PURPOSE

The purpose of this International Personnel Certification Schemes (IPCS) is to define RSA minimum qualification and certification requirements of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) personnel in accordance with The American Society for NDT (ASNT) Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A.

REFERENCES

1. ASNT SNT-TC-1A, 2024 Edition, Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing, 2020 edition
2. ASNT CP-105, 2020 Edition, ASNT Standard - Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
3. RSA-QM-1001 Revision 1, Quality Manual - RSA Certification Body Quality Management System

SCOPE

1. The IPCS is developed to meet the minimum qualification and certification requirements for NDT personnel in accordance with ASNT's Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (2024 Edition)
2. Certification under this IPCS provides an attestation of general competence for NDT personnel.
3. This certification does not authorize personnel to operate, authorization remains the employer's responsibility.
4. Employers must provide written authorization following quality procedured that include job-specific training and examinations.
5. These procedures verrify the personnel's knowledge of indsutry codes, standards, NDT procedures, equipment and acceptance criteria for tested products.
6. The methods, techniques and limitations of NDT certification are detailed in Table 1.
7. The levels of certification are defined in accordance with the relevant codes, standards, specfications and regulations.

CERTIFICATION

Level 1 NDT personnel are qualified to perform specific NDT test and standardizations based on written instructions. They record and evaluate results under the supervision of Level 2 or Level 3 personnel.

Level 2 NDT personnel are competent to set up, standardize, interpret and evaluate NDT results accroding to applicable codes and standards. They guide and train Level 1 personnel and responsible for organizing and reporting test findings.

Level 3 NDT personnel are have advanced expertise to develop and approve NDT procedures, interpret standards and manage overall NDT operations. They define techniques and acceptance criteria, demonstrate knowledge of related NDT methods and are qualified to train and certify personnel at all levels.