Look at the inside the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III certification program

Edward R. Schaufler

doi:10.1117/12.204848

28 March 1995 Look at the inside the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III certification program

Edward R. Schaufler

Proceedings Volume 2473, Thermosense XVII: An International Conference on Thermal Sensing and Imaging Diagnostic Applications; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.204848
Event: SPIE's 1995 Symposium on OE/Aerospace Sensing and Dual Use Photonics, 1995, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) has historically provided guidelines to qualify NDT personnel for employer certification. In recent years, ASNT has provided certification of Level III NDT personnel by qualification based on experience, training, and examination. This certification program is administered by the National Certification Board (NCB). Guidelines for certification are available for ten (10) test methods, including thermal/infrared (TIR). ASNT certification requires qualification based on experience, training, and examination. The written examination consists of multiple choice questions developed by volunteers in the Personnel Qualification Council and utilized by the NCB. The examination data base is confidentially controlled with ParTEST computer software. Recently, a major task for the NCB has been the development of the Generic Practical Examination, which is available in 1995. This examination tests the ability of the Level III to prepare written test methods. This paper describes the mechanics of the ASNT Level III certification program with emphasis on the examination process.

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Edward R. Schaufler "Look at the inside the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III certification program", Proc. SPIE 2473, Thermosense XVII: An International Conference on Thermal Sensing and Imaging Diagnostic Applications, (28 March 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.204848

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