WRITTEN PRACTICE
PROCEDURE FOR CERTIFICATION OF
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING PERSONNEL
6/7/2011
Rev No.
Date
Travis L. Rogers
Steve C. Flickinger
John A. Newland
Written by
Checked by
Approval by
JANX Level III
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Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose and Scope ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 Responsibility for Implementation ........................................................................................ 3
3.0 Records and Documentation .................................................................................................... 3
4.0 Levels of Qualification ................................................................................................................ 3
5.0 Education, Training, and Experience .................................................................................... 4
6.0 Training Programs ....................................................................................................................... 9
7.0 Examinations ................................................................................................................................. 9
8.0 Technical Performance Evaluation ...................................................................................... 12
9.0 Certification .................................................................................................................................. 12
10.0 Termination of Certification .............................................................................................. 13
11.0 Hiring and Certifying of Employees with Previous Certifications ........................ 13
12.0 Interruptible Service ............................................................................................................ 13
13.0 Training Course Outlines .................................................................................................... 13
14.0 References ................................................................................................................................ 19
15.0 Endnotes .................................................................................................................................... 20
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The end responsibility for implementing the certification procedures lies with the
Corporate Level III, John A. Newland. He may, however, appoint level III individuals
based on their experience, training, and test results to implement the procedures on his
behalf. These individuals and the Corporate Level III shall be the certifying authority
for the Company and shall be responsible for experience verification, training, testing,
and certification of NDT personnel.
2.2
The certifying authority, as of the date of this revision, shall be empowered to sign
certifications, renew certifications, and revoke certifications.
2.3
The certifying authority, as of the date of this revision, include John Newland, Steven
Flickinger, Ed Porter, Mike Porter, Travis Rogers, Timothy Frazee, Carl Frazee, Daniel
Williams, Jim Barrett, Jesse Smith, Rusty Cole, and Russell Watson.
All records generated by these written procedures shall be kept on file at the Company
offices, shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner, and shall be made available to
clients and personnel upon their request.
3.2
This written practice for the certification of NDT personnel shall be maintained and kept
on file at the Company offices, and it shall be made available to clients and personnel
upon their request.
JANX employs three levels of qualification for NDT personnel. The three levels and their
descriptions are as follows:
4.1.1 Level I shall have the skills and knowledge to properly perform specific
calibrations, specific tests, and specific evaluations, and document the results, in
accordance with specific approved procedures. The NDT Level I shall be capable of
following an approved nondestructive testing procedure with the necessary
guidance or supervision from a certified NDT Level II or NDT Level III individual, in
the method for which he is qualified.
4.1.2 Level II - A Level II NDT technician shall be able to calibrate equipment, conduct nondestructive tests, interpret the results of those tests to specific codes and standards,
read and understand the specific codes and standards, supervise Level I technicians,
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organize and document all records relating to the testing method used. A Level II
shall be thoroughly familiar with the method that is employed and its scope and
limitations.
4.1.3 Level III - A Level III NDT technician shall be able to train and test Level I and Level II
technicians as well as direct and supervise those individuals. A Level III should be
capable of all of the duties of a Level I and a Level II technician and be capable of
establishing techniques and procedures for non-destructive tests. He/she should be
capable of interpreting codes, standards, specifications, procedures, and techniques
relating to the method to be employed. The Level III shall have a general
understanding of the other NDT methods.
4.2
RT Level I
5.1.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in RT as a Level I.
5.1.2 If no high school diploma, 80 hours of training and 12 months experience in RT.
5.1.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 40 hours training, and 3 months experience in
RT.
5.1.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 29 hours training, and 3 months experience in RT.
5.2
RT Level II
5.2.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in RT as a Level II.
5.2.2 If no high school diploma, 80 hours of training and 9 months experience as a Level I
in RT.
5.2.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 40 hours training, and 9 months as a Level I in
RT.
5.2.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 35 hours training, and 9 months experience as a Level I in RT.
5.3
RT Level III
5.3.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in RT as a Level II
with at least 4 years of experience, or as a Level III.
5.3.2 If no high school diploma, 80 hours of training and 4 years of experience as a Level II
in RT.
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5.3.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 40 hours training, and 3 years of experience as a
Level II in RT.
5.3.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 35 hours training, and 2 years experience as a Level II in RT.
5.3.5 Successful completion of 4 years of science or engineering in a college or university
and 1 year of experience as a Level II in RT.
5.4
PT Level I
5.4.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in PT as a Level I.
5.4.2 If no high school diploma, 10 hours of training and 2 months experience in PT.
5.4.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 4 hours training, and 1 month experience in PT.
5.4.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 4 hours training, and 1 month experience in PT.
5.5
PT Level II
5.5.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in PT as a Level II.
5.5.2 If no high school diploma, 16 hours of training and 2 months experience as a Level I
in PT.
5.5.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 8 hours training, and 2 months as a Level I in PT.
5.5.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 4 hours training, and 2 months experience as a Level I in PT.
5.6
PT Level III
5.6.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in PT as a Level II
with at least 4 years of experience, or as a Level III.
5.6.2 If no high school diploma, 16 hours of training and 4 years of experience as a Level II
in PT.
5.6.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 8 hours training, and 3 years of experience as a
Level II in PT.
5.6.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 4 hours training, and 2 years experience as a Level II in PT.
5.6.5 Successful completion of 4 years of science or engineering in a college or university
and 1 year of experience as a Level II in PT.
5.7
MT Level I
5.7.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in MT as a Level I.
5.7.2 If no high school diploma, 20 hours of training and 2 months experience in MT.
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5.7.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 12 hours training, and 1 month experience in
MT.
5.7.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 8 hours training, and 1 month experience in MT.
5.8
MT Level II
5.8.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in MT as a Level II.
5.8.2 If no high school diploma, 16 hours of training and 4 months experience as a Level I
in MT.
5.8.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 8 hours training, and 3 months as a Level I in
MT.
5.8.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 4 hours training, and 3 months experience as a Level I in MT.
5.9
MT Level III
5.9.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in MT as a Level II
with at least 4 years of experience, or as a Level III.
5.9.2 If no high school diploma, 16 hours of training and 4 years of experience as a Level II
in MT.
5.9.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 10 hours training, and 3 years of experience as a
Level II in MT.
5.9.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 4 hours training, and 2 years experience as a Level II in MT.
5.9.5 Successful completion of 4 years of science or engineering in a college or university
and 1 year of experience as a Level II in MT.
5.10 ET Level I
5.10.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in ET as a Level I.
5.10.2 If no high school diploma, 60 hours of training and 2 months experience in ET.
5.10.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 40 hours training, and 1 month experience in ET.
5.10.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 24 hours training, and 1 month experience in ET.
5.11 ET Level II
5.11.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in ET as a Level II.
5.11.2 If no high school diploma, 60 hours of training and 12 months experience as a Level I
in ET.
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5.11.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 40 hours training, and 9 months as a Level I in
ET.
5.11.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 40 hours training, and 9 months experience as a Level I in ET.
5.12 ET Level III
5.12.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in ET as a Level II
with at least 4 years of experience, or as a Level III.
5.12.2 If no high school diploma, 40 hours of training and 4 years of experience as a Level II
in ET.
5.12.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 40 hours training, and 3 years of experience as a
Level II in ET.
5.12.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 40 hours training, and 2 years experience as a Level II in ET.
5.12.5 Successful completion of 4 years of science or engineering in a college or university
and 1 year of experience as a Level II in ET.
5.13 UTS Level I
5.13.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in UTS as a Level I.
5.13.2 If no high school diploma, 10 hours of training and 2 months experience in UTS.
5.13.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 10 hours training, and 2 months experience in
UTS.
5.13.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 10 hours training, and 1 month experience in UTS.
5.14 UTS Level II
5.14.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in UTS as a Level II.
5.14.2 If no high school diploma, 10 hours of training and 6 months experience as a Level I
in UTS.
5.14.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 10 hours training, and 6 months as a Level I in
UTS.
5.14.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 10 hours training, and 4 months experience as a Level I in UTS.
5.15 UTS Level III
5.15.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in UTS as a Level II
with at least 4 years of experience, or as a Level III.
5.15.2 If no high school diploma, 10 hours of training and 4 years of experience as a Level II
in UTS.
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5.15.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 10 hours training, and 3 years of experience as a
Level II in UTS.
5.15.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 10 hours training, and 2 years experience as a Level II in UTS.
5.15.5 Successful completion of 4 years of science or engineering in a college or university
and 1 year of experience as a Level II in UTS.
5.16 UT Level I
5.16.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in UT as a Level I.
5.16.2 If no high school diploma, 60 hours of training and 6 months experience in UT.
5.16.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 40 hours training, and 3 months experience in
UT.
5.16.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 30 hours training, and 3 months experience in UT.
5.17 UT Level II
5.17.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in UT as a Level II.
5.17.2 If no high school diploma, 60 hours of training and 12 months experience as a Level I
in UT.
5.17.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 40 hours training, and 9 months as a Level I in
UT.
5.17.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 40 hours training, and 9 months experience as a Level I in UT.
5.18 UT Level III
5.18.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in UT as a Level II
with at least 4 years of experience, or as a Level III.
5.18.2 If no high school diploma, 60 hours of training and 4 years of experience as a Level II
in UT.
5.18.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 40 hours training, and 3 years of experience as a
Level II in UT.
5.18.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 40 hours training, and 2 years experience as a Level II in UT.
5.18.5 Successful completion of 4 years of science or engineering in a college or university
and 1 year of experience as a Level II in UT.
5.19 VT Level I
5.19.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in VT as a Level I.
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5.19.2 If no high school diploma, 10 hours of training and 2 months experience in VT.
5.19.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 8 hours training, and 1 month experience in VT.
5.19.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 4 hours training, and 1 month experience in VT.
5.20 VT Level II
5.20.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in VT as a Level II.
5.20.2 If no high school diploma, 20 hours of training and 3 months experience as a Level I
in VT.
5.20.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 16 hours training, and 2 months as a Level I in
VT.
5.20.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 8 hours training, and 2 months experience as a Level I in VT.
5.21 VT Level III
5.21.1 Documentation of previous certification, training, and experience in VT as a Level II
with at least 4 years of experience, or as a Level III.
5.21.2 If no high school diploma, 20 hours of training and 4 years of experience as a Level II
in VT.
5.21.3 High school graduate or equivalent, 20 hours training, and 3 years of experience as a
Level II in VT.
5.21.4 Successful completion of 2 years of science or engineering in a college, tech school,
or university, 20 hours training, and 2 years experience as a Level II in VT.
5.21.5 Successful completion of 4 years of science or engineering in a college or university
and 1 year of experience as a Level II in VT.
6.0 Training Programs
6.1
All employees being qualified in accordance with this written practice shall be trained so
that they are familiar with the applicable method at the level in which they are to enter.
They should be reasonably familiar with the codes, processes, and products that they
may encounter in the applicable method.
6.2
6.3
A course outline is included as a part of this written practice that addresses each method
and level. The training will be conducted by a Level III employed by JANX or by an
outside source that has been approved by a JANX Level III.
7.0 Examinations
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7.1.10 All tests will be closed book except for the necessary material needed to complete
the tests.
7.2
Level I and Level II General Written Test-Covers the basic principles of the applicable
method.
7.2.1 RT-40 questions
7.2.2 UTS-40 questions
7.2.3 PT-40 questions
7.2.4 ET-40 questions
7.2.5 MT-40 questions
7.2.6 VT-40 questions
7.2.7 UT-40 questions
7.3
Level I and Level II Specific Written Test-Covers the codes, equipment, specifications,
techniques, and operating procedures of the applicable method.
7.3.1 RT Level I-20 questions
7.3.2 RT Level II-20 questions
7.3.3 PT Level I-20 questions
7.3.4 PT Level II-20 questions
7.3.5 MT Level I-20 questions
7.3.6 MT Level II-20 questions
7.3.7 UT Level I-20 questions
7.3.8 UT Level II-20 questions
7.3.9 UTS Level I-20 questions
7.3.10 UTS Level II-20 questions
7.3.11 ET Level I-20 questions
7.3.12 ET Level II-20 questions
7.3.13 VT Level I-20 questions
7.3.14 VT Level II-20 questions
7.4
Level I and Level II Practical Test-Covers the ability of the applicant to conduct the test,
record the details, and analyze and interpret the results.
7.4.1 The test will have a minimum of 10 questions, check points, or criteria that will be
used to evaluate the capabilities of the applicant in the applicable method.
7.4.2 The test will be conducted on at least one specimen for the applicable method.
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7.6
Reexamination for those not attaining a passing grade can be taken after 30 days or
sooner if the Level III giving the test is satisfied that the applicant has received suitable
additional training.
The practical test listed above will be used to evaluate the technical performance of all
Level I and Level II personnel on a semiannual basis.
8.2
This performance evaluation will be conducted and evaluated by a NDT Level III and the
employer will retain the records.
9.0 Certification
9.1
JANX will be responsible for certification of NDT personnel and it will be in accordance
with this written practice.
9.2
Certification records will be maintained on file and will include the applicants name,
level of certification, method, education background, experience, statement of
satisfactory completion of training, eye exam results, test copies or evidence of
completion, grades of tests, date of certification or recertification, and the signature of
the certifying authority.
9.3
Level I and Level II personnel shall be recertified at least every three years by one of the
following methods.
9.3.1 By evidence of continuing satisfactory performance
9.3.2 Retest in the category(s) deemed necessary by the Level III
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9.4
Level III personnel shall be recertified at least every five years by the same methods as
for the Levels I and II.
9.5
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Personnel Monitoring
Survey Instruments
Leak Testing of Sealed Radioactive Sources
Radiation Survey Reports
Radiographic Work Practices
Exposure Devices
Emergency Procedures
Storage and Shipment of Exposed Devices and Sources
State and Federal Regulations
Introduction
Fundamental Properties of Matter
Radioactive Materials
Types of Radiation
Interaction of Radiation with Matter
Biological Effects of Radiation
Radiation Detection
Exposure Devices and Radiation Sources
Special Radiographic Sources and Techniques
Introduction
Basic Principles of Radiography
Radiographs
Radiographic Image Quality
Film Handling, Loading, and Processing
Exposure Techniques in Radiography
Fluoroscopic Techniques
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Application Techniques
Evaluation of Castings
Evaluation of Weldments
Standards, Codes, and Procedures for Radiography
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13.10.2
13.10.3
13.10.4
13.10.5
Procedures
13.10.6
Basic Ultrasonics
Introduction
Basic Principles of Acoustics
Equipment
Basic Testing Methods
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Ultrasonic Technique
Testing Methods
Calibration
Straight Beam Examination to Specific Procedures
Angle Beam Examination to Specific Procedures
13.13.2
13.13.3
13.13.4
13.13.5
Procedures
13.13.6
Basic Ultrasonics
Introduction
Basic Principles of Acoustics
Equipment
Basic Test Methods
Ultrasonic Techniques
a. Testing Methods
b. Calibrations
c. Straight Beam Examination to Specific Procedures
13.15 Training Course Outline-UTS Level II
13.15.1
13.15.2
13.15.3
Material Properties
13.15.4
Data Logging
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13.16.2
13.16.3
13.16.4
13.16.5
Procedures
13.16.6
Introduction
13.17.2
Definitions
13.17.3
Fundamentals
13.17.4
Equipment
13.17.5
13.17.6
Level I Review
13.18.2
Vision
13.18.3
Lighting
13.18.4
Material Attributes
13.18.5
13.18.6
Visual Perception
13.18.7
Equipment
13.18.8
13.18.9
13.19.2
13.19.3
13.19.4
13.19.5
Procedures
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Electromagnetic Techniques
a. Readout Mechanism
b. Eddy Current Sensing Elements
c. Types of Flux Leakage Sensing Elements
13.21 Training Course Outline-ET Level II
13.21.1
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
Electromagnetic Evaluation
Review of Electromagnetic Theory
Factors That Affect Coil Impedance
Factors That Affect Flux Leakage Fields
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Selection of Test Frequency
Selection of Method of Magnetization for Flux Leakage Testing
Coupling
Field Strength and Its Selection
Field Orientation for Flux Leakage Testing
Instrument Design Considerations
Applications
User Standards and Operating Procedures
13.22.2
13.22.3
13.22.4
13.22.5
Procedures
13.22.6
14.0 References
Information used to write this written practice was gathered from the following references:
14.1 American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A
1992, 2001, and 2006 Editions.
14.2 Nondestructive Testing Handbook
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15.0 Endnotes
i
Edited April 6, 2010 ASME Section III, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components requires a
minimum grade of 80% for Level III specific examination. (scf)
ii
Endnote April 6, 2010 Jaeger 2 vision test acuity meets the requirements of most codes, standards, and
specifications. (scf)
iii
Edited April 6, 2010 Jaeger 1 vision requirement added to meet ASME Section III, Rules for Construction of
Nuclear Facility Components. (scf)
Revised June 6, 2011 reset in new format, added shades of gray examination requirements, recognition of 3rd party
certifications.
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