NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD INDIAN SOCIETY FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT ASNT NDT Level III Examination Mumbai

28, 29 & 30th November 2011

The Indian Society for Non - destructive Testing (ISNT), the National Sponsoring organization of the American Society for Non destructive Testing (ASNT) is pleased to announce that the ASNT NDT Level III Examination of 2011 (by the ASNT) in various methods is scheduled to be held at Mumbai, India on 28, 29 & 30th Nov 2011. The examinations will be conducted under the auspices of the American Society for Non-destructive Testing, USA by NCB-ISNT. NDT Level III certification by ASNT (which is given only by examination) will help NDT personnel and the organizations that employ them, in promoting global acceptance of their Products and Services. The importance and the necessity for Indian Industry to compete in the International arena need not be overemphasized. In order to assist the intending aspirants in preparing for the Nov 2011 ASNT NDT Level III examinations, refresher courses in various methods will be conducted under the arrangement of ISNT Mumbai Chapter. The details of the fee structure applicable for the Examination and Refresher Courses are given in Table-I and Table -II respectively. All correspondences on the subject and request for application forms may please be addressed to: Dr. B. Venkatraman ASNT Level III Examination Coordinator, NCB ISNT, Modules 60 & 61, Readymade Garment Complex, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, India Ph:91 44 22500412 & 91 44 42038175 91 44 27480500 Ext.22306 E Mail: isntheadoffice@gmail.com Alternate E Mail: ncbisnt@gmail.com

The application form can also be downloaded from our website www.isnt.org.in . Applications for the examinations duly completed in all respects along with requisite supporting documents and applicable fees (ASNT & ISNT) shall be sent to the Examination Coordinator mentioned above. The last date for receipt of completed application forms at ISNT HO is Sep 7, 2011 The last date for receipt of nominations for the Refresher Course along with course fee is 15 Oct, 2011 ASNT NDT Level III Examination will be conducted in the following methods: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Basic Radiographic Testing Magnetic Particle Testing Ultrasonic Testing Liquid Penetrant Testing Eddy Current Testing 7. Neutron Radiographic Testing 8. Leak Testing 9. Visual Testing 10. Acoustic Emission Testing 11. Thermal / Infrared Testing

It may please be noted that the basic examination by itself is not considered as a method. Basic and method examination(s) must be taken to become eligible to receive a certificate for that method(s). The maximum number of examinations that can be taken is six during the three days of the Examination.

The fees payable to ASNT and ISNT for the NDT Level III Examination are given in the following table: Table - I Examinations (Basic or Method) ASNT Examination Fee Surcharge ASNT Membership Fee for the year * USD ASNT Fee Total * ISNT Fee For Members @@ ISNT fee for Non Members @

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1. First time exam /Adding method exam/Renewal of Certification Exam One Examination Two Examinations Three Examinations Four Examinations Five Examinations Six Examinations 260 520 780 1040 1300 1560 40 40 40 40 40 40 75 75 75 75 75 75 375 635 895 1155 1415 1675 13400 13400 13400 13400 13400 13400 14000 14000 14000 14000 14000 14000

2. Retaking Failed examination

One Examination Two Examinations Three Examinations Four Examinations Five Examinations Six Examinations

185 370 555 740 925 1110

40 40 40 40 40 40

75 75 75 75 75 75

300 485 670 855 1040 1225

12400 12400 12400 12400 12400 12400

13000 13000 13000 13000 13000 13000

*Please see Instructions at S.No.2 below.

@Fee includes Service Tax and ISNT membership for one year. @@ Fee includes Service Tax

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The amount shown under ISNT fees includes the courier charges for the examination booklet (from and to ASNT), lunch, refreshments, membership fee of Rs.500/- for one year, applicable taxes and all other administrative expenses to be incurred by ISNT in this connection. Those who are not current members of ASNT at the time of examination (i.e. as of Nov 2011) shall include membership fee of USD 75 along with relevant ASNT examination fee and the surcharge. Those who are current member at the time of examination and wishing to renew the membership for one year shall include membership fee of USD 65 (refer examination documents). Those who do not include the membership fee along with examination fee should positively give their current ASNT membership number and the expiry date. The total ASNT fee including surcharge and membership fee as applicable shall be sent in the form of a crossed cheque in US Dollars favouring American Society for Non-destructive

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Testing and Payable in USA. Those who are applying from within India may get the necessary foreign exchange in USD from a schedule bank. 5. The ISNT fees (and the course fees if opted), shall be paid only by crossed demand draft in Indian Rupees favoring NCB-ISNT, payable at Chennai. Cheques will not be accepted. Completed application form along with enclosures and the relevant ASNT / ISNT fees shall be sent to ASNT Level III Exam Coordinator at the address given in the first page, before the due date. NO APPLICATION WITH DD DATED AFTER THE DUE DATE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Candidates may kindly fill up the application form as per instructions given. Incomplete application forms or those without requisite enclosures and fees will not be accepted.

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ASNT NDT LEVEL III REFRESHER COURSES AT MUMBAI, INDIA To assist the candidates in preparing for the Nov 2011 Examinations, refresher courses will be conducted at Mumbai; the details along with fees for the courses are given below. Table II Method Liquid Penetrant Testing Magnetic Particle Testing Ultrasonic Testing Basic Radiographic Testing Eddy Current Testing** Visual Testing** Course Duration 3 days 3 days 4 days 4 days 4 days 4 days 3 days Dates 31st Oct to 2nd Nov 3rd Nov to 5th Nov 9th Nov to 12th Nov 15th Nov to 18th Nov 20th Nov to 23rd Nov * * Course Fee in INR (inclusive of taxes) 6,600 6,600 8,800 8,800 8,800 8,800 6,600

* Dates will be intimated later. ** These courses will be conducted and scheduled on the basis of responses received. Those who intend to attend the courses on Visual Testing and Eddy Current Testing should intimate their intention sufficiently in advance to facilitate scheduling the courses. They may also inform the details of other courses they wish to attend. Venue will be intimated individually later. The course fee includes study material, lunch, tea and applicable taxes. Candidates will have to make their own arrangement for boarding, lodging and other expenses during their stay at Mumbai, both for the examination and the courses. Course material will be given to the participants on the first day of the course. If it is needed earlier, it can be sent to the participants, at their specific request to the examination coordinator, by courier service, at their cost. In case the candidate withdraws from the course with an advance intimation of three working days, the course fee would be refunded to him after deducting 10% of the fees towards administrative charges. Any cancellations for the course should however be informed prior to Oct 27, 2011. No refund would be given to candidates thereafter. Also once the candidates have received the course material, on no account the course fee will be refunded. The course syllabus will be as per ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2006 requirement. The candidates can opt for one or more of the above courses as desired by them. The course fee should be sent by a crossed demand

draft drawn in favor of NCB-ISNT payable at Chennai and sent to the Coordinator at the address given in first page. Following are the detail of the Course Director and contact person at Mumbai:

Shri S.P.Srivastava Course Director ASNT Level III Refresher Course Email ID: spsrivastava63@rediffmail.com

Contact Person at ISNT- Mumbai Chapter Shri Niranjan Sthalekar, C/o ISNT Mumbai Chapter, 303, Lok Centre, Marol Maroshi Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai -400 059. Phone: 29207521, Mobile: 9869642505 (Monday to Saturday- From 08.30 hrs to 17.00 hrs) E.mail: (1) isntmumbai@gmail.com; (2) offc@isnt.org