Recommended Practice No SNT TC 1A 2020 A

Recommended practice SNT-TC-1A VS ANSI/ASNT CP189 2020
Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A

(2020)
ANSI/ASNT CP-189 (2020)
ASNT NDT Level III Program
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Section I,
Chapters 1 & 2
Personnel Qualification and
Certification Scheme
Comparisons
SNT-TC-1A versus CP-189
SNT-TC-1A / CP-189 Comparison

• Side-by-side comparison of 2016 editions
• Sequence of sections intended to correlate topics of each document
• Major difference reflected in titles:
• “Recommended Practice” (SNT-TC-1A)
• “Standard” (CP-189)
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Scope
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 1.0 Section 1.0
▪ Establishes guidelines for qualification ▪ Establishes minimum requirements
and certification of NDT personnel. for qualification and certification of
▪ Guidelines developed by ASNT to help NDT and PdM personnel.
to employers identify essential factors ▪ Standard details minimum training,
to be considered when qualifying education, and experience
personnel. requirements for NDT personnel.
▪ “Should” – not “shall.” ▪ “Shall” – not “should.”
Scope
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Guidelines may not be ▪ Standard requires the employer
appropriate for certain to establish a procedure for the
employers’ circumstances certification of NDT personnel.
and/or applications. ▪ Standard requires employer to
▪ Employer may modify incorporate unique or additional
recommendations to meet requirements into the
needs but shall noteliminate certification procedure.
basic provisions.
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Definitions (Miscellaneous)
SNT-TC-1A
▪ 2.1.4 Certifying agency ▪ 2.1.22 Third party agency
▪ 2.1.6 Comparable ▪ 2.1.24 Written practice
▪ 2.1.7 Detection rate
▪ 2.1.11 False call
▪ 2.1.13 Limited certification
▪ 2.1.15 Nondestructive testing
▪ 2.1.19 Recommended practice
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Nondestructive Testing Methods

SNT-TC-1A
Section 3.0
Qualification and certification of NDT personnel in accordance with this
Recommended Practice is applicable to each of the following methods:
– Acoustic emission testing – Magnetic particle testing
– Electromagnetic testing – Microwave technology testing
– Ground penetrating radar – Neutron radiographic testing
– Guided wave testing – Radiographic testing
– Laser methods testing – Thermal/infrared testing
– Leak testing – Ultrasonic testing
– Liquid penetrant testing – Vibration analysis
– Magnetic flux leakage testing – Visual testing
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NDT Levels
CP-189
Section 2.2
▪ NDT Level III
• An individual possessing a currently valid ASNT NDT, PdM Level III, or
ACCP Professional Level III certificate and certified in accordance with
the CP-189standard.
▪ NDT Level I or Level II
• An individual certified in accordance with the CP-189 standard.
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Levels of Qualification
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Three levels: Six levels:
▪ NDT Level I ▪ Trainee (not a level in SNT-TC-1A)
▪ NDT Level II ▪ NDT Level I
▪ NDT Level III ▪ NDT Level II
▪ NDT Level II Limited
▪ NDT Level III
▪ NDT Instructor
Trainee
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Sections 4.1 and 4.2 Section 3.6
▪ Employer may subdivide levels ▪ Shall work with a certified
to address specific needs. person under NDT Level II or III
▪ Should work with certified direction.
individual. ▪ Shall not independently conduct
▪ Should not independently tests or report results.
conduct, interpret, evaluate, or
report NDT test results.
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NDT Level I
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 4.3.1 Section 3.5
▪ Should have sufficient technical ▪ Shall have skills and knowledge to:
knowledge and skills to: • Conduct specific standardizations and
• Perform specific standardizations, tests with prior written approval of
tests, and evaluations. NDT Level III.
• Make acceptance or rejection • Perform interpretations and
determinations based on written evaluations for acceptance or
instructions. rejection.
• Record results with guidance of NDT • Document results in accordance with
Level II or III. specific approved procedures.
NDT Level II
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Should have sufficient technical ▪ Shall have skills and knowledge
knowledge and skills to: to:
• Set up and standardize • Set up and standardize equipment.
equipment. • Conduct tests.
• Interpret and evaluate results with • Interpret, evaluate, and document
respect to codes, standards, and results per procedures approved
specifications. by NDT Level III.
• Organize and report test results. • Organize and report test results.
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NDT Level III

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Should have sufficient technical ▪ Shall have skills and knowledge
knowledge and skills to: to:
• Develop, qualify, and approve • Establish techniques.
procedures. • Interpret codes, standards, and
• Establish and approve techniques. specifications.
• Interpret codes, standards, and • Designate techniques.
specifications. • Verify adequacy of procedures.
• Evaluate results.
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NDT Level III

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 4.3.3 (cont.) Section 3.2 (cont.)
▪ Should be capable of training ▪ Shall be capable of conducting
and examining Level I and II or directing training of NDT
personnel for certification in personnel in methods for which
methods in which certified. qualified.
▪ Shall also be capable of
examining NDT personnel.
NDT Level III

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 4.3.3 (cont.) Section 3.2 (cont.)
▪ Should have general familiarity ▪ Shall be familiar with NDT methods
with other appropriate methods. in Appendix A.
▪ Should have sufficient practical
background in materials,
fabrication, and product
technology.
▪ Should be able to assist in
establishing acceptance criteria if
unavailable.
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NDT Level II Limited

CP-189
Section 3.4
▪ Shall have skills and knowledge to:
• Set up and standardize equipment.
• Conduct tests.
• Interpret, evaluate, and document results per procedures approved by NDT
Level III.
• Direct trainees and Level I personnel.
• Organize and report test results.
NDT Instructor
CP-189
Section 3.7
▪ Shall have skills and knowledge to:
• Plan, organize, and present classroom, lab, demonstration, and/or on-the-job
instruction.
• Conduct programs in accordance with course outlines approved by NDT Level
III.
Section 4.4.2
• Shall be designated by an NDT Level III.
• Designation shall become part of the individual’s qualification records.
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NDT Instructor
CP-189
Section 4.4
▪ An NDT instructor shall meet at least one of the following criteria:
• Possess a current ASNT Level III certificate in the method to be taught.
• Have academic credentials at least equivalent to a B.S. in engineering,
physical science, or technology, and possess adequate knowledge of the NDT
method to be taught.
• Be a graduate of a two-year school of science, engineering, or NDT and have
five or more years of experience as an NDT Level II, or equivalent, in the
method to be taught.
• Have 10 or more years of NDT experience as an NDT Level II, or equivalent in
the method to be taught.
Written Practice/Procedure
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Employer shall establish a ▪ Employer shall develop and
written practice for control and maintain a procedure detailing a
administration of NDT personnel program for qualification and
training, examination, and certification of NDT personnel in
certification. [Note use of “shall”
accordance with this standard.
in this instance.]
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SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 5.0 (cont.) Section 5.0 (cont.)
▪ Written practice should describe ▪ Procedure shall describe
requirements for each level of minimum requirements for
certification by method and certifying personnel in each
technique, as applicable. NDT method including:
• Personnel duties/responsibilities.
• Training, experience, and
examination requirements.
• Recertification requirements.
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Employer’s written practice shall ▪ Employer’s certification
be reviewed and approved by procedure shall be approved by
employer’s NDT Level III. an NDT Level III designated by
▪ Employer’s written practice shall the employer.
be maintained on file. [Note use • Procedure shall specify records and
documentation requirements.
of “shall” in these instances.]
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Training
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Candidates for certification in ▪ Candidates for certification as NDT
NDT should have sufficient Level I or Level II shall complete
education, training, and sufficient organized training to
experience to ensure become familiar with the principles
qualification in those NDT of the method and the practices of
the applicable test technique.
methods in which they are being
considered for certification. ▪ Training shall be conducted in
accordance with a course outline
approved by an NDT Level III.
Prior Certification
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Sections 6.1 and 6.2 Sections 4.3.1 and 4.3.2
▪ Employer may use documentation of ▪ Employer’s NDT Level III may accept
prior certification, training, and/or Level I or II candidate’s previous
experience as evidence of
training and experience if
qualification for comparable levels of
certification. documented and verified.
▪ Comparable documented training ▪ Employer shall verify and document
and/or experience prior to employer’s validity of a candidate’s ASNT Level III
written practice may be considered in certificate.
satisfying applicable levels of
qualification.
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Training/Experience Hours
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Table 6.3.1 A lists recommended ▪ Appendix A lists recommended
training and experience hours training and experience hours
for NDT Level I and II. for NDT Level I and II.
▪ Table 6.3.1 B lists training and ▪ Appendix B lists training and
experience hours for specific experience hours for NDT Level II
limited certifications. Limited candidates.
SNT-TC-1A Table 6.3.1 A

(Similar to CP-189 Appendix A)
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SNT-TC-1A Table 6.3.1 A

(Similar to CP-189 Appendix A)
SNT-TC-1A Table 6.3.1 B
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CP-189 Appendix B
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NDT Level III Requirements

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 6.3.2 Section 4.1.4
▪ One of the following: ▪ Training requirements are
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in satisfied by holding current
engineering, plus one year of ASNT Level III certificate in
experience beyond Level II. specific NDT method.
• Two years of engineering or
science study at college level, plus Section 4.2.3
two years of experience beyond ▪ Experience requirements are
Level II. satisfied by holding current
• Four years of experience beyond ASNT Level III certificate in
Level II. specific NDT method.
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Training Programs
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 7.1 Section 4.1.1.1
o Organized training may be: ▪ Organized training may be:
▪ Instructor-led. • Instructor-led.
▪ Personalized. • Self-study.
▪ Virtual instructor led. • Virtual instructor led.
▪ Computer-based. • Computer-based.
▪ Web-based. • Web-based.
Training Programs
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 7.1 (cont.) Section 4.1.3
▪ Organized training shall ensure ▪ All training shall be presented by
students are thoroughly familiar an NDT instructor.
with principles and practices of ▪ NDT instructor may use specialists
the given NDT method [note use who are not qualified per CP-189 to
of “shall”]. assist with presentation of specific
information.
▪ All training should be approved
by NDT Level III responsible for ▪ The NDT Level III shall be
the applicable method. responsible for course content.
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Training Programs
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Sections 7.2–7.4 Sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2
▪ Program should include sufficient ▪ Training courses shall include the
exams to ensure understanding. topics of ANSI/ASNT CP-105 for a
▪ ANSI/ASNT CP-105 training course given method, additional topics
outlines and references may be deemed necessary by the NDT
used. Level III, and sufficient
▪ Employer who purchases outside examinations.
training service must ensure it ▪ A final exam must be passed to
meets written practice receive credit for the training
requirements. hours.
Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 8.1.1 Section 6.4.1.1
The NDT Level III responsible for An NDT Level III shall be
an applicable method shall be responsible for development,
approve all qualification approval, administration, and
examination questions. grading of NDT Level I and II
examinations.
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Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 8.1.2 Sections 6.4.1.2 and 6.4.1.3
▪ An NDT Level III should be ▪ Employer shall be responsible
responsible for administration for having an ASNT Level III
and grading of examinations for develop, administer, and grade
NDT Level I and II, or other Level
III personnel. NDT Level III specific and
practical exams.
▪ Administration and grading may
be delegated to a qualified ▪ Administration and grading of
representative of the NDT Level multiple-choice questions my be
III or employer. delegated by the NDT Level III.
Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 8.1.2.1 Section 6.4.1.3
▪ Designated representative of the ▪ Administration and grading of
NDT Level III for administration multiple-choice questions may
and grading of NDT Level I and II be delegated by the NDT Level
examinations should have III, if documented.
documented instruction by the
responsible NDT Level III in
proper administration and
grading of exams.
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Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 8.1.2.1 (cont.) Section 6.4.1.1
▪ Practical exam should be ▪ Individual administering the
administered by person certified practical examination must be
in applicable NDT method as an NDT Level III in the respective
NDT Level II or III. method.
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Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ All NDT Level I, II, and III written ▪ Administration of the NDT Level I
examinations should be closed- and II General examinations shall
book. be closed book.
▪ Necessary data, such as graphs, ▪ Reference material, such as
tables, and specifications, may charts, formulas, tables, and
be provided. graphs may be provided by the
NDT Level III.
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Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Composite grade for NDT Level I ▪ All certification examinations
and II personnel should be shall have equal weight in
determined by averaging the determining the average grade.
results of the general, specific,
andpractical examinations.
▪ #For NDT Level IIIs, the composite
grade should be determined by
averaging the results of the basic,
method, and specific examinations.
Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Qualifying examinations should ▪ Composite average grade to be
result in a passing composite grade eligible for certification shall be
of at least 80%. 80%.
▪ For each employer-administered
▪ No individual examination should certification examination,
have a passing grade less than candidate shall receive a grade of
70%. at least 70%.
▪ Practical exam should have a ▪ For practical exams, the candidate
passing grade of at least 80%. shall receive a grade of at least
80%.
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Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Sections 8.1.6 and 8.1.7 Section 6.7
▪ If an outside agency grades an ▪ The employer’s representative who
examination as pass/fail, the administers the NDT Level III
employer may accept the pass specific and practical examinations:
grade as 80%. • Shall possess a current ASNT Level III
certificate in the applicable method.
▪ The employer who purchases • Shall be knowledgeable and familiar
outside services is responsible with the standards, specifications,
for ensuring compliance with and products used or made by the
employer.
the written practice.
Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ An examination shall not be ▪ In no case shall an examination
administered by one’s self or a be prepared or administered by
subordinate. the individual being examined or
by a subordinate.
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Vision Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Near-vision acuity: ▪ Near distance:
• Examination should ensure • NDT personnel shall be examined
natural or corrected near vision in to ensure natural or corrected
at least one eye. near vision in at least one eye.
• Applicant able to read Jaeger • Individual capable of reading
Number 2 or equivalent at not less Jaeger Number 1 chart or
than 12 in. equivalent at distance not less
(30.5 cm). than 12 in.
Vision Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Color contrast differentiation: ▪ Color vision:
• Examination should demonstrate • For all methods, NDT personnel
capability of differentiating shall demonstrate ability to
contrast among colors or shades differentiate among colors or
of gray used in each method. shades of gray used in the
method.
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Vision Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Vision examinations shall be
▪ Near vision test should be administered annually by
administered annually. personnel approved by NDT Level
▪ Color contrast exam should be III or designated by employer.
conducted upon initial ▪ Color differentiation examinations
certification and five-year need be repeated only at each
recertification.
intervals afterward.
▪ Vision exams shall expire on the
▪ Vision examinations expire on last day of the month of expiration.
last day of month of expiration.
General Level I and II Exam

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 8.3 Section 6.3.1 (cont.)
▪ Should address basic principles ▪ General examination shall
beof applicable method. approved by an NDT Level
III.
▪ NDT Level III should select or ▪ Questions shall be developed
devise appropriate questions to that represent a cross section of
the degree required by the body of knowledge in CP-
105employer’s written practice. for a given method.
▪ Minimum number of questions ▪ Minimum number of
questionsis shown in Table 8.3.4. per method listed in Table 1.
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SNT-TC-1A Table 8.3.4 &

(Similar to CP-189 Table 1)
SNT-TC-1A Table 8.3.4 &

(Similar to CP-189 Table 1)
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General Level I and II Exam

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ A valid ACCP Level II or ASNT Level ▪ Questions used in general
II certificate may be accepted as examinations for NDT Level I and
fulfilling the general examination Level II personnel shall be similar in
criteria for a particular method. type and difficulty to those
▪ The NDT Level III must determine published by ASNT.
that the ASNT examinations meet
the requirements of the
employer’s written practice.
Specific Level I and II Exams

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 8.4 Section 6.3.2
▪ Should address the equipment, ▪ Specific exam shall be approved
operating procedures, and by an NDT Level III.
techniques that may be
encountered during specific ▪ NDT Level III shall determine
assignments. whether to provide appropriate
▪ Should also cover specifications or
procedures, standards, or codes.
codes and acceptance criteria used ▪ Exam shall address equipment,
in employer’s procedures. procedures, and techniques
▪ Minimum number of questions is candidate my use in
shown in Table 8.3.4. performance of assigned duties.
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Practical Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Sections 8.5.1 and 8.5.2 Section 6.3.3
▪ Candidate should demonstrate ▪ Practical examination shall be
familiarity with and ability to approved by an NDT Level III.
operate necessary NDT equipment. ▪ For Levels I and II, test samples
▪ Candidate should be able to record shall be representative of the
and analyze test results. products that the candidate will
▪ At least one flawed specimen or encounter on the job.
component should be tested. ▪ For each method, at least one test
sample for each technique to be
used shall be examined and the
results recorded.
Phased Array and TOFD

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Flawed samples for the practical ▪ Same as for SNT-TC-1A [including
examination should be use of “should”].
representative of components
and/or configurations that the
candidate would be testing
under this endorsement.
▪ Samples should be approved by
the NDT Level III.
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Film Interpretation Limited

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ For Film Interpretation Limited ▪ Same as for SNT-TC-1A [including
Certification, the practical use of “should”].
examination should consist of a
review and grading of at least 20
images.
Practical Examinations
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Description of specimen, NDT ▪ All applicable discontinuities
procedure, and results should be and/or conditions which the
documented. candidate is expected to find
and/or evaluate must be specified
and documented by the NDT Level
III prior to the examination.
▪ A requirement for passing the NDT
Level I, II, or III practical exam shall
be the detection of the specified
discontinuities and/or conditions.
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NDT Level I Practical Exam

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ At least 10 different checkpoints ▪ NDT Level III shall use a written
requiring an understanding of test checklist in administering and
variables and employer’s grading the exam.
procedure should be included. ▪ Checklist shall address proficiency
▪ Candidate should detect all in use of equipment and technique,
discontinuities and conditions adherence to procedure, test
specified by NDT Level III. sequence, calibrations, materials,
documentation, and extent of
examinations.
NDT Level I Practical Exam

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 8.5.4 (cont.) Section 6.4.4 (cont.)
▪ Practical exams should contain ▪ If NDT Level I will interpret or
[critical] checkpoints that failure evaluate results, the checklist
to successfully complete will shall include the aforementioned
result in failure. items.
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NDT Level II Practical Exam

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 8.5.5 Section 6.3.3.2
▪ Proficiency should be ▪ Candidate shall demonstrate
demonstrated in: proficiency by:
• Selecting and performing the • Performing the applicable test
applicable NDT technique. method in examining at least one
• Interpreting and evaluating the sample per technique and two
results on one or more specimens samples per method.
approved by the NDT Level III. • Evaluating and documenting the
results of the examination.
NDT Level II Practical Exam

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 8.5.5 (cont.) Section 6.4.5
▪ At least 10 different checkpoints ▪ NDT Level III shall use a written
requiring an understanding of checklist in administering and
grading the examination.
NDT variables and the
employer’s procedure should be ▪ Checklist shall address Level I
included. items as well as detection and
location of discontinuities,
▪ Candidate should detect all accuracy and completeness of
discontinuities and conditions interpretations and evaluations,
specified by the NDT Level III. and documentation of results.
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Sample Questions for General Exam

SNT-TC-1A
Section 8.6
▪ Sample questions for general examinations are presented in the
separate question booklets that can be obtained from ASNT
International Service Center.
▪ These questions are intended as examples only and should not be
used verbatim for qualification examinations.
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NDT/PdM Level III Exams

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Basic examination. ▪ Initial requirement: prior to
▪ Method examination. employer’s certification exams,
candidate shall hold current
▪ Specific examination. ASNT Level III certificate with
valid endorsement per method.
▪ Specific examination.
▪ Practical examination.
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NDT Basic Examination

SNT-TC-1A
Section 8.7.1.1
▪ Minimum number of questions:
• 15 relating to understanding SNT-TC-1A.
• 20 relating to applicable materials, fabrication, and product technology.
• 20 similar to NDT Level II questions for other appropriate NDT methods.
▪ Note: Need not be retaken to add another test method as long as
candidate holds current Level III certificate.
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PdM Basic Examination

SNT-TC-1A
Section 8.7.1.2
▪ Minimum number of questions:
• 15 relating to understanding SNT-TC-1A.
• 20 relating to applicable machinery technology.
• 30 similar to NDT Level II questions for other appropriate PdM methods.
▪ Note: Need not be retaken to add another test method as long as
candidate holds current Level III certificate.
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Method Examination
SNT-TC-1A
Section 8.7.2
▪ Minimum number of questions for each method:
• 30 relating to fundamentals and principles similar to published ASNT NDT
Level III questions per method.
• 15 relating to application and establishment of techniques and procedures
similar to published ASNT NDT Level III questions per method.
• 20 relating to capability for interpreting codes, standards, and specifications
related to the method.
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Specific Examination
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ 20 questions relating to specifications, ▪ Employer shall administer a written
equipment, techniques, and
examination consisting of at least 30
procedures applicable to employer’s
products, methods, and written questions relating to specifications or
practice. standards used by the employer.
▪ Employer may delete specific ▪ Copies of applicable specifications or
examination if candidate has valid standards shall be available as
ASNT Level III or ACCP Professional reference material during the exam.
Level III certificate and documented
experience.
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NDT Level III Examinations

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ A valid endorsement on an ASNT ▪ Initial requirement: Prior to the
NDT Level III certificate or ACCP employer’s certification
Professional Level III certificate examinations, the candidate
fulfills the examination criteria shall hold a current ASNT Level
described in 8.7.1 and 8.7.2 for III certificate with a currently
each applicable NDT method. valid endorsement for each
method for which employer
certification is sought.
Level III Practical Examination

CP-189
Section 6.2.3
▪ Candidate shall prepare an NDT procedure appropriate for the
employer.
▪ If documented experience demonstrates candidate has previously
prepared acceptable NDT procedures similar to the employer’s
requirements, a written practical examination is not required.
▪ If the NDT Level III will be required to perform tests or evaluate test
results, the practical exam shall include the same type of practical
exam as required for NDT Level II.
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Level III Practical Examination

CP-189
Section 6.4.6
▪ Persons administering the NDT Level III practical examinations shall
use a written checklist.
▪ The checklist shall address items relating to the technical and
practical adequacy of the NDT procedure(s) prepared by the
candidate.
Reexamination
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Candidates failing to attain the ▪ Candidates who fail to attain the
required passing grade must
required grades should wait at receive additional documented
least 30 days or receive suitable training or wait 30 days.
additional training. ▪ Training shall address deficiencies
responsible for the failure.
▪ Candidates shall not be
reexamined using the exam and/or
specimen previously failed.
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Certification
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Sections 9.1 and 9.2 Abstract
▪ Certification of NDT personnel to ▪ Employers retain full responsibility
all levels is the responsibility of the for ultimate determination of the
employer. qualifications of NDT personnel
and for the certification process.
▪ Certification of NDT personnel ▪ The process of personnel
should be based on demonstration qualification and certification does
of satisfactory qualification in not relieve the employer of the
accordance with Sections 6, 7, and ultimate legal responsibility to
8, as described in the employer’s ensure that the NDT personnel are
written practice. fully qualified.
Outside Agency
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Employer may engage an ▪ Employer may engage an outside
outside agency to provide NDT organization to perform the
duties of an NDT Level III.
Level III services.
▪ For such organizations other
▪ In such instances, responsibility than ASNT, the employer shall be
of certification of employees responsible for ensuring the
shall be retained by the services are in accordance with
employer. the employer’s certification
procedure and this standard.
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Records
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Personnel certification records ▪ The employer shall document
should be maintained on file by certifications in accordance with
this standard.
the employer for the duration
specified in the written practice. ▪ A documented history of the
employee’s training shall be
maintained.
▪ A record which identifies the
individual’s NDT experience shall
be maintained.
Records
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Records should include: ▪ Records shall include at least:
• Name of certified individual. • Level of certification in NDT
• Level of certification, NDT method including technique.
method, and/or technique. • Results of current employer
• Educational background and examinations.
experience. • For Level III, copy of the
• Statement indicating satisfactory candidate’s ASNT Level III
completion of training. certificate.
• Results of vision examinations. • Dates of certification, expiration,
suspension, and reinstatement.
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Records
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
• Current evidence of successful • Signature, printed name, and title
completion of examinations. of employer’s certifying authority.
• Composite grades.
• Signature of NDT Level III.
• Dates of certification and/or
recertification.
• Certification expiration date.
• Signature of employer’s certifying
authority.
Certificates and Wallet Cards

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Certificates or wallet cards should ▪ Certificates or wallet cards should
contain the following: contain the following:
• Legal name of employer, document • Legal name of employer, document
number, revision/edition of written number, revision/edition of the
practice. certification procedure.
• “SNT-TC-1A” followed by four-digit • “CP-189” followed by four-digit year
year of edition the written practice of edition the certification procedure
was developed to follow. was developed to follow.
• Full legal name in ISO Latin alphabet. • Full legal name in ISO Latin alphabet.
• Level of certification, NDT method or • Level of certification, NDT method or
technique, and limitations (if any). technique, and limitations (if any).
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Certificates and Wallet Cards

SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 9.5 (cont.) Section 9.2.6 (cont.)
• Limitations of certification • Limitations of certification
authorization. authorization.
• Full printed legal name and signature • Full printed legal name and signature
of both the designated NDT Level III
of both the designated NDT Level III and the designated Certifying
and the designated Certifying Authority if identified as separate in
Authority if identified as separate in the employer’s certification
the employer’s written practice. procedure.
• If applicable, the ASNT-issued Level III • The ASNT-issued Level III
identification number when either or identification number when either or
both signers hold ASNT Level III both signers hold ASNT Level III
certifications. certifications.
Miscellaneous Records
CP-189
Sections 9.2.2–9.2.5
▪ NDT training record.
▪ NDT experience record.
▪ Record of previous experience.
▪ Visual examination records.
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Technical Performance Evaluation

SNT-TC-1A
Section 10.0
▪ NDT personnel may be reexamined any time at the employer’s
discretion and have their certificates either extended or revoked.
▪ NDT Level I and II personnel should be reevaluated periodically by the
NDT Level III administering a practical evaluation.
Interrupted Service
SNT-TC-1A
Section 11.0
▪ Employer’s written practice should include rules for covering types
and duration of interrupted service.
▪ Written practice should specify requirements for reexamination
and/or recertification following interrupted service.
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Suspension
CP-189
Section 7.2
▪ The employer shall suspend an individual’s certification if:
• Vision examination exceeds one year.
• Individual has not performed duties in the method(s) for which certified
during any consecutive 12-month period.
• The individual’s performance is deficient in the required method or
technique.
• For NDT Level III personnel, when the ASNT Level III has not been renewed.
Revocation
CP-189
Section 7.3
▪ The employer shall revoke an individual’s certification when:
• The individual has not performed duties in the method(s) for which certified
during any consecutive 24-month period.
• For NDT Level III personnel, when the ASNT Level III has been revoked.
• An individual’s conduct is deemed by the employer as unethical or
incompetent.
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Recertification
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ All levels of NDT personnel shall ▪ NDT Levels I and II shall be
be recertified periodically in recertified by reexamination in
accordance with one of the accordance with Section 6
following criteria: (Examinations) or by meeting
• Evidence of continuing requirements of 8.1.1, when
satisfactory technical applicable.
performance.
• Reexamination as deemed
necessary by the Level III.
Recertification
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ Recommended maximum ▪ The individual may be recertified
recertification intervals are 5 every 5 years if the individual
has:
years for all levels.
• At least 350 hours of documented
▪ Certifications expire on the last experience in the applicable
day of the month of expiration. method over the 5-year
certification interval.
• Passed a specific examination
which complies with 6.2.2 for a
given method.
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Recertification
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
Section 12.3 Sections 8.1.2 and 8.2
▪ When new techniques are ▪ The individual must repeat the
added to the employer’s written examinations in Section 6 at
practice, NDT Level III personnel least every 10 years.
should: ▪ NDT Level III personnel shall be
• Receive applicable training.
recertified by the employer
• Take applicable examinations.
• Obtain necessary experience to
every 5 years by verifying the
meet the requirements in Table individual’s ASNT Level III
6.3.1 A. certificate is current.
Termination/Expiration
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ The employer’s certification ▪ Individual certifications shall
shall be deemed revoked when expire:
employment is terminated. • When employment with the
employer is terminated.
• On the last day of the month of
expiration for NDT Levels I and II.
• For NDT Level III individuals, when
the ASNT Level III certificate has
expired.
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Reinstatement
SNT-TC-1A CP-189
▪ An NDT Level I, II, or III whose ▪ An NDT Level I, II, or III whose
certification has been certification has expired due to
terminated may be reinstated to termination of employment may
the former NDT level if: be reinstated if:
• The employer has maintained • The employer has maintained
personnel certification records. personnel certification records.
• The employee’s certification did • The expiration date on employee
not expire during termination. certification did not expire.
• The employee is reinstated within • The employee is reinstated within
6 months of termination. 12 months of termination.
Reinstatement
CP-189
Sections 7.4.1
▪ Reinstatement of suspended certifications for NDT Level I or NDT
Level II shall be determined by the NDT Level III.
▪ Reinstatement of suspended NDT Level III certifications shall be
determined by the employer, except that the requirement for ASNT
Level III certification may not be waived.
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Reinstatement
CP-189
Sections 7.4.2
▪ Certifications which have expired or have been revoked may only be
reinstated by complying with Section 6, 7.4.3, or 8.1.
▪ Reinstatement per 7.4.3 is only allowed when the employee’s
certification expired due to termination of employment.
▪ Such reinstatement of certification shall only be for the period of time
remaining on the original certification.
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Referenced Publications
SNT-TC-1A
Section 15.1
▪ ANSI/ASNT CP-105: ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification
of Nondestructive Testing Personnel, latest edition.
▪ ASNT Central Certification Program, ASNT Document CP-1, latest
edition.
▪ ASNT Policy G-14 – Use of the ASNT Name and ASNT Marks, latest
edition.
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CP-189
Section 10.1
▪ ANSI/ASNT CP-105: ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification
of Nondestructive Testing Personnel, latest edition.
▪ ASNT application package for certification of nondestructive testing
personnel.
▪ ASNT Central Certification Program, ASNT Document CP-1, latest
edition.
▪ ASNT Policy G-14 – Use of the ASNT Name and ASNT Marks, latest
edition.
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SNT-TC-1A Section 15.2 and CP-189 Section 10.1
▪ The following document contains specific NDT terms which constitute
provisions of the SNT-TC-1A recommended practice and CP-189
standard. Copies may be obtained from ASTM International, 100 Barr
Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,
USA.
• ASTM E 1316 (latest edition) - Standard Terminology for Nondestructive
Examinations, Section A – Common NDT Terms.
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ASNT NDT Level III Certification Program

▪ Program inaugurated in 1976-1977 with certification offerings in five
NDT methods.
▪ More than 8000 certified individuals hold more than 23 000
certifications in NDT test methods as ASNT NDT Level IIIs.
▪ More than 75 countries represented.
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ASNT NDT Level III Certification Program

▪ Certification program expanded to include 11 NDT methods (AE, ET,
IR, LT, ML, MT, NR, PT, RT, UT, and VT).
▪ ASNT is the single largest certifying body of Level III personnel today.
▪ ASNT NDT Level III certificate remains the most respected and widely
accepted NDT certification throughout the world.
ASNT PdM Level III Certification

▪ Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Level III certification program begun in
2000.
▪ PdM Level III certification offered in the IR test method.
▪ PdM Basic examination covers candidates’ knowledge of common
PdM test methods and machinery technology.
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ASNT Level III Certification Program

▪ Together, the ASNT NDT Level III program and ASNT PdM Level III
program are known as the ASNT NDT Level III Certification Program
and are based on:
• Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A.
• ASNT NDT Level III Program document
CP-ASNT-1B.
What Is an ASNT NDT Level III?

▪ An individual who:
• assumes the title of NDT Level III, in part, through a screening process offered
by the ASNT NDT Level III Certification Program: and
• satisfactorily completes two or more comprehensive examinations:
– mandatory Basic Examination; and
– Method Examination – offered in 11 NDT methods.
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Eligibility for ASNT Level III Exams

▪ Candidates must have a combination of education and experience as
specified in paragraph 6.3.2 of SNT-TC-1A.
1. Candidates must satisfy one of the following:
a. Have a baccalaureate degree (or higher) in engineering or science, plus one
additional year of experience beyond the Level II requirements in NDT in an
assignment at least comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT
method(s), or:
b. b. Have completed with passing grades at least two years of engineering or science
study at a university, college, or technical school, plus two additional years of
experience beyond the NDT Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least
comparable to that of NDT Level II in the applicable NDT method(s), or:
c. Have four years of experience beyond the NDT Level II requirements in NDT in an
assignment at least comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT
method(s).
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Eligibility for ASNT Level III Exams

2. Candidates must document their claimed education and describe and verify
their NDT experience.
3. Candidates must agree to abide by the ASNT Code of Ethics for Level III
personnel.
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ASNT NDT Level III Examinations

▪ All ASNT Level III candidates must successfully complete:
• Basic Examination.
• Method Examination for each method for which they seek certification.
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▪ The NDT Basic Examination (135 questions):
• qualification and certification in accordance with SNT-TC-1A and CP-189.
• materials, fabrication, and product technology.
• general principles and applications of commonly used NDT methods.
• knowledge of ASNT NDT Level III Certification Program.
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▪ The PdM Basic Examination (90 questions):
• qualification and certification in accordance with SNT-TC-1A and CP-189;
• applicable machinery technology;
• other PdM methods as required of ASNT Level II personnel.
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▪ The NDT Method Examination:
• Method fundamentals and principles.
• Establishment of method techniques.
• Interpretation of codes, standards, and specifications relating to the method.
▪ ML, MT, PT, and VT are 90-question tests.
▪ All other exams are 135-questions tests.
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▪ All examination questions are in a multiple-choice format.
• Some questions require analysis and computations.
• others test for factual knowledge.
▪ All examinations are closed book tests.
▪ Where reference information is needed, it is included in the body of
the examination or in a reference booklet provided by ASNT.
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NDT/PdM or PdM/NDT Conversion

▪ Personnel with a currently valid NDT Level III certificate in IR may
attain PdM certification in this method by successfully completing the
PdM Basic examination.
▪ Personnel with currently valid PdM certificates may attain NDT
certification in those methods by successfully completing the NDT
Basic examination.
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Examination Results
▪ May be issued the certification documents, as described in Section 7
of in CP-ASNT-1B.
▪ If not all required examinations were passed, candidate will be
notified of results and may reapply to retake the failed exam(s).
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Examination Results
▪ Employers wishing to use ASNT as a third-party exam source to add
Methods for in-house Level III personnel, exam results will be sent by
letter only. No certificate will be issued.
▪ Results will be sent to each candidate within thirty (30) business days
from the date of the exam (in the US).
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▪ Upon successful completion of the necessary qualification
examinations, ASNT will issue the candidate an ASNT NDT Level III
certificate and wallet card.
▪ Certification is valid for 5 years.
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ASNT NDT Level III Validity

▪ Initial certification shall be valid for a period of (5) years after
successfully passing both the Basic and Method examinations.
• Basic examination shall remain valid for a period of 5 years or until Method
exam is passed.
• Method examination shall remain valid for a period of 2 years until the Basic
exam is passed.
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ASNT NDT Level III Validity

▪ Certification shall be revoked if ASNT determines that an ASNT
certificate holder has violated the ASNT Level III Code of Ethics.
▪ ASNT NDT Certificate holders are required to renew or recertify at
five-year intervals.
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ASNT NDT Level III Recertification

▪ Recertification can be obtained by:
• Reaffirmation of the ASNT Code of Ethics
forLevel III Personnel.
• Successfully passing the applicable Method examination(s).*
• Submission of appropriate ASNT renewal application and fees.
*If recertification is not achieved before all ASNT NDT Level III Certifications expire, the Basic
examination must also be taken.
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ASNT NDT Level III Renewal

▪ ASNT Level III renewal can be obtained by:
• Reaffirmation of the ASNT Code of Ethics for Level III Personnel.
• Documentation of continued active employment in Level III functions as
related to the test method(s) for which recertification is sought.
• Documentation of continued effort to keep up to date and/or contribute to
NDT- or PdM-related knowledge by submitting 25 recertification points.
• Submission of appropriate ASNT renewal application and fees.
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ASNT Central Certification Program

▪ Introduced in 1996, ACCP is intended to:
• Improve NDT reliability and accuracy among practicing NDT personnel.
• Provide customers and prospective employers with clear expectations of NDT
personnel competency and proficiency.
• Provide independent, transportable NDT certifications.
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ACCP Professional Level III

▪ Added Practical and Procedure Preparation (PP) examinations to the
ASNT NDT Level III certification in five NDT methods (MT, PT, RT, UT
and VT).
• The Level III Practical examinations are the full ACCP Level II Practical
examinations.
• These additions made ACCP Professional Level III certification compliant with
CP-106 (2008), the US adoption of ISO 9712:2005.
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MM
ACCP Level II
▪ Comprises General, Specific, Practical, and Instruction Preparation
examinations in five NDT methods (MT, PT, RT, UT, and VT).
• The Practical exam requires inspecting test pieces with known discontinuities,
as well as locating, evaluating, and dispositioning indications.
• Certification may be in one or all techniques within the applicable test
method and in the General Industry and/or Pressure Equipment Industry
sectors.
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