SNT-TC-1A (2024)

SNT-TC-1A (2024)

Recommended Practice No.

SNT-TC-1A
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
AND CERTIFICATION IN
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING

EDITION
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FOREWORD
Th is Re<..-ommended Practice establishes the general framework fo r a qualification and ce1tification program. In addition, the
document provides the educational, expe1ience, and training reco1nmendations for the different test methods.

TI1is Recomn1ended Practice is not intended to be used as a snict specification. It is recognized, however, that contracts require
programs, \\11ich meet d1e intent of d1is document. For such contracts, purchaser and supplier must agree upon acceptability of
an employer's program.

·111e verb "should" has been used d1roughouc d1is document to emphasize die recommendation presenced herein. It is the
employer's responsibility 10 address specific needs and 10 modify these guidelines as appropriate in a wriuen practice. In the
employer's wrinen practice, the verb "shall" is to be used in place of "should" to emphasize dle employer's needs.

The 202,1 Edition of SNT•TC· 1A is annotated so that users of the 2020 edition can quickly and easily locate new and updated
material. TI1e vertical lines in the margins of this documenc indicate d1at infonnation in d1e text has been modified in some way.

An SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Panel is a,,ailable co respond co written inquiries regarding the SNT-TC-1A guidelines. These
responses clarify the intent of ASNT's Standards Council and d1e reconunendacions of SNT-TC- 1A and are subject to the scate-
menc of "Scope" in each edition ofSNT-TC-1A.

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Ethics Statement
The NOT profession plays a crillcal role in ensuring public safety by providing information on the condition and integrity of
critical infrastructure and products through its various NOT methods and techniques. The NOT profession has a responsibil•
ity to ace ed1ically in all activities including me proper collection, interpretation, and reporting of NOT data. To d1is end, ASNr
highly encourages all individuals and companies using this standard/document 10 incorporate the topic of ethics and ethical
behavior of its employees and contractors into their trdining programs and exami.nations.

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SNT-TC-1A COMMITTEE
Publication and review of this Recommended Practice was under the direction of d1e SNT-TC-1A Committee which
is a conunittee of d1e Scandards Council (StC). The StC repons 10 d1e Board of Directors of The American Society for
Nondestructive Testing.

Subcommittee Members:
Michael Ruddy, Chair Dave Cttlbenson Blian Laite Bill Plumstead Jr.
Marvin Trimm, Vice Chair David Dechene Brock Mackin Bill Plumstead Sr.
David Bajula Paul Deeds \Val! Matulewicz Jason Slonaker
Bill Baker David Harvey Clyde May Dave Vigne
Rao Brahmaji Hugh Howenon Ramon Orozco
Ter,y Clausing Michael Kirby Jessica Osbourne
Daniel Craigo Doron Kishoni John Pariseau

Notice to users of this document:

\Vhen certificates or wallet cards are issued and provided by the employer, the requiremen!S of ASNT Policy G-14 (asm.org/
MajorSi1eSeccions/Abou1/Leadership_Governance/Policies) shall be followed 10 ensure appropriate usage of d1e ASNT name,
acronym, and logo.

The cenificate shall indicate 1ha1 d1e cenificacion is in accordance with d1e requirements of the employer's wrinen practice.

See Section 9.5 for funher guidance on properly issued certification cenificates and wallet cards.

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD 111

Ethics Statement 111

SNT-TC-1 A SUBCOMMITTEE iv

SUMMARY OF CHANGES vi

RECOMMENDED PRACTICE NO. SNT-TC-1A: PERSONNEL

QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION IN NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING 1

1.0 Scope 1

2.0 Definitions 1

3.0 Nondestructive Testing Methods 2

4.0 Levels of Qua lification 3

5.0 Written Practice 3

6.0 Education, Training, and Experience Req uirements for Initial Qualification 3

7.0 Train ing Programs 6

8.0 Examinations 7

9.0 Certification 11

10.0 Technical Performance Evaluation 12

11 .0 Interrupted Service 12

12.0 Recertification 12

13.0 Termination 13

14.0 Reinstatement 13

15.0 Referenced Publications 13

APPENDIXES 15

Appendix A - NDT Practica l Exam ination Checklist 15

Appendix B - Example Certification Template 16

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

·n,e changes made are also indicated "~d1 a line in d1e margin for easy identification.

SNT-TC1 A2024 Edition

1. Paragraph 1.5 was deleted.
2. Paragraphs 2.1.7 and 2.1.u-revision to terms, "Detection Rme• and "False Call" to clarify their intended use.
3. Paragraphs 2.1.15 and 2.1.18-the revision to paragraph 2.1.18 was to further clarify d1e cem1 •Predictive Maintenance:·
Additionally, to show contrast to the term "Nm;• d1e definition for "Nondestructive Testing" from ASTM E1~16 was
included as well (new paragraph 2.1.15).
4. 111e text wid1in parend1eses in paragraph 2.1.21 was revised co read "(This is usually done prior to perfonning any NOT
but can be canied out anytime there is cuncem about the perfo1mance ofNDT or instrument response.)"
5. In Table 6.3.18, digital 1adiography (DR), computed rJdiography (CR), and computed tomography (CT) image
interpreter rec01nmendations were added.
6. Paragraph 6.4 was added to recognize a percentage of actual hands-on experience in the fom1 oflab hours may be
applied coward me applicable experience recommendations in Tables 6.3.IA and 6.3.1B. 111is recommendation is only
applicable co expanded training programs at education institutions or colleges.
7. In paragraph 8.1.2, a recommendation was added to ensure personnel adminiscering \l\rritten multiple-choice
examinations are trained and d1e training is documemed.
8. Paragraph 8.1.4 was modified and paragraphs 8.6-4.2 and 8.6.4.3 were added to recommend an NOT Level II practical
examination for NOT Level II personnel who are actually performing NOT as part of d1eir job function.
9. In paragraph 8. 1.7, a recommendation was added co documenc acceptance of an outside supplier for examination
senrices.
10.In paragraphs 8.2.1 and 8.2.1.1, restrictions were added regarding the use of eye drops to temporarily improve vision.
111is issue and other vision-related topics are under rc,oew by a Tecllnical Advisory Group (TAG) Con1mittee, so more
changes are expected at a lacer date, including more on eye drops.
11. Paragraphs 8.3 and 8.4 added reference to CP-105 for General and Specific examinations.
12.ln paragraphs 8.3.2 and 8.4.1, reference to CP-105 for General and Specific examinations was added.
13.ln Table 8.3.3, digital radiography (OR), computed radiography (CR), and computed tomography (CT) image interpreter
number of examination question recommendations were added.
14.In paragraphs 8.3.4, 6.4.4, 6.5.6, 8.6.3.2, 6.6.4.2, and 6.6.5, the new ASNT 9712 Program was added. ACCP remains in for
now because there is a five-year transition in place.
ts.Paragraphs 8.3.4, 8-4-4, 8.5.6, 8.6.3.2, and 8.6.4.3 were part of a reorganization of Section 8 based on audits from the
Employer-Based Certification Program.
16.Paragraphs 8.5.4.1, 8.5.4.2, 8.5.4.3, 8.5.5.1, 8.5.5.2, 8.5.5.3, 8.5.7, 8.6-4.3, and 8.6.5 were modified to include the new ASNT
9712 Program.
17. In paragraphs 9.5 and 12.2, die daces when certification and recertification actually begins were added. TI1is issue came
ouc of an inte1pretation inquiry to SNT-TC-IA about the date certification starts. See Interpretation 85-6.

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RECOMMENDED PRACTICE NO. SNT-TC-1 A:
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND
CERTI FICATION IN NONDESTRUCTIVE
TESTING

LO Scope
1.1 It is recognized d1at d1e effectiveness of nondestructive testing ( NDT) applications depends upon me capabilities
of d1e personnel who are responsible for, and perfonn, NDT.111is Recommended Pracctce has been prepared
10 establish guidelines for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel whose specific jobs require
appropria1e knowledge of d1e cechnical principles underlying tl1e nondesO'Uctive ceslS mey perfom1, wimess,
monitor, or evaluace.
1.2 This docwnent provides guidelines for lhe establishmenl of a qu,~i6cation and certification progrnm.
1.3 111ese guidelines have been developed by '01e Ame1ican Socieiy for Nondesouctive Testing Inc. co aid employers
in recognizing the essential factors IQ be considered in qualifying personnel engaged in any of me NOT me1hods
listed in Section 3.0.
1.1 It is recognized d1at these guidelines may not be appropriate for ce1tain employer's circumstances and/or
applications. In developing a written pwctice as required in Se(.'tion 5.0, lhe employer should review lhe detailed
recommendations presented herein and modify tl1em, as necessary, to meet particular needs. Such modification
may aher but shall not eliminate basic provisions of the program such a~ training, experience, 1esting, and
recertification. Supporting technical rationale for modification of de1ailed recommendations should be provided
in an Am1ex to the written practice.

2.0 Deflnltlons
2.1 Teims included in chis document are defined as follows:
Z.I. I Calibration, Instrument: d1e compa1ison of an iJ1sO'Ument wid1, or d1e adjusonent of an insO'Ument to,
a known reference(s) often traceable 10 the applicable country's national instin,te or s1andards body. (See
also Standardization, lnsO'Ument.)
2. 1.2 Certification: wrinen testimony of qualillcation.
2. Ll Certifying Agency: tl1e employer of tl1e personnel being certiJ1ed ..
2.J.4 Certifying Authority: me person or persons properly designated in lhe v,,1i1ten practice to sign
certifications on behalf of me employer.
2.1.5 Oosed-Book Examination: an examination ad1ninistered without access IQ reference macerial excep1 for
matetials supplied u,lh or i.n the examination. (See pamgraph 8.1.3.)
2. J.6 Comparable: being at an equivalent or similar level of NDT responsibility and difficuliy as determined by
die emplO)'Cr's NOT Level Ill.
2.I.7 Octection Rate: expressed as a percentage, it represenlS d1e number of Daws or indications detected
in a specimen compared to me number of Oaws or indications d1at are actually in tl1e specimen being
examined.
2.J.8 Oocwnented: me oondition of being in "'linen fonn.
2.1.9 Employen the corporate, pri,,a1e, or public entity, which employs personnel directly or indirectly for
wages, salary, fees, or olher cons iderations. Th.is would i.nclude employers who obtain !heir qualified
supplemental workforce personnel d1rough mird-pany agencies, provided d1e use and certiJ1cation of
d1ose supplememal employees is addressed in die employer's \\'Tillen practice.

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2.J.10 Experience: wori< activities accomplished in a specific NOT me1hod under 1he direction of qualified
supervision including the pe1fom1ance of the NOT med1od and related activities buc not including time
spenc in organi1£d o-aining programs.
2.J.11 False Call: when an ac~-eptable indication or unOawed grJding unit is identified as being a defe<-t or a
flawed grading unit
2.1.12 Grading Unit a qualification specimen can be divided inco sections called grading units, which do 1101
have co be of equal length or be equally spaced. Grading unitS are unflawed or Oawed, and the percen1age
of Oawcd/unfiawed grading units required should be approved by d1e NOT Level Ill.
2. I. 13 limited Certification: nondestructive test me1hods may be further subdivided in10 limited disciplines or
techniques to meet specific employers' needs; d1ese are NOT Level TI certifications, but co a limited scope.
2.1.14 Method: one of lhe disciplines of NOT; for example, ulo-asonic testing, within which various 1est
techniques may exist.
2.1.15 Nondestructive Testing (NOT): the developmenc and application of technical med1ocls to examine
materials or components in ways d1at do 1101 impair future usefulness and serviceabilicy in order co detect,
locate, measure, and evaluate Oaurs; to assess integrity, properties, and composition; and to measure
geometrical cl1aracte1istics.
2. 1.16 Outside Agency: a company or individual \\110 provides NOT Level Ill services and \\11ose qualifications
co provide 1hese services have been reviewed by 1he employer engaging the company or individual.
2. I.I7 Personalized Instructioru ,nay consisl of blended classroom, supervised labora1ory, and/or hybrid
online compe1ency-based course delivery. Modular comen1 is covered d1rough online presentations,
in the classroom, and/or in small groups. Personalized instruction also enables students to achieve
competency using so-ategies d1a1 align with their l01owledge, skiUs, and lean1ing scyles.
2.l.l8 Predictive Maintenance (Pclh<I): evaluates d1e condition of equipment (typically in service) by
perfo1ming periodic or continuous (0111ine) equipment condition monitoring. Condition monitoring
evaluates leading perfonnance indicators of specified machinery, components, and assen1blies (including
structures in whole and in part such as buildings and bridges, etc.), detectable via the applied method.
PdM uses principles of statistical process cono-ol 10 assess d1e condition by focusing on leading indicators
tha1 n,ay signify deterioration in performance or potential equipment, s1n1c1ural, or material failure. The
ultimate goal of PdM is co perfo1m maintenance based upon the condition such that the maintenar1ce
activity is cost-effective and before the equipment loses optimmn perfonnance or fails.
2. 1.19 Qualification: demonsoa1ed skJII, demonscra1ed knowledge, documented training. and documented
expeiience required for personnel to properly perfo1m the duties of a specific job.
2.1.20 Recommended Practice: a set of guidelines co assist d1e employer in developing uniform procedures for
the qualification and certification of NOT personnel 10 satisfy the employer's specific requiremenlS.
2.1.21 S1andardization, Instrument: the adjuso-nent of an NOT insn,nnent using an appropiiate reference
standard, to obtain 01· establish a known and repwducible response. (TI1is is usually done prior to
perfo,m ing any NOT but can be canied out anytime there is concern about the performance of NOT or
insmm1enc response.) (See also Calibration, Instrument}
2.1.22 Technique: a category within an NOT med1od; for example, ulo-asonic d1ickness tesong,
2. I.2.,1 Third-Party AgenL-y: a company or organization, withou1 an es1ablished wriuen practice, providing
supplemental workforce to lhe employer; for example, a temporruy staffing company.
2. 1.24 Training: an organized program developed to impart d1e knowledge and skills necessary for qualification.
2.J.25 \\1riuen Practice: a wriuen procedure developed by the employer lhat derdils lhe requirements for
qualification and certificaoon of its employees.

3.0 Nondestructive Testing Me1hods

3.1 Qualific.1tion ,md certification of NOT personnel in ticcordtince ""th this Recommended Practice is applicable to
each of d1e foUowing med1ods:
Acoustic Emission Testing Magnetic Particle Testing
Eleclromagnetic Testing Microwave Tecl1nologyTesting
Ground Peneo-ating Radar NetlO'on Radiographic Testing
Guided \Vave Testing Hadiographic Testing
Laser Med1ocls Testing TI1e1mal/lnfrared Testing
Leak Testing Ulo-asonic Tesong
Liquid Penetran1 Testing Vibration Analysis
Magnetic Aux Leakage Testing VJSual Testing

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4.0 Le,<els of Qualification
4.1 1here are three basic levels of qualification. The employer may subdi,,jde these levels for situations where
additional levels are deemed necessary for specific skills and responsibilities.
4.2 \'Jhile in the process of being initially trained, qualified, and certified, an indi,adual should be considered
a o-ainee. A n•ainee shottld work widi a certified individual. The O'ainee shottld not independently conduc~
interpre~ evaluate, or report die results of any NOT.
4.3 The recommended technical kno\\iedge and skill sets for the three basic levels of qualification are as follows:
<1.3.1 NOT Level I. An NOT Level I individual shottld have sufficiem technical knowledge and skills 10 be
qualified to properly perform specific srandardi111tions, specific ND·1; and specific evaluations for
acceptance or rejection de1e111linations according to written instructions and to record resttlts. The ND1
Level I should recei\,e die necessary insm,ction and supervision from a certified NOT Level II or Ill
individual.
1.3.2 NOT Level II. An NOT Level II indi\adual shottld have sufficie111 technical kno\\iedge and skills 10 be
qualified 10 set up and standardize equipme111 and to illlerpret and evaluate resttl!S ""di respect to
applicable codes, standards, and specifications. The NOT Level U should be thoroughly familiar ,vith the
scope and limitations of the mediods for which qualified and shottld exercise assigned responsibility for
on-die-job o-aining and guidance ofo-ainees and NOT Level I personnel. The NOT Level II shottld be able
to organize and report the results ofNOT tests.
<1.3.3 NOT Level Ill An NOT Level m individual should have sufficie111 tedinical knowledge and skills 10 be
capable of developing. qualil)1ng. and approving procedures; establishing and approving techniques;
interpreting codes, standards, speciJications, and procedures; and designating the particular NOT
methods, techniques, and procedures 10 be used. ·nie NOT Le\-el Ill should be responsible for the NOT
operations ror which qualified and assigned and should be capable orinterpreting and evaluating resullS
i.n te1ms of existing ~-odes, srdndards, and specifications. The NOT Level III should have sufficient practical
background in applicable materials, fab1ication, and product technology to establish tediniques and to
assist in esrablishing acceptance cri1eria when none are otherwise available. The NOT Level mshould
have general fruniliarity with other approp1ime NOT mediods, as demonsn·ated by an ASNT Level fll
Basic examination or odier means. The NOT Level III, in the mediods in "1lich cenified, should ha,,e
sufficient 1echnkal knowledge and skills to be capable or training and examining NOT Level I, JI, and III
personnel for cenification in those mediods.

5.0 \\fritten Practice

5.1 The employer shall establish a wrinen practice for the control and administration ofNDT personnel training.
examination, and certification.
5.2 The employer's written practice should describe die responsibility of each le\<el of certification for determining
the acceptability or materials or components in accordance with the applicable codes, srandards, specifications,
ru1d procedures.
5.3 The employer's written practice should describe the training. experience. and examination requiremenlS for each
level of certification by method and technique, as applicable.
5.4 TI1e employer's written practice should identify the test techniques tvithin each test method applicable 10 ilS
scope of operations.
5.5 The employer's written practice shall be reviewed and approved by the employer's NOT Level UL
5.6 TI1e employer's written practice shall be maintained on file.

6.0 F.ducation, Training, and Experience RequiremenlS for Initial Qualificallon

6.1 Candidates for certification in NOT should have sufficient education, !raining. and experience 10 ensure
qualification in those NOT mediods in which they are being considered for certification. Oocrnnentation of prior
certification may be used by an employer as evidence of qualification for comparable levels of certification.
6.2 Documented O'aining,md/or expe1iencegainecl in positions and activities comparable 10 those or Levels I, 11,
ruid/or Ill prior 10 establislunem of the employer's wriuen practice ma)' be considered in satisfying die criteria of
paragraph 6.3.
6.3 To be considered for certitication, a candidate should sati~-lyone of the foUowilig oite.1ia tor the applicable NOTle\SJI:
6.3. J NOT Levels I and II
6.3.Ll Table6.3.1 A lis1s the recommended training and experience hours 10 be considered by the
employer in establishing wriuen practices for initial qualiJication of NOT l.e\SJI I and Level a
individuals.

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TABLE 6.3.1 A
Recommend ed Initial Trai ning and Experience Levels

Experience
Method NDT level Technique Training
Hours

Acoustic Emission Testing

40 210 400
(AE)
II 40 630 1200

Alternating Current Field

40 210 400
Measurement (ACFM) 40 1200
II 630

Electromagnetic Testing
40 210 400
Eddy Current Testing (ECT)
(ET) II 40 1200
630
40 210 400
Remote Field Testi ng (RFT)
II 40 630 1200

Ground Penetrating 8 60 120

Radar(GPR) 420
II 20 800
40 240 460
Guided Wave Testing (GW)
II 40 240 460
8 70 130
Profilometry
Laser Methods Testing
II 24 140 260
(LM)
40 210 400
Holography/Shearography
II 40 630 1200
2 3 15
Bubbl e Leak Testing (BT)
II 4 35 80

Pressure Change leak 24 105 200

Testing (PCT) 16
II 280 530
Leak Testing (LT)
Halo gen D iode l eak 12 105 200
Testing (HOLT)
II 8 280 530

Mass Sp ectrometer Leak

40 280 530
Test ing (MST) 24 420
II 800

Liquid Penetrant Testing

4 70 130
(PT) 140 270
II 8

Magnetic Flux l eakage

16 70 130
Testing (MFL) 12 400
II 210

Magnetic Particle Testing 12 70 130

(MT)
II 8 210 400

M icrowave Technology
40 210 400
Testing (MW) 40 1200
II 630

N eutron Radiographic 28 420 800

Testing (NR)
II 40 1680 2400
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Recommended Initial Training and Experience Levels

Experience
Training
Method NDT Level Technique
Hours Minimum Hours in Total Hours
Method or Technique in NDT
40 210 400
Radiography
II 40 630 1200

Computed Radiography 40 210 400

(CR)
II 40 630 1200
Radiographi c Testing (RT)
Comput ed Tomog raphy 40 210 400
(CT)
II 40 630 1200
40 210 400
Digital Radiog raphy (DR)
II 40 630 1200
32 210 400

Thermal/Infrar ed Testi ng
II Building D iagnostics 34 1260 1800
( IR)
II Electrical & M echanical 34 1260 1800
II 34 1260 1800
40 210 400
II 40 630 1200
II Full Matrix Capture (FMC) 80 320 n/a
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Phased Array Ultrasonic
II Testing (PAUT) 80 320 n/a

Time of Flight Diffraction

II (TOFDJ 40 320 n/a

24 420 800
Vibration Analysis (VA)
II 72 1680 2400
8 70 130
Visual Testing (VT)
II 16 140 270
Notes: level should be 24 hour's (of wlich at least 16 houl'S should beoquipmont
fomificuization~The training outlioo sho\Jd be as definod in the employer's
1.0 A person may be qualified directly to NOT Level I with no time as acer-
written practice, tf an individual is certifi8d in a ta,chnique, the minimum bddj.
tif.ed NOT Levd I, providing the recommended training and e,<perience
tional expe, ience r'Q(J.lked to qualifyfor another technique a t the same level
consists of the sum of the hours recommetided for NOTLeve4 I and Level II.
may be r'cdJccd by up to 50%, as dorinod in tho empk,yet'swr'ittcn practice,
2.0 Forl'OT Lcvdlll CC<tilic:aoon, lhc cxpc1icnccshould consist oflhesum of the hou" ao Independent of the RT, CR, CT, OR, or ~ training recommended for Level
fo,NDTLcvell M d Level II, pluslhe additional time in paragaph 6.3.2 as applica-
I and Levd I certification a trainee is required to receive radiation safety
ble. The fom,al tooing should consist of the NOT Level I ,r,cl Level I ~aining,pll,s tl'aining as required by too regulatory jurisdiction.
1.1nyadditional formal tr.1ir'W'9asdenood in th8 empbyGr's written p,-actlc8.
9 .0 If an ind:'tvidual is currently certif"iied in one(1) thermal/infrared technique
3.0 Listed training hours may be adjusted as described in the employer's and a fulkourseformatwasused tomeetthe initial qualifications in that
written practice depending on the candidate's actual education level (e.g.,
technique, the minimum additional training hours to qualify in another
high school, college graduate in engineering, et~~ . . . technique at the same level should be 20 hours (of which at least 16 hours
4.0 Training should be outlined in the employer's wl'ltten p111CbCe. MT tra1n1ng
should be specific technique familiarization}. The training outline should
hours may bo C'oonted toward MFl tr'alnlng hours as defined in employer's
be as defined in the employer's vvritten practice. If an individual is certified
written practice.
in a technique, the minimum additional e.xperience required to qualify
5,0 tf an individual is curYontly oortif!Od in an ET tochnique and a f.Jl-cour'SC
for another technique at the same l?vel may be reduced by..., to 50%, as
forl"08it was used to moot tho initial qualifteatiOI\S in that technique, the mini-
defined in the employer's written practice.
mum training hour s to qualify inanothorET technique at the same !'-OT level
10,0 Full MatrixCopturc(FMCI Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD), and l'hllwd AAay
may be roducod up to 40% if so dofi"lcd in the cmployet'swr'ittenp,-actic<t,
Utr'asonic Testng CPAun require UT Love! I oortif1Cation as:a prereq.isite.
tf an individual is certif'l8d in an ET tech~ue, the mini mom e.xpe,rie-nce to
11.0 h addition to tho training r~mmended in this table for FMC, TOFO, and
qualify for another ET technique at the same level or to the naxt level !My be
PAUT. supplemental specific hardware and software training should be
reduced by t.p to 50% if so defined in the employel"'s written practice.
required for automated Or semiautomated techniqu& applic-ations. The
6,0 While fiJfi• ing total NOT oxpor'ienc:e requirements_. experience may be
employer's written practice should fuly descrbe the nature and extent
gained in more than one (1) method; howevet, the minimum houl'S must
of the additional training required for each specific acquisition or analysis
be met for each method.
software and instrument/system used The employe( s written practice
7.0 If an individual is currently oortified in an RT technique and a fulko...-se
should also describe the means by which the e.xaminer"s qualification will
forl"08it was used to meet the initial qualifacatiOI\S in that technique, the min•
bo determined for' automated and solriautomiatcd techniqu0$,
imum additional training houl'S to qualify in another toctiniquc at tho same

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TABLE 6.3.1 B
Recommended Initial Training and Experience Levels for NDT Level II Limited Certifications
Minimum Work
Examination Method limited Certification Technician's Starting Formal Training Experience in
Technique Point
Technique (Hours)

Non-Radiog rapher 40 220

Film Interpretation
RT Level I 24 220
Non-Radiog rapher 40 220
Radiog raphic Testing DR/CR Interpretation
RT Level I 24 220
Non-Rad iographer 40 220
CT Interpretation
RT Level I 24 220
D igital Thickness
Measurement (numeric Trainee 8 40
Ultrasonic Test ing o utput only)

A·scan T hicknes.s
Trainee 24 175
Measurement

6.3.J.2 Table 6.3.1 8 lists initial trdining and experience hours, which may be considered by the
employer for specific li1nited applications as defined in the en1ployer's ""itten practice.
6.3.1.3 Li1nited certifications should apply to individuals who do not meet die fttll training and
ex-perience ofTable 6.3.1 A. Limi1ed certifica1ions issued in any method should be approved by
die NOT Level Ill and docuinemed in the certification records.
6.3.2 NOT Level UI
6.3.2.1 Have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering or science, plus one addition.tl year of
e:-.-perience beyond d1e Level II requiremenrs in NOT in an assignmem comparable 10 tha1 of an
NOT Level Din the applicable NOT method(s), or.
6.3.2.2 Hm,e completed with passing grades at least two (2) years of enginee1ing or science study at a
university, college, or technical school, plus 1wo additional years of experience beyond d1e NOT
Level II requirements in NOT in an assignment at least comparable to that of NOT Level II in the
applicable NOT method(s), or:
6.3.2.3 Have four (4) years of e:-.-pe1ience beyond d1e NOT Level II requirements in NOT in an
assignment at least comparable 10 that of an NOT Level II in the applicable NOT method(s).
111e above NOT Level Ill requiremenrs may be partially replaced by experience as a certified
NOT Level II or by assignments at least comparable to NOT Level II as defined in die emploi-er's
written pnlt.'ti<--e.
6.1 It is recognized d1at expanded training programs at educational institutions and colleges may include additional
hands-on application and lab hours in applicable methods and/or techniques beyond the required minimum
training hours. Those additional hours may be considered toward the required expeiience hours as approved
by d1e NOT Level Ill and documented within the e1nplo)<erS \\ainen practice. Additionally, the maximum credit
for these hours should no1 exceed 25% of the required experience hours. A minimum of 75% of1he required
e.,perience hours shall be gained in d1e field.

7.O Training Progrruns

7.1 Personnel being considered for initial certification should complete sufficient organized training. The organized
training may include ins111.1ctor-led training, personalized ins111.1ction, virtual insrructor-led training, computer-
based training. or web-based training. Computer-based training and web-based training shottld track hours
and content of training widi student examinations in accordance with paragraph 7.2. The sufficiently organized
u-aining shall be sucl1 as to ensure the smdent is d1oroughly fruniliar wid1 the principles ru1d practices of d1e
specified NOT mediod related to d1e level of certification desired, and applicable to the processes to be used
and the products to be 1es1ed. All trJining programs should be approved by the NOT Level m responsible for 1he
applicable med1od.
7.2 The trainingprogramshould include suftlcient examinations to ensure understanding of die necessary
information.

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 7.3 Recommended training course outlines and references for NDT Levels l, II, and Ill personnel, which may be
used as technical source mate1ial, arc contained in ANSI/AS NT CP-105: 1ISNTS1a11dard Topical 011tli11es for
Qual/{ication ofNo11destn1cti1,e ·1esti11g Personnel.
7.4 The employer who purchases outside training setvices is responsible for enswing that such se1vices meet d1e
requirements of die employer's written practice.

8.0 Examinations
8.1 Administration and Grading
8. I. I All qualification examination questions shall be approved by the NOT Level 111 responsible for d1e
applicable method and documenced.
8.1.2 An NOT Level ID shottld be responsible for d1e administration and grading of examinations specified
in paragraphs 8.3 dirough 8.8 for NOT Level I, II, or oilier Level Ill personnel. ·nie administration
and grading of examinations may be delegated 10 a qualified representative of1he NOT Level Ill and
documented. Training shottld be provided to the individual administering d1e ex.-uninations. This training
and qualification shall be documented. A qualified representative of d1e employer may perfomi me acmal
administration and grading ofNOT level mexaminations specified in ))(tr"6'Taph 8.7.
8.1.2.1 To be designated as a qualified representative of the NOTLevel ID for the adrninistration
and grading ofNOT Level I, Level II, and Level Ill personnel qualification examinations,
the designee should have documented, appropriate instruction by the NOT Le\<el Ill in the
proper achninistration and grading of qualification exanlinations prior to conducting and
grading independenc qualification examinactons for NOT personnel. Additionally, die Practical
examination should be administered by a person certified in the applicable NOT method as
NOT Level II or Ill. Tiie NOT Le\'el II Practical examination specified in paragraph 8.5 shall be
administered I)), a qualified NOT Level Ill.
8.J.3 Ali NOT Level I, II, and ID written examinations should be closed-book except that necessary data, such
as graphs, cables, specifications, procedu1-es, codes, ecc., may be provided wid1 or in me exanlination.
Questions utili,Jng such reference materials should require an understanding of the inlo1mation rather
than 1nerely locating d1e appropriate answer.
8.1.4 For NOT Level I and II personnel, a composite grade should be decennined by simple averaging of the
results of d,e General, Specific, and Practical examinations described in the follo"ong sections. For NOT
Level ID personnel, me composite grade shottld be determined by siniple averaging of me results of d1e
Basic, Method, Specific, and Practical (if applicable) e.xamlnations described in d1e following sections.
8.J.5 Examinations administered by the employer for qualification should result in a passing composite grade
of at lease 80%, widi no individual wriccen examination having a passing grade less man 70%. Tiie Practical
examination should ha,,e a passing grade of at least 80%.
8.J.6 vVhen an examination is achninistered and graded for the employer by an outside agen~-y and the outside
agency issues grades of pass or fail ortly, on a ce1tified repon, d1en me employer may aocept me pass
grade as 80% for that pankular examination.
8.J.7 The employen,110 purchases outside setvices is responsible for ensuring d1at the examination setvices
meet me requirements of me employer's written practice and be documented.
8.1.8 In no case shall an examination be administered by oneself or I)), a subordinate.
8.2 Vision Examinations
8.2.1 Near-Vision Acuity. '11ie exainination shottld ensure namral or corrected (no phannacological
agents) near-distance acuity in a1 least one eye such 1haL the applicant is C-Jpable of reading a minimum
of Jaeger No. 2 or equivalent cype and size letter at die distance designated on die chan but not less man
12 in. (30.5 cm) on a standard Jaeger test chan. The ability co perceive an Ortho-Rater minimum of8 or
similartestpattem is also acceptable. This should be administered annually.
8.2.1. 1 Phannacological agents (eye drops) diac would improve or enhance visual acuity at any distance
shall nOL be used.
8.2.2 Color-Contrast Oiflerentiation. TI1e examination sholtld demonstrate me capability of distinguishing
and differentiating contrast runong colors or shades of gray used in me memod as decennined by me
employet TI1is should be conducted upon initial certi6cation and at five (5) year incervals thereafter.
8.2.3 \ftsion exanlinations expire on d1e last day of me mondl of expiration.

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8.3 Geneml (l•Vritten-for NOT I.evels I and n)

8.3.1 The General exruninations should address the basic principles of d1e applicable med1od.
8.3.2 In preparing die exruninations, d1e NOT Level Ill should select or devise appropriate questions cove,ing
the applicable method and techniques described by the employer's w1itten practice and the applicable
elements of me outline inANSI/ASNT CP-105.
8.3.3 The minimum number of questions d1at should be given is shown in Table 8.3.3.
8.3.4 A ,,alid ACCP. ASNT NOT, or ASNT 9712 Level JI certificate may be accepted as fullilling the Geneml
examination c1iteria for each applicable method if die NOT Level Ill has detennined mac die ASNT
examinations meet the requirements of the employer's written practice. This acceptance should be
documented.

TABLE 8.3.3
M inimum Number of Examination Questions
General Specific
Method / Technique
I Levoll Levell I Levoll Level II
Acoustic Emission Testing 40 40 20 20
Electromagnetic Testing

A lternating Current Field M easurement 40 40 20 20

Eddy Current Testing 40 40 20 20
Remote Field Testing 30 30 20 20
Ground Penetrat ing Radar 30 40 20 20
Guided Wave Testing 40 40 20 20
Laser Methods Testing

Profilometry 30 30 20 20
Holography/Shearography 30 30 20 20
Leak Testing

Bubbl e Leak Testing 20 20 15 15

Pressure Change Leak Testing 20 20 15 15
Hal ogen Diode Leak Testing 20 20 15 15
Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing 20 20 20 40
Liquid Penetrant Testing 40 40 20 20
Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing 20 20 20 15
Magnetic Particle Testing 40 40 20 20
Microwave Technology Testing 40 40 20 20
Neutron Radiographic Testing 40 40 20 20
Radiographic Testing

Radiography 40 20
Radiographic Interpretation (Film, DR, CR, CT) -
40 20
N on-Radiographer

Radiographic Interpretation (Film, DR, CR, CT) -

Radiographer (Certified RT NDT Level I} 20 15

Computed Radiography 40 40 20 20
Computed Tomography 40 40 20 20
Digital Radiography 40 40 20 20

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TA ■ L E 8.3.3
Minimum Number of Examination Questions

Thermal/Infrared Testing

Building Diagnostics 50 40
Electrical & Mechanical Testing 50 40
Materials Testing 50 40
Ultrasonic Testing 40 20
Full Matrix Capture 40 30
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing 40 30
Time of Flight Diffraction 40 30
Digital Thickness Measurement (numeric output only) 20 10
A-sca n Thickness Measurement 30 15

Vibration Analysis 40 40 20 60
Visual Testing 40 40 20 20

8.4 Specific (\Vrinen-for NDT Levels I and 11)

8.4.J The Specific examination should address the equipmen~ operating procedures, and NDT techniques that
d1e individual may encoumer during specific assignments described by me employer's wrinen practice
and me applicable elements of the outline in ANSI/ASNT CP-105.
8.4.2 The Specificexa1nination should also cover me procedures, specifications or codes, and acceptance
criteria used in d1e NOT conducted by d1e employer.
8.4.3 The minimum number of questions that should be given is shown in Table 8.3.3.
8.4.4 A valid ACCP. ASNT NDT, or ASl'IT 9712 Level II certificate may be accepted as fulfilling me Specific
examination criteria for each applicable med1od if d1e NDT Level III has detem1ined d1a1 d1e ASNT
examinations meet me requirements of the employer's written practice. This acceptance should be
documented. If mis assessment cannot be accomplished, an employer-administered Specific examination
should be completed.
8.5 Practical (for NOT Level I and II)
8.5.1 The candidate shotdd demonstrate familiarity wid1 and ability to operate d1e necessruy NOT eqttipmen~
record, and anali,,e me resultant infom,ation 10 the degree required.
8.5.2 At least one Hawed specimen or component should be tested, Md the results of me NDT analyzed by me
candidate.
8.5.2.1 Phased Array UltraSOnic Testing and Time of Flight Diffraction Practical Examination. Flawed
samples used for practical examinations should be representative of d1e components alld/or
configurations that d1e candidates would be testing under mis technique ru1d approved by d1e
NDTLevel m.
8.5.2.2 Film lnte1precation Limited Certification. The Practical exrunination shotdd consist of review
and grading of a sufficient number of radiographs tO demonstrate satisfactory performance to
the satisfaction of me NDT Level m.The number or radiographs should be addressed in me
employer's wrtnen practice.
8.5.3 The description or the specimen, the NDT procedure, including checkpoinrs, and me results of me
examination should be documented.
8.5.4 NOT Level I Practical Examination
8.5.4.1 Specimens. Proficienty should be demonstr.Jted in performing the applic-.ible NOT technique on
one or more flawed specimens as appropriate for d1e memod alld approved and documented by
die NOT Level III (Grading Key).

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8.5.4.2 Evaluation. The NOT Level I should ev-dluate the results to the degree of responsibility as
desciibed in the employer's wrinen practice. TI1e candidate shottld detect all discontinuities and
conditions specified and documented by die NOT Level Ill. The wrinen practice should address
the acceptable detection rate as well as the maximum number of false calls acceptable.
8.5.4.3 Grading. A d1ecldist containing at least 10 different d1eckpoints requiting an understanding of
test variables and die employer's procedural requirements shottld be included in diis Practical
examim,tion. \Vhile it is no1111al to S<.'Ore the Practical on a percentile basis {80% required), the
Practical exrunination d1ecldist shottld also contain a single d 1eckpoint or mttltiple cllcckpoints
that failure 10 successfully complete will result in failure of the examination. This requirement
shottld be cleady marked on the checkpoint(s ).
8.5.5 NOT Level U Practical E.xa1nination
8.5.5.1 Specimens. Proficient,•should be demonstrated in sele<-"ting and perfo1ming the applicable NOT
technique within the method ruid intetpreting and e,,aJuating d1e resttlts on one or more flawed
specimens as appropriate for die mediod ruid approved and documented by die NOT Level Ill
(Grading Key).
8.5.5.2 evaluation. 111e cruididate shottld detect all discontinuities ru1d conditions specified ruid
documented by the NOT Level 111. The written practice should address die acceptable detection
rate as well as the maximum number of false ,-aHs acceptable.
8.5.5.3 Grading. A d1ecldist containing at lease IOdifferent d 1eclqXlints requiting rui understanding of
NOT variables and the emplO)<er's procedural requirements should be included in this Practical
examination. \Vhile it is nom1al to score the Practical on a percentile basis {80% required), the
practical exmnination d1ecldist should also contain a single checkpoint or mttltiple checlqXlints
that failure to successfully complete will result in failure of die examination. This requirement
should be cleady mru·ked on the checkpoint(s).
8.5.6 A valid ACCP or ASNT 9712 Level II certificate may be accepted as fttlfilling die Practical examination
oiteria for each applicable method if the NOT Level m has dete1m ined that the ASNT examinations
meet d1e requirements of the employer's wrinen practice. This acceptru1ce should be documented. If
d1is assessment crumot be accomplished, an employer-adn1inistered Practical e.xa,nination should be
completed.
8.5.7 An example of a Practical exa1nination checklist is attached as Appendix A to mis Recomn1ended Practice.
The example cliecldisc has been provided as guidance on the development of practical examinations for
any method and level.
8.6 NOT/ PdM Level Ill Exa1ninations
8.6.1 Basic Examinations
8.6.1.1 NDT Basic Examination (does not need to be retaken to add anod1er test med1od as long as the
candidate holds a currem NOT Level Ill ce1tificate or certification). '!he minimum nmnber of
questions that should be given is as follows:
8.6.1.1.1 Fifteen (15) questions relating to understanding the SNf-TC.lAdoctunent,
8.6.I. 1.2 1\venty {20) questions relating to applicable materials, fabrication, and product
technology, and
8.6. I. 1.3 Twenty (20) questions that are similar to published NDT Level II questions for other
appropriate NOT med1ods.
8.6.1.2 PdM Basic Examination (does not need to be retaken to add another test method as long as
die cruididate holds a current La,el IJI certificate or certification.). llie 1ninimmn nmnber of
questions that should be given is as follows:
8.6.1.2.1 Fifteen (15) questions relating to understanding the SNT-TC-IA doctu11ent,
8.6.1.2.21\venty (20) questions relating to applicable machinery technology, problems, ruid
corrective actions, and
8.6.1.2.3 Thirty (30) questions d1at are silnilar to published NOT Level D questions for od1er
appropriate PdM and reliability mediods.
8.6.2 Method Examination (for eacll method).
8.6.2.1 TI1iI ty (30) questions relating to ftmdamentals ru1d principles mat are similar to published ASNf
NOT Level Ill questions for each memod,
8.6.2.2 Fifteen (15) questions relating to application and establishment of techniques and procedures
d1at are similar to the published ASNT NOT Level Ill questions for each med1od, ruid

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 8.6.2.3 1\,,ency (20) questions relating 10 capability for interpreting codes, standards, and specifications
relating to d1e method.
8.6.3 Specific Examination (for each med1od).
8.6.3.1 Twenty (20) questions relating to specifications, equipment techniques, and procedures
applicable to the employer's product(s) and methods employed and 10 d1e administration of the
employer's wrinen practice.
8.6.3.2 A valid ACCP or ASNT 97121.evel m cenifica1e may be accep1ed as fulfilling the Specific
exantination criteria for each applicable med1od if the NOT Level III has decennined d1at the
ASNT e.xaminations meet the requirements of the employer's wriuen practice. This acceptance
shOldd be documented. If this assessment cannot be accomplished, an employer-adntinlstered
Specific examination should be completed.
8.6.4 Pracrical Examination (for each method).
8.6.4.l 1he candidate should prepare an NDT procedure appropriate to the employer's needs; howevet
if documenced experience demonstrates that the candidate has previously prepared acceptable
NDT procedures in the method using the specifications, oodes, and standards that are applicable
to d1at employer, a w1i11en Practical exrunination (for example, preparation of a procedure) is not
required. If e:1.-perience is substituted for d1e wrinen Practical examination, d1e employer should
document the pertinent practical experience of1he NOT Level m candidate.
8.6.4.2 If the NOT Level III will be required 10 perfonn NOT or evaluate NOT resulrs, d1e Practical
examination should include d1e same demonstrations of die candidate's ability to perfonn
the required acrivi1y(ies) as required in paragraph 8.5 .5. For NOT Level Ill personnel certified
under d1e employer's cun·ent wrinen practice, d1is requirement should be met p1io1· co d1e next
recertification date, in d1e applicable med1od.
8.6.4.3 If the NOT Level UJ needs to meet the recommendations in paragraph 8.6.4.2, a v,did ACCP or
ASNf 9712 Level Ill certificate may be accepted as fulfiJiing the practical examination criteria in
paragraph 8.5.5 for each applicable method if the NOT Level Ill has determined that the ASNT
exantinations meet the requi1-ements of d1e employer's writcen practice. 11tis acceptance shottld
be documenced. If d1is assessment cannot be accomplished, an employer-ad111inistered Practical
examination should be completed.
8.6.5 A valid endorsement on an ASNT NOT. ACCP Professional, or ASNT 9712 Level Ill cettificate fi.dfills the
examination criteria described in paragraphs 8.6. t and 8.6.2 for each applicable NOT method. A valid
ACCP Professional or ASNT97J2 Level m cenificme also fulfills the examination criteria described in
paragraph 8.5.5.
8.7 Reexamination
8.7.1 TI1ose failing to anain the required grades should wait at least thiny(30) days or receive suitable
additional o•aining as detc1mined by the NDT Level Ill befo1-e reexrunination.

9.0 Certification
9.1 Certification of NOT personnel 10 all levels of qualification is the responsibility of the employer
9.2 Certification of NOT personnel should be based on demonstration of satisfacto1y qualification in accordm1ce with
Sections 6.0, 7.0, ru1d 8.0, as desoibed in the employer's wri11en practice.
9.3 At 1he option of 1he employer, an ouiside agency may be engaged 10 provide NOT Level Ill se,vices. In such
instances, the 1-esponsibility of certification of the employees shall be retained by the employet
9.4 Personnel certification records should be maintained on file by d1e employer for the duration specified in d1e
employer's written prnctice and should include die foUowi.ng:
9.4.1 Nan1e of certified individual.
9.4.2 Level of certification, NOT method and/or technique, as applicable, and limitations (if an1•), as applicable.
9.4.3 Educational background and ex-perience ofcertified individuals.
9.4.4 Statement indicating satisfactory completion of training in accordance wid1 the employer's wrinen
practice.
9.4.5 Resu.hs of the vision examinations preS<.Tibed in paragraph 8.2 for the current certi.fication period.
9.4.6 Current examination copy(ies) or evidence of successfi.d completion of exantinations.
9.4.7 Compositegmde(s) or sui1able evidence of grades.
9.4.8 Signan,re of the NOT Level III d1at verified qualifications of cru1didate for certification.
9.4.9 Daces of certification and/or recertification.

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9.4. l O Certification e.xpiration dace.

9.4.11 Signarure of employer's Certifying Autho1ity.
9.5 Dates of certification and expiration.
9.5. 1 The date of certificacion should be a dace afcer which the employer's requirements for education, training.
~perience, and examinations have been met for each method and/or technique, as specified in the
employer's ,mnen practice.
9.5.2 The date of certification is die dace \\1ien die Ce,tifying Aud1oricy signs die certification record.
9.5.3 The date of expimtion should be 6,,e (5) years from the dace established in par.1graph 9.5.2.
9.6 Certification certificaces and wallec cards. The follo\\1ng recommendations are considered best practice and
should be followed:
9.6.1 The legal name of the employer should be clearly identified followed by the documenc number and
revision/edition number of the wriccen practice.
9.6.2 The certi6cate should indicate "SITT-TC-IA" followed by the four-digic year of the applicable edition of
SNT-TC-IA thac d1e written practice was developed to follow.
9.6.3 Full legal name of the certified individual in the ISO basic Latin alphabet. Additional characters may also
be used where custorna1y to acco,nmodate local languages.
9.6.4 Level of cenification, NOT mediod and/or cechnique, as applicable, and limitations (if any).
9.6.5 Limitations of certification aud1orization should be clearly defined, when appropriate for the employe~
which may include resaictions on product fonns, industry sectors, codes, standards, and exrunination
procedures.
9.6.6 The full printed legal name and signarure ofbodi the designated NOT Level Il l thac verified the
qualifications of d1e candidace for certification and d1e designated Certifying Aud1oricy \\11en d1e Level Ill
and Certifying Audioricy are identified as separate positions in the employer's wriuen practice.
9.6.6.J If applicable, the ASNT-issued Level Ill identifit-ation number, when either or both of the signers
holdASNTLe\<el mcertifications.
9.6.7 The certificate or wallet card should be folly compleced at die time ofsigning by die designated NDT
Level ID and/or Certifying Auth01icy so that no fill-in-the-blank data remains to be completed by others.
9.6.7.1 ~Vhen changes or alterations to certificaces or wallet cru-ds are needed, d1e issuing of a ne\v card
or cercificate is required.
9.6.8 Dates of certification ru1d expiration.

1o.o 1echnical Performance Evaluation

JO. I NDT personnel may be reexamined ruiycime at die discretion of die employer and ha,,e dieir certificates extended
or re\'Oked.
10.2 Periodically, as defined in the employer's written practice, NOT Level I and II personnel shottld be reevaluated by
die NOT Level Ill administering a Practical examination. 11ie Practical examination shmtld follow the format and
guidelines desc,ribed in par.igmph 8.5.
10.2.1 If the NOT Level Ill needs to meet die recommendations in paragraph 8.6.'l.2, the requirements in
para&>raph I 0.2 should be met.

I L O Interrupted Service
11.1 The employer's written practice should include mies covering the types and dw11tion of interrupted service that
requires reexa1nination and recertification.
11.2 The wriuen practice should specify d,e requirements for reexamination and/or recertification for the intenupted
service.

12.0 Recertification
12.1 All levels of NOT personnel shall be recertified periodically in accordance with one of the follO\\ing cri1e1ia:
12.1.1 Evidence of continuingsatisfacto,y technical perfomiance.
12.1.2 Examination in diose portions of die examinations in Section 8.0 deemed necessary by die employer's
NOT Level III.
12.2 The reconimended maximum recertification inte1val is five (5) years from the date d1e Certifying Autho1icy signs
die certification record for all certification levels. Certifications expire on die last day of dle mondi of e.xpiration.

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 123 \Vhen new techniques are added to die employer's written practice and !he NOT Level m personnel is assigned
to perfom, examinations using these new techniques, the NOT Level ID personnel should receive applicable
u-aining. take applicable exruninations, ru1d obtain d1e necessary experience, sud1 d1at !he NOT Level DI meets
d1e requlremenlS oflhe new techniques in Table6.3. I A, prior to !heir ne.'(( recertification date, in d1e applicable
method.

13.0 Termination
13.1 1he employer's certification shall be deemed rewked when employmem is temlinated.
13.2 An NOT Levell, Level II, or Level HI whose certification has been terminated may be ce11ified to d1e fonner
NOT level by a new employer based on examination, as described in Section 8.0, provided all of the following
conditions are met to !he new employer's satisfaction:
13.2.J The employee has proof of prior certification.
13.2.2 TI1e employee was working in !he capacily to which certified wid1in six (6) mondis of te1mination.
13.2.3 The employee is being recertified within six (6) months of termination.
13.2.4 Prior to being examined for certification, employees not meeting the above requirements shot~d =-eive
additional u-aining as deemed appropriate by !he NOT Level Ill.

14.0 Reinstatement
14.1 An NOT Level I, Level U, or Level ID whose certification has been terminated may be reinstated to the former
NDT level wid1out a new examination, provided all of d1e following conditions are met:
14.1. I TI1e employer has maintained d1e personnel certification records required in paragraph 9.4.
14.J.2 The employee's certification d id not expire during termination.
14.1.3 TI1e employee is being reinstated within six (6) months of tennination.

15.0 Referenced Publications

15.1 The following documents t1Jntain provisions which, through reference in 1his text, constitute provisions of this
Recommended Practice. OJpies may be obtained from The American Sociecy for Nondestn1ctive Testing Inc.,
1201 Dublin Rd., Suite IIG04, Columbus, OH 43215, US.A,, or asntorg.
15.1.1 ANSI/ASNT CP-105: ASNTSrandmrl Topical Oudinesfor Qr1alijicatio11 ofNondeslructive Testing f>crsonnel.
latest edition.
15.1.2 ANSI/ASNT CP-9712 (ISO 9712:2021):2023 Standard No11des1r1.1ctit¥! Testlll[,"(}IIOlij/1111/on and ( :ertljication of
NDT Pc1~01111el
15.1.2 ASNTCentral Certification Program, A'iN"J"Documenr CP-1, laces! edition.
15.1.3 ASNT Policy G-14 - Use oft/·,e ASNT Nt1meand ASNT Marks, latest edition.
15.2 The following document contains specific NOT tenns which, though referenced in this text. ~-onstitute provisions
of this Recomn1ended Practice. OJpies may be obtained from /\STh,t Imen1ational, 100 Ba11' Harbor 01ive,
PO ll-Ox C700, \\lest Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, USA or asun.org.
15.2.1 /\STM E 1316 (latest edition) -Sta11dard Te11ni110/ogyfor Nondesrn1cti1,eJ:;xami11ations, Section/\ - Common
NOTTcnns.

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APPENDIXES
Appendix A- NDT Practical Examination Checklist

NDT PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CHECKLIST

NAME: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ EMPLOYEE #: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

COMPANY: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ LOCATION: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

DATE: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ NOT METHOD: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

PRO CEDURE DESCR IPTION:

SPECIMEN($ ) DES CRIPTI ON: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Time Started : _ _ _ __ Time Completed : _ _ _ _ __

No. Cateaories Points Score Remarks

1. "now1eoge or NOT Procedure Recora lhe presence or absence of actions that
• Famii arity suppo,t your sco,e. Was the procedure picked up.
• Utilization thumbed through. read ahead of time. highlighted
• Consideration for limitations 10 or marked up. Did the candidate refer to the
• Adherence to procedural details procedure when questions arose? Did the output
compty with the procedure?
2. Equ ipment and Material Record the presence or absence of actions that
• °'
Stated In procedure user expe,lence support your score. Note the equipment and
materials u sed. Evaluate the procedure for
• Proficiency n set up. utl ization, and ca.libration 5
• Prohciencv n technk1ue an:I standardization calibration adeauacv, ease of use, and care.
3. Test Specimen Care and Custody Record the presence or absence o f actions that
• Appropriate pre-deaning support your sco,e. Note preparation adequacy,
• Mainte:nance/conttOI 5 specimen cate, fin al deaning, and final specimen
• Annrooria te oost~cleaninn condition.
4. Operations Record the presence o r absence o f actio ns that
• Calibration verification sup port your score. State if ca libration was verified
• Adheting 10 ptocedures or not. List steps fol owed. Note any steps m issed .
• Adherence to the sequencing requirements 10 Describe actual test media u sed, area of interest.
• Utilization Of approptiate testing media and a rea(s) missed .
• lnsoectino desiQnated areas of interest
:,. ><ecora tne presence or aosence 01actions tnat
De tection of lndlcati onsf11 sup port your sc0<e. List all procedute requitements
• Adherence to procedure requirements 15 not followed. Note number of hits. misses, and
• Aoouracy (detection of c:ritical incfication5,) false cans. Reference attached report annotated.
• Find.Ila detectable 1ndcations
6. I nterpretation of Indicati ons Record the presence or a bse nce o f actions that
• Adl"letence 10 procedure reciuiremen1s support your sco,e. tdent~y metrics reflecting
• Aoouracy (interpreting the critical indications) 15 inspection accuracy or inaccuracy. Refer to
• Interpreting relevant indications attached report an d interpretatio n standards
comp ared to known defect map an d
ch aracterization.
7. Evaluation of I ndications\"' Record the presence or a bsence of actio ns that
• Following procedure requirements 20(3)
support your score. Quantify d iscrimina tion
• Accuracy (evaluating lhe aitical indications) acct.l'aCy and marg in o f error between relevant
• Evaluating relevant Indications and nonrelevant indication s.
8. Documenta tion an d Recor ds Record the presence or absence o f actio ns tha t
• Accurate documentation support your sco,e. State degree of completeness.
• Proper da1a processing 10 legibitity, clarity, correctness, an d appearance o f
• Approp,iate control of reoords reports with errors and omissions .
• Comnlianoe with nrocedural routinn
9. General Health and Safety Record the presence or a bsence o f actions that
• Fami, arity with health and safety of method support your score. State violatio ns of industry
• Volatile subslances standar ds and practices. General st atement of
• E~ctric-.al hazards 5 comp liance is acceptable if no violation s.
• ResplratOty concerns
• Compliance with specific site procedures
,u. u eneral voservao,e c o n a u c t 1-<ecora me presence or aosence 0 1 ac11ons tna1
• Proficiency n knowtedge of lhe method support your score. List comments or behavior that
• Proficiency n appi cation of the method 5 supports o r detracts fran examinee performance.
• Proficiency h the results
• Adherence to a 11tofessiona1 behaviot

(1 ) Thi!- candidate shouhl Jct eel all d isc.1ontinui1ies an<l conJilions spl!-Cirie<l by 1hc NOT L-cvcl 11 1.
(2) No rnorc d1an I 0% false calls allowed.
(3) 80% of designated defects correctly classified ( 16 points required to pass),

Print/Signature or NOT Level Ill: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date:

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Appendix B- Example Certification Template

Dace of Certification: (hisert}

Dace of C,ertification Expiration: ~ {11,sert/
~

9.6.8 ( {INSERT LEGAL COMPANY NA 9.6.1

NDT CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the individual named bek>\"'' has successfully completed experience, training. and examinacio
requirements in accordance with1he provisions of W:SF! KT UiG,IL COMPANY NAMF,) NOTCcrtiftca1ionProced, eror
;he~Q¥ua~h~·r,;ca~1~, ·o~n~a~nd~Cc~r;1ifi;,ca:ti:on:o:£:N~::··:nn:e:l~(/:N:SE:F(f:C:E:Kf.:1~'P.:1:CA:T:J:O:N~P:ROC::E:D:U:RE:/D:E:NT:Jf:1:CA:T:110~Ni
NUMBER& REVISION/. ~--~
; 9.6.3
96.1 I ,_,,,
..__.....,...,,.,_ ~'
{INSERT FULL LEGAL NAME OF INDIVIDUAL}

9.6.4 & 9.6.5

1s hereby certified to perform the followin g Nondestructive Testing Method(s}
-
NOTMethod NOT I.eve! '
NOT Technique (as appUcable per certification procedure) \ Limitations (if any)
(hisert/ {l11sert/ (/jrt/ 9.1 /l11sert/

~
9.6.4
I
- Cerrified onbehalf o( d-., CenifyingAuthority · /INSERT LEGAL COMPANY NAME/
Sign:
! 9.6.6 & 9.6.6.1 )
9.6.4 Prin t Name:
~

9.6.4 {INSERT LEGAL COMPANY NAME/ DesignatedLevel 111

Sign:

Print Name:
t 9.6.6 )
9.6.2 l

This company NOT CertiJicarion Procedure intends to meet or exceed the requirements ofASNT SNT:r1...-1/\ 1/NSERT
EDIT./ONl'EAR OF ISSUANCE THAT THE COMPANY IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH} as iiapplies to NOT performed
by this company.

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ISBN: 978-1-57117-601-1
Catalog No.: 10197