Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Personnel

Three levels of certification are available for a wide range of NDT methods - conventional and advanced, see list. The scheme complies with EN 473 and ISO 9712.

Employers with specific NDT requirements are also catered for, as is the need for NDT personnel approval under the Pressure Equipment Directive.

 

Requirement Documents

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Requirements for the Certification of Personnel Engaged in Non-Destructive Testing - (Document No CSWIP-ISO-NDT-11/93-R 5th Edition October 2008).
(103kB)

Amendment 01/2004 Nov 2004.
(19kB)


Amendment 01/2005 September 2005.
(19kB)


Appendix 1: Examination format and syllabus for the Certification of Personnel engaged in Non-Destructive Testing of Welded Joints and General Engineering Components

Part 1a: Ultrasonic Inspector (Conventional), Level 1, 2 and 3 (October 2008). (71kB)


Part 1b: Automated and Manual and Encoded Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing, Levels 1, 2 and 3 (October 2008). (125kB)


Part 1c: Time of Flight Diffraction Ultrasonic Testing of Welds in Ferritic and Non-Ferritic Materials, Levels 1, 2 and 3 (October 2008). (105kB)


Part 2: Magnetic Particle Inspector - Level 1, 2 and 3 (October 2008).
(111kB)

Part 3: Penetrant Inspector - Level 1, 2 and 3 (October 2008).
(104kB)

Part 4: Radiographic Interpreter (Welds) (October 2008).
(87kB)

Part 5: Radiographic Inspector (Welds) - Levels 1, 2 and 3 (October 2008).
(115kB)

Part 5b: Digitised Radiographic Inspector/Interpreter Levels 1, 2 and 3 (October 2008).
(131kB)

Part 6: Visual and Optical Inspector - Level 1, 2 and 3 (October 2008).
(101kB)

Part 7: ACFM Inspector - Level 1, 2 and 3 (October 2008).
(112kB)

Part 8: Eddy Current Inspector - Level 1, 2 and 3 (October 2008).
(103kB)

Part 9: Radiation Safety (October 2008).
(80kB)

Part 10: Leak Detection (October 2008).
(103kB)

Part 11: LRUT Inspector (October 2008).
(101kB)


Requirements for Employer Specific Certification of Personnel Engaged in Non-Destructive Testing in accordance with the requirements of EN473 and ISO9712 - (Document No CSWIP-ES-12-04 1st Edition February 2004). (58kB)

TWI Certification Ltd is recognised by DTI/UKAS as a Recognised Third Party Organisation for the approval of NDT personnel as required by the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). Prior to this recognition, TWI Certification Ltd was already permitted to witness approval tests and approve welding procedures.

Requirements for the approval of NDT personnel - (document CSWIP-PED-2-01 - 1st Edition December 2001).
(26kB)

CSWIP Rules
(23kB)