ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2011 PS SMES eltcelas| For Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel 54 Mee tac Nondestructive Testing, Inc.‘i Approval of an American National Standard requires verification by ANSI thatthe requirements for Se aaalll dive process, comsensts, an oer criteria for approval have been met by the standards developer. ational Consensus is established when, in the judgment of the ANSI Board of Standards Review, Standard substnt ogrement has boen reached by dicelly and materially affected interests. 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Leeman, Edveational Mat als Supervisor “Tim Jones, Senior Manager of Publications ASNT Missio [ASNT exists to create a safer world by prs ating the profession and technologies of nondestructive testing, i OP-189.2011Foreword (Nota part of American National Standard CP-189-2011,) 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, ASNI-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 E. MeDaniel, SDC Chi Ronald T, Nisbet, SDC Vice Chair Michael J. Ruddy, CP-189 Chair Charles Longo, Staff Secretary George C. Belev Stephen P. Black Paul E. Deeds, Jr. Darrell W. Harris Vietor Hernandez Matthew L. Patience ‘Thomas L. Payne William C. Plumstead, Sr. Bruce D. Schlueter Marvin W. Trimm Michael L. Turnbow David Vaughn William Veal Sharon I. Vukelich Appendices C and D are not part of this American National Standard (oP-189-2011 iTHIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK iv oP-1g9-2011CONTENTS American National Standard Foreword ASNT Standard for Qualification 1.0 Scope. 2.0 Definitions 3.0 Levels of Qualification... 4.0 Qualification Requirements 5.0 Qualification and Certification 6.0 Examinations... nd Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel. 7.0 Expiration, Suspension, Revoca 8.0 Employer Recertification 9.0 Records 10.0 Referenced Publications ‘Table 1: Minimum Number of Examination Questions .....s0 Appendix A: Initial Training and Experience Requirements for Level I and Level II. Appendix B: Initial Training and Experience Requirements for NDT Level II Limited Certifications. Appendix C: Sample Certification Form (Not a part of American National Standard ANSWASNT CP-189)... Appendix D: Interpretation Policy (Not a part of American National Standard ANSWASNT CP-189) CP-189 Inquiry Form (Not a part of American National Standard ANSWASNT CP-189).. fe le cp-189.2011 vTHIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK vi CP-189-2011ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel 10 20 Seope L.A This standard establishes the minimum require- rents for the qualification and certification of nondestructive testing (NDT) and predi maintenance (PAM) personnel 1.2 This standard details the minimum training, cdiucation, and experience requirements for NDT personnel and provides eriteria for docu menting qualifications and cestification. 1.3 This standard requires the employer to establish, 1 procedure for the certification of NDT per sonnel 1A This standard requires that the employer incor- porate any unique or additional requirements in the certification procedure. Definitions 21 Purpose. These definitions are intended to clar ify the meanings of terms used in this standard, as they apply to this standard, ancl only to this standard, No broader application of these defi- nitions is implied. For specific definitions relat- ed to NDT see 10.2 24.1 Certification. Writen testimony that an individval has met the applicable requirements ofthis standard 21.2 Certifying Authority. The person or persons properly designated in the cert fication procedure to sign certifications. ‘on behalf of the employer. 213 Closed-ook Examination, An exami nation administered without access to reference material except that supplied with or in the examination, 214 Documented. The condition of being in written form, 24S Education. An insttutionalized pro- gram, prescribed by appropriate author- ities, that is offered by schools, insti- tutes, organizations, colleges, or univer sities established for the sole purpose of providing instruction in an orderly, planned, and systematic fashion, 27 218 24.9 2.10 241 24.12 24.43 2Add 2S Employer. The corporate, private, oF public entity that employs personnel for wages or salary Examination. A formal, controlled, documented test of knowledge or skills conducted in accordance with a proce- dure, Experience. Actual performance of an NDT method conducted in the work environment resulting in the acquisition of knowledge and skill, This does n include formal classroom training, but may include laboratory and on-the-job ‘raining as defined by the employer's certification procedure. Grading Unit, A qualification speci men can be divided into sections called ‘grading units, which do not have to be equal length or be equally spaced. Grading units are unflawed or flawed ‘and the percentage of flawed/unflawed ‘gcading units required shall be approved by the NDT Level II. Formal Training. An organized and documented progeam of activities designed to impart the knowledge and skills required to be qualified to this standard, Formal training may be of classroom, praetical and progr self-instruction as approved by the responsible NDT Level II General Examination. A written exam: ination addressing the basic principles of the applicable NDT method, ‘Methodl. One of the disciplines of NDT; for example, ultrasonic testing, ‘within which various test techniques may exist, NDT Instructor. An individual qu fied and designated in accordance with this standard to tran or educate NDT personnel. (See also Section 3.) Outside Organization. An agency or individual who provides NDT Level IIL services. See also 4.5. Practical Examination, An examina tion used to demonstrate an individual's ability in conducting the NDT methods that will be performed for the employer For practical examinations, questions cp-189-2011 1‘and answers need not necessarily be ‘writen, but observations and results ‘muist be documented. Predictive Maintenance (PaM). Evaluates the condition of equipment (ypically in service) by perfor periodic or continuous (online) equ ‘ment condition monitoring, Condition ‘monitoring evaluates feacl he PUM program inventory. These leading indi cators may be an 3d Terme at what point tn he fore tiainenance activities wll be appropi- tte while focusing on Yang indeators that may signify deterioration in per 32 formance which can lead to equipment faire. The perform matifenance point in time when the maintenance ects 241.17 Procedure. A detailed, written instruc- tion for conducting a nondestructive test ‘or certifying personnel. Method proce- ‘dures shall be approved by the NDT Level IIL certified in the applicable 33 ‘metho. 2.18 Qualification. The education, skills, training, knowledge, and experience required for personnel to properly per- form to a specified NDT Level Specific Examination. A written exam- ination to determine an individual's ‘understanding of procedures, codes, standards, specifications, and equip: ‘ment or instrumentation for an NDT 34 ‘method used by the employer: 2.20 Test Technique. A category with NDT method; for example, immersion ultrasonic testin 22 NDT Levels 22.1 NDT Level IIL. An individual possess- ing a currently valid ASNT NDT or dM Level III cesificate (see 10.1.3) oF ACCP Professional Level III certificate (oe 10.1.4) and certified in accordance 2 cP-189-2011 ‘with this standard. (S Reference to ASNT Level IIL through: out this standard implies the individual holds one of these certificate. Reference to an ASNT Level Ill eertli- cate throughout this standard refers 10 ‘one of the above certificates, 222 NDT Level I, NDT Level II. An indi~ Vidual certified in accordance with this standard. (See also Section 3.) 3.0 Levels of Qualification Classification, Six levels of qualification are defined in terms of the skills and knowledge requited in a given method or methods to per- form specified NDT activities. NDF Level III, An NDT Level III shall have the skills and knowledge (o establish tech niques; to interpret codes, standards, and speci- ations; designate the particular technique 10 bbe used; and to verify the adequacy of proce- dures. The individual shall also have general familiarity with the NDT methods covered in Appendix A of this standard. The NDT Level TIL shall be capable of conducting or the training and examining of NDT perso in the methods for which the NDT Level IT is qualified. NDF Level II, An NDT Level If shall have the skills and knowledge (0 set up and calibrate equipment, to conduct tests, and to interpret, ‘evaluate, and document results in accordance ‘vith procedures approved by an NDT Level II ‘The NDT Level II shall be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the method to which certified and should be capable of direct- ing the work of trainees and NDT Level I per- sonnel. The NDT Level II shall be able to ‘organize and report nondestructive test results. NDT Level II Limited. An NDT Level IL 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 II in the techniques listed in ‘Appendix B. The NDT Level If Limited shall be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limi- tations of the technique to which certified and should be eapable 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.40 35 37 4a NDI Level I. An NDT Level I shall have the skills and knowledge to properly perform spe- cific calibrations, specific tests, and with prior approval of the NDT Level IIL 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 proce- dures and shall receive the necessary guidance ‘or supervision from a certified NDT Level Il or NDP Level Il individual ‘Trainee. A person who is not yet certified to any level shall be considered a trainee. Trainees shall work with a certified person, under the direction of an NDT Level Il or NDT Level IIL and shall not independently conduct any tests Oo write a report of test results. NDF Instructor. An NDT instructor shall have the skills and knowledge to plan, organize, and present classroom, laboratory, demonstration, and/or on-the-job NDT instruction, taining, and/or education programs in aecordance with course outlines approved by an NDT Level Il ication Requirements ‘Training. Candidates for certification as NDT Level I of Level II shall complete sufficient organized training to become familiar with the principles of the method and the practices of the applicable test technique. This training shall be conducted in accordance with a course out- line approved by an NDT Level Il 4.1.1 NDT Level Land Level IL. The mini- jum number of training hours required for NDT Level I and Level If candi dates is described in Appendices A and B. The course shall include the topics ‘contained in ANSVASNT CP-105 for the appropriate NDT method, plus such additional topies as deemed necessary by the NDT Level III. The sequence, ‘content, amount of time spent, and. depth of coverage for each topic shall be approved by the NDT Level III. ‘Training programs shall include suiTi- cient examinations (o demonstrate that the necessary information has been comprehended. 4.11.1 ‘The organized training may ¢ instructor-led training, self-study, virtual instructor-led training, computer-based 42 43 training or web-based training, ‘Computer-based training and web-based training shall tack hours and content of training with student examinations in accordance with 4.1.2 41.2 Credit. To receive credit for taining hours, the individual shall pass a fi ‘examination covering the topies con tained in that program 4.1.3 Presentation of Training. All (raining shall be presented by an NDT instruc- tor. However, the NDT instructor may use personnel with specialized expertise (for example, metallurgists, welding engineers, ete.) who are not qualified in accordance with this standard to assist in presentation of specific information. ‘The NDT Level III shall in all cases be responsible for the content of the com: pleted course. 4.14 NDT Level IIL Training requirements for NDT Level II are satisfied as a result of holding a current ASNT Level Ill certificate in the specific NDT method Experienee, Candidates for certification shall have acquired the practical experi they are capable of performing the duties of the level in which certification is being sought. 42.1 NDT Level I and Level I."The mini- ‘mum number of hours of experience required for NDT Level I and Level It candidates is described in Appendix A. 42.2 NDT Level II Limited. The minimum number of hours of experience required for NDT Level II Limited candidates is described in Appendix B. 4.2.3 NDT Level IIL. Experience require- ‘ments for NDT Level IIL are satisfied as a result of holding a current ASNT Level III cestificate in the speci method NDT Previous Training and Experience, 43.1 NDT Level I and Level Il. candi- date’s previous training and experience may be accepted by the employer's NDT Level IIT if documented and veri= fied. Any claimed training or cp-1g9.2011 9experience which is not documented will be used for qualification and certification and eannot be verified shall be consid: (of NDT personnel in accordance with this stan- ered invalid. dard, 43.2 ND Level IIL. The employer shall Procedure Requirements. The procedure shall verify and document the eurrent validity describe the minimum requirements for certify- ‘of a candidate's ASNT Level Ill certiti- ing personnel in each NDT method and the Lev- cate els of qualification desired. The procedure shall satisfy the requirements of this standard. The 44 NDT Instructor. procedure shall inelude, as a minimum, the fol- lowing 44.1 Criteria, An NDT instructor shall mect at least one of the following criteria 5.2.1 personnel duties and responsibilities; AAALA possess a current ASNT Level 52.2 raining requirements; UL certificate in the NDT ‘method to be taught; 5.2.3. experience requirements; 44.1.2. have academic credentials at 524 examination requirements; least equivalent 10.a BS. in engineering, physical science, 5.25 records and documentation require: or technology, and possess ade~ ments, including control, responsibil quate knowledge in the NDT and retention period; and method to be taught; or 5.26 recertification requirements. 4413 be a graduate of a two-year school of science, engineering, 5.3 Approval. The employer's certification proce- (or NDT and have five or more ‘dure shall be approved by an NDT years of experience as an NDI Level III designated by the employer. Level Il, or equivalent, in the NDT method to be taught; or 640 Examinations 44.14 have 10 oF more years of NDT 6a Vision. experience as an NDT Level Il, or equivalent, inthe NDT 6.1.4 Near Distance’. Prior to cetification, method to be taught NDT personnel shall be examined to ‘ensure that they have natural or correet- ed near-distance aeuity in atleast one 442 Designati be designated by an NDT Level IIT individual. The designation shall become part of the individual's q cation records. 45 Outside Serviees. At the option of the employ- cr, an outside organization may be engaged to perform the duties of an NDT Level Ill. For “organizations other than ASNT, the employer shall be responsible for evaluating the organiza tion to ensure the services are in accordance with the employer's certification procedure ar xl so documented. An NDT Level III of the engaged outside organization shall be responsible for the services provided. develop and maintain a procedure detailing the program that 4 cP-189-2011 643 eye such that each individual is capable of reading Jaeger Number I test chart or equivalent at a distance of not less than 12in. * Equivalent eye examination results for Jaeger J-1 visual acuity are: Snellen 20/22; Times Roman 3.5 point text; OnthoRater #9; or Tiimus (SAB-1, SAL-1 or SAR-1) #10. Color Vision, NDT personnel for all ‘methods shall demonstrate the ability t0 differentiate among the colors used in ‘the method. Frequency. Vision examinations shall be administered annually, except that color differentiation examinations need be repeated only at each recertification62 614 and shall expire on the last day of the ‘month of expiration, 634 Administration. Vision examinatior shall be administered in accordance with a procedure, and by personnel, approved by an NDT Level III desig- nated by the employer. NDT Level IIT Examinations. 621 622 623 Initial Requirement. Prior to the ‘employer's certification examinations, the candidate shall hold a current ASNT. Level IIL certificate with a currently valid endorsement for each method for ‘which employer certification is sought. Specific Examination (for cach ‘method. The employer shall administer a written examination consisting of at Teast 30 questions relating to the com- prehension of the NDT:related require ‘ments of specifications or standards used by the employer. Copies of the applicable specifications or standards shall be available as reference material during the examination. 632 Practical Examination. The candidate shall prepare an NDT procedure appro- priate (0 the employer's needs; howev= iff documented experience demon- strates that the eandidate has previously prepared acceptable NDT procedures in the method using the specifications, codes, and standards that are applicable to that employer, a written practical examination (for example, preparation of a procedure) is not required. If expe- rience is substituted for the written practical examination, the employer shall document the pertinent pract experience of the NDT Level III eandi- cate, 633 6234 I'the NDT Level Ill will be required to perform tests or ‘evaluate tes resus, the practi= ‘cal examination shall include the same demonstrations of the ‘candidate's ability to perform. the required activity(ies) as required in 6.3.3.2. 63 NDT Level Land Level Examinations. General. A general examination shall be approved by an NDT Level IIL ‘Administration of the examination shall be in accordance with paragraph 6.4 of this standard and shall be closed book. Reference material, such as charts, for- :ulas, tables, and graphs may be pro- vided by the NDT Level III. Questions. shall be developed which represent @ cross section of the body of knowledge, contained! in ANSWASNT CP-105 appli- cable to each method and NDT level. The minimum number of questions required for each method and level is listed in Table 1. Questions used in g¢ cral examinations for NDT Level I and Level II personnel shall be similar in {ype and difficulty to those published by ASNT Specific. A specific examination shall, bbe approved by an NDT Level IT ‘Administration shall be in accordance ‘with paragraph 6.4 of this standard, The NDT Level III shall determine whether appropriate procedutes, specifications standards, or code sections will be pro- vided. The examination shall address various examples of equipment, proce- dures, and test techniques that the can- didate may use in the performance of assigned duties. The minimum number Of questions required for cach method and level is listed in Table 1 Practical. A practical examination shall be approved by an NDT Level IIL ‘Administration shall be in accordance ‘with paragraph 6.4 of this standard. The practical examination shall consist of the following: 633.1 NDT Level 1. The candidate shall demonstrate proficiency using the applicable nonde- structive test method to exam. ine at least one test sample for each technique to be used i the candidate's job and by doc- tumenting the results of the test. ‘The test samples shall be repr sentative of the products that the candidate will encounter in performing the job functi cP-189-2011 5633.2 NDT Level IL. The candidate 642 Employer Examinations. For each shall demonstrate proficiency cemployer-administered certification by performing the applicable ‘each candidate shall nondestructive test method in race of at Ieast 70% and an ‘examining at least one sample average grade of 80% to be cligible for technique and a minimum of certification, All certification exa two samples per method and by tions shall have equal weight in deter- interpreting, evaluating. and ‘mining the average grade. documenting the results of the examination, The test samples 64,3 Practical Examinations. shall be representative of the proxluct thatthe candidate will 643.1 For all practical examin: encounter in performing the job all applicable discontinuities functions, and/or conditions which the candidate is expected to find For purposes of the practical examina- and/or evaluate must be speci- tions described in paragraph 6.3.3 the fied and documented by the techniques required to be demonstrated NDT Level II prior to adminis are in Appendix A. Where no tech tration of the examination hiques are listed in Appendix A the employer must determine the tech= 643.2 A requirement for passing the niques required for their particular NDT Level I, I, or II practical needs in that method and specify those examination shall be the detec techniques required for certification in tion of the discontinuities their qualification and certification pro: and/or conditions previously cedure. specified by the NDT Level IIL responsible for preparing that 64 Administration and Grading. ‘examination. GAL Responsibilities. 6AA NDT Level I Practical Examinations. ‘The NDT Level III shall use a written 6A.LL NDT Level Land 1 checklist in administering and grading Examinations. An NDT Level NDT Level I practical examinations III shall be responsible for the ‘This checklist shall address at least the administration and grading of following items: proficiency in use of examinations for NDT Level 1 equipment and technique, proper adher- ‘and Level II personnel for ence fo procedure, test sequence, cali- those methods in which the trations, materials, documentation and NDT Level III has a valid cextent of examinations. Ifthe NDT ASNT Level III certificate. For Level I will interpret or evaluate results, the practical examination, the the checklist shall include these item(s) individual administering the ‘examination must be an NDT 6AS NDT Level If Practical Level IIL in the respective test Examinations. The NDT Level IM shall method use a written checklist in administering, and grading NDT Level II practical 64.12. NDT Level III Examinations. ‘examinations. The checklist shall “The employer shall be respon address at least the following items: sible for having an individual proficiency in use of techniques and possessing a current ASNT ‘equipment; proper adherence to proce- Level IIT certificate develop, dre, test sequence, calibration, and ‘administer, and grade NDI ‘materials; satisfactory detection and Level IIT specific and practical location of discontinuities; proper ‘examinations ‘extent of examination; and the accuracy and completeness of interpretation: 6AA.3 The administration and grading evaluations, and documentation of the ‘of multiple-choice questions activities and test results may be delegated by the NDT Level IL, if so documented, 6 cP-199-201170 6s 66 67 645.1 Film Interpretation L Certification. The Practical ‘examination should consist of review and grading of at least 20 images, 6452 Phased Array and Time of Flight Diffraction. Flawed samples used for Practical ‘examinations should be repre sentative of the components and/or configurations that the candidates would be testing under this endorsement and approved by the NDT Level IIL NDT Level II Practical Examinations. Persons administering, NDT Level II practical examinations shall use a written checklist. The check list shall address items relating to the {echnical and practical adequacy of the NDT procedure(s) prepared by the can= didate. When applicable to the candli- date’s job responsibilities, the checklist shall also address the items listed i 645. Reexamination, Candidates who fail to attain the required passing grade must receive addi tional documented training, or wait at least 30 days for reexamination. This training shall address the deficiencies which caused failure. A candidate shall not be reexamined using the ‘examination or specimen previously failed or both, Administration of Examinations. In no case shall an examination be prepared or adminis- tered by the individual being examined or by a subordinate. Administration of NDT Level IIL Examinations. The employer's representative who administers the NDT Level III Specific ‘and Practical examinations shall possess a cur- rent ASNT Level III certificate in the method for which the examination is administered and shall be knowledgeable and familiar with the standards, specifications, and products used or rade by the employer Expiration, Suspension, Revocation, and Reinstatement of Employer Certification 7 ;xpiration, Individual certifications shall expire: 12 13 14 722 723 124 73.1 the individual has 132 71 when employment with the employer is fon the last day of the month of exp tion atthe end of five years for NDT Level | and NDT Level II individuals; 7A.3. for NDT Level II individuals, when the ASNT Level II certificate has expited, Suspension, The employer shall suspend an individual's certification if 7.2.1 the vision examination interval exceeds ‘one year. Certification is reinstated con: currently with passing the vision reex- amination; oF uividual has not performed the in the method{s) for whieh cer fied during any conseeutive 12-month period: or the individual's performance is deter- ‘mined to be deficient in the required ‘method or technique for specifie docu- ‘mented reasons; oF for NDT Level III personnel, when the ASNT Level II certificate has not been renewed. Revocation. The employer shall revoke an individual's cestfication when: ot performed the ties in the methods) for which ce fied during any consecutive 24-month, periods or for NDT Level III personnel, the ASNT Level II certificate has been revoked; 733 an individual's conduct is deemed by the employer to be or have been unethi- cal or incompetent Reinstatemer 7A Suspended Certifications. Reinstatement of suspended certifica- tions for NDT Level [ or NDT Level II shall be determined by the NDT Level IIL Reinstatement of suspended NDT Level III certifications shall be deter ‘mined by the employer, except that the requirement for ASNT Level IIlcertfi- cation may not be waived. op-189-2011 772 Expired or Revoked tifications.. Certifications which have expired oF have been revoked may only be rein- stated by complying with Section 6, 7.43, of 8.1, Recertification per 7.4.3, is only allowed when the employee’s certification expired due to termination cof employment. Such reinstatement of certification shall only be for the period ‘of time remaining on the original certification 743. Expired for Termination of Employment, An NDT Level 1, Level Mor Level IIL whose certification has ‘expired due to termination of employ ‘ment may be reinstated to the former NDT level, without a new examination, providing all of the following concli- tions are met: 7A3A The employer has maintained the personnel certification records required in Section 9. 7432 The employee certification did not expire during termination. 7433. The employee is being reinstat- ced within 12 months of termi nation. 8.0. Employer Recertification 81 82 NDT Level Land NDT Level 8.2 Atleast every 10 years, the indi NDT Level f and NDT Level II personnel shall be recertified by re-examination in accordance with Section 6 ‘or by meeting the requirements of 8.1.1, when applicable, 8.1.1 Every five years, the individual may be recertified ifthe individual has atleast ‘two months (350 hours) of documented ‘experience using the applicable method lover the five-year certification interval ‘and has successfully passed a Specific ‘examination which complies with 6.2.2. idual ‘must repeat the examinations in Section 6, NDT Level IIL, NDT Level IIL personnel shall be recertified by the employer every five years by verifying that the individual’s ASNT Level IIL certificate is current in each method for which recertification is sought. 8 CP-189-2011 9.0 Records 94 92, Responsibility for Documentation. The ‘employer shall document certifications accordance with this standard, Contents of Documentation, The employer's certification documentation shall inelude at least a training record, certification record, an ‘experience record, & record of previous experi ence (if applicable), employee's current exami- nations, and a vision examination record. 92.1 Certification Record. The certification ‘ecord shall include at least the follow- ing information: 9.2.1.4 level of certification and NDT method, including the test tech. nique covered; 9.2.1.2. results of current employer ‘examinations that the individ- ual has taken; 9.2.13 for Level III personnel, a copy of the candidate's ASNT Level IL centificate; 92.14 dates of certification, expira- tion, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement; and 9.2.1.5 the signature, printed name, nd ttle of the employer's eer tifying authority. 922, NDT Training Record. A documented history of the employee's training shall bbe maintained which identifies: NDT training received by the individual, the organization providing the trainin dates of the training, hours oft ‘evidence of satisfactory completion, and the instructor's name. 923 sperience Record. A recor entifies the individual’s experi cence performing various nondestructive tests shall be maintained for purposes of ng initial certfieation experience and continuing experience. 9.24 Record of Previous Experience. Documented evidence of the individ ual’s previous NDT training and experi- cence shall be maintained if previous twaining and experience are used tosatisfy any part of the requirements of this standard. 9.2.5 Visual Examination Records. Current records of vision examinations required by 641 shall be maintained, 10.0 Referenced Publications 10.1. The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. Copies may be ‘obtained from the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc., 1711 Arlingate Lane, PO Box 28518, Columbus, OH 43228. 0518, USA, 10.1.1 Recommended Practice No. SNE-TC-1A, Personne! Qualification ‘and Certification in Nondestructive Testing, latest edition. 102 10.1.2 ANSHASNT CP-105, ASNT Standard Topical Oualines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel, latest edition, 10.1.3 ASNT application package for certifiea- tion of nondestructive testing personnel 10.14 ASNT Central Certification Program, ASNT Document CP-1, latest edition. ‘The following document contains specific NDT {erms which, though referenced in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. Copies ‘may be obtained from ASTM Intemational, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, USA. 10.2.1 ASTM E 1316 (latest edition) ‘Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations, Section A~ Common NDT Terms op-189.2011 9THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 10. CP-189-2011Table 1: Mi ium Number of Exai ‘aa General Speci Levelt | tev tt | tevat | Level [scone Fmision Tsing « [0 | 2» |» Blecromagnetie Tsing ‘Aemating Curent Feld Measronen es Tidy Cone oe a Remo Fei Te : 30 | 0} 20 | —20 Tak Testing Bue Test FE Absa Pres Leak Text (Pressure Chango 39 [a0] iss ~Haigen Dio Leak Tes 0 a0} ass Mass Spectrometer Leak Test = 20 20 20, 40 Magnetic Flux Leakage Z 20 20 20 15 | Mapetic Pile Testing [| 20 [0 eon Radiography Tesng : Cs a Penetrant Testing ae 40 20 20 FE | Radiography Testing ‘o) || 20 Raonapic Fim lnetaton = Non-Radiographer be be Ratiogrsphie Fin incrpsiaon- a . Raiographee(Ceied NDT Level D Computed Radgraghy Testing [a] |e Computed Tomography Testing re Dita Radiography Testing | w| 20 | 0 Themed Testing [0 | 0 | a0 Tasers Tag a0 [0 | 20 [20 Tine of light Diin Phased Arey Ulrasone Digi Thickness Measurement - (Numeric Outpt On) Unrstoni Stig Ben (scan) Meuron 5 ieton Analyse a Vis Testing CeAppendix A: Initial Training and Experience Requirements for Level | and Level II Required Experience Evaluation Method Level | Technique Minimum Hours | Total Hours in (Hours) | in Method NDT T 0 210 200 Acoustic Emission (AE) 7 a ta i T : 0 210 400 n_|_AcheT 0 30 too Electromagnetic Testing (E17) ‘ ECT < 1 aw 210 00 a ald 40 630 1200 T oT 2 3 15 W br 4 35 0 1 Per 2 ios 2007 i Por 16 280 530 Leak Testing (U1) ate “ = Me u DLT 8 280 530 T MSLT w 280 330 W MSLT 24 280 300 6 Magnetic Flux Leakage (MPL) u i a T 12 130 Magnetic Paticle Testing (MT) u : a ig 8 20 00 Neutron Radiographic Testing (NR) as ices a 4 7 130 Ponetrant Testing PD) fi ie eg T 0 2i0 00 i ES 40 630 1200 T ; 0 210 00) ae u e 40 630 1200 ‘adiological 1 3 a0) 210 “00 uw 40, 630 1200 T a0 210 400 i = 40 630 1200 T 32 210 ‘Thermatinfared Testing CTIR) i ue a a T a0 210 00 0 40 630. 1200 Unrasonic“Testng (UT) t TE a = PA 30 160 m 1 2 220 300 Vibration Analysis (VA) i a = a 1 5 70 130 Visual Testing (VT) E B ae me ACAMT = Altmating Curent Fick! Measurement Testing IDLY = Halogen Diode Leak Testing Br Bubble Testing MSLT = Mase Spectrometer Leak Testing a {Computed Ratigrapy Tsing PA Phased Ary fe {Computed Tomngrphy Testing, rer Pert Cheng Testing DR Digital Radiography Testing RFT = Remote Feld Testing BCT = By Curent Testing Rr Raviogapie Testing TOFD = Timcol Might Ditacton Notes: ‘A: Experience shal be based on the actual hours worked inthe specie method. 1B: A person may be qualified directly to NI expe vel Il with no time as certified NDT Level I, providing the required training and nce consists of the sum of the hours requted for NDT Level | and NDT Level I The required minimum experience shall be documented by method and by hour with supervisor or NDT Level Il xpproval 12 OP-189-2011 (Continwed.)_D: While fuliling total NDT experience requirement, ex mum hours must be met for each method, B: To qualify in a single method, the hours inthe Total Hours column must be satisfied. F: If an individual is cenified in one ET technique, the minimum experience o qualify in another ET technique at the same level or tothe next level may be reduced by up to 50% Gs fan individual is currently certified in & Radiological technique and a Full-course format was used 10 meet the intial gus tions in that technique, the minimum taining hours to qualify in another technique atthe same level should be 24 hours (of which Aa least 16 hours should be equipment familiatization) 3s defined inthe employer's written practice. If an individual is certifi ‘technique, the minimum addition experience to qualify for another technique at the same level should be 24 hours, as defined n the employer's writen practice 1: Time of Flight Difftction and Phased Array require completion of Level I and TI Uleasonie Testing training and experience asa prerequisite. nce may be gained in more than one (1) method, however, dhe mini- Appendix B: Initial Training and Experience Requirements for NDT Level Il Limited Certifications : : Required Training | Required Experience Bvaluati es : (eee (Hours) | Minimum Hours in Method Raliogaphic Fin nepretation = = cretion 7 a resonle Digs Thickness Messen (Sumerie Oupt Oaly) 8 2 ‘Unrasone Sight Beam (scan) Tasks Measurement 4 us | NoTes |A: Expetience shall be based on the actual hours worked in the specific method. BB: The required minimum experience shall be documented by method and by hour with supervisor or NDT Level Il approval ng total NDT experience requirement, experienc nim hours must be met for each method, ‘practical review of 1000 radiographs ‘one (1) method, cP-189-2011 19,eee eter eee eee (Not a part of American National Standard ANSVASNT CP-189)) Appendix C: Sample Certificiation Form Note: The form below is an example and may be revised to meet the employer's requirements, (COMPANY NAME) NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION RECORD Name: : LD. Number: a Current Cerification Status: C) Trainee ClLevel! F) Limited Covel C] Level it Mothod: Recertification Due Date Recertified by Continuing Satisfactory Experience: Date By i Education HS or Equivalent: Advance Certificates) andlor Degree(s) Obtained Date(s): Verited: Yes CUNo By: NDT Training Course Dato Hours Instructor Experience - Employer Methods) Datos (tomo) Mont or Hours Qualification Examination Results 4 General | Specitic | Practical | Composite Score | Date Administered By The above named employee has satisfactorily met the qualification requirements of the [INSERT COMPANY NAME] certification procedure in accordance with the 2011 edition of CP-189. Other details of quailication, if any, ‘are maintained on file and are available for audit upon request. Printed Name: Tile: Et ereveeeeeeecee eer Signed: Date: Z 44 OP-189-2011Dal Purpose. Its the responsibil b2 Appendix D: Interpretation Policy (Not a part of American National Standard ANSI/ASNT CP-189) of the ASNT Standards Development Committee (SDC) to issue interpretations of standards it has developed where questions regarding the proper way to comply with such standards have arisen This appendix establishes the procedures the ASNT SDC and those inquiring shall use to make such interpretations. Inquiries. The following guidelines for preparing an inquiry will expedite consideration and response to the inquirer. 2a D22 D23 D24 D2 p26 Each inquiry should be limited to a single aspect ofthe standard or previous interpretation of the standard, Inuiries concerning multiple inquiries or unrelated subjects may be returned for further clarification. ‘The specific question to be answered by SDC should be distinctly set apart from the body of the letter and ust 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. ‘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 committee as it developed the standard, ‘The inquiry should contain the needed information for SDC's understanding of the question, ‘The inquiry should include references to the applicable paragraph(s) of the standard or previous interpretation Of the standard, \uiries must be in writing and addressed to the Secretary of the Standards Development Committee at ASNT headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. cP-189-2011 15CP-189 Inquiry Form (Not a part of American National Standard ANSV/ASNT CP-189.) Name: : Date: = Address: Phono: CP-189 Edition: Email: Paragraph State the Purpose of the Inquiry Revision of present requirement(s) [1] New or additional requirement(s) TD Request for interpretation (a) Proposed Revision(s), Addltion(s) or Inquiry (0) Statomont of Nood or Reply (©) Background Information Return completed form to: Secretary, ASNT Standards Development Committee 1711 Arlingate Lane Columbus, OH 43228-0518 46 OP-189-2011THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK cp-1g9-2011 17THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 18 OP-189-2011[cM ES aA aE a Beane usual Cote ery Den eeue ae eR tS