standards Institute. ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2020 wi FOREWORD (Wot a part of American National Standard CP-1892020) [An essential element in the effectiveness of nondestructive testing (NDT) isthe qualification of the personne! who are responsible for and who perform NDT, Formal training and actual experience are important and necessary elements in acquiring the sls necessary to effectively perform nondestructive test. “The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc. (ASNT) has, therefore, undertaken the preparation and public tion of this standard, which specifies the procedures, essential factor, and minimum requirements for qualifying and. certifying NDT personnel. “The ASNT Standard for Qualfeaion and Cerficaton of Nondestructive Testing Personnel (Document No." ASNT CP-189) was initially processed and approved for submittal to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) by the ASNT Standards Writing Committe, This revision was processed by the ASNT Standards Development ‘Commitee. Committee approval ofthe standard does not necessarily imply that all committee members voted for its approval. At the time it approved this standard, the Standards Development Committee had the following members: Michael E. MeDaniel, Chair ‘Ronald T. Nisbet, Vice Chair “Michael J. Ruddy, CP-189 Chair Brian D. Frye, Secretary, Ex-Ofliio James E. Bennett, Bx-Officio James Gerry Churchwell Paul E Deeds, Jr. Darrell W. Harris Raymond G, Morasse Henry M. Stephens, J. Marvin W. Trimm Michael I. Turnbow David H. Vaughn Approved by the Standards Development Committee March 5, 2020. Appendixes C, D, and Bare not part ofthis American National Standard, Notice to users of this document (Not a part of American National Standard CP-189-2020) ‘When certificates or wallet cards are issued and provided by the employer, the requirements of ASNT Policy (G-14 shall be followed to ensure appropriate usage of the ASNT name, acronym, and logo. “The certificate shall indicate thatthe certification isin accordance with the requirements ofthe employer's certification procedure See Section 9.2.6 for further guidance on properly issued certification certificates and wallet cards. ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2020 CONTENTS AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOREWORD. ‘SUMMARY OF CHANGES ASNT STANDARD FOR QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING PERSONNEL.. 1.0 Scope... 2.0 Definitions . 3.0 Levels of Quaification... 4.0 Qualification Requirements 5.0 Qualification and Certification 6.0 Examinations. sn san sen 7.0 Expiration, Suspension, Revocation, and Reinsialement of Employer Certification. 8.0 Employer Recertification 8 9.0 Records... . 8 10.0 Referenced Publications 9 ‘APPENDIXES... Appendix A. Initial Training and Experience Requirements for Level | and Level I n Appendix 8. Initial Training and Experience Requirements for NOT Level Il Limited Cortfications. nnn vol Appendix C. Sample Certification Form... 14 Appendix D. Sample Cerificate..... 15 Appendix E. Interpretation Policy. sok CP-189 INQUIRY FORM. ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2020 SUMMARY OF CHANGES CP-189 2020 Edition | fresno tie 201 Eaten 1. “Notice 1o Users” notification edd on page vito inform users of ASNT Policy G-14 with regard to usage of, ASNT’s name and logo. 12. New paragraph 1.5 to explain proper usage of ASNT examinations as a substitute for examinations in Sections 6.4 and &5, The wording in Sections 64 and 65 was removed in favor of the more general recommendation n new paragraph 1. | 13, Nev terms, "Calibration, Instrument,” paragraph 21.1 and “Standardization, instrament,” paragraph 2.1.23 adopted from ASTM F1316. Ths isthe beginning ofan effort to standardize terminology across all ND methods in al [ASNT publications. These additions are also reflected in paragraphs 3.3, 3.4, 35, 664, and 6.65. 4, Revision ofthe term, “Employer.” paragraph 2.1.8, to address the evolution of our changing workforce and ‘acknowledge the realty that some personnel are not permanent employees but are povided through agencies and other means. 5, New term, “Personalized Instruction,” was added (paragraph 2.1.18). The term was added to clarify the multiple ‘options available to industry for obtaining NDT training. 6. Added new term, personalized instruction, and removed phrase “self study.” 7. Paragraph 64.2, changed the practical examination store from 70 to 60% - Removed the 20 radiograph image requirement in paragraph 6.45.1 and made the NDT Level II responsible for determining the proper amount for the employer’ application. Also added thatthe certification procedure shall adddrgg the number of radiographs required inthe practical examination. | 9. Revised paragraph 9.2.15 and removed 9.21.6 to clarify the Level II and certifying euthority signatures when they ate the same or different personnel, 10, New Section 9.26 to provide guidance on how to properly develop an NDT Certification certificate and wallet card ‘and stay within the ASNT logo and name use policies, ti. Tuble I and Appendix A, added a new technique under Ultrasonic Testing: Full Matrix Cepture, 12, Appendix A, inereased experience requirements for PAUT and TOFD to 320 h from 160 h. 13. Appendix A, fll matrix capture was aded to note H, New note K includes supplemental hardware and software training for FMC, TOFD, and PAUT. 14, Table I, added a general examination requirement for PAUT and TOFD. 15. Appendix B, removed footnote 1, which required that while gaining work experience, 1000 radiographs shall be reviewed. ASNT STANDARD For Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel 1.0 Scope 20 tu 12 13. 4 15. "This standard establishes the minimum requirements forthe qualification and certification of nondestructive testing (NDT) and predictive maintenance (PAM) personnel ‘This standard details the minimum training, education, and experience requirements for NDT personnel and provides criteria for documenting qualifications, and certification vo This standard requires the employer to establish a procedure for the certification of NDT personnel. “? ‘This nandard requires thatthe employer incorporate any unique or additional requirements inthe certification procedure ‘The use of ASNT gentral certifications (e.g, ACCP and ASNT NDT Level 11) may be used in place of employer ‘examinations as applicable, provided there is no conflict withthe governing industry code or standard. 15.1 For Level Il specific and practical examinations the NDT Level II shall ensure thatthe content of these examinations satisfies the requirements in Sections 63.2 and 6.3.3, respectively, in the ‘employer's program. 1.5.2 The use of third-party central certifications satisfying the requirements for employer-based ‘examinations shall be documented in the employer's cetifiation procedure. Definitions 2 Purpose, These definitions are intended to cavfythe meanings of terms used in this standard, a they apply to this standard, and only to this standard. No broader application ofthese definitions is implied. For specific definitions related to NDT, see 102. 2.1 Calibration, Instrument. The comparison ofan instrument wit, or the adjustment of an instrument | 10,4 known reference(s) often traceable to the applicable country’s national institute or standards ‘body. (See also Standardization, Instrument) 2.12 Certification, Written testimony that an individual has met the applicable requirements ofthis standard, 21.3 Certification Procedure. A written procedure, developed by the employer, that details the requirements for qualification and certification of an employee to this national standard, 2.44 Certifying Authority. The person or persons properly designated in the certification procedure to sign certifications on behalf ofthe employer. ~ 24.8 Closed-book Examination. An examination administered without access to reference material except that supplied with or inthe examination, 24.6 Documented. The condition of being in written form. 21.7 Education. An insitutionalized program, prescribed by appropriate authorities, that is offered by school, institutes, organizations, colleges, or universities established forthe sole purpose of providing Instruction in an orderly, planned, and systematic fashion. 2.1.8 Employer. The corporate, private, or public entity, which employs personnel directly or indirectly for wages, salar, fees, or other considerations, This would include organizations which obtain their qualified supplemental workforce personnel through third-party agencies, providing the use and ‘certification of those supplemental employees is addressed in the employer's certification procedure 2.19 Examination. A formal, controlled, documented assessment of knowledge or skills conducted in accordance with a procedure. ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2020 21.10 2a 2aa2 aaas 24d 24s 216 247 218 24.19 24.20 24.23 224 Experience. Actual performance of an NDT method conducted inthe work environment resulting in ‘the acquisition of knowledge an skill. This doesnot include formal classroom training, but may include lboratory and on-the-job training as defined by the employers certification procedure. Grading Unit. A qualification specimen canbe divided into sections called grading units, which do ‘not have to be equal length or be equally spaced. Grading units are unflawed or flawed and the percentage of fawed/unflaved grading units required shall be approved by the NDT Level I Formal Training, An organized and documented program of activities designed to impart the [knowledge and sil required to be qualified to this standard. Formal training may be a mix of classroom, practical, and programmed sel(-instruction as approved by the responsible NDT Level IL General Examination A writen examination addressing the basic principles of the applicable NDT method. Method. One of the disciplines of NDT for example, ultrasonic esting, within which various test techniques may exist. ‘NDT Instructor. An individual qualified and designated in accordance with this standard to train of educate NDI personnel (See also Section 37.) NDT Procedure. A written instruction for conducting a nondestructive test. Outside Organization. An agency or inlvidal who provides NDT Level Il services, (See aso paragraph 45.) Personalized Instruction. Personalized instruction may consist of blended classroom, supervised Inboratory, and/or hybrid online competency-based course delivery. Modular content is covered through online presentations, in the classroom, and/or in small groups. Personalized instruction also enables students to achiewe competency using strategies that align with their knowledge, sil, and learning styles. Practical Examination. An examination used to demonstrate an individual’ bility in condocting the NDT methods that willbe performed forthe employer, For practical examinations, questions and answers need not necessarily be written, but observations and results must be documented. Predictive Maintenance (PAM). Evaluates the condition of equipment (typically in service) by performing periodic or continuous (online) equipment condition monitoring. Condition monitoring evaluates leading performance indicators of each item inthe PAM program inventory. These leading indicators may be an increase i electrical resistance or increase vibration from rotating equipment PdM uses principles of statistical process control to determine at what point inthe future raintenance activites will be appropriate while focusing on leading indicators that may signify deterioration in performance which cn lad to equipment flure. The ultimate goal of PAM is to perform maintenance ata scheduled point in time when the maintenance Sctivty fs most cot effective and before the equipment lose optimum performance orf (Qualification. The education, skills, training knowledge, and experience required for personnel to properly perform to a specified NDT level Specific Examination. A writen examination to determine en individual's understanding of procedures, codes, standards, specifications, end equipment or instrumentation for an NDT method ‘sed by the employer. Standardization, Instrument, The adjustment of an NDT instrument using an appropriate reference standard to obtain or establish a known and reproducible response. (This is usually done prior to an cxamination, but can be carried out anytime there is concern about the examination or instrument response) (See also Calibration, Instrument.) ‘Test Technique. A category within an NDT method: for example, immersion ultrasonic testing. 22 NDT Levels 221 222 [NDT Level II, An individual possessing a currently valid ASNT NDT or PaM Level II certificate or ACCP Professional Level II certificate (See 10.1.2 and 10.1.3) and certified in accordance with this standard. (See also Section 3, Reference to ASNT Level IT throughout this standard implies the individual holds one of these certificates. Reference to an ASNT Level Il certificate throughout this standard refers to one ofthe above certificates, NDT Level I, NDT Level I. An individual certified in accordance with this standard. (See also Section 3.) 30 40 Levels of Qualifation 2.1 Cnifeaton, Sc lvl of qulifcation ae defined in tems ofthe sls and knowlege equed in given Inet or methods o perform specified NDT aves 32 NDT Level IL An NDT Level shal ave the Sila knowledge to establish techniques to interpret code, stunt andspecistons 0 dgnat the parca technique tobe wel tnd even he Sdeunyof procedures, The nid shall alo have gener anally wih he NDT melds covered in Append A of is andar Te NDT Led Isha be capble a condacing ordering the ting sod caaminig of NDT parton inthe methods or which he NDT Lev I quloed 33 NDT Level I. An NDT Level sal have he le and Knowledge toe up tnd sundae equipment to cond tnd toner crate and document evs in accordance wih pocere appre by ak NDT Level The NDT Lee chal be toroghly falar th the seope and leaon ofthe method to which cried and shoud be capable of recing te work of tae tnd NDT Level petonsl. The NDR Level shal beable to rps end report andes tet esa 24 NDT Lev Limited, An NDT Level Lined sal ave thoi and knowledge to setup and sandardiae equipment to conduc tts ant nerpe cat, and document ress nacardance Wis procedures approve by an NDT Level in he che lsd in Append The NDT Lev Il Lined al be thoroughly falar hte wpe nd nations of he ehnlqu to which etl and shoul be capable of etn the work of ances and NDT Level I pesonne: The NDT Level Lined sal beac orgie en rept nodesrocve tert re 5. NDT Leyl An NDT Lev shal have the sls and know topropedy perform specie sandardeatons specif ey, nd wth por wrten approval ofthe ND evel perform specie inerpetatons and elution for ceptaneo eon and document the eum accordance with, ‘pectc approved procedures The NDT Level shal bese follow approved suearetve tating Procedure and sal ceive the near guidance or sper on acted NDT Led 9 NDT Ee ddan 246 Trane. A person wo int yet rie toany level hl be onsiered ine. Trane hl work witha cert person, under the iron ofan ND Lev I or NDT Level I and shall ot naependeny Conduct oy tis or wie reper oft rel 37 NDT insrictor An NDT truco shal have he il and knowledge to pla, gan, and preset Clasroom,bortory,demontaon, andor ote eb NDT istrcton tla andor edereon progeemsin scorence wth couse uling aprove ya NDT Lee i Qualification Requirements 4.1, ‘Training. Candidates for certification as NDT Level I or Level If shall complete sulicient organized training to become familiar with the principles ofthe method and the practices of te applicable test technique. This training shall be conducted in accordance with a course outline approved by an NDT Level li. 411” NDT Level [and Level IL. The minimum number of training hours required for NDT Level land Level I candidates is described in Appendices A and B. The course shall include the topics contained in ANSVASNT CP-105 for the appropriate NDT method, plus such additional topies as deemed necessary by the NDT Level IIL. The sequence, content, amount of ime spent, and depth of coverage foreach topic shal be approved by the NDT Level Il. Training programs shall include sufficient ‘examinations to demonstrate thatthe necessary information has been coruprehended, 41.1.1 The organized training may include instructor-led training, personalized instruction, virtual instructor-led taining, computer-based traning, of web-based training. Computer based training and web-based training shall track hours and content of training, with student examinations in accordance with 4.12. 4.1.2 Credit. To receive credit for training hours, the individual shall pass final examination covering the topics contained in that program. 4.13 Presentation of Training, All taining shall be presented by an NDT instructor. However, the NDT instructor may use personnel with specialized expertise (or example, metallurgists, welding ‘engineers, et) who are not qualified in accordance with this standard to assist in presentation of specific information, The NDT Level II shall in all eases be responsible forthe content of the ‘completed course. 4.14 NDT Iavel IL Training requirements for NDT Level II ate satsfed as a result of holding a current ASNT Level Il certificate inthe specific NDT method. ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2020 442 Baperience Candidates for certification shall have acquired the practical experience to ensure they are capable of performing the duties of the level in which certification is being sought. G21 NDT Level I and Level Il. The minimum number of hours of experience required for NDT Level | and Level Il candidates is described in Appendix A. 422. NDT Level Il Limited. The minimum number of hours of experience required for NDT Level 1 Limited candidates is described in Appendix B. 42.3 NDT Level I. Experience requirements for NDT Level Il are satisfied as «result of holding a ‘current ASNT Level II certificate in the specific NDT method. 43. Previous Training and Experience fon NDT Level {and Level Il A candidate's previous training and experience may be accepted by the employers NDT Level II if documented and verified. Any laimed training or experience which is ‘not documented and canaot be verified shall be considered invalid, 43:2. NDT Level IT The employer shall verify and document the current validity ofa candidate's ASNT Level I certificate 44 NDT Instructor 44a1 Criteria, An NDT instructor shall meet at leat one of the following crite 441.1 possess a current ASNT Level II certificate in the NDT method tobe taughts or 40412 have academic credentials at least equivalent to a BS. in engineering, physical science, oF technology, and possess adequate knowledge in the NDT method to be taught: oF 44.13 bea graduate of a two-year school of science enginering, or NDT and have five or more dears of experience as an NDT Level I, or equivalent, in the NDT method to be taught: or 44.1 have 10 or more years of NDT experience as an NDT Level I, or equivalent, inthe NDT ‘method to be taught. 44.2 Designation. The NDT instructor shall be designated by an NDT Level I individual. The ‘designation shall become part ofthe individual's qualification records 45. Outside Services. At the option othe employer, an outside organization may be engaged to perform the duties ofan NDT Level Ill. For organizations other than ASNT, the employer shall be responsible for raluating the organization to ensure the services are in accordance with the employer's certification frocedure and this standard, and so documented. An NDT Level IL ofthe engaged ouside organization shall be responsible for the services provided. 50. Qualification and Certifiation . S11 Certification Procedure. The employer shall develop and maintain a procedure detain the program tht “Tile used for qualfation and certification of NDT personnel in accordance wih this standard 442,,Gertfieation Procedure Requirements. The procedute shal describe the miigum requirements for -$Eeffng personel in each NDT method and the eels of qualification desired. The procedure shal sats, the requtements ofthis standard, The procedure shall inlude, a6 a minimum, the following: 5.21 personnel duties and responsibilities; 5:22 taining quirements 5.2.3 experince requirements 5.2.4 examination requirements $25. sccorde and documentation requirements including contol, respons, and retention pelo and 5.26 receicalion requirements. 4:3 Approval, The employer's certification procedre shall be approved by an NDT Level Il designated by the employer 1 60 Examinations 6.1 Vision GA” Near Distance. Pir to certification, NDT personel shall be examined to ensure that they have Datura or corrected neas-dstance acuity n at last one eye such that each individual is capable of eading Jaeger Number 1 test chart or equivalent’ ata distance of not less than 12 in. "quvalent eye examination results for Jaeger J-t visual ait are: Snellen 20/22; Times Roman 3.5 point text, OnthoRater #9 or Titmus (SAB-1, SAL-1 or SARI) #10 6.2 Color Vision. NDT personne for ll methods shall demonstrate the abit to diferentite among the colors or shades of gay used inthe method. 63 644 Frequency. Vision examinations shall be administered annually, except that color differentiation ‘examinations need be repeated only at each recertification. Vision examinations shall expite on the last day of the month of expiration. Administration. Vision examinations shall be administered in accordance with a procedure, and by personnel, approved by an NDT Level Il designated by the employer. [NDT Level It! Examinations 621 62a 623 Initial Requirement. Prior tothe employe’ cetfeation examinations, the candidate shal hold current ASNT Level I certificate with currenly valid endorsement fr each method fr whic employer certification i sovght Specific Examination (for cach method). The employer shall minister a writen examination consisting of atleast 30 questions relating tothe comprehension ofthe NDT-related requlrements of specifications or standards used by the employer. Copies ofthe applicable specications or standards shall be available as reference material during th examination. v Practical Examination, The candidate shall prepare an NDT procedure appropriate othe employer's needs; however, if documented experience demonstrates tha the candidate has previously prepared acceptable NDT procedures inthe method using the specications, codes, and standards that are applicable to that employer, a writen practical examination (for example preparation ofa procedure) isnot required. experience is substituted forthe written practical examination, the employe shall dlocument the pertinent practical experience ofthe NDT Level IT candidat. 623: Ifthe NDT Level I willbe required to perform tems or evaluat est results, the practical czamination shall include the same demonstrations ofthe anda’ ability to perform the required activities) s required in 63.3.2. [NDI Level | and Level Il Examinations 631 632 633 General. A general examination shall be approved by an NDT Level Iff. Administration of the” examination shall bein accordance wit paragraph 66 ofthis standard and shal be coed book Reference material such charts, formula, ables, and graphs, may be provided by the NDT Level IL. Questions hal be developed which represent across ection ofthe body of knowledge contained in ANSV/ASNT CP-105 applicable teach method and NDT level The inimom nomber of questions required foreach method and lee is istedin Table 1. Questions used in general cxaminations for NDT Level Ian Level Il personne shall be simlarin ype and iil to those Published by ASNT. Specific. specitc examination shall be approved by an NDT Level I. Administration sal be in cordance wth parograph 6. of this tndard, The NDT Level I shal determine whether tppropriate procedures, specications andar or code sections wil be provide, The examination ‘hall adress various examples of equipment procedures and ts technigies het the candidate may ‘we inthe performance of assigned duties, The minimum number of questions required for exch Iethod and evel is ited in Table Practical A pret examination shallbe approved by an NDT Level I, Administration shal be in accordance with paragraph 86 of this standard The practical examination shall consi ofthe folowing 6.331 NDT Level. The candidate shall demonstrate proficiency sing he applicable nondestructive test method to examine at leas one test saaple fr exch technique o be ‘eed in the candidate's job and by docimenting the rests ofthe test The test samples ‘al e representative ofthe procs that the candidat wll encounter in performing the job functions 633.2 NDT Level I. The candidate shal demonsteate proficiency by performing the applicable nondestactiv tet method in exsining atleast one sample per echnique and a ‘minimam of two sumpls per method and by interpreting eating and documenting the resale ofthe examination. The tet amples shal be representative ofthe product that the candidate wil encounter in performing the job functions For purposes ofthe prac examinatons described in paragraph 63.3, the techniques sequiced to be demonstrated ae in Appendix A. Where no tecnigtes ae listed in Appendix A, the employer must determine the techniques required for their pectic ‘needs in that method and specify thot techniques required for cerifation in thet ‘qualification and certication procedure ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2020 Table 1. Minimum Number of Examination Questions General Specific Level | Level It Level | Level It ‘Acoustic Emission Testing o 0 2 20 Electromagnetic Testing ‘Aerating Curent Fld Measurement ay Gurer Tesing emote Fei Testing Leak Testing Bubble Leak Testing Pressure Change Leak Tesing Halon Diode Leek Testing ase Specroneter Testing Liquid Penetrant Testing ‘Magnoti Fux Leskage Testing ‘Magnetic Petco Testing Neutron Radiographic Testing Radiographic Testing Radiography: Radiographic Fim interpretation — Non-Hadlographer |) Radiographic Fim Interpretation Radlographer | Conified NDT Lev) Computed Radiography ‘Computed Tomography Dita Raciography [ThetinavintaredTesting | | Bulging Diagnostics Eectical and Mechanical Testing Materials Testing Ultrasonie Testing Time of Fight Direction ee Full Matix Capture LUtrasonic Digital Thickness Measurement (oumeric output only) Ce Accom a 8 8 ee 88 8 8/3ls 3/8 3/3 88 s/ss sae 8 & 8 & 8 a)s/als 8 8)8)s slajas Utrasonic Straight Beam (A-scan) Measurement Vibration Analyste Visual Testing 0 8 & 8] BB 8 6.44 Administration and Grading 6s 66 67 oat 642 643 a4 64.6 Reexamination. Candidates who Responsibilities 64.1.1 NDT Level Land 11 Examinations. An NDT Level Il shall be responsible forthe development, approval, administration, and grading of examinations for NDT Level Land Level If personnel for those methods in which the NDT Level IIT has a valid ASNT Level IL cettificate. For the practical examination, the individual administering the examination. must bean NDT Level If in the respective test method. 6412 NDT Level Ill Examinations. The employer shall be responsible for having an individual ‘possessing a current ASNT Level If certificate, inthe respective test method, develop, administer, and grade NDT Level II specific and practical examinations 64.1.3 The administration and grading of multiple-choice questions may be delegated by the NDT Level Il, if so documented. . [Employer Examinations, Employer Examinations, For each employer-administered certificatio ‘writen examination, exch candidate shall achieve a grade of at least 70%. For practical examinations, cach candidate shall achieve a grade ofa least 0%. A composite average grade of 80% is required to ‘be eligible for certification. All certification examinations shall have equal weight in determining the average grade Practical Examinations 6.4.3.1 For all practical examinations, all applicable discontinuities und/or conditions which the candidat i expected to find and/or evaluate must be specified and documented by the NDT Level Il prior to administration of the examination. 64432 A requirement for passing the NDT Level I, I o Il practical examination hall be the

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