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Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A
ASNT Level III Certification
ASNT Level II Certification
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)
SNT-TC-1A
Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A
Personnel Qualification and Certification in NDT
The first document widely used for the qualification and
certification of NDT personnel.
History of SNT-TC-1A
1961: The Society, through its Technical Council,
assigned a task group to study the feasibility of
preparing such a document.
The Task Group endeavored to prepare a
recommended practice containing the consensus of
expert opinion for training and qualification of NDT
personnel: Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A
Contents of SNT-TC-1A
Water Washable
Post-Emulsifiable
Solvent Removable
Radiographic Testing
Gamma (RAM) w/film interpretation
X-ray w/film interpretation
Combo (Gamma & X-ray) w/film interpretation
Ultrasonic Testing
Straight & Angle Beam (welds)
Straight & Angle Beam (castings & Forgings)
Moving Forward
ACCP has yet to be embraced no regulatory mandate
employer based remains the most cost effective approach.
Multiple certification schemes rarely benefit industry
Limited workforce lack of consistency between trained/
qualified technicians.
Industry will have to be the driving force but consistent and
standardized testing is a MUST.
Moving Forward
ASNT is a volunteer managed organization!
Motivated board, volunteers and leaders to be solution for
standardized certification and world acceptance.
Well funded high capability to get samples and programs
in place to service industry & members.
Current AWS reciprocal agreement
Current RESNET MOU in place
Looking for ways work together with others
Partner with API (QUTE QUSE QUPA) , ASME, ANDE ?
Summary
Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A:
- Employer-based examinations
- Recertification required for new employees
- Subject to variability between employers
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)
- Third party exams given by ASNT
- Transportable certification
-Standardizes measurement of knowledge and performance
Motivated to serve the needs of our industry and membership
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