Appendix 3
to the Rules for certification of personnel in the field of non-destructive testing,
approved by the Resolution of the Gosgortekhnadzor of Russia of 23.01.2002 N 3
Table 1 Appendix 3
Requirements for the minimum terms of special training for admission to the qualifying examination and certification at I and II levels of qualification
Type (method) of NDT | Level I (hours) | Level II (hours) |
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ultrasonic UK | 40 | 80 |
acoustic - emission AE | 40 | 80 |
radiation (RK) | 40 | 80 |
magnetic MK | 40 | 80 |
eddy current VT | 40 | 80 |
penetrating substances: | ||
capillary PVK | 24 | 40 |
leak detection PVT | 40 | 80 |
visual and measuring VIK | 24 | 40 |
vibrodiagnostic VD | 40 | 80 |
electric EK | 24 | 40 |
thermal TK | 40 | 80 |
optical OK | 24 | 24 |
other methods | in accordance with approved programs | |
Note 1: training includes practical and theoretical courses. Note 2: in accordance with Russian legislation, the equivalent of a working week is 40 hours. Note 3: admission to certification at level II is carried out after completing training in the amount of total time for levels I and II. Note 4: Preparation time can be reduced by up to 50% for candidates skilled in a limited area (eg ultrasonic inspection of polyethylene pipes) or inspection method (eg ultrasonic thickness measurement). Note 5: Decreases in the total training time required may be permitted by the Independent Body for applicants with a higher technical or university education. |
Table 2 Appendix 3
Minimum production experience requirements for admission to the qualification exam and certification for levels I and II
Type (method) of NDT | Production experience, months (at 40 hour week) | ||
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level I | level II | ||
For a specialist, tier-1 | For a specialist who does not have a level I | ||
UK | 6 | 12 | 18 |
AE | 6 | 12 | 18 |
RK | 6 | 12 | 18 |
MK | 3 | 9 | 12 |
VT | 3 | 9 | 12 |
PVK | 3 | 6 | 9 |
PVT | 3 | 9 | 12 |
VIK | 3 | 6 | 9 |
VD | 6 | 12 | 18 |
EK | 3 | 6 | 9 |
TK | 6 | 12 | 18 |
other methods | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Note 1: Work experience in months is estimated at a nominal 40 hour week or statutory work week. When a professional works more than 40 hours a week, then all hours worked by him can be taken into account, but he is required to provide confirmation of this experience. Note 2: The duration of the required experience can be reduced by 50% if the specialist is certified in a limited area. Note 3: production experience can be acquired simultaneously using two or more NDT methods, while the total required experience can be reduced as follows: - two NDT methods - reducing the total total experience by 25%; - three NDT methods - reduction of total experience by 33%; - four or more NDT methods - reducing the total duration of production experience up to 50%; in all cases, for each method, the candidate must have at least 50% of the experience required by Table 3. Note 4: up to 50% of experience can be gained in practical classes, the duration can be taken into account with a factor of no more than five (5). Practical exercises should include the control of full-scale objects or objects close to them. |