An individual certificated to level 1 has demonstrated competence to carry out NDT according to written instructions and under the supervision of level 2 or level 3 personnel.
An individual certificated to level 3 has demonstrated competence to perform and direct non-destructive testing operations for which he is certificated
Level 1
An individual certificated to level 1 has demonstrated competence to carry out NDT according to written instructions and under the supervision of level 2 or level 3 personnel. Within the scope of the competence defined on the certificate, level 1 personnel may be authorised by the employer to:
set up NDT equipment;
perform the tests;
report the results
record and classify the results of the tests in terms of written criteria
Level 2
An individual certificated to level 2 has demonstrated competence to perform non-destructive testing according to established or recognised procedures
Within the scope of the competence defined on the certificate, level 2 personnel may be authorised by the employer to
select the NDT technique for the testing method to be used;;
define the limitations of application of the testing method;
set up and verify equipment settings;
perform and supervise tests
interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes or specifications;
prepare written NDT instructions;
carry out and supervise all tasks at or below level 2;
provide guidance for personnel at or below level 2, and
organise and report the results of non-destructive tests
Level 3
An individual certificated to level 3 has demonstrated competence to perform and direct non-destructive testing operations for which he is certificated.
Within the scope of the competence defined on certificate, level 3, personnel may be authorised to:
assume full responsibility for a test facility or examination centre and staff;
establish and validate NDT instructions and procedures
interpret standards, codes, specifications and procedures;
designate the particular test methods, procedures and NDT instructions to be used;
carry out and supervise all level 1 and level 2 duties, and