hile a procedure is generally written
around NDT method, an instruction
provides specific details concerning a
particular technique for a given NDT
method.
For each instruction there is an
accompanying technique sheet and
inspection report. The instruction-
identifies and details all information that
is not on the technique sheet. The
instruction's quantitative details are
contained in the technique sheet and not
Table 2.2: Elements of a typical radiographic inspection report
Categories
Test part
Authorization
Equipment md materials used
(when not accompanied by
technique sheet or when
different d-nan technique sheet)
Coverage
Test results
Sketch of results
(when applicable)
Inspector
in the instruction's general text. See
Figure 2.3
(page 48) for a sample inspection
report
Figure 24 (page 49) surmnarizes the
contents of a specification, a
procedure, an instruction sheet, a
technique sheet, and an inspection
report.
Fonnat of the PCIP Examinaüon
The PCIP portion of the ACCP Level 11
General Examination examines the candidate's ability to
comprehend a procedure and requires the candidate to
demonstrate the ability to prepare an instruction for NDT
personnel with respect to a given procedure and technique
parameters. However, during the examination the
candidate is not required to write an instruction from
beginning to end. Instead, a technique sheet and an
inspection report form are provided so the candidate can
extract information from the given procedure, make
Relevant Information (as applicable)
identification, model, material, product form
purchase order number, job number, insü-
ucüon number, technique number
radiation source type, size, and activity or
settings, fihn type(s) and size(s), lead
screens and sizes, backing lead, source to
film distance, IQI(s) and shim type md size
areas inspected, areas that could not be
inspected, partial or 100% inspection
rejectable and reportable indications, sizes,
locations
location (including depth as applicable)
where repair or sectioning for
investigation may be necessary
name, leveli date
technique judgments, and then complete the appropriate
areas on the technique sheet and inspection report. The
candidate's
comprehension of the given procedure and his/her
ability to prepare instructions is further assessed by
approximately 30 multiple-choice questions (these
multiple-choice questions are in addition to the
minimum of 60 multiplechoice General Examination
questions that assess the candidate's knowledge of
fundamentals and principles in the method). Figure
2.5 (page 50) graphically presents the
PCIP portion of the Level 11 General
Figure 2.2: Sample technique sheet
Technique Sheet
Part: pipe weld Material: carbon steel: Technique: X542984
152 mm (6 in.) diarneter
sch* 40
Exposure: single wall Cl double wall Pb Screens: front/back: 0.3/0.3 mm
(0.01/0.01 in.)
Shim(s): 2.4 md 1.6 mm Film Type: double loaded Film Size: 114 x 254 mm
(0.09 and 0.06 in.) (4.5 x 10 in.)
Quality Level: 20T Source: Ir-192 SFD: 165 mm
IQ1(s):
0.5 mm (0.02 me) Exposure Time:
Acceptance Criteria:
0.4 TBq*min (12 Ci*min)
AX541984

Manual Development: Tirne: 5 min. Temperature: 20 o c (68 OF)

Exposure Sketch
 Figure 2.3: Sample inspection report
Inspection Report
Part: pipe weld Surface Condition: as welded Technique Number: X541984
ID Number: 22 Project: XYZ Other: N/A

Quality Level: 20T Acceptance Criteria: AX541984

RemarWComments
I . If state the particular discontinuity and
Film reason for rejecting it.
2. Record film anifacß and radiographic
Interval

x
film. scratch

Sketch
 Not

Inspect0r: Level: Il Date: 12-12-99

Figure 2.4: Contents of a Specification, a Procedure, an Instruction
Sheet, a Technique Sheet, and an Inspection Report

Specification
Vvmat and where to inspect
How to inspect (usually to a referenced code or standard)
Acceptance criteria (if not in the reference materials)
• What and how to report results
Who can inspect (certification)

Procedure
Minimum requirements for the NDT method in general,
including technique limitations;
Scope
References
Personnel certification requirements
Equipment and materials requirements
• Calibration and verification requirements
Part preparation requirements
Test sequence requirements
Interpretation and evaluation requirements
• Marking, reporting, and other documentation requirements
Requirements for instructions including technique sheets and
inspection reports
Post-inspection requirements

Instruction
Description of the steps to be followed when performing an NDT technique
(developed in conformance wid) a procedure)

Scope
Technique Sheet Inspection Report(s)
Test sequence Test pait identification
• Authorizaüon
• Authorization.
Other categories
Inspectionareas •of:interest • Equipment Calibration and:materials•and verification as
necessary
Partdi;agrams
Coverage
Equipmentsettings Sketch..f:resulrs
• Details of processing information
• Otherunique;
. Cleaning/pan preparation Inspector's and date name; cerüfication,.
Other.?.uniqueinformation
Authors name cerdficafion,
and: date