ASNT Personnel Qualification and Certification Flashcards

Per SNT-TC-1A, an NDT Level I technician is qualified to:

Answer: Perform specific calibrations and tests per written instructions

An NDT Level I is qualified to perform specific calibrations, tests, and evaluations per written instructions under the supervision of a Level II or III.

An NDT Level II technician is authorized to:

Answer: Set up and calibrate equipment and interpret results

An NDT Level II is qualified to set up and calibrate equipment, conduct tests, and interpret and evaluate results per applicable codes and standards.

Which level of NDT certification is responsible for establishing techniques, interpreting codes, and designating specific tests?

Answer: Level III

The NDT Level III is responsible for establishing techniques, interpreting codes and standards, and designating the test methods and procedures to be used.

Per ASNT SNT-TC-1A, the minimum educational requirement for initial certification at any level is:

Answer: As specified in the employer's written practice

SNT-TC-1A defers to the employer's written practice to specify educational requirements, as it is a recommended practice not a prescriptive standard.

How often must NDT personnel certified under SNT-TC-1A have their vision examined?

Answer: Annually

SNT-TC-1A requires annual vision examinations for NDT personnel to ensure continued ability to perform visual tasks associated with NDT.

The near-vision acuity requirement per SNT-TC-1A specifies that personnel must be able to read:

Answer: Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent at 12 inches

SNT-TC-1A requires NDT personnel to demonstrate near-vision acuity sufficient to read Jaeger Number 2 or equivalent type at a distance of not less than 12 inches.