T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 Rev 1
1.6.2 Examiner Personnel Testing Requirements. Nondestructive test Examiner personnel shall be tested by examinations administered by the employing activity, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), or other outside agency. 1.6.2.1 Examiner Specific Examination. A specific examination for each NDT method relating to specifications, equipment, techniques, and procedures applicable to the employer’s products and methods, as well as the administration of the employers written practice, is required. It is the responsibility of the employing activity, independent of the Examiner being tested, to prepare, approve, and administer this specific examination. 1.6.3 Certification of Personnel. The employing activity is responsible for the adequacy of the NDT program and is responsible for the certification of all levels of NDT personnel. 1.6.3.1 Other Methods. For NDT methods not covered by ASNT SNT-TC-1A, personnel shall be qualified to comparable levels of competency by the administration of comparable examinations on the particular method involved. 1.6.4 Recertification. All NDT personnel shall be recertified by examinations that are as comprehensive as those employed in the initial certification, except that the basic examination for NDT Examiners need not be administered as long as a method certification is maintained. Recertification by evidence of continuing satisfactory technical performance, or on the basis of ASNT certifications granted without examination, is not permitted. Nondestructive test personnel, other than Examiners, shall be recertified at intervals not greater than three years. Examiners shall be recertified at intervals not greater than five years. A certification is considered to be expired on the last day of the month in which recertification is due. 1.6.4.1 Maintenance. NDT Operator and Inspector personnel shall be recertified by examination if they have not satisfied the annual oversight requirements of 1.6.10, in the method in which they are certified. This re-examination need only consist of an approved practical examination administered by the activity’s NDT Examiner. 1.6.5 Alternate Certification. NDT Examiners and inspection personnel certified in accordance with certification programs that meet the requirements of MIL-STD-2132 or NAVSEA 250-1500-1 may perform duties and inspections in accordance with the requirements of this document for the same inspection methods/techniques provided the following: a. Examiner: (1) The inspection procedure meets the requirements of this document, including the appropriate acceptance criteria; and (2) A specific examination is administered in accordance with 1.6.2.1; and (3) The ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level III education and training requirements are met. b. Operator/Inspector: (1) The inspection procedure meets the requirements of this document, including the appropriate acceptance criteria; and (2) The individual is trained to the inspection procedure; and (3) A specific examination is administered that addresses the requirements of the procedure, including acceptance criteria; and (4) The ASNT SNT-TC-1A education and training requirements are met.
1.6.5.1 Naval Personnel. Naval (military) personnel only may be certified to the requirements of NAVSEA S9086-CH-STM-020, Chapter 074 Volume 2, as an alternative to the requirements herein.
1.6.5.2 Other Certification Programs. The use of personnel certified to specific inspection methods/techniques of other certification programs shall require NAVSEA approval.
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