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NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceThe American Society for Nondestructive TestingNDT Personnel Qualification andCertificationGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceOverview§ Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A§ ASNT Level III Certification§ ASNT Level II Certification§ ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceSNT-TC-1ARecommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1APersonnel Qualification and Certification in NDTThe first document widely used for the qualification andcertification of NDT personnel.Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceHistory of SNT-TC-1A1961: The Society, through its Technical Council,assigned a task group to study the feasibility ofpreparing such a document.The Task Group endeavored to prepare arecommended practice containing the consensus ofexpert opinion for training and qualification of NDTpersonnel: Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1AGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceContents of SNT-TC-1A§ Scope and definitions for employer-based programs§ Explains the various levels of personnel qualification§ Provides recommended training and experience times§ Recommends General, Specific & Practical ExaminationsGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceASNT Position on the Use of SNT-TC-1A“.SNT-TC-1A is published to serve as a guideline to employers inestablishing their own written practice for the qualification andcertification of NDT personnel. It is not intended to be a strictspecification. The intent is to provide guidelines for proficiencylevels required for personnel involved in nondestructive testing ”Materials Evaluation, July 1980Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceASNT Level III CertificationIn 1977, the Society offered NDT Level III examinations for the firsttime.Examinations administered by ASNT in eleven different NDTmethods are now offered throughout the United States and othercountries.Over 5,000 individuals hold ASNT NDT Level III certificates in nearly14,000 test methods.Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceWhat is an ASNT Level III?An ASNT NDT Level III is an individual who haspassed the ASNT Level III Basic & MethodExaminations.Employers can accept the ASNT certificate as proof ofhaving passed those examinations and, provided allother certification requirements have been met, cancertify that person as an NDT Level III.Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceLevel III Eligibility CriteriaMust meet one of the following three sets of requirements:Degree in engineering, physics, or science from a four yearcurriculum plus one year experience in NDT comparable to that of aLevel II in the applicable test method or;Completion of two years of engineering or science study at auniversity, college, or technical school with passing grades plus twoyears NDT experience comparable to that of a Level II in theapplicable test method or:Possession of four years of experience in an assignment at leastcomparable to that of an NDT Level II inspector in the applicable testmethod(s).Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceLevel III ExaminationsThe NDT Basic Examination covers the administrationof Level III, SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 certificationprograms;Materials, fabrication and product technology (generalknowledge),General principles and applications of commonly usedNDT methods.Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceLevel III ExaminationsEach Method Examination addresses the methodfundamentals and principles, the establishment ofmethod techniques, and the interpretation ofcodes, standards, and specifications relating tothat specific NDT test method.Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceLevel III RecertificationASNT NDT Level III certification must be renewed at 5-yearintervals.Renewal is done by re-examination or by earning anddocumenting 25 renewal points.Point categories and values are shown on the ASNT LevelIII Renewal Application, which is app-liiir-25.pdfGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceNDT Level II CertificationAvailable for MT, PT, RT, UT & VTProvides standardized General & Specific writtenexaminations*Employer administers Practical exams and completescertification requirementsIs a transportable certification*Same exams are used for ACCP Level IIGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceNDT Level II RecertificationMust affirm continued active employment for at least36 months during the current 5-year certification periodMust affirm having spent at least 12 of the past 24months in Level II functionsMust document continued NDT involvement during thecurrent 5-year certification period by submitting aminimum of 12 points in activities shown in Table 1 ofthe ASNT Recertification documentGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceASNT Central Certification ProgramWhat is ACCP?§ ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) is athird-party central certification program.§ Created to meet the needs of Industry where 3rdparty certification is required.Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceDeveloped by ASNT to:§ Meet industry needs§ Establish standard levels ofcompetency§ Provide independent third partypersonnel certification§ Meet or exceed internationalrequirements (ISO-9712)Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceACCP Key Elements§ Performance based certification programdesigned to improve NDT reliability Contains written & hands-on performancedemonstration examinations Provides consistency in testing performancerequirements§ Psychometric principles applied to assureintegrity & professional recognitionGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceACCP Key Elements§ General/Method Exams§ Specific Exams§ Technique Specific Practical Exams(includes preparation of instruction)Can include industry sector exams likeAPI, owner/user, etc.Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceACCP Key Elements§ Magnetic Particle Testing - Practical's––YokeBench§ Liquid Penetrant Testing - Practical's§ § § Water WashablePost-EmulsifiableSolvent Removable§ Visual Testing - Practical's– Direct– IndirectGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual Conference§ Radiographic Testing Gamma (RAM) w/film interpretation X-ray w/film interpretation Combo (Gamma & X-ray) w/film interpretation§ Ultrasonic Testing Straight & Angle Beam (welds) Straight & Angle Beam (castings & Forgings)Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceACCP Key ElementsGeneral Industry (GI) Intended for personnel working to multiple industrycodes, standards & specification for general constructionneedsPressure Equipment (PE) Intended to address the needs of the Power Generationand Oil & Gas industries Designed for those working to ANSI/ASME B&PV Code,B31.1 & B31.3 Codes Etc.Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceACCP Key Elements§ Authorized Examination Centers (AECs)In key locations throughout the world§ Web-based written examinations at AECsOther Venues under development§ Future Test Center Options under review with highpriority to meet industry, owner/user, serviceproviders, etc. needs.Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceAccreditation of Exam Centers§ AEC’s must meet Quality Systems and areaudited.§ Selection is based on the regional market needand the qualifications of the applyingorganization.§ In addition to AEC’s examinations can beperformed at locations under authorizations asSES’s (special exam session)Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceMoving Forward§ ACCP has yet to be embraced – no regulatory mandate –employer based remains the most cost effective approach.§ Multiple certification schemes rarely benefit industry§ Limited workforce – lack of consistency between trained/qualified technicians.§ Industry will have to be the driving force but consistent andstandardized testing is a MUST.Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceMoving ForwardASNT is a volunteer managed organization!§ Motivated board, volunteers and leaders to be solution forstandardized certification and world acceptance.§ Well funded – high capability to get samples and programsin place to service industry & members.§ Current AWS reciprocal agreement§ Current RESNET MOU in placeLooking for ways work together with othersPartner with API (QUTE – QUSE – QUPA) , ASME, ANDE ?Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceWelcoming Joint Opportunities§ Examination DeliveryEstablished Test Centers§ Potential Targets (embrace your full needs)UTT for Corrosion/PittingOPENING DOORS – Let’s work togetherGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
NDTMA 2015 Annual ConferenceSummary§ Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A:- Employer-based examinations- Recertification required for new employees- Subject to variability between employers§ ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)- Third party exams given by ASNT- Transportable certification-Standardizes measurement of knowledge and performance§ Motivated to serve the needs of our industry and membershipGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 10-13, 2015
ASNT Position on the Use of SNT-TC-1A “.SNT-TC-1A is published to serve as a guideline to employers in establishing their own written practice for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel. It is not intended to be a strict specification. The intent is to provide guidelines for proficiencyFile Size: 511KBPage Count: 27
