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 6th Edition June 2011).
(103kB)

Applying for Examinations
(59kB)


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 (June 2011).
(130kB)

Part 1b: Automated and Manual and Encoded Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing, Levels 1, 2 and 3 (June 2011).
(112kB)

Part 1c: Time of Flight Diffraction Ultrasonic Testing of Welds in Ferritic and Non-Ferritic Materials, Levels 1, 2 and 3 (June 2011).
(95kB)

Part 2: Magnetic Particle Inspector - Level 1, 2 and 3 (June 2011).
(99kB)

Part 3: Penetrant Inspector - Level 1, 2 and 3 (June 2011).
(93kB)

Part 4: Radiographic Interpreter (Welds) (June 2011).
(80kB)

Part 5a: Radiographic Inspector (Welds) - Levels 1, 2 and 3 (June 2011).
(94kB)

Part 5b: Digitised Radiographic Inspector/Interpreter Levels 1, 2 and 3 (June 2011).
(105kB)

Part 6: Visual and Optical Inspector - Level 1, 2 and 3 (June 2011).
(96kB)

Part 7: ACFM Inspector - Level 1, 2 and 3 (June 2011).
(96kB)

Part 8: Eddy Current Inspector - Level 1, 2 and 3 (June 2011).
(96kB)

Part 9: Radiation Safety (June 2011).
(70kB)

Part 10: Leak Detection (June 2011).
(100kB)

Part 11: LRUT Inspector (June 2011).
(87kB)


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 2nd Edition May 2010).
(135kB)

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)


Examination code of conduct
(56kB)