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ASNT-SNT-TC-1A:2016 – Rec. Practice for Qualification and Certification. Scope:
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ANSI /ASNT-CP-189:2016 – Std. for Qualification and Certification Scope:
Late 1960’s created by Technical Committee & 1st Amendment that is 1A. Written & Amended by ASNT SNT-TC-1A is a guide line Employer can modify as per his requirement/needs. Employer based ( Employer is the Master & NDT technicians are Slaves) A tea boy can be a Level-III if an Employer decide. Employer is final Authority. These guidelines may not be appropriate for certain employer’s circumstances and/or applications. 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 need.
Definitions: Appendix#1 2.1.1 Certification 2.1.2 Certifying Authority 2.1.3 Certifying Agency 2.1.4 Closed book examination 2.1.5 Comparable 2.1.6 Documented 2.1.7 Employer 2.1.8 Experience 2.1.9 Grading Unit 2.1.10 Limited Certificate 2.1.11 Nondestructive Testing 2.1.12 Outside Agency 2.1.13 Qualification 2.1.14 Recommended Practice 2.1.15 Technique 2.1.16 Training 2.1.17 Written Practice
SNT-TC-1A Vs CP-189
NDT Examination Methods as per SNT-TC-1A 2016 1 Acoustic Emission 2 Electromagnetic (ACFM, EC, RFT) 3 Ground Penetration Radar 4 Guided Wave 5 Laser Methods(Profilometry, Holography/Shearography) 6 Leak Testing (BLT, APLT, HDLT, MSLT) 7 Penetrate Testing 8 Magnetic Flux Leakage 9 Magnetic Particle 10 Microwave Technology 11 Neutron Radiography 12 Radiography Testing (RT, CRT, CTT, DRT) 13 Thermal/Infrared (BDT, E&M, MT) 14 Ultrasonic Testing(UT, TOFD, PAUT) 15 Vibration Analysis 16 Visual Testing
BASIC-NDT-Level-III exam
Strict specification and a national Standard -1990’s No one cannot alter this Specification This document also written by ASNT & Amended to ANSI (American national Standard Institute) Initially used for US-Air force & Military Standard ( Not for exam but for info purpose) A Level-III is the final authority.
Definitions : Appendix#1 2.1.1 Certification 2.1.2 Certification Procedure 2.1.3 Certifying Authority 2.1.4 Closed book examination 2.1.5 Documented 2.1.6 Education 2.1.7 Employer 2.1.8 Examination 2.1.9 Experience 2.1.10 Grading Unit 2.1.11 Formal Training 2.1.12 General Examination 2.1.13 Method 2.1.14 NDT Instructor 2.1.15 NDT Procedure 2.1.16 Outside Organization 2.1.17 Practical Exam 2.1.18 PdM 2.1.19 Qualification 2.1.20 Specific Exam 2.1.21 Test Technique
NDT Examination Methods as per CP-189 2016 Draft 1 2
Acoustic Emission Electromagnetic (ACFM, EC, RFT) 3 Leak Testing (BLT, APLT, HDLT, MSLT) 4 Magnetic Flux Leakage 5 Magnetic Particle 6 Neutron Radiography 7 Penetrate Testing 8 Radiography Testing (RT,RTFI(L) CRT, CTT, DRT) 9 Thermal/Infrared (BDT, E&M, MT) 10 Ultrasonic Testing(UT, TOFD, PAUT, UTM) 11 Vibration Analysis 12 Visual Testing
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Timeline SNT-TC-1A :- First publish- 1966, 2016 14th Edition Edition Year
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Timeline CP-189 :- First publish- 1991
Methods Added
No. of Methods
Remark
Year
Methods Added
No. of Methods
1991
1
1966
MT,PT,UT,RT,ET
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Jaeger 1
2
1968
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5
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3
1971
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5
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2001
MT,PT,UT,RT,ET,VT,LT,AE,NRT,IRT 10
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1975
NRT & LT (4 Tech.)
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Jaeger 2
2006
VA
11
5
1980
AE
8
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2011
MFL
12
6
1984
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8
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2016
1988
VT
9
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Added 3 Technique in IRT(BDT,E&MT,MT)
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1992
IRT
10
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1996(1) VA
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1996(2) -
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2001
Laser Testing (2 Tech.)
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12
2006
MFL
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L-I,II,III outline provided, Exp.Month/Hr
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2011
GPR, GW
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Exp. In NDT Hr
14
2016
Microwave Tech.
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Exp. In NDT Hr
Levels of Qualification - Appendix#2
Level of Qualification - Appendix#2
Total 3 Levels of Qualification :- Level-1,Level-2 ,Level-3
Total 6 Levels :- Level-1,Level-2 ,Level-3, Trainee & NDT Instructor
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Written Practice -A Structured document contains, how to certify a L1,2,3.
Not mentioned
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Qualification Requirements Refer Appendix#3
Qualification Requirements Refer Appendix#3
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Training Programs
Training Programs
a) The training program should include sufficient examinations to ensure understanding of the necessary Information. b) Recommended training course outline and reference for NDT Level I, II and III personnel used on ANSI/ASNT CP-105. c) The employer who purchases outside training services is responsible for assuring that such services meet the Requirements of the employer’s written practice. SNT-TC-1A Vs CP-189
BASIC-NDT-Level-III exam
a) The minimum number of training hours required for NDT Level I and Level II candidates is described in Appendices A and B. b) Training requirements for NDT Level III are satisfied as a result of holding a current ASNT Level III certificate in the specific NDT Method.
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Examination :-
Examinations :-
An NDT Level III shall be responsible for the administration and grading of examinations, Administration and grading of examinations may be delegated to a qualified representative of the NDT Level III and so recorded.
For Lev.1 & Lev.2 – ASNT NDT Level III must Admin/grade/practical.
For Lev.1 & 2 refer Appendix#4
For Lev.III - An individual possessing a current ASNT Level III certificate, in the respective test method, develop, administer, and grade NDT Level III specific and practical examinations Refer Appendix#4
For Lev.3 A valid endorsement on an ASNT/ACCP NDT Level III certificate fulfils the examination criteria described in Certification
Certification –
Certification of all level is responsible by employer.
For Lev.I & II - The employer may issue the certificate on his own responsibility.
Employer may engage outside agency on own responsibility.
The employer may accept a valid ASNT NDT Level II certificate as meeting the examination requirements of paragraph 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 if the NDT Level III has determined that the ASNT examinations meet the requirements of the employer's certification procedure.
Certification should maintain on file by employer by duration specified and incl. Name, Level, Statement of completion, Education BG, Result of Vision Test, Exam Copy of evidence, Written Practice, Grade, sign of Lev.III, Date of Certificate
For Lev.III – Holding valid ASNT Lev.III Certification, certification record must be maintain.
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Technical Performance Evaluation Not mentioned NDT personnel may be re-examined any time at the discretion of the employer and have their certificates extended or revoked. Periodically, as defined in the employers written practice, the technical performance of Level I and II personnel should be evaluated and documented by a NDT Level III.
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Interrupted Service, 12. Recertification
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Termination, 14. Reinstatement
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Appendixes
Appendix#5
Expiration, Suspension, Revocation and Reinstatement of employer certification Appendix#5 Referenced publications
a) Example questions b) NDT Practical Examination checklist
Table 1 : Minimum No. of Examination questions Appendix :a) b) c) d)
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SNT-TC-1A Interpretation Request Form
SNT-TC-1A Vs CP-189
BASIC-NDT-Level-III exam
Initial Training and Experience Requirements for level I and level II Initial Training and Experience Requirement for level II Limited Certification Sample Certification Form(not a part of CP-189) Interpretation Policy(not a part of CP-189)
CP-189 Inquiry Form(not a part of CP-189) Page 3 of 8
Appendix#1 - Definition and Description ASNT-SNT-TC-1A:2016 Definitions:
Definitions
2.1.1 Certification – Written Testimony of qualification. 2.1.2 Certifying Authority – Person designated in written practice to sign certificate on the behalf of employer. 2.1.3 Certifying Agency – the Employer of the personnel being certified. 2.1.4 Closed book examination – exam without ref. material except material supplied. 2.1.5 Comparable – equitant/similar level of NDT responsibility and determined by level III 2.1.6 Documented – the condition being in written form. 2.1.7 Employer – corporate, private or public entity, which employs personnel for wage. 2.1.8 Experience – work in NDT direction of qualified supervision, not incl. time spent in training. 2.1.9 Grading Unit – qualification specimen divided into sections called grading units, not have equal length/spaced, flawed or unflawed should be approved by Lev.III 2.1.10 Limited Certificate – NDT may be further subdivided into Limited disciplines/techniques to meet specific employer’s needs, for limited scope. 2.1.11 Nondestructive Testing - inspection, testing, evaluation by without impairing or destroy the part’s serviceability 2.1.12 Outside Agency – a company or individual provides Lev.III service and whose qualification have been reviewed by employer. 2.1.13 Qualification- demo. Skill, Knowledge, documented training & Experience required for perform specific job. 2.1.14 Recommended Practice – set of guideline to assist employer. To develop uniform procedure for training and qualification. Can be modify based on employer specific need with written. 2.1.15 Technique – Category within method Ex.UTM. 2.1.16 Training – Org. Program developed to impart the knowledge and skills. 2.1.17 Written Practice – developed by employer contains details for qualification and certification.
SNT-TC-1A Vs CP-189
ANSI /ASNT-CP-189:2016
BASIC-NDT-Level-III exam
2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 2.1.7 2.1.8 2.1.9 2.1.10 2.1.11 2.1.12 2.1.13 2.1.14 2.1.15 2.1.16 2.1.17 2.1.18
2.1.19 2.1.20 2.1.21
Certification – Written Testimony of qualification. Certifying Authority – Person designated in written practice to sign certificate on the behalf of employer. Closed book examination – exam without ref. material except material supplied. Documented – the condition being in written form. Education – an institutionalized program, prescribed by appropriate authorities, that offered by school, institute, college or university. Employer – corporate, private or public entity, which employs personnel for wage. Examination – a formal, controlled, documented test of knowledge or skills. Experience – Actual performance of work in NDT resulting knowledge and skill, not incl. class room training. But incl. Lab, and OJT as defined by employer. Grading Unit – qualification specimen divided into sections called grading units, not have equal length/spaced, flawed or unflawed should be approved by Lev.III Formal Training – Org. Program developed to impart the knowledge and skills. General Examination – Written exam Address basic principle. Method – one of discipline of NDT, Ex. UT, ET, MT. NDT Instructor – individual qualified to train or educate NDT personnel. NDT Instructor – Individual qualified and designated in accordance with this standard to train or educate NDT Personnel. NDT Procedure – A written instruction for conducting NDT. Outside Organization – a company or individual provides Lev.III service. Practical Exam – Exam used to deom. Ability to conduct NDT Methods. Q&A need not necessarily be written. Observation of results documented. PdM – Perform maintainance at scheduled point in time when the maintance activity is most cost-effective and before the equipment loses optimum performance or fails. Qualification- demo. Skill, Knowledge, documented training & Experience required for perform specific NDT Level. Specific Exam – written exam for understanding procedure, codes, and equipment or instrumentation. Test Technique – Category within method Ex.UTM.
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Appendix#2 - Level of Qualification-BASIC –Part-1 ASNT-SNT-TC-1A:2016
Level I i) Perform specific calibration, NDT, Evaluation for Accept and reject determined by written instruction. j) Should receive Instruction from Level II and Level III
ANSI /ASNT-CP-189:2016 Trainee Shall work with certified personnel, under direction of lev.II or Lev.III shall not independently conduct any tests or write report. Level I i) Perform specific calibration, NDT, Evaluation for Accept and reject for specific Job followed by written instruction from Lev.III j) Should receive guidance or supervision from Level II and Level III
Level II Level II i) Setup, calibrate, interpret and evaluate the results based on codes Setup, calibrate, interpret and Evaluate the results based on codes and standard specification. and standard specification. Should familiar with limitation of the j) Should familiar with limitation of the method qualified. And should method qualified. And shall be able to organize report of NDT results. exercise k) Responsible for on the job training and guidance for Level I and trainee personnel. Level II Limited For Limited work as same as Level II Ex. UTM, RT interpretation Level III Level III i) Capable of developing, qualifying and approve procedure, i) Capable of developing, qualifying and approve procedure, establish and approve technique. establish and approve technique for particular technique to be ii) Responsible for NDT operations. used. iii) Should have sufficient practical background on material, ii) Shall also familiar with other NDT Methods. fabrication and product technology. iii) Capable of directing the training and examine of NDT personnel in the method Lev.III has qualified. Instructor Shall have Skill, Knowledge to plan, organize, lab, demo, education of Lev.I,II, trainee followed by Outline approved by Lev.III
SNT-TC-1A Vs CP-189
BASIC-NDT-Level-III exam
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Appendix#3 - Qualification Requirement ASNT-SNT-TC-1A:2016 Level I Followed by hour mentioned in 6.3.1a table considered by employer.
Level II i) ii)
Followed by hour mentioned in 6.3.1a table considered by employer. For limited certificate follow 6.3.1b table apply who not attend full training hour mentioned 6.3.1.a and approved by Lev.III
Level III i) Degree in Eng. Or Science + 1Yr. Exp. In NDT Lev.II ii) At least 2Yr of Deg. in Eng. Or Science + 2Yr. Exp. In NDT Lev.II iii) 4 Yr. Exp. In as NDT Lev.II
SNT-TC-1A Vs CP-189
BASIC-NDT-Level-III exam
ANSI /ASNT-CP-189:2016 Level I & II, II Limited i) Minimum hour as mentioned in Appendix A and outline followed by Cp105, additional topic as deemed necessary by Lev.III. ii) Sequence, time spent, depth of coverage for each topic shall be approved by Lev.III. iii) Instructor lead training web based, computer based training should track hour of training. Experience: Minimum hour as mentioned in Appendix A For limited Lev.II Appendix B Level III Training Result of holding current certificate in specific NDT Experience Result of holding current certificate in specific NDT. Instructor i) ASNT Lev. III ii) B.S. in Eng or Physical science or Technology and possess adequate knowledge in NDT. iii) 2 Yr Eng + 5 Yr Exp in NDT Field. iv) 10 + yr of Exp. In NDT
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Appendix#4 - Examination ASNT-SNT-TC-1A:2016 For Level I and II i) Vision Examination a) Near Vision Acuity – Reading Minimum Jagar No.J2 or Equal at distance not less than 12 inch,(30.25 cm) And ability to identify ortho- rater min.8 test parent also acceptable. b) Color Contrast Differentiation c) Expiry on last day of month of Expiry. ii) General, Specific(written) & Practical(Lab) iii) Each method has Min.70 % for Qualify. And accumulated 80% to pass iv) All question must be Approved by Level III. v) General – Basic principle of applicable method Min.question based on Table 8.3.4 vi) Specific – Operation, procedure and code. Question table 8.3.4 vii) Practical – operate, record, report. Lev.I – atleast one specimen with 10 check point. Lev.II – atleat one specimen for selected technique 10 check pt.
Level III Basic Exam – i) SNT-TC-1A - 15 Quest. ii) Mat. Fab. And Product tech. – 20 Quest iii) NDT Level II of other meth. – 20 Quest PdM Exam – i) SNT-TC-1A - 15 Quest. ii) Mat. Fab. And Product tech. – 20 Quest iii) NDT Level II of other meth. – 30 Quest Method Exam – I) Fundamental & Principle - 30 Quest. II) Technique procedure – 15 Quest. III) Code and std. – 20 Quest. Specific – i) Spec. Equipment and tech. – 20 Quest. ii) Employer may delete if candidate have valid ASNT Certification. SNT-TC-1A Vs CP-189
BASIC-NDT-Level-III exam
ANSI /ASNT-CP-189:2016 For Level I and II i) Vision Examination a) Near Vision Acuity – Reading Minimum Jagar No.1 or Equal at distance not less than 12 inch,(30.25 cm) and Equ. Snellan 20/22 times new roman 3.5 point test, ortho rater #9 or titmus (SAB-1, SAL-1 or SAR1)#10. b) Color Contrast Differentiation c) Shall conduct annually excluding color contrast differentiation, Expiry on last day of month of Expiry. d) Must admin by Level III assigned personnel. ii) General – a) Closed book and ref. material chart graph will be provide by Lev.III b) Question from outline of CP189 and approved by Lev.III. c) Minimum no. questions table.1 iii) Specific – a) Procedure, Standard, code section. b) Equipment operating manual, procedure. iv) Practical – a) Leve I – demo proficiency and atleast one specimen for 1 technique. b) Level II – Min. of 1 sample/technique and 2 sample/method. Perform, interpret evaluate and report. Level III Initial Req. i) Shall hold ASNT Lev.III cert. Specific – i) Specific. Or standard used by employer 30 quest. ii) Copies of ref. material shall be provided. Practical – i) Persons administering NDT Level III practical examinations shall use a written checklist. ii) The checklist shall address items relating to the technical and practical adequacy of the NDT procedure(s) prepared by the candidate. When applicable to the candidate’s job responsibilities
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Appendix#5 - Reinstatement, Termination ….Etc. Interrupted Service
ASNT-SNT-TC-1A:2016 Employer’s written practice should include rules for covering the type of duration of interrupted service and re-exam and recertification.
i) Certificate revoked when employment terminated. ii) Lev I,II, III Recertified by new Employer based on Exam by providing doc’s. a) Proof of certification. b) 6 mon. Exp from date of termination. c) If not meet should console with Lev.III Reinstatement Lev. I, II, III whose certification terminated may be reinstated without exam by below condition. i) Personnel certification record. ii) Certificate not expiry. iii) Reinstate within 6 mon. of termination.
ANSI /ASNT-CP-189:2016
Termination
Recertification
All level recertified periodically based on below. Rec.Max. 5 Yr. i) Evidence of cont. Service. ii) Rexam if necessary by employer. Certificate expiry last day of month of expiry. IF new technique added by employer must be exam and qualify.
Expiration
Suspension
Revocation
SNT-TC-1A Vs CP-189
BASIC-NDT-Level-III exam
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Suspended Certificatea) For Lev.I & II determined by Lev.III b) For Lev.III determined by Employer may be ASNT. ii) Expired/Revoked :a) Should go for reexam. iii) Expired for termination- Lev.I, II & III reinstate certificate without exam if below. a) Employer has Personnel Cer. Record. b) Cer. Not Expiry during termination With 12 month of termination. Lev.I & II i) Lev. I & II are 2 Month document Exp. ii) At least Every 10 Yr, must repeat the exam. Lev.III I) By verify ASNT Certificate. Certificate shall Expiry – i) Termination. ii) Last day of five year for NDT Lev.I & II iii) ASNT Lev. III Certificate has expired. Employer shall suspend ifi) Vision exam interval exceed 1Yr ii) Not perform any ndt job in last 12 Mon. iii) Deficient in required method/tech. for specific document reason. iv) Not renew ASNT Lev.III Revoke Employee certificate:i) Not perform NDT 24 Month. ii) Lev.III ASNT revoke the certificate. iii) Or Employer unethical or incompetent.
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