Level 2
SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION
Course duration : 10 days (80 hrs)
3 day (24 hrs) Exam
Method Title : Radiographic Testing Level 2
Method Code : RT 2.A
Daily program : 8am to 4 pm daily
Scope of Certification:
Tea and coffee breaks in morning and
Industrial sector : Pre-and in service testing afternoon.
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Radiographic Testing (RT)
Level 2
TRAINING – ATB
(continued) 6. interpret and evaluate results according to applicable
standards, codes, specifications or procedures; (Accept
Course conduct / requirements or reject relevant indications)
Approved training programs, provided in accordance with the
7. carry out and supervise all tasks at or below Level 2;
SAQCC requirements, by approved training bodies, or through
distance education programmes, shall be acceptable towards
8. provide guidance for personnel at or below Level 2;
certification.
(Establish and maintain method report sheets)
(Refer to ATB approval audit checklist)
basis
ASNT NDT Handbook Vol 3 – RT; Bossi, R.H., F.A.
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Iddings and G.C. Wheeler, tech. ed., Moore P.O, ed
Course outcomes
Materials and Processes for NDT Technology; ANST
After completion of this course the candidate shall be able to
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 03.03, NDT
perform NDT in accordance with a NDT procedure.
Furthermore, the candidate shall be capable of performing the ASNT Study Guide: Industrial Radiography Radiation
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ISO 19232 – 2 NDT – RT: Step / hole image quality prior to certification.
indicators
Examination deliverables
ISO 19232 – 3 NDT – RT: Image quality classes for
ferrous metals
Examination result letter shall be issued, no later than
ISO 19232 – 4 NDT – RT: Experimental evaluation of
four weeks after completion of examination (should the
image quality values and image quality tables
correct e-mail address have been supplied on the
ISO 19232 – 5 NDT – RT: Duplex wire image quality
examination application form).
indicators
ISO 3999 NDT – RT: Apparatus for gamma radiography
ISO 4993 NDT – RT: Steel castings VISION ACUITY
ISO 17636 – 1 NDT – RT: X and gamma-ray techniques
with film The candidate shall provide documentary evidence of
satisfactory vision in accordance with the following
QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION – AQB requirements:
(Approved Qualification Body)
near vision acuity shall permit reading a minimum of
Qualification examination
Jaeger number 1 or Times Roman N 4.5 or equivalent
General 40 Multiple Choice Questions
letters (having a height of 1,6 mm) at not less than 30 cm
2 minutes / question
with one or both eyes, either corrected or uncorrected;
Pass ≥ 70%
colour vision shall be sufficient that the candidate can
distinguish and differentiate contrast between the colours
or shades of grey used in the NDT method concerned, as
specified by the employer.
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Certification (Initial)
if a significant interruption takes place in the method for
Complete the NDT logbook and submit a copy together with which the individual is certified;
application form and proof of payment to the Administration
if the individual fails recertification, until such time as the
Controller - Certification
individual meets the requirements for recertification or
All of the following criteria must be met before certification initial certification.
shall be awarded:
Restitution:
ID / Passport
Criteria for restitution of the certificate, shall depend on the
Proof of training record 80 hrs
reason for and the duration of the certificate being invalid,
Examination results ≥ 70% for each paper &
and can range from having to write only a practical
sample & set of radiographs
examination, to writing a completed qualification
Industrial experience log 9 months (1584 hrs)
examination as per initial candidate requirements.
Vision acuity Refer to Logbook
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RENEWAL
(CERTIFICATION SURVEILLANCE) Annual submission of NDT activity report, including
documentary evidence of a satisfactory visual acuity
The candidate shall apply for renewal at least three months examination taken within the preceding 12 months.
prior to the expiry date by completing the certification
application form and providing proof of payment. Copies of Verifiable documentary evidence of continued
the relevant sections of the NDT logbook should be submitted satisfactory work activity without significant interruption
as supportive evidence. in the method and sector for which certificate renewal is
sought.
Prior to the completion of the first 5 year period of validity and
every 10 years thereafter, certification may be renewed by the
certification body for a new period of five years on production
JOB / TASK DESCRIPTION
of:
Perform / Supervise Inspection, compliant with quality
The individual shall successfully complete a full practical documentation and compile report
examination which demonstrates continued competence
An individual certified to Level 2 has demonstrated
to carry out work within the scope defined on the
competence to perform NDT according to NDT procedures
certificate.
(created by Level 3 personnel and compliant with
Annual submission of NDT activity report, including international procedures and client requirements). Within the
documentary evidence of a satisfactory visual acuity scope of the competence defined on the certificate, Level 2
examination taken within the preceding 12 months. personnel may be authorized by the employer to:
Verifiable documentary evidence of continued satisfactory select the NDT technique for the testing method to be
work activity without significant interruption in the method used;
and sector for which certificate renewal is sought.
define the limitations of application of the testing method;
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Proof of training record relating to the sector or category to Certificate holders shall:
be added.
abide by a code of ethics published by the certification
Copy of current SAQCC-NDT certificate in the applicable body;
method and level.
undergo an annual test of visual acuity and submit the
Pass mark in a specific and practical (two samples) results of tests to the employer;
examination relating to the new sector or category.
notify the certification body and the employer in the event
Industrial experience within the new sector or category as that the conditions for validity of certification are not
per CB requirements. fulfilled, or has changed, viz. in the case of changes to
physical abilities.
Once all of these requirements have been met, a certificate
shall be issued indicated the newly added sectors /
categories. The expiry date of the original supplied
certificate shall however still be applicable.
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