ASNT Certification
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing provides the most widely recognized NDT certification programs in North America.
About ASNT Certification
ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) offers multiple certification paths for NDT professionals. The most common are employer-based certification under SNT-TC-1A and the portable ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP). ASNT Level III certification is the highest individual qualification and is recognized as the industry benchmark for NDT expertise.
Certification Levels
Level I - Qualified to perform specific NDT calibrations, tests, and evaluations under supervision
Level II - Qualified to set up and calibrate equipment, interpret results, and supervise Level I personnel
Level III - Expert level qualified to establish techniques, interpret codes and standards, and certify others
Requirements
- Minimum documented training hours per method
- Minimum experience hours per level
- Written examination (general, specific, practical)
- Vision acuity requirements
- Employer authorization (SNT-TC-1A) or ASNT examination (ACCP)
Exam Topics
Applicable NDT Methods
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