1、1.2 This practice shall be in compliance with the requirements of SNT-TC-1A (current Code accepted edition).2. Definitions2.1 Terms included in this practice are defined as follows:1). Qualification: Demonstrated skill, demonstrated knowledge, documented training and documented experience required f
2、or personnel to properly perform the duties of a specific job.2). Certification: Written testimony of qualification.3). Training: The organized program developed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary for qualification.4). Experience: Work activities accomplished in a specific NDE method under
3、 the direction of qualified supervision including the performance of the NDE method and corresponding working scope but not including time spent in organized training programs.5). Certificate: Certified document.3. Nondestructive Testing MethodsQualification and certification of NDE personnel in acc
4、ordance with this practice is applicable to the following methods:1) Radiographic Testing (RT)2) Ultrasonic Testing (UT)3) Liquid Penetration Testing (PT)4) Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)4. Levels of Qualification4.1 There are three (3) basic Levels of qualification for NDE individuals in accordance
5、 with SNT-TC-1A(current Code accepted edition).4.2 While in the process of being qualified and certified, an individual shall be considered a trainee. A trainee shall work with a certified individual and shall not independently conduct, interpret, evaluate, or report the results of any NDE.4.3 The t
6、hree basic Levels of qualification are as follows:(1) NDE Level I: An NDE Level I individual shall be qualified to properly perform specific calibrations and evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions and to record results. The NDE Level I individual sha
7、ll follow the necessary instruction or supervision of a certified NDE Level or level individual.(2) NDE Level II: An NDE Level II individual shall be qualified to set up and calibrate equipment and to interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards, and specifications. The
8、 NDE Level II shall be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the methods for which qualified and shall exercise assigned responsibility for on-the-job training and guidance of trainees and NDE Level I personnel. The NDE Level II shall be able to prepare the instructions, organize NDE
9、 examination and report the results of NDE.(3) NDE Level III: An NDE Level III individual shall be capable of establishing techniques and procedures, interpreting Code, standards, specifications and procedures and designating the particular NDE methods, techniques and procedures to be used. The NDE
10、Level III individual shall be responsible for the NDE operations for which qualified and assigned and be capable of interpreting and evaluating results in terms of existing Code, standards and specifications. The NDE Level III shall have sufficient practical background in applicable materials, fabri
11、cation, and product technology to establish techniques and to assist in establishing acceptance criteria in case of other criteria available. The NDE Level III shall have general familiarity with other appropriate NDE methods as demonstrated by the ASNT Level III Basic examination or other means. Th
12、e NDE Level III, in the methods in which certified, shall be capable of training and examining NDE Level I and II personnel for certification in those methods.5. Education, Training and Experience Requirements for Initial Qualification5.1 Personnel applying for certification in NDE shall have suffic
13、ient education, training and experience to ensure to understand the principle and operation methods of the certification for which they are applying.5.2 Prior to the establishment of this written practice those whose training term and experience are equivalent to that of level, I, II, III personnel
14、and are of verified may be considered of satisfying the criteria of Par. 5.3.5.3 In consideration for certification, a candidate shall satisfy one of the following criteria for the applicable NDE Level: 5.3.1 NDE Level I and IITable 1 lists the training and experience factors required for initial qu
15、alification of Level I and Level II individuals. Required Education, Experience and Initial Training time (hours) for NDE Level I and IIExamination Method GradeRTMTUTPTIIICompletion with a passing grade of at least 2 years of engineering of science study in a university, college or technical school
16、2935843040High school graduation or equivalent 3912Work Time Experience (months/hours)3/2109/6301/702/140Notes:(1). For Level II certification, the experience shall consist of time at Level I or equivalent. If a person is being qualified directly to Level II with no time at Level I, the required exp
17、erience shall consist of the sum of the times required for Level I and Level II and the required training shall consist of the sum of the hours required for Level I and Level II.(2). Initial experience may be gained simultaneously in two or more methods if the candidate spends a minimum of 25% of hi
18、s work time on each method for which certification is sought, and the remainder of the work time claimed as experience is spent in NDE-related activities defined in the ABCS written practice. 5.3.2 NDE Level III(1) Have graduated from a minimum four-year college or university curriculum with a degre
19、e in engineering or science, plus one years experience in NDE in an assignment comparable to that of an NDE Level II in the applicable test methods. or;(2) Have completed with passing grades at least two years of engineering or science study at a university, college, or technical school, plus two ye
20、ars experience in NDE in an assignment at least comparable to that of NDE Level II in the applicable NDE methods. or;(3) Have four years experience in NDE in an assignment at least comparable to that of an NDE Level II in the applicable NDE methods.6. Training Programs6.1 Personnel applying for init
21、ial certification shall receive sufficient organized training to become thoroughly familiar with the principles and practices of the specified NDE method related to the level of certification desired and applicable to the processes to be used and the products to be examined.6.2 The training program
22、shall include sufficient examinations to assure that the necessary information has been comprehended.6.3 ASNT recommended training course outlines for NDE Level I and II personnel are used as reference materials for this written practice.7. Examinations7.1 Administration and GradingNDE Level III or
23、his designated representative shall be responsible for the administration and grading of examinations.7.2 Vision Examinations1) The examination shall assure natural or corrected near-distance acuity in at least one eye such that the applicant is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger 2, or equivalen
24、t type and size letter at a distance of not less than 305 mm on a standard Jaeger test chart.2) The examination shall demonstrate the capability of distinguishing and differentiating contrast among colors or shades of gray used in the method. 3) The vision examinations shall be conducted annually.4)
25、 Examination results shall be kept on file during the period of certification.7.3 For Level I and II personnel, a composite grade shall be determined by simple averaging of the results of the general, specific and practical examinations described below.7.3.1 General Examination (Written)1) The gener
26、al examinations shall address the basic principles of the applicable method.2) In preparing the examinations, the Chief Examiner (Level III) or his designated representative shall select or devise appropriate questions according to the applicable method and the degree required by this written practi
27、ce.3) The minimum number of questions are as follows:Test methodNumber ofLevel I QuestionsLevel II Questions7.3.2 Specific Examinations (Written)1) The specific examination shall address the equipment, operating procedures and NDE techniques that the individual may encounter during specific assignme
28、nts to the degree required by this written practice.2) The specific examination shall also cover the specifications or codes and acceptance criteria used in NDE procedures.20157.3.3 Practical Examination1) Proficiency shall be demonstrated in performing (for levelselecting and performing) the applic
29、able NDE on one or more samples approved by the NDE Level III and in evaluating the results to the degree of responsibility as described in this written practice.2) Prior to examination, the Chief Examiner (Level III) or his designated representative shall prepare a checklist of at least ten (10) di
30、fferent checkpoints requiring an understanding of NDE parameters and the companys procedural requirements shall be included in this practical examination.3) The candidate shall demonstrate skillful operation of the necessary NDE equipment, record, and analyze the resultant information to the degree required.4) At least one selected specimen shall be tested and the results of the NDE shall be analyzed by the candidate.5) The descrip
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