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Basic Materials, Fabrication, and Product Technology ~*;fJt-t,*,J~lJlf=£IZ:

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Example Questions - Level I and Level IT f9tJH!-1 ~lJl IT ~
Acoustic Emission Testing Method FltM~iJt:1Ji'!
Electromagnetic Testing Method t:t!~~~:1Ji'!
Eddy Current Testing Method 7~ mt:~OO:1Ji'!
Flux Leakage Testing Method ii ~~i9lII:1Ji'!
Leak Testing Method tl!tii~~:1Ji'!
Bubble Leak Testing Method l=(.m~tI":1Ji'!
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FOREWORD WI
This Recommended Practice establishes the general framework for a qualification and certification ~.

program. In addition, the document provides recommended educational, experience and training require­
ments for the different test methods. Supplementary documents include question and answer lists, which
may be used in composing examinations for nondestructive testing personnel.
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This recommended practice is not intended to be used as a strict specification. It is recognized, how­
ever, that contracts require programs, which meet the intent of this document. For such contracts, pur­
chaswer and supplier must agree upon acceptability of an employers program.
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appropriate in a written practice. In the employers written practice, the verb .. shall" is to be used in
place of ..should" to emphasize the employers needs.
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easily locate new and updated material. The vertical lines in the margins of this document indicate that
information in the text has been modified in some way.
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 CONTENTS

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Foreword
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1. 0 Scope
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2. 0 Definitions
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3.0 Nondestructive Testing Methods
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4. 0 Levels of Qualification
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5.0 Written Practice
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6. 0 Education, Training, and Experience Requirements for Initial Qualification
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7. 0 Training Programs .
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8 . 0 Examinations

9. 0 Certification
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10. 0 Technical Performance Evaluation

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11. 0 Interrupted Service

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12.0 Recertification
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13.0 Termination
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14. 0 Reinstatement
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1.0 Scope ;gmmOO
1. 1 It is recognized that the effectiveness of nondestructive testing (NDT) applications depends upon
the capabilities of the personnel who are responsible for and perform NDT. This Recommended r;r

Practice has been prepared to establish guidelines for the qualification and certification of NDT
personnel whose specific jobs require appropriate knowledge of the technical principles underlying
the nondestructive tests they perform, witness, monitor, or evaluate.
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1. 2 This document provides guidelines for the establishment of a qualification and certification pro­

gram.

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1. 3 These guidelines have been developed by the American Society for.Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ,

to aid employers in recognizing the essential factors to be considered in qualifying personnel en­

gaged in any of the NDT methods listed in Section 3.

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1. 4 It is recognized that these guidelines may not. be appropriate for certain employers' circumstances .

and!or applieations. In developing. a written practice as .required in Section 5 , the employer

should review the detailed recommendations presented herein and modify them, as necessary, to

meet particular needs.

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2.0 Definitions JES(

2. 1 Terms included in this document are defined as follows:
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2. 1. 1 Certification: written testimony of qualification.
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2. 1. 2 Certifying Authority: the person or persons properly designated in the written practice to
sign certifications on behalf of the employer.
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2. 1. 3 Certifying Agency: the employer of the personnel being certified.

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2. 1. 4 Closed Book Examination: an examination administered without access to reference material

except for. materials supplied with or in the examination. (See 8.7. )
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2. 1.5 Comparable: being at an equivalent or similar level of NDT responsibility and difficulty as
determined by the employers level m.

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2. 1. 6 Documented: the condition of being in written form.
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2. 1. 7 Employer: the corporate, private, or public entity, which employs personnel for wages,
salary, fees, or other considerations.
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2. 1. 8 Experience: work activities accomplished in a specific NDT method under the direction of
qualified supervision including the performance of the NDT method and related activities
but not including time spent in organized training programs.
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2. 1.9 limited Certification: nondestructive test methods may be further subdivided into limited
disciplines or techniques to meet specific employer 's needs; these are Level II certifica­
tions, but to a limited scope.
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2. 1. 10 Nondestructive Testing: a process that involves the inspection, testing, or evaluation of
materials, components and assemblies for materials' discontinuities, properties and ma­
chine problems without further impairing or destroying the parts serviceability.· Through­
out this document the term NDT applies equally to the NDT methods used for material in­
spection, flaw detection or predictive maintenance (PdM) applications.
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2. 1. 11 Outside Agency: a company or individual who provides NDT Level ffi services and whose
qualifications to provide these services have been reviewed and approved by the employer
engaging the company or individual.
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2. 1. 12 Qualification: demonstrated skill and knowledge, documented training and documented ex­
perience required for personnel to properly perform the duties of a specific job.
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2. 1. 13 Recommended Practice: a set of guidelines to assist the employer in developing uniform
procedures for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel to satisfy the employer
s specific requirements.
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2. 1. 14 Training: an organized program developed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary for
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2.1.15 Written Practice: a written procedure developed by the employer that details the require­
ments for qualification and certification of their employees.
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3.0 Nondestructive Testing Methods 7G~f.&:i!i!tjJ7!

3. 1 Qualification and certification of NOT personnel in accordance with this Recommended Practice is
applicable to each of the following methods:
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4.0 Levels of Qualification ~JEI¥J~~

4. 1 There are three basic levels of qualification. The employer may subdivide these levels for situa­
tions where additional levels are deemed necessary for specific skills and responsibilities.
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4. 2 While in the process of being initially trained, qualified and certified, an individual should be
condidered a trainee. A trainee should work with a certified individual,. The trainee shall not in­
dependently conduct, interpret, evaluate, or report the results of any NOT test.
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4.3 The three basic levels of qualification are as follow: '='#~JEI'I9~*~H&:flllr :
4.3.1 NIJf Level I. An NOT Level I individual should be qualified to properly perform specific
calibrations, specific NDT, and specific evaluations for acceptance or rejection determina­
tions according to written instructions and to record results. 'The NOT Level I should receive
the necessary instruction or supervision from a certified NIJf Level nor mindividual.
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4. 3. 2 NDT Level IT. An NDT Level IT individual should be qualified to set up and calibrate e­
quipment .and to interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards
and specifications. The NDT Level IT should be thoroughly familiar with the scope and
limitations of the methods for which qualified and should exercise assigned responsibility for
on-the-job training and guidance of trainees and NDT Level I personnel. The NDT Level
II should be able to organize and report the results of NDT tests.
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and approving procedures, establishing and approving techniques, interpreting codes,
standards, specifications and procedures; and designationg the particular NDT methods,
techniques and procedures to be used. The NDT Level m should be responsible for the
NDT opertions for which qualified and assigned and should be capable of interpreting and
evaluating results in terms of existing codes, standards and specifications. The NDT Level
m should have sufficient practical background in applicable materials, fabrication and
product technology to establish techniques and to assist in establishing acceptance criteria
when none are otherwise available. The Nm Level m should have general familiarity with
other appropriate NDT methods, as demonstrated by an ASNT Level m Basic examination
or other means. The NDT Level m, in the methods in which certified, should be capable
of training and examining NDT Level I and IT personnel for certification in those meth­
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5.0 Written Practice 4500~~m»lIJ

5. 1 The employer shall establish a written practice for the control and administration of NDT personnel
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5. 3 The employer's written practice shall describe the training, experience and examination require­
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5.5 The employers written practice shall be maintained on file.
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6. 1 Candidates for certification in NDT should have sufficient education, training and experience to en­
sure qualification in those NDT methods in which they are being considered for certification. Docu­
mentation of prior certification may be used by an employer as evidence of qualification for compa­
rable levels of certification.
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6. 2 Documented training and!or experience gained in positions and activites comparable to those of
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in satisfying the criteria of Section 6.3.
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6. 3 To be considered for certification, a candidate should satisfy one of the following criteria for the
applicable NDT level:
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Table 6.3. lA lists the recommended training and experience factors to be considered by
the employer in establishing written practices for initial qualification of Level I and Level
n individuals.
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employer in extablishing written practices for initial qualification of Level I and Level n
individuals. (The SNT - TC - lA Review Committee plans to remove Table 6. 3. 1 B with
the next revision. )

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Table 6.3.1. C lists initial training and experience factors which may be considered by the
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6.3.2. 1 Have graduated from a minimum four - year college or university curriculum with
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the level II requirements in NOT in an assignment comparable to that of an NOT
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experience beyond the level II requirements in NOT in an assignment at least
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The above Level ill requirements may be partially replaced by experience as a certified
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ployers written practice.
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7.0 Training Programs :I:fiiJlI:;km

7. 1 Personnel being considered for initial certification should complete sufficient organized training to
become thoroughly familiar with the principles and practices of the specified NOT method related
to the level of certification desired and applicable to the processes to be used and the products to
be tested.
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7. 3 Recommended training course outlines and references for NOT Levels I , II ,and ill personnel,
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Outlines for QualifU:ation of Nondestructive Testing Personnel.
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8. 1 Administration and Grading 1fJ1l!f\li-f?t

8.1. 1 An NDT Level m shall be responsible for the administration and grading of examinations
specified in Section 8. 3 through 8. 8 for NDT Level I , n, or other Level m personnel.
The administration and grading of examinations may be delegated to a qualified representa­
tive of the NDT Level m and so recorded. A qualified representative of the employer may
perform the actual administration and grading of Level m examinations specified in 8.8.
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8.1.2 For Level I and n personnel, a composite grade should be determined by simple avera­
ging of the results-of the general', specific and practical: examinations describeltbelow. For
Level m personnel, the composite grade should be determined by simple: averaging of the
results of the basic, method and specific examinations described below.
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8.1.3 Examinations administered for qualification should result in a passing composite grade of at
least 80 percent, with no individual examination having a passing grade less than 70 per­
cent.
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8. 1.4 When an examination is sdministered and graded for the employer by an outside agency and
the outside agency issues grades of pass or fail only, on a certified report, then the employ­
er may accept the pass grade as 80 percent for that particular examination.
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8. 1. 5 The employer who purchases outside services is responsible for ensuring that the examina­
tion services meet the requirements of the employers written practice.
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8.2 Vision Examinations :tW.JJ~1!t
8.2. 1 Near-Vision Acuity: The examination should ensure natural or corrected near-distance acui­
ty in at least one eye such that the applicant is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger
Number 20r equivalent type and size letter at the distance designated on the chart but not
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 less than 12 inches (30.5 em) on a standard Jaeger test chart. The ability to perceive an
Ortho-Rater minimum of 8 or similar test pattern is also acceptable. This should be admin­
istered annually.
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8. 2. 2 Color Contrast Differentiation:The examination should demonstrate the capability of distin­
guishing and differentiating contrast among colors or shades of gray used in the method as
determined by the employer. This should be conducted upon initial certification and at
three-year intervals thereafter.
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8.3 General ( written for NDT Levels I and IT)
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8.3.1 The general examinations should address the basic principles of the applicable method.
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8. 3. 2 In preparing the examinations, the NDT Level ill should select or devise appropriate ques­
tions covering the applicable method to the degree required by the employers written prac­
tice.
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8.3.3 See the Appendix for example questions.
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8. 3.4 The minimum number of questions that should be given is as follows:

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Number of Number of
~IJ!tJjt! ;fiIlRYE4S Level I Level II
Test Method Limited Certifications Questions Questions
Iftlliiil:8. llftlliiil:8.
Acoustic Emission Testing F~M~. 40 40
Electromagnetic Testing 1t!.1i!~~ 40 40
1. Alternating Cunent Field Measurement 5C~~• • 40 40
2. Eddy Cunent tM~ 40 40
3. Flux Leakage Testing 1II1i!i!~$J 40 40
4. Remote Field Testing j&~~. 40 40
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Laser Testing 30 30
Leak Testing fl!!:1IIiiil:~ 20 20
Liquid Penetrant Testing f!l.1*~i!~~ 40 40
Magnetic Flux Leakage 1IIi1i! 20 20
Magnetic Particle Testing i!~~~ 40 40
Neutron Radiographic Testing .pTM~J!«:m~~ 40 40

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 Radiographic Te'!4ling q-ltxJ!(\;ffjf;H~ ~o 40

film Interprete-r {from trainee) WJt vl ( :'N:. iJIIA) "/AC-f~J1j) 40

Film Interprete-r (from I.e"el I H'1" It H (M. 1 tltfFiz;,n ';/A( .f~m) 20

Digital Hadioecopy q-ttH1Cf'It!JJ\1, NI ACi'ftJ) 30

Thermal/Tnfrared Testing ~/tLmx~191~ 40 40

Ultrasonic Testing JlHJfi~!lQ 40 40

Digital Thickness Measurement ft,¥~j)',I :'<I/ACT-fIl) 20

A ­ Scan Thickness Measurement A ~ 13 tPlil!~ Ji1: N/ ACFJfI) 30

VIhration Analysis !Jll;IJ5Hfr 40 40

Visual Testing §m~~ 40 40

8.4 Specific (written {or NDT Levels I and II HN1;;\JiJt( Jg NDT I ~;f1l II ~~~)
8.4. 1 The specific examination should address the equipment, operating procedures and NDT

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techniques that the individual may encounter during specific assignments to the degree re­
quired by the employers written practice.
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A9~*,~fF:J;JM~;f1l NDT tt*:1JOOA9rOJn21o
8.4.2 The specific examination should also cover the specifications or codes and acceptance crite­
ria used in the employers NDT procedures.
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8. 4. 3 The minimum number of questions that should be given is as follows:
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~ll!tl1Jti;; ;ff~1iE4S Number of Number of
Test Method and Techniques Limited Certification Level I Level II
Questions Questions

Acoustic Emission Testing J!'~M~ll!tl 20 20

Electromagnetic Testing I'!!Ja~1J
1. Alternating Current Field Measurement 3Cvtt~ll!tl:!l 20 20
2. Eddy Current l~vtt 20 20
3. Flux Leakage Testing llIlJa:ii~ii!'J 20 20
4. Remote Field Testing :®~~ll!~ 20 20
~I
, Laser Testi ng
1. Profilometry
2 Hologrephy/Shearography
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20
20
20
20
Leak Testing: 1l!!:llIliAlJi
1. Bubble Test ~l'@!iA~ 15 15
2. Absolute Pressure Leak Test ~~;jffj]flItlllliAlJi
15 15
( Pressure Change) (ffjJ~]!)

3. Halogen Diode Leak Test ~~=·I=&ff.1l!!:llIl~ll!~ 15 15

4. Mass Spectrometer Leak Test J!Ji:*~flItllllW:lJi 20 40
Liquid Penetrant Testing ?'Il{:.f;:~i!~lJi 20 20
Magnetic Flux Leakage llIlJaJll 20 15

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,\1aj.l;!H"i(' Partic-le T~till~ ~jjJ~!f.' 20 20

:'Jt'utnm Hadio~ntphi{" Testing 'IJT~-ttl(P.f!#I~.%1 15 15

Hadioh'Ti.lphi(· ·r~~I\'11!/.' q-tf.l(P.f!.ffl~!J'l 20 20

Film Interpreter (from uuinee ) if Jt!J.\ ( qz;iJilA) N/A(/Ffll) 20

Film Interpreter (from Level l)if Jt.bH ),\. I ¥JlJr~) ~I A( -1-!ll) 15

Digital Radioscopy ~1~ti:'¥Fl!.t!t NI A( ;fJjj) 20

Thermab/Infrared T""li"/1 wn1r~~i!ll 20 20

Ultrasonic Testing ;t«Jt;~!J'l 20 20

Digital Thickness Testing J'i'¥il!lIJ NI A( -1-JIl) 10

A - Scan Thickness TeStingA ~t:HiI'ill.l)J NI A( -1-HH 15

Vibration Analysis ~;lJ7}~ 20 60

Visual Testing IH~.*~ 20 20

8.5 Practical (for NDT Level I and II) ~~~iJt(1g NDT I ~1Il II~~~)
8. 5. 1 The candidate should demonstrate familiarity with and ability to operate the necessary NDT
equipment. record and analyze the resultant information to the degree required.
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8. 5. 2 At least one flawed specimen or component should be tested and the results of the NDT test
analyzed by the candidate.
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8. 5. 3 The description of the specimen. the NDT procedure. imcluding check points. and the re­
sults of the examination should be documented.
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8.5.4 NDT Level I Practical Examination. Proficiency should be demonstrated in performing the
applicable NDT on one or more specimens or machine problems approved by the NDT Level
m and in evaluating the results to the degree of responsibility as described in the employer
s written practice. At least ten (10) different checkpoints requiring an understanding of
test variables and the employers procedural requirements should be included in this practi­
cal examination.
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8.5.5 NDT Level II Practical Examination. Proficiency should be demonstrated in selecting and
performing the applicable NDT technique within the method and interpreting and evaluating
the results on one or more specimens or machine problems approved by the NOT Level m.
At least ten (10) different checkpoints requiring an understanding of NDT variables and
the employers procedural requirements should be included in this practical examination.
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 8.6 Sample questions for general examinations are presented in the separate question booklets that can
be obtained from ASNT Headquarters. These questions are intended as examples only and should
not be used verbatim for qualification examinations. The following is a list of the booklets:
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M~~~~~~iJt9='~*~~o~r~iJtm~I¥J~~*:
Question
Test Method Booklets
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Acoustic Emission Testing Pi~M~~
Electromagnetic Testing It!.~jj!IJ
I. Alternating Current Field Measurement xVIi: ~~!Ull
2. Eddy Current tMVIi:
3. flux Leakage
4. Remote Field Testing ••
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Laser Testing m:*~iM
I. ProfIlometry T~t)(
2. Holography/Shearography ~,~t!~
Leak Testing: t!!!:.~~
I. Bubble Test E{}@~~ HB
2. Pressure Change Measurement BS.1J1f£~:ft HP
3. Halogen Diode Leak Test ~~=t&'1f~~ HH
4. Mass 'Spectrometer Test mti!t)(~lJ!IJ HM
Liquid Penetrant Testing tlf*~l!*~ D
Magnetic Hux Leakage Testing ••~*~ MF •
. Magnetic Particle Testing • *Jt*~ B
Neutron Radiographic Testing q:tTM~J!U6*~ F
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Radiographic Testing
ThennaliInfrared Testing
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Ultrasonic Testing tliPi*~ C
Vibration Analysis tii9J?H1r K.
Visual Testing §t'A.*~ I

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f 8.7 Additional Written, Specific and practical Examination Criteria

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8.7.1 Level I , II and m Written Examinations I~, II ~lnm~I¥J~tit:
8. 7. 1. 1 All Levee I , II and m written examinations should be closed book except that
necessary data, such as graphs, tables, specifications, procedures, codes, etc. ,
may be provided with or in the examination. Questions utilizing such reference
materials should require an understanding of the information rather than merely lo­
cating the appropriate answer. All questions used for Level I and Level II exa­
mintions should he approved by the responsible Level m.
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8.7. 1.2 A valid endorsemnt on an ACCP Level I or Level IT certificate fulfills the corre­

sponding examination criteria described in pargraphs 8. 3and 8.5 for each appli­

cable NDT method.

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8.7.2 Level I and IT Specific Examintions I!lkfU IT !lk~t1~iJt

The employer may delete the specific examination if the candidate has a valid ACCP

Level I or Level IT certificate in the method and if documented experience exists to

permit such. , '

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8.7.3 Practical Examinations ~f'F~ilt

Successful completion of ACCP Level I or Level IT general hands - on practical ex­

aminations may be considered as fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs 8.5.

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8.8 NDT/PdM Levelm Examinations NDT/PdM m!lk~iJt
8.8. 1 Basic Examinations £ilIl~ilt
8. 8. 1. 1 NDT Basic Examination (required only once when more than one method exami­

nation is taken). The minimum number of questions that should be given is as fol­

lows:

NDT ~ilIl~ilt( ?M$=f-f1P1Jr!~iJta>j ,~;jt{)l.-iX) a ilt»!~.1lf:fl~llr:

8. 8. 1. 1.·1 Fifteen ( 15) questions relating to understanding the SNT - TC - 1A

document.
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8. 8. 1. 1. 2 Twenty (20) questions relating to applicable materiasls , fabrication
and product technology.
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8. 8. 1. 1. 3 Twenty (20) questions that are similar to published Level IT questions
for other appropriate NDT methods.
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8. 8. 1.2 PdM Basic Examination (required.only once when more than one method exami­

nation is taken). The minimum number of questions that should be given is as fol­

lows:
8
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8.8.1. 2.1 Fifteen (15) questions relating to understanding the SNT - TC - lA !-,
document.
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8.8.1. 2. 2 Twenty (20) questions relating to applicable machinery technology. Tho
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8.8.1. 2. 3 Thiety (30) .questions that are similar to published Level IT questions .~~
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 for other appropriate PdM methods.

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8.8.2 Method Examination (for each method) 1f~~iJtO;j"4lJ#1f#i:)

8.8.2. 1 Thirty (30) questions relating to fundamentals and principles that are similar to
published ASNT NDT Level m questions for each method, and
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8.8.2.2 Fifteen (15) questions relating to application and establishment of techniques and
procedures that are similar to the published ASNT NDT Level m questions for
each method, and
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8.8.2.3 Twenty (20) questions relating to capability for interpreting codes , standards and
specifications relating to the method.
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8.8.3 Specific Examination (for each method) 1fn~iJt( X;j"4l}#1f#i:)
8. 8. 3. 1 Twenty (20) questions relating to specifications, equipment, techniques and pro­
cedures applicable to the employers product ( s) and methods employed and to the
administration of the employers written practice.
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8.8. 3. 2 The employer may delete the specific exmination if the candidate has a valid
ASNT NDT Level m or ACCP Professional Level m certificate in the method and
if documented evidence of experience exists, including the preparation of proce­
dures to codes, standards, or specifications and the evaluation of test results.
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8. 8. 4 A valid endorement on an ASNT NDT Level m certificate fulfills the examination criteria
described in 8.8.1 and 8.8.2 for each applicable method.
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8.8.5 A valid endorsement of an ACCP Professional Level m certificate fulfills the examination
criteria described in 8.8.1 and 8.8.2 for each applicable method.
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8.9 Reexamination ~jf~iJt
Those failing to attain the required grades should wait at least thirty (30) days or receive suitable ad­
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9. 0 Certification lA liE 9.'

9.1 Certification of all levels of NOT personnel is the responsibility of the employer.
M~ti NOT A.9HI<;lAilE~Jii.:EB<JjJfifo 9. '
9. 2 certification of NOT personnel shall be based on demonstration of satisfactory qualification in ac­

cordance with Sections 6,7 and 8 , as described in the employers written practice.

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9. 3 At the option of the employer, an outside agency may be engaged to provide NOT Level ill serv­
ices. In such instances, the responsibility of certification of the employees shall be retained by the • J
employer. 10.21
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9.4 Personnel certification records shall be maintained on file by the employer for the duration speci­

fied in the employer" s written practice and should include the following:

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9.4.1 Name of certified individual. 11. 11

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9.4.2 Level of certification and NOT method. J

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9.4.3 Educational background and experience of certified indivduals. 11.21
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9.4. 4 Statement indicating satisfactory completining in accordance with the employer's written

practice.

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9.4.5 Results of the vision examinations prescribed in 8.2 for the current certification period.
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9. 4. 6 Current examination copy ( ies) or evidence of successful completion of examinations.

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9.4.7 Other suitable evidence of satisfactory qualifications when such qualifications are used in
lieu of the specific examination prescribed in 8.8.3.2 or as prescribed in the employers 1
written practice.
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9.4.8 Composite gmde( s ) or suitable evidence of grades. ~
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9.4.9 Signature of the Level ill that verified qualifications of candidate for certification.
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9. 4. 10 Date of certification and!or recertification and the date of assignments to NOT.

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9. 4. 11 Certification expiration date.

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9.4.12 Signature of employers certifyng authority.

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10.0 Technical Performance Evaluation tt*~fF·~lStl'flif1fl"

10. 1 NDT personnel may reexamined any time at the discretion of the employer and have their certifi­
cates extended or revoked.
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10.2 Periodically, as defined in the employers written practice, the technical performance of Level I
. and n personnel should be evaluated and documented by an NDT Level m. The evaluation and
documentation should follow the format and guidelines described in section 8. 5.
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0 0

11. 0 Interrupted Service rp ltIf ~Il~

11. 1 The empioyers written practice should include rules covering the types and duration of interrupt­
ed service that requires reexamination and recertification.
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11. 2 The written practice should specify the requirements for reexamination and!or recertification for
the interrupted service.
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12.0 Recertification .liffiAilE

12.1 All levels of NDT personnel shall be recertified periodically in accordance with one of the fol­
lowing criteria:
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12. 1.1 Evidence of continuing satisfactory technical performance,

tt*~fF'It t£:lt~fIIIi~ l'J99tiiE 0

12. 1. 2 Reexamination in those portions of theexaminstions in Section 8 deemed necessary by

the employers Level m.
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12. 2 Recommended maximum recertification intervals are:
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12.2. 1 Levels I and n - 3 years
1t&;fJlnt&-3~
12.2.2 Level lll -5 years
mt&-5~
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13. 0 Termination ~ 11::

13.1 The employers certification shall be deemed revoked when employment is terminated.
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13. 2 A Level I ,Level II, or Level m
whose certification has been terminated may be certified to
the former NDT level by a new employer based on examination, as described in Section 8, pro­
vided all of the following conditions are met to the new employers satisfaction:
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13.2.1 The employee has proof of prior certification. Acow
j
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13. 2. 2 The employee was working in the capacity to which certified within six (6) months of
termination.
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13. 2. 3 The employee is being recertified within six (6) months of termination,
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13. 2. 4 Prior to bring examined for certification, employees not meeting the above requirements
should receive additional training as deemed appropriate by the NDT level m.
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14.0 Reinstatement ~l{R

14.1 A Level I ,Level II ,or Level mwhose certification has been terminated may be reinstated to
the former NDT level, without a new examination, provided all of the following conditions are
met:
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NDT ~ti, 1ffl~f,i~£~~i31::
14. 1.1 The employer has maintained the personnel certification records required in section 9.
4.

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1
14. 1.2 The employees certification did not expire during termination. PD
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14. 1. 3 The employee is being reinstated within six (6) months of termination.
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Table 6.3. IA Recommended Initial Training and Experience Levels nu'I¥.J:m~~iJU~~8J*1JL

Completion with a
passing grade of
at least 2 years of Minimum Re-
engineering or quired Work Ex- Total
High School grad- perience in Meth- Hours in
Examination science study at a
Level Technique uate or equivalent university college od (Hours) NIYf
Method
~~ tt* :*~!UUfJ~ or
~~1Jt! technical .~~*lI1J~1J JAil- NDT
school f!I 11= ~ JJj ( Ij\ .SlI1J/j\lt-t
%JiIt~1>-=~~ 1J;f)
J3B9JmI#*
~.*~~tt~

Acoustic Emission I - -I - ­ 40 32 210 400

~£M II 40 40 630 1200
AC Field 40 24 210 400
--!- Measurement
40 630 1200
II 40
I Eddy Current 40 24 210 400
f-----­
Electromagnetic II tMfAt 40 40 630 1200
It!1£ I Flux Leakage 40 24 210 400
I--­
II tll£ji 40 40 630 1200
I Remote Field 40 24 210 400
II ~~ 40 40 630 1200
~ ProfiJometry 8 4 70 130
II -rflYi)( 24 12 140 260
Laser Methods
IIB't1Jf! I Holography/ - 40 32 210 400
- ~ ... l:.. JIv. Y 40 40 630 1200
II
I Bubble 2 2 3 4
-
II sl;~~ 4 2 35 65
Pressure 16 2105 200
~ 24
Leak Testing
WtM~~
II J=~
Halogen
16 12 280 520
I 12 8 105 200
f--­ Diode
II l&i It .-:*JHf 8 6 280 520
I Mass 40 28 280 520
I - - - - Spe~ter
II 24 16 420 800
Liquid I 4 4 70 130
!ene~ I--­
II 8 4 140 270
Magnetic Flux I 16 12 70 130
~;if
f-----­
II 12 8 210 400
Magnetic
PBf:
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II
12
8 4
8 70
210
130
400
Neutrom I 28 20 420 800
~di~e~y I---­
II 40 40 1680 2400
,. "
Radiogra~y I 40 32 210 400
I--­
M~!!« II 40 40 630 1200
Thermal! I 32 30 210 400
Infrared f-----­
~/tt~~~ II 34 32 1260 1800

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 Completion with a
passing grade of
Minimum
at least 2 years of Re-
engineering or
quired Work Ex- Total
Examination High School grad­ science study at a
Level perience in Meth­ Hours in
Method Technique uate or equivalent university college
od (HourS) NDT
~~ tt* ~1:f.!j!a~9.li;1fl~ or
~~1J~ :ll1l£~>j((l(JW:1J lA.NOT
technical
*3jZ­ school ~ItH£JJj (/J\ ,g,(l(J/Nt-f
%Jilt!ty=~~ Bt)
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Ultrasonics I 40 30 210 400

f---­
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Vibration I 24 24 420 800
Analysis
=_ h .....
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II 72 48 1680 2400
Visual I 8 4 70 130
f--­
§t!\! II 16 8 140 270

Notes: tl::
1. 0 For Level II certification, the experience shall consist of time at Level I or equivalent. H a person is being qualified
directly to Level II with no time at Level I , the required experience shall consist of the sum of the times required for
Level I and Level II and the required training shall consist of the sum of the hours required for Level I and Level
II.

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2. 0 For Level mcertification, the required experience shall consist of the sum of the time required for Level I and Level
II , and the additional requirements listed in 6. 3.2. The required formal training shall consist of the Level I and
Level II training, plus any additional formal training as defined in the employers written practice.
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i)11W:~ I ~fIl II ~~i)I~mJilt ,:1JO..tJiil'±:(I(J.:f5im~»Ullljltll:f~~(l(J1ffiiJllf.t:bO.iE~:lfiiJlI 0
3.0 Listed training hours maybe adjusted as described in the employer's written practice depending on the candidates actual
education level, e. g. grammar school, college graduate in engineering, etc.
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Leak '
4.0 Training shall be outlined in the employer's written practice. Magnetic Particle training hours may be counted towards ft
Magnetic flux Leakage training hours as defined in employer's written practice.
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5.0 H an individual is currently certified in an ET technique and a full course format was to meet the initial qualifications in , .. 1;:;
that technique, the minimum training hours to qualify in another ET technique at the same level may be reduced up to
40 percent if so defined in the employer's written practice. H an individual is certified in an ET technique, the mini­
mum experience to qualify for another ET technique at the same level or to the next level may be reduced by up to 50
percent if 80 defined in the employer's written practice.
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 Table 6.3. IB Alternate Initial Training and Experience Levels ~-"':feJJ~~iJlI~t£m*.;p:.

Completion with a
passing grade of at
least 2 years of engi­
High School grad­ neering or science Experience Level
Examination (Months)
Level Technique uate or equivalent study at a university
Method
~tl tt:* jij'P$.I1r~lD~ college or technical ~JJj*3f­
fft~JJ1!
*3f­ school un
.7tJllt~p=:q=:~.>3
a9J!1lI*,"*~, *1t
~ttt3'l

Acoustic Emission ~ 40 32 3
Jli~M n 40 40 9
I AC Field 40 24 3
f-­ Measurement
n I 40 40 9
I Eddy Current 40 24 3
f­
Electromagnetic n ~int 40 40 9
Et!1I' Flux Leakage 40 24 3
• Slit 40 40 9
I Remote Field 40 24 3
f-
n z:!;i 40 40 9
I ProfilometIy 8 4
~

Laser Methods n ." TH· 24 12" 2

_1tjf1! Holography/ 36
- nI She~p~y
40 3
~.~flI~ 40 36 9
I Bubble 2 2 2 hr
- ~sting
n 4 2 0.5
Pressure 24 16 1.5
Leak Testing J~T~ 16 12 4
tI!t.iJt~ I Halogen 12 8 1.5
~:~m'W
f­
n 8 6 4
40 28 4
24 16 6
Liquid I 4 4
!ene~ IT 8 4 2
Magnetic I 16 12
Flux Leakage f-­
1I11it n 12 8 3
Magnetic 12 8

P;;;;e
8 4 3
Neutrom I 28 20 6
Radi h I-­
.... -,.~~~L
~ . n 40 40 24
Radiogral?~y ~
40 30 3
M~!!Ull
n 40 35 9

Thermall
I 32 30 3
Infrared I-­
~/tt~H~ n 34
32 18

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 -
Completion with a
passing grade of at
least 2 years of engi­
High School grad­ neering or science Experience Level
Examination
Level Technique uate or equivalent study at a university ( Months)
Method
t&iJi!IJ 1J '$:. ~*Jt tt* i\1Iil:f$~~ffi~ college or technical ~~m*-f­
7]( ..ifl- school on Examin
Meth
*~~Y=~$::5J
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Ultrasonics I 40 30 3
-
!i[pr II 40 40 9
Vibration I 24 24 6
Analvsis -
=- ~l; ......
II 72 48 24
Visual I
,---­
8 4
§1!t II 16 8 2

Notes; tt
1.0 For Level II certification, the experience shall consist of time at Level I or equivealents, If a person is being quali­
fied directly to Level II with no time at Level I , the required experience shall consist of the sum of the times required
for Level I and Level II and the required training shall consist of the sum of the, hours required for Level I and Level
II.
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m~o Interpr
2.0 For Level m
certification, the required experience shall consist of the the sum of the time required for Level I and
M~Ji1
Level II, and the additional requirements listed in 6.3.2. The required formal training shall consist of the Level I
and Level II training, plus any additional formal training as defined in the employers written practice. ArtifaCI
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3.0 Listed training hours may be adjusted as described in the employers written practice depending on the candidates actual
education level, e. g. grammar school, college graduate in engineering, etc. ..fit­
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4.0 Initial experience may be _gained simultaneously in two or more methods if the: RAOIOGH!
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4. 1 Candidate !pends a minimum of 25 percent of work time on each method for which certification is sought, and M!UUDA
$ iTlA 1.t~tE4ijf'i'jJ'$:._t~j-' 25% ~1~ilEI f1=MIBJ ,fIl Refresh
4.2 remainder of the work time claimed as experience is spent in NDT-related activities defined in the employer's trast , subjec
written practice. ards, code.
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5. 0 Training shall be outlined in the employers written practice.
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6.0 If an individual is currently certified in an ET technique and a full course format was used to meet the initial qualifica­ OC, llI1ttt~
tions in that technique, the minimum training hours to qualify in another ET technique at the same level may be reo
duced up to 40 percent if so defined in the employers written practice. If an individual is cerified in one IT technique,
the minimum experience to qualify for another ET technique at the next level may be reduced by up to 50 percent if so ~~)(iJ
defined in the employers written practice.
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IT tt*lI1 ,11HuJi!±~.. ~iti~httmYltl"~AA'.~ ,.:P~:tffi)i1/J\lI1ilJ kAlIiit:P 40% dN~U~ABtE-f'i' ET tt*iA 2. R(
iiE,tE!£~~~ttk~7j-f'i'ET tt*~"F -1'~ti, 11HuJi±~" ~OO~ht~J)ltl" l:f~~~~ ,.:p~milJ~:p
50%0 Te

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 Table 6.3. I C Initial Training and Experience Levels

* For Level II Limited Certifications

6.3. I C: II ~HHRi.iE:tH]J!la:tgiJlI~!£}}j*1jl

Minimum Required Wrok

Examination Limited Technicains Formal Experience in Method
Method Certification Starting Point Training ( Hours)
~~1J$ ;ffll&iiE~ tt*.lf.tj§,~ iE~i1fiJll ~*~1Jrta9111Y I fH£}Jj
( Ij\lI1)
Film Interpretation Trainee
18 22
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Radiography Film Interpretation Level I
2 22
M~JffUIl Ja;Jtf8UJ IrJt
Digital Radioscopy Trainee
32 175
M~fl~It!A~ ~iJll.A
Digital Thickness Trainee
8 40
Ultrasonic fl~tmtIJ ~i)II.A
SPi"7lt A - Scan Thickness Trainee
24 175
A ~tHit~JJ ~iJll.A
NON - RADIOGRAPHERS
~~M~Jl«ffl.A.lf.t
Interpretation of Radiographs - total =22 hours

M~ffl;JtM~-,~, it 22 Ij\1I1

Artifacts - 2 hours
.AltPc~-2 IN1
Castings - 6 hours
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14 hours
Weldrnents -
:W-¥t--14 11\111
RADIOGRAPHERS (Certified RT Level I)
M~Jl«ffl.A.lf.t(RT I~)
Refresher instruction - 2 hours (geometrical unsharpness, radiographic sensitivity, radiographic contrast, film con­
trast, subject contrast, definition, exposure techniques, manufacturing processes and associated discontinuities, & stand­
ards, code and procedures)
Interpretation of radiographs - 22 hours
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2. Recommended practice No. SNT - TC - 1A 2006. --The American Society for Nondestructive
Testing Inc.

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