NDT LEVEL II CERTIFICATION, SNT-TC-1A, 2006/2011 - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
Following are the minimum requirements for an individual to acquire a NDT Level II Certification in a specific method as per SNT-TC-1A, 2006 or SNT-TC-1A, 2011 All requirements have to be met.
- Education - High school or Equivalent
- Organized NDT Training Program with required hours. The training program to include sufficient examinations to ensure understanding of necessary information (Section 7.0 of SNT-TC-1A, 2006)
- Experience as per SNT-TC-1A - to be verified by Employer.
- Eye Examinations (near vision and color contrast) performed annually (see Section 8.2 of SNT-TC-1A, 2006) .
- Examinations conducted as per employer's written practice - General, Specific and Practical with with minimum number of questions. (see Section 8.0 of SNT-TC-1A, 2006)
Table 1. Training and Experience Requirements to be a NDT Level II as per SNT-TC-1A 2011
| PT | MT | VT | ET or UT | |
| Training | 12 hours | 20 hours | 24 hours | 80 hours |
| Experience-Method | 210 hours | 280 hours | 210 hours | 840 hours |
| Experience - Total NDT | 400 hours | 530 hours | 400 hours | 1600 hours |
Note:
Certification of all levels of NDT is the responsibility of the
employer (9.1 of SNT-TC-1A, 2006)
Level I, II and III
Qualifications as per SNT-TC-1A
Level I: Qualified to perform specific calibrations,
specific NDT, specific evaluations, and record results. Should
receive specific instruction or supervision from a NDT Level II or
III.
Level II: Qualified to set up and calibrate equipment and
interpret and evaluate results as per applicable codes, standards
and specifications. Should be familiar with technique limitations.
Organize and report the results. Should exercise assigned
responsibility for on-the-job training and guidance of trainees and
Level I personnel.
Level III: Qualified to develop, qualify and approve
procedures, establish techniques, interpreting codes and standards.
Should have sufficient practical background in applicable
materials, fabrication and product technology. Should be capable of
training and examining Level I and II personnel.
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