Under SNT-TC-1A, what is the employer's document that spells out its training, experience and examination requirements for each NDT level called?
- Technique sheet
- Quality manual
- Procedure qualification record
- Written practice
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D. Written practice
The written practice is the employer's own document describing how its NDT personnel are trained, examined and certified. A technique sheet describes how to test a specific part, and a procedure qualification record belongs to welding qualification, not personnel certification.
Reference: ASNT SNT-TC-1A, written practice
Which task is within the normal duties of an NDT Level II under SNT-TC-1A?
- Approving the employer's written practice
- Certifying other technicians to Level III
- Establishing new techniques where no procedure exists
- Interpreting and evaluating results against the applicable code
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D. Interpreting and evaluating results against the applicable code
A Level II sets up and calibrates equipment, interprets and evaluates results against the applicable codes and specifications, and reports them. Establishing techniques, approving procedures and administering the certification program are Level III responsibilities.
Reference: ASNT SNT-TC-1A, levels of qualification
A shop needs a new ultrasonic technique developed and approved for a part that no existing procedure covers. Under SNT-TC-1A, which level of personnel is expected to do this?
- Level II
- Level I
- Level III
- Trainee under supervision
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C. Level III
Developing, qualifying and approving procedures and techniques, and interpreting codes to select the method, is a Level III function. A Level II works to approved procedures: calibrating, examining, interpreting and reporting, and guiding Level I personnel and trainees.
Reference: ASNT SNT-TC-1A, levels of qualification