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1. Need for Auditor Training & Qualification.

2. Audit Management
3. Audit Process
4. Checklist- develops & qualify
5. Audit Meetings
6. Audit Report & result- Follow-up actions
7. Introduction to commonly used NDT method
8. NDT Process- Audit Criteria
9. Facility & Equipment Audit
10.NDT Personnel Audit
11.NDT performance qualification
12.NDT documentation review
13.NDT Audit exercise- Plan, develop checklist, conduct and report Audit

NDT Audit exercise- Plan, develop checklist, conduct and report Audit
No Descriptions / Areas of audit Comply? Remark
1.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

Check organization structure

Is there an ISO 9001 quality management system in place?
Is there a document control system?
Is there a record control system?
Is there a system for control nonconformity?

2.0 TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION OF NDE PERSONNEL

2.1 Program for training and qualify NDE personnel
2.2 Vision test for NDE personnel
2.3 Review master list of NDE personnel
2.4 Verify NDE personnel qualification records
2.5 Spot check the NDE personnel on the job (if possible)for the acceptance
criteria, procedure etc
3.0 CONTROL OF NDE EQUIPMENTS AND NDE CONSUMABLE
3.1 Check master list of NDE equipments
3.2 Check list inventory report of NDE consumables (forMPI & PT)
3.3 Check NDE Equipments certificate
3.4 Check calibration certificate of NDE equipments
3.5 Check certificate and expiry of consumables
3.6 Check dark room and film processing facilities (door arrangement to prevent
light, processing tanks and records of chemical etc.)
3.7 Check film viewing facility

3.8 Storage of radiation source

4.0 NDE PROCEDURES
4.1 Are the NDE procedures in place and reviewed,approved by level 3?
4.2 Are the NDE procedures communicated andunderstood by NDE personnel?
4.3 Are the NDE acceptance criteria understood by NDEpersonnel?
5.0 CONTROL OF HSE
5.1 Is there any license from nuclear energy agency forradiography activities?
5.2 Is there a procedure for control the radiation safety?
5.3 Does the procedure include emergency response forradiation accident?
5.4 Does radiation source certify by local authority?
5.5 Check the safety equipments (signage, warning light,audible warning etc)
5.6 Are all RT personnel trained about radiation safety?
5.7 Is gamma source stored in adequate location and safefrom fire?
5.8 Are there any safety PPE and equipment foremergency case (PPE, lead bag,
pliers,
Notes: Comply and Remarks for 1.1 to 5.8
1.Radiation safety procedure
2.NDE procedures
3.Spot checks on NDE operators on the job (the acceptance criteria for weld
defects as visual defect, reinforcement).
4.Emergency procedure for the source and X-ray machine. Lead bag, goggle, pliers,
radioactive survey meter,(Radiation detector), (film barge). And certificate of all
equipments. All RT personnel must be aware about theseprocedures and
equipments.Warning, signage, barricade etcDoes Radiography need to be approved
by Nuclear energy authority?The container must not be stored in fire-risk place,
emergency also must consider the fire case as the lead willmelt easily.Disposal of
chemical (for film processing)
5.Control the absorbed dosage for RT operator. Radiographic safety training for
personnel
6.UT: equipment must be calibrated and have certificates, calibration blocks also
must have calib cert, transducer, cable certAsk operator the function and
application of each transducer
7. List of personnel and certificates; test the ability of NDE personnel
8. RT personnel have safety Radioactive certificate; the usage of equipments,
maintenance schedule
9. Disposal of the chemical using for film processing, how to prevent impact on
environment?
10. Check list of Source before testing
11. Container certificate
12.Certificate of the source, certificate issued by nuclear department.
13.MT/PT: certificate of the PT consumable, expiry.
A. Manufacturing Specifications And Standards

Does the Fabricator/ Manufacturer have a copy of CLIENT specifications and are the
Fabricator's personnel familiar with these specifications?
Does the Fabricator/Manufacturer have a latest copy of AWS D1.1?
Does the Fabricator/Manufacturer have copies of all the current relevant material
specifications (e.g. ASTM)?
Does the Fabricator/Manufacturer have personnel that are knowledgeable and
experienced with the material codes and specifications?
Is there a written procedure in place to disseminate specification requirements and
changes to appropriate personnel?
B. Reading / interpreting shop drawings
Does the Fabricator/Manufacturer have personnel capable of supervising,
evaluating and coordinating shop drawing preparationand review?
Do the shop drawings for current work denote materials to be utilized in the final
structure?
Do the shop drawings for the current work denote NDT requirements for the
various welded connections?
Do the materials and processes specified or indicated on the shop drawings for
current work agree with the associated contract documents material requirements
for work ongoing in the shop?
C. Drawing Control
Does the Fabricator or Manufacturer have a written procedure for tracking design
drawings.
Does the tracking procedure utilized trace each phase from drawing preparation,
showing receipt, submittal for approval,approval, re-submittals and date sent to
shop for fabrication?
Do the shop plans for current work correspond to the latest revision?
D. Work Order
Job control
Does the Fabricator/Manufacturer have an established job control number and
identification system for all work in production or completed?
Does the Fabricator/Manufacturer have an established identification system in
place that clearly denotes material or fabricated components accepted by in-house

QC?
Does the Fabricator/Manufacturer have an established identification system in
place that clearly denotes fabricated components requiring repairs or corrections?
Is all received correspondence marked with a distinguishable identifying mark?
Are correspondence files maintained and segregated for each project?
Is received correspondence stamped, dated and initialed by personnel responsible
for the evaluation and implementation of thetechnical content?
E. Material Procurement & Subcontracts
Are purchase orders or any other types of material procurement forms on file for
verification and documentation of the orders?
Are all materials ordered or procured to the required standards and specifications
specified in the corresponding contract documents?

Do the Fabricators or Manufacturers procurement documents require that his

suppliers must furnish material testing reports(MTRs)?
Do the procurement documents state how the material should be marked and
identified?
Are procedures in place to assure that subcontracted fabrication is ordered to
contract requirements?
F. Material Receiving
Is there an established written procedure for the reception of materials and
subassemblies?
Are reception inspections done to all incoming materials and subassemblies
arriving at this facility?
Are purchase orders or any other types of material procurement documents
available to the Receiving
Inspector to facilitate confirmation of compliance?
Do the materials and subassemblies receiving inspection confirm and document
the following:
a. ____ Proper grade of material?
b. ____ Proper material markings and identification?
c. ____ Proper material dimensions?
d. ____ Compliance with dimensional tolerances?

e. ____Heat numbers on material match heat numbers on corresponding mill

certificates?
Are receiving inspections documented for:
a. ____ Acceptance and rejection of nonconforming materials and subassemblies?
b. ____ Corrective actions taken to deal with non-correctable and correctable nonconformitys observed during the reception inspection?
Are acceptance standards and acceptance tolerances available for reference at the
receiving inspection station?
Does the Fabricator or Manufacturer have a material identification system to assure
control of materials of different grade and size (as applicable)?
Does the Fabricator or Manufacturer segregate controlled materials by project?
Does the Fabricator/Manufacturer have mill test reports (MTRs) for all material
currently in fabrication?
Are MTRs traceable to stored or stocked material?
Are materials stored or stocked so as to prevent damage to the raw materials or
final fabricated pieces?
Are the stored or stocked materials clearly marked or identified?
G. Equipment/facilities, handling and storage procedures
Does the Fabricator or Manufacturer have adequate equipment to fabricate the
proposed items? (Attach list of the available equipment.)
Does the Fabricator or Manufacturer have adequate equipment to fabricate to the
units required (English/Metric)?
Is the material handling equipment adequate for the type of work being
performed?
Does the Fabricator or Manufacturer have adequate written procedures that
describe or illustrate the proper way to:
a. ____ Handle material in the yard?
b. ____ Handle materials in the plant?
c. ____ Move in process materials and subassemblies?
d. ____ Provide correct bracing and blocking for materials and subassemblies?
e. ____ Prevent material and subassembly deterioration?
f. ____ Provide correct storage for fabricated products?
g. ____ Handle and ship the fabricated products?
H. Welding & Welding Consumables

Does the Fabricator/Manufacturer have welding procedure specifications and

procedure qualification records (if applicable) perthe submitted WQCP?
Are the Fabricator's/Manufacturers list of welders/operators listed in the submitted
WQCP up to date?
Are approved welding procedures readily available or posted near all welding
machines?
Do welders know and understand which WPS is to be used to produce each specific
weld?
Are welded structures and specific welds traceable to the welder(s) and or welding
crew that completed the job?
Does the Fabricator/Manufacturer have and properly maintain appropriate
equipment for preheat and interpass heating?
Do Quality Control Personnel monitor maximum interpass and minimum WPS
preheat temperatures utilizing proper equipment?
Are flame cut edges inspected by quality control inspectors to verify compliance
with AWS D1.1 code requirements?
Do quality control inspectors verify and document joint fit-up of each joint before
welding is permitted?
Do the quality control inspectors verify and document the utilization of WPSs?
Are meters and other devices used to record or display welding variables checked
for accuracy every three months?
Is the equipment used for verifying meters and other devices certified annually?
Are welding consumables stored in accordance with AWS D1.1?
Are welding consumables at the workstation protected from contamination and
damage?
Does the Fabricator or Manufacturer control the exposure time of low-hydrogen
SMAW electrodes following removal from hermetically sealed containers, drying
ovens, or storage ovens?
Are consumable manufacturer certification reports on file and available?
I. Coating Process:
Are the facilities and equipment suitable for performing cleaning, painting or

galvanizing?
Does a written procedure exist that addresses: Measuring and recording
temperature, Measuring and recording humidity, Measuring and recording wet film
thickness, Measuring and recording dry film measurements.
Are the facilities and equipment suitable for performing galvanizing in conformance
with appropriate ASTM specifications?
Are thickness measurements of galvanized surfaces performed and documented?
Does a written repair procedure exist for repair of galvanizing holidays?
J. Quality control & Quality control inspectors:
Does the Fabricator or Manufacturer have a written Quality Control Manual that
describes the company policy, support and commitment to quality?
Does the Fabricator or Manufacturer have a written job description and an
organizational chart that reflects its commitment to quality?
Does the Quality control Manual include sections that deal with:
a. Contract review?
b. Documents and drawings control?
c. Materials purchasing?d. Product identification and traceability?
e. Process control?f. Inspection and testing?
g. Control of inspection, measuring and test equipment?
h. Control of nonconforming products?
i. Corrective and preventive actions?
j. Handling and storage?
k. Packaging and delivery?
l. Internal audits?
m. Manual review and update?
Does the Fabricator have a registered Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) on his full
time staff or on contract?
Were Quality Control personnel available in the plant during this inspection audit?
Does the Fabricator have certified NDT personnel on their full time staff?
Does the Fabricator verify the subcontractors qualifications?