What was discussed
• ASTM Vol. 03.03, Nondestructive Testing, E 543, “Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing” covers minimum requirements for agencies performing the Nondestructive examination. The practice is applicable wherever systematic assessments of the competence of a nondestructive examination agency by a user or other party are desired. The specification states that “the authority (owner, engineer, architect, contractor, purchaser) may, at its discretion, inspect the procedures, equipment, and personnel program of the agency.”  ASTM E1212 and E1359- presents a practice for “Establishment and Maintenance of Quality Control Systems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies.” When using these practices to assess the capability of, or to accredit NDE agencies, ASTM Guide E 1359, “Standard Guide for Evaluating Capabilities of Nondestructive Testing Agencies” can be used. This guide establishes areas for review and provides a survey form that can be used in determining the competence of a nondestructive examination agency as well
• The New ASNT Employer-Based Certification Program
• An ASNT program that ensures NDT Service Providers and Inspection Agencies meet the minimum compliance with either SNT-TC-1A or CP-189 through the employer’s Written Practice
• ASNT (ISQ) Industry Sector Qualification-The purpose of the ISQ program is to provide the oil and gas industry with NDT personnel who have demonstrated competency in the practical application of a specific technique through hands-on performance demonstration qualification examinations.
• Links to relevant sources
https://www.asianweldingspecialist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Snyder-Feature-IT-Winter-0auditingNDTagencies-002.pdf  Guidelines for Auditing NDE Agencies
https://www.asnt.org/MajorSiteSections/Accreditation/EBC_Program.aspxhttps://www.asnt.org/MajorSiteSections/About/ASNT_News/2020/ASNT_Launches_New_Accreditation_Program_for_NDT_Companies.aspxhttps://www.asnt.org/MajorSiteSections/Certification/ISQ.aspx
https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apiqute
https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/certifications/apiqute#tab-exam-info
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