NDT Personnel Qualification & Certification
Requirements are based on a combination of training, examination, and experience. Training is based on an accumulation of training course outlines from the NDT Body of Knowledge document. More detail on the ASNT NDT Body of Knowledge can be found in the ANSI/ASNT American National Standard CP-105.
The purpose of the Body of Knowledge is to describe the knowledge and skills needed for different levels of certification. Several types of examinations are also necessary to meet minimum requirements and to re-certify. Individuals may have to take a written exam, specific exam, or a practical exam depending on the certification desired. Experience in NDT or NDT-related fields, as well as on-the-job training programs, are also considered for certification.
Accredited Bodies for Training and Certification:
- American Petroleum Institute (API)
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
- British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT)
- International Standards Organization (ISO)
- The Welding Institute (TWI)
API offers numerous Individual Certification Programs (ICPs) specific to NDT personnel in the petroleum and petrochemical industries.
ASNT is a globally recognized organization that offers credentials for NDT personnel in a broad range of industries. Current certification programs include ASNT NDT Level II, ASNT NDT Level III, ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP), and Industrial Radiography and Radiation Safety Personnel (IRRSP).
BINDT is an accredited certification body and offers a Personnel Certification in Non-Destructive Testing (PCN).
ISO 9712 (Non-destructive testing -- Qualification and certification of NDT personnel) is a published standard that details the requirements for qualification and certification of personnel that perform NDT.
TWI offers personnel credentials through their accredited CSWIP certification schemes.