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ASNT CP-189-2006
ASNT Standard
for Qualification and
Certification of Nondestructive Testing
Personnel
2006 Edition
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DRAFT 11 04/24/2006
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CP-189-2006
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Published by:
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc.
1711 Arlingate Lane
Columbus, OH 43228-0518
Copyright 2006 by The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form, in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,
without prior written permission of the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America
ISBN-10: 1-57117-xxx-x
ISBN-13: 978-57117-xxx-x
first printing xx/06
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Foreword
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An essential element in the effectiveness of nondestructive testing (NDT) is the qualification of the personnel
who are responsible for and who perform nondestructive testing. Formal training and actual experience are
important and necessary elements in acquiring the skills necessary to effectively perform nondestructive tests.
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. (ASNT) has, therefore, undertaken the preparation and
publication of this standard which specifies the procedures, essential factors, and minimum requirements for
qualifying and certifying NDT personnel.
The ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel (Document No.
ASNT-CP-189) was initially processed and approved for submittal to the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) by the ASNT Standards Writing Committee. This revision was processed by the ASNT Standards
Development Committee. Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily imply that all committee
members voted for its approval. At the time it approved this standard, the Standards Development Committee
had the following members:
Michael McDaniel, Chairman
Ronald T. Nisbet, Vice-Chairman
Brian OConnell, Secretary
George C. Belev
Stephen P. Black
Paul Deeds, Jr.
Frank DeSande
Todd S. Fleckenstein
Darrell W. Harris
Victor Hernandez
Richard McGuire
William C. Plumstead
Michael J. Ruddy
Bruce D. Schlueter
Marvin W. Trimm
Mike L. Turnbow
William Veal
Approved by the Standards Development Committee XXXXXXX XX, 200X.
Appendices C and D are not part of this American National Standard.
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ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel ........................................1
1. Scope ...................................................................................................................................................................1
2. Definitions............................................................................................................................................................1
3. Levels of Qualification .........................................................................................................................................2
4. Qualification Requirements..................................................................................................................................3
5. Qualification and Certification..............................................................................................................................4
6. Examinations .......................................................................................................................................................4
7. Expiration, Suspension, Revocation, and Reinstatement of Employer Certification ............................................7
8. Employer Recertification......................................................................................................................................8
9. Records................................................................................................................................................................8
10. Referenced Publications ....................................................................................................................................9
Appendix A - Initial Training and Experience Requirements for Level I and Level II............................................... 11
Appendix B - Initial Training and Experience Requirements for NDT Level II Limited Certifications...................... 12
Appendix C - Sample Certification Form................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix D - Interpretation Policy.......................................................................................................................... 14
CP-189 INQUIRY FORM........................................................................................................................................... 15
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Contents
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1.2
1.3
1.4
Definitions
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instruction in an orderly, planned,
and systematic fashion.
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3.3
2.1.16 Qualification. The education, skills,
training, knowledge, and experience
required for personnel to properly
perform to a specified NDT Level.
2.1.17 Specific examination. A written
examination to determine an
individual's understanding of
procedures, codes, standards,
specifications, and equipment or
instrumentation for an NDT method
used by the employer.
NDT Levels
NDT Level I, NDT Level II. An
individual certified in accordance
with this standard. (See also Section
3.)
3.2
3.5 3.4
NDT Level I. An NDT Level I shall
have the skills and knowledge to properly
perform specific calibrations, specific tests,
and with prior written approval of the NDT
Level III, perform specific interpretations
and evaluations for acceptance or rejection
and document the results, in accordance
with specific approved procedures. The
NDT Level I shall be able to follow approved
nondestructive testing procedures and shall
receive the necessary guidance or
supervision from a certified NDT Level II or
NDT Level III individual.
Levels of Qualification
3.1
3.4 3.5
NDT Level II Limited. An NDT Level
II Limited shall have the skills and
knowledge to set up and calibrate
equipment, to conduct tests, and to
interpret, evaluate, and document results in
accordance with procedures approved by
an NDT Level III in the techniques listed in
Appendix B. The NDT Level II Limited shall
be thoroughly familiar with the scope and
limitations of the technique to which certified
and should be capable of directing the work
of trainees and NDT Level I personnel. The
NDT Level II Limited shall be able to
organize and report nondestructive test
results.
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adequacy of procedures. The individual
shall also have general familiarity with the
NDT methods covered in Appendix A of this
standard. The NDT Level III shall be
capable of conducting or directing the
training and examining of NDT personnel in
the methods for which the NDT Level III is
qualified.
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4.3.2
NDT Instructor
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specific NDT method.
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5.3
6. Examinations
6.1
Vision.
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6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
Administration. Vision
examinations shall be administered
in accordance with a procedure, and
by personnel, approved by an NDT
Level III designated by the employer.
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Table 1. Questions used in general
examinations for NDT Level I and
Level II personnel shall be similar in
type and difficulty to those published
by ASNT.
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Responsibilities.
6.4.1.1 NDT Level I and II
Examinations. An NDT
Level III shall be responsible
for the administration and
grading of examinations for
NDT Level I and Level II
personnel for those methods
in which the NDT Level III
has a valid ASNT NDT Level
III certificate. The
administration and grading
of multiple-choice questions
may be delegated by the
NDT Level III if so
documented. For the
practical examination, the
individual administering the
examination must be an
NDT Level III in the
respective test method.
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conditions which the
candidate is expected to find
and/or evaluate must be
specified and documented
by the NDT Level III prior to
administration of the
examination.
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6.5
6.6
6.7
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Administration of Examinations. In no
case shall an examination be prepared or
administered by the individual being
examined.
Reinstatement.
7.4.1
Suspended Certifications.
Reinstatement of suspended
certifications for NDT Level I or NDT
Level II shall be determined by the
NDT Level III. Reinstatement of
suspended NDT Level III
certifications shall be determined by
the employer, except that the
requirement for ASNT NDT Level III
certification may not be waived.
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Level I and NDT Level II individuals;
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Employer Recertification
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General
Method
Specific
Level I
Level II
Level I
Level II
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40
20
20
Electromagnetic Testing:
Alternating Current Field Measurement
Eddy Current
Flux Leakage Testing
Remote Field Testing
40
40
40
30
40
40
40
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Bubble Test
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20
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20
20
15
15
20
20
15
15
20
20
20
40
40
20
40
15
20
20
20
20
40
40
20
20
Penetrant Testing
40
40
20
20
Radiography Testing
40
40
20
20
Leak Testing:
Digital Radioscopy
40
20
20
15
30
20
Thermal/Infrared Testing
40
40
20
20
Ultrasonic Testing
40
40
20
20
20
10
30
15
Vibration Analysis
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40
20
60
Visual Testing
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Table
1 Minimum Number of Examination Questions
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Required Training
(Hours)
Technique
I
II
I
ACFMT
II
I
ECT
II
Electromagnetic Testing (ET)
I
FLT
II
I
RFT
II
I
BT
II
BT
I
PCT
II
PCT
Leak Testing (LT)
I
HDLT
II
HDLT
I
MSLT
II
MSLT
I
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
II
I
MFLT
II
I
Neutron Radiographic Testing (NR)
II
I
Penetrant Testing (PT)
II
I
Radiographic Testing (RT)
II
I
Thermal/Infrared Testing (TIR)
II
I
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
II
I
Vibration Analysis (VA)
II
I
Direct Visual
II
Visual Testing (VT)
II
Remote Visual
ACFMT = Alternating Current Field Measurement Testing
BT
= Bubble Testing
ECT
= Eddy Current Testing
FLT
= Flux Leakage Testing
Acoustic Emission (AE)
210
630
400
1200
210
630
400
1200
40
40
210
630
400
1200
40
40
210
630
400
1200
40
40
2
4
24
16
12
8
40
24
12
8
210
630
3
35
105
280
105
280
280
280
70
210
400
1200
15
80
200
530
200
530
530
800
130
400
210
630
420
1680
70
140
210
630
210
1260
210
630
420
1680
70
140
140
Halogen Diode Leak Testing
Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing
Pressure Change Testing
Remote Field Testing
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1200
800
2400
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1200
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1800
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1200
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2400
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Required Experience
Minimum Hours
(Total Hours
in Method
in NDT)
40
40
40 20
40 20
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28
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4
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40
32 40
34 40
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HDLT
MSLT
PCT
RFT
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A - Initial Training and Experience Requirements for Level I and Level II
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A: Experience shall be based on the actual hours worked in the specific method.
B: A person may be qualified directly to NDT Level II with no time as a certified NDT Level I, providing the required training and experience consists of
the sum of the hours required for NDT Level I and NDT Level II.
C: The required minimum experience shall be documented by method and by hour with supervisor or NDT Level III approval.
D: While fulfilling total NDT experience requirement, experience may be gained in more than one (1) method, however, the minimum experience hours
must be met for each method.
E: To qualify in a single method, the hours in the Total Hours column must be satisfied.
F: If an individual is certified in one ET technique, the minimum experience to qualify in another ET technique at the same level or to the next level may
be reduced by up to 50%.
G: For Remote Visual Level II, the experience and training shall consist of the sum of hours for Direct and Remote Visual.
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Required Training
(Hours)
Required
Experience
Minimum Hours
in Method
40
2100*
24
2100*
32
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D.2
Inquiries. The following guidelines for preparing an inquiry will expedite consideration and
response to the inquirer.
D.2.1 Each inquiry should be limited to a single aspect of the standard or previous
interpretation of the standard. Inquiries concerning multiple inquiries or unrelated
subjects may be returned for further clarification.
D.2.2 The specific question to be answered by SDC should be distinctly set apart from the
body of the letter and must be in condensed, precise question format, omitting
superfluous background information and if possible, asked in such a manner that a yes
or no (perhaps with a short explanation) would be an acceptable reply.
D.2.3 The inquiry should state the purpose of the question, which could be to obtain a
clarification of the standard's mandates or the intent of the canvass group or committee
as it developed the standard.
D.2.4 The inquiry should contain the needed information for SDC's understanding of the
question.
D.2.5 The inquiry should include references to the applicable paragraph(s) of the standard or
previous interpretation of the standard.
D.2.6 Inquiries must be in writing and addressed to the Secretary Chairman of the Standards
Development Committee at ASNT headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
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Address:
Phone:
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