Personnel Certification Equivalency for ASNT NDT Level III
A candidate applies for ASNT NDT Level III certification in the ultrasonic testing (UT) method. The candidate holds a valid ASNT NDT Level II certificate in UT and has 5 years of experience. The candidate also holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. The employer's written practice requires Level III certification for procedure approval. The candidate has not taken any Level III examinations. The ASNT certification requirements state that a Level III candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering or science, plus 1 year of experience, or equivalent. The candidate's Level II certificate is from ASNT and is current. The candidate asks if the Level II certificate can be used to waive any part of the Level III examination.
1. Can the candidate use the ASNT NDT Level II certificate to waive any part of the Level III examination?
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No. ASNT NDT Level III certification requires passing the Level III examinations (basic, method, and specific). Holding a Level II certificate does not waive any part of the Level III examination. The candidate must meet the qualification requirements and pass all required examinations. The Level II certificate demonstrates competence at Level II but does not substitute for Level III examination. The candidate's education and experience may qualify them to sit for the exam, but no waiver is granted based on Level II certification.
2. What are the minimum requirements for the candidate to be eligible for ASNT NDT Level III certification in UT?
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The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science, plus 1 year of experience in NDT, or equivalent. The candidate has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 5 years of experience, so they meet the education and experience requirements. They must also pass the Level III basic, UT method, and specific examinations. They must also have a current Level II certificate or equivalent, which they have. So they are eligible to take the exams.