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ASNT Standard
for Qualification and
Certification of Nondestructive
Testing Personnel . .
2006 Edition
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ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2006
Abstract
This standard applies to personnel whose specific tasks or jobs require appropriate knowledge of the technical prin-
ciples underlying nondestructive testing (NDT) methods for which they have responsibilities within the scope of
their employment. These specific tasks or jobs include, but are not limited to, performing, specifying, reviewing,
monitoring, supervising, and evaluating NDT work.
To the extent applicable to the standard set forth herein, The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc.
(ASNT) does not assume the validity or invalidity, enforceability or unenforceability of patent rights, registered
trademarks or copyrights in connection with any item referred to in this standard, study materials, or examinations.
Users of this standard, study materials, or examinations are further cautioned and expressly advised that determi-
nation of the validity or enforceability of any such patent rights, trademarks, or copyrights, and the risk of the
infringement of such rights through misuse of protected materials are the responsibility of the user. Reference to
or pictorial depiction of specific types of products or equipment are for purposes of illustration only and do not
represent the endorsement of such products or equipment by ASNT.
Employers or other persons utilizing nondestructive testing services are cautioned that they retain full responsibil-
ity for ultimate determination of the qualifications of NDT personnel and for the certification process. The process
of personnel qualification and certification as detailed in the standard does not relieve the employer of the ultimate
legal responsibility to ensure that the NDT personnel are fully qualified for the tasks being undertaken.
This standard is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by ASNT.
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Foreword
(Not a part of American National Standard CP-189-2006.)
An essential element in the effectiveness of nondestructive testing (NDT) is the qualification of the personnel
who are responsible for and who perform nondestructive testing. Formal training and actual experience are
important and necessary elements in acquiring the skills necessary to effectively perform nondestructive tests.
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. (ASNT) has, therefore, undertaken the preparation and
publication of this standard which specifies the procedures, essential factors, and minimum requirements for
qualifying and certifying NDT personnel.
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ASNT-CP-189) was initially processed and approved for submittal to the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) by the ASNT Standards Writing Committee. This revision was processed by the ASNT Standards
Development Committee. Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily imply that all committee
members voted for its approval. At the time it approved this standard, the Standards Development Committee
had the following members:
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CONTENTS
American National Standard ii
Forward .iii
ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.0 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2.0 Definitions 1
3.0 Levels of Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
t' 4.0 QualificationRequirements 3
5.0 Qualification and Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
6.0 Examinations 4
7.0 Expiration, Suspension, Revocation, and Reinstatement of Employer Certification 7
8.0 Employer Recertification 8
9.0 Records . . . . . . . . . . .8
10.0 Referenced Publications 9
Table 1: Minimum Number of Examination Questions 11
Appendix A: Initial Training and Experience Requirements for Level I and Level II 12
Appendix B: Initial Training and Experience Requirements for Limited Certifications. . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Appendix C: Sample Certification Form (Not a part of American National Standard ANS//ASNT CP-/89) . . . . . .14
Appendix D: Interpretation Policy (Not a part of American National Standard ANS//ASNT CP-189) 15
CP-189 INQUIRY FORM (Not a part of American National Standard ANS//ASNT CP-189) 16
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nondestructive testing procedures and shall instructor may use personnel with
receive the necessary guidance or supervision specialized expertise (for example,
from a certified NDT Level II or NDT metallurgists, welding engineers, etc.)
Level III individual. who are not qualified in accordance
with this standard to assist in
3.6 Trainee. A person who is not yet certified to presentation of specific information.
any level shall be considered a trainee. The NOT Level III shall in all cases
Trainees shall work with a certified person, be responsible for the content of the
under the direction of an NDT Level II or completed course.
NDT Level ill and shall not independently
conduct any tests or write a report of test 4.1.4 NOT Level HI. Training
results. requirements for NOT Level ill are
satisfied as a result of holding a
3.7 NOT Instructor. An NDT instructor shall current NOT Level ill certificate in
have the skills and knowledge to plan, the specific NOT method.
organize, and present classroom,laboratory,
demonstration, and/or on-the-job NDT 4.2 Experience. Candidates for certification shall
instruction, training, and/or education have acquired the practical experience to
programs in accordance with course outlines assure they are capable of performing the
approved by an NDT Level ill. duties of the level in which certification is
being sought.
4.0 Qualification Requirements
4.2.1 NOT Level I and Level H. The
4.1 Training. Candidates for certification as NDT minimum number of hours of
Level I or Level II shall complete sufficient experience required for NOT Level I
organized training to become familiar with the and Level II candidates is described
principles of the method and the practices of in Appendix A.
the applicable test technique. This training
shall be conducted in accordance with a 4.2.2 NOT Level H Limited. The
course outline approved by an NDT Level III. minimum number of hours of
experience required for NOT Level II
4.1.1 NOT Level I and Level H. The Limited candidates is described in
minimum number of training hours Appendix B.
required for NDT Level I and
Level II candidates is described in 4.2.3 NOT Level HI. Experience
Appendices A and B. The course requirements for NOT Level III are
shall include the topics contained in satisfied as a result of holding a
ANSI/ASNT CP-105 for the current ASNT Level III certificate in
appropriate NDT method, plus such the specific NOT method.
additional topics as deemed necessary
by the NDT Level ill. The sequence, 4.3 Previous Training and Experience.
content, amount of time spent, and
depth of coverage for each topic shall 4.3.1 NOT Level I and Level H. A
be approved by the NDT Level ill. candidate's previous training and
Training programs shall include experience may be accepted by the
sufficient examinations to employer's NOT Level III if
demonstrate that the necessary documented and verified. Any
information has been comprehended. claimed training or experience which
is not documented and cannot be
4.1.2 Credit. To receive credit for training verified shall be considered invalid.
hours, the individual shall pass a fmal
examination covering the topics 4.3.2 NOT Level m. The employer shall
contained in that program. verify and document the current
validity of a candidate's ASNT
4.1.3 Presentation of Training. All Level ill certificate.
training shall be presented by an
NOT instructor. However, the NDT
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6.2.3.1 If the NDT Level III will be 6.3.3.1 NOT Level I. The candidate
required to perform tests or shall demonstrate proficiency
evaluate test results, the using the applicable
practical examination shall nondestructive test method to
include the same examine at least one test
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administering and grading NDT 7.1.1 when employment with the employer
Level II practical examinations. The is terminated;
checklist shall address at least the
following items: proficiency in use of 7.1.2 at the end of five years for NOT
techniques and equipment; proper Level I and NOT Level II individuals;
adherence to procedure, test
sequence, calibration, and materials; 7.1.3 for NOT Level III individuals, when
satisfactory detection and location of the ASNT Level III certificate has
discontinuities; proper extent of expired.
examination; and the accuracy and
completeness of interpretations, 7.2 Suspension. The employer shall suspend an
evaluations, and documentation of individual's certification if:
the activities and test results.
7.2.1 the vision examination interval
6.4.6 NDT Level HI Practical exceeds one year. Certification is
Examinations. Persons administering reinstated concurrently with passing
NOT Level III practical examinations the vision reexamination; or
shall use a written checklist. The
checklist shall address items relating 7.2.2 the individual has not performed the
to the technical and practical duties in the method(s) for which
adequacy of the NDT procedure(s) certified duIing any consecutive
prepared by the candidate. When twelve month period; or
applicable to the candidate's job
responsibilities, the checklist shall 7.2.3 the individual's performance is
also address the items listed in 6.4.5. determined to be deficient in the
required method or technique for
6.5 Reexamination. Candidates who fail to attain specific documented reasons; or
the required passing grade must receive
additional documented training, or wait at 7.2.4 for NDT Level III personnel, when
least thirty (30) days for reexamination. This the ASNT Level III certificate has not
training shall address the deficiencies which been renewed.
caused failure. A candidate shall not be
reexamined using the examination or 7.3 Revocation. The employer shall revoke an
specimen previously failed or both. individual's certification when:
6.6 Administration of Examinations. In no case 7.3.1 the individual has not performed the
shall an examination be prepared or duties in the method(s) for which
administered by the individual being certified during any consecutive
examined. twenty-four month period; or
6.7 Administration of NDT Level III 7.3.2 for NDT Level III personnel, the
Examinations. The employer's representative ASNT Level III certificate has been
who administers the NOT Level III Specific revoked; or
and Practical examinations shall possess a
current ASNT Level III certificate in the 7.3.3 an individual's conduct is deemed by
method for which the examination is the employer to be or have been
administered and shall be knowledgeable and unethical or incompetent.
familiar with the standards, specifications, and
products used or made by the employer. 7.4 Reinstatement.
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the employer, except that the 8.1.2 At least every ten years, the
requirement for ASNT NDT Level III individual must repeat the
certification may not be waived. examinations in Section 6.
7.4.2 Expired or Revoked Certifications. 8.2 NDT Level III. NDT Level III personnel shall
Certifications which have expired or be recertified by the employer every five .
have been revoked may only be years by verifying that the individual's ASNT
reinstated by complying with Section Level III certificate is current in each method
6,7.4.3, or 8.1. Recertification per for which recertification is sought.
7.4.3 is only allowed when the
employee's certification expired due 9.0 Records
to termination of employment. Such
reinstatement of certification shall 9.1 Responsibility for Documentation. The
only be for the period of time employer shall document certifications in
remaining on the original accordance with this standard.
certification.
9.2 Contents of Documentation. The employer's
7.4.3 Expired for Termination of certification documentation shall include at
Employment. An NDT Level I, least a training record, certification record, an
Level II or Level III whose experience record, a record of previous
certification has expired due to experience (if app!icable), employee's current
termination of employment may be examinations, and a vision examination
reinstated to the former NDT level, record.
without a new examination, providing
all of the following conditions are 9.2.1 Certification Record. The
met: certification record shall include at
least the following information:
7.4.3.1 The employer has
maintained the personnel 9.2.1.1 level of certification and
certification records required NDT method, including the
in Section 9. test technique covered;
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10.1 The following documents contain provisions 10.2.1 ASTM E 1316 (latest edition)-
which, through reference in this text, Standard Terminologyfor
constitute provisions of this standard. Copies Nondestructive Examinations, Section
may be obtained from the American Society A - Common NDT Terms.
for Nondestructive Testing, Inc., 1711
Arlingate Lane, PO Box 28518, Columbus,
OH 43228-0518, USA.
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General Specific
Method
level I level I! level I level I!
Acoustic Emission Testing I 40 40 20 20
Electromagnetic Testing:
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Eddy Current Testing
Flux Leakage Testinc
Remote Field Testing
I Leak Testing:
Bubble Test I 20 I 20 I 15 I 15
Absolute Pressure Leak Test (Pressure I 20 I 20 I 15 I 15
Change)
20 20 15 15
Halogen Diode Leak Test
Mass Spectrometer Leak Test 20 20 20 40
Ultrasonic Testing 40 40 20 20
Ultrasonic Digital Thickness Measurement 20 10
(numeric output only)
Ultrasonic Straight Beam (A-Scan) 30 15
Measurement
Vibration Analysis 60
Visual Testing 40
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Appendix A: Initial Training and Experience Requirements for Levell and Level II
Required Experience
Evaluation Method Level Required
Technique Minimum Hours Total Hours
Training (Hours)
in Method inNDT
40 210 400 .
Acoustic EmissionTesting(AE) 40 630 1200
40 210 400
ACFMT
40 630 1200
ECT 40 210 400
40 630 1200
ElectromagneticTesting(ET)
FLT 40 210 400
40 630 1200
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Required
Required Training Experience
Evaluation Technique Minimum Hours in
(Hours)
Method
Radiographic Film Interpretation - 40 2100*
Non-Radioarapher
Radiographic Film Interpretation - Radiographer 24 2100*
(Certified Levell)
Diaital Radioscopy 32 175
Ultrasonic Digital Thickness Measurement 8 40
(numeric output only)
Ultrasonic Straight Beam (A-scan) Measurement 24 175
NOTES:
A: Experience shall be based on the actual hours worked in the specific method.
B: The required minimum experience shall be documented by method and by hour with supervisor or NDT
Level III approval.
c: \/\/hilefulfilling total NDT experience requirement, experience may be gained in more than one (1) method.
however. the minimum hours must be met for each method.
* Requires practical review of 1000 radiographs.
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(COMPANY NAME)
Name: 1.0.Number:
Current Certification Status: 0 Trainee 0 level I 0 level I! 0 level III
Method: Recertification Due Date:
Education
HS or Equivalent: Advanced:
NDT Training
Course Date Hours Instructor
EXDerience
Employer Method(s) Dates (from/to) Months or Hours
The above named employee has satisfactorily met the qualification requirements of the [INSERT COMPANY
NAME] certification procedure in accordance IMth the 2006 edition of CP-189. Other details of qualification, if
any, are maintained on file and are available for audit upon request.
Signed: Date:
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D.I Purpose. It is the responsibility of the ASNT Standards Development Committee (SDC) to issue interpretations of
standards it has developed where questions regarding the proper way to comply with such standards have arisen. This
appendix establishes the procedures the ASNT SDC and those inquiring shall use to make such interpretations.
Dol Inquiries. The following guidelines for preparing an inquiry will expedite consideration and response to the inquirer.
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Dol.1 Each inquiry should be limited to a single aspect of the standard or previous interpretation of the standard.
Inquiries concerning multiple inquiries or unrelated subjects may be returned for further clarification.
D.2.2 The specific question to be answered by SDC should be distinctly set apart from the body of the letter and
must be in condensed, precise question format, omitting superfluous background information and if possible,
asked in such a manner that a "yes" or "no" (perhaps with a short explanation) would be an acceptable reply.
Dol.3 The inquiry should state the purpose of the question, which could be to obtain a clarification of the standard's
mandates or the intent of the committee as it developed the standard.
D.2.4 The inquiry should contain the needed information for SDC's understanding of the question.
Dol.5 The inquiry should include references to the applicable paragraph(s) of the standard or previous interpretation
of the standard. .
D.2.6 Inquiries must be in writing and addressed to the Secretary of the Standards Development Committee at ASNT
headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
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