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This certification scheme has been accredited by the Argentine Accreditation Body (OAA, Organismo Argentino de Acreditación) since 2006.
In general terms, IRAM-NM-ISO 9712 Standard specifies three levels of certification, the scope of which is summarized below:
An individual certified to Level 1 has demonstrated competence to carry out NDT according to written instructions and under the supervision of Level 2 or Level 3 personnel. Within the scope of the competence specified on the certificate, Level 1 personnel may be authorized by the employer to perform the following in accordance with NDT instructions:
a) set up NDT equipment;
b) perform the tests;
c) record and classify the result of the tests according to written criteria;
d) report the result.
Level 1 certified personnel shall neither be responsible for the choice of test method or technique to be used, nor for the interpretation of test results.
An individual certified to Level 2 has demonstrated competence to perform NDT according to NDT procedures or NDT instructions. Within the scope pf the competence specified on the certificate, Level 2 personnel may be authorized by the employer to:
a) select the NDT technique for the testing method to be used;
b) specify the limitations of application of the testing method;
c) translate NDT codes, standards, specifications, and procedures into NDT instructions adapted to the actual working conditions;
d) set up and verify equipment settings;
e) perform and supervise tests;
f) interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or procedures;
g) carry out and supervise all tasks at or below Level 2;
h) provide guidance and mentoring for personnel at or below Level 2;
i) report the results of NDT.
An individual certified to Level 3 has demonstrated competence to perform and direct NDT operations for which they are certified. Level 3 personnel have demonstrated:
a) the competence to evaluate and interpret result in terms of existing standards, codes, and, specifications;
b) sufficient practical knowledge of applicable materials, fabrication, process, and product technology to select NDT methods, establish NDT techniques, and assist in establishing acceptance criteria where none are otherwise available;
c) a general familiarity with other NDT methods.
Within the scope of the competence specified on the certificate, Level 3 personnel may be authorized by the employer to:
a) establish, review for editorial and technical correctness, and validate NDT instructions and procedures;
b) interpret standards, codes, specifications, and procedures;
c) designate the particular test methods, procedures, and NDT instructions to be used;
d) carry out and supervise all tasks at all levels;
e) provide guidance and mentoring for NDT personnel al all levels.
The IRAM Non-Destructive Testing Operator Certification is then defined by the NDT level, method and scope of application. These three variables constitute the scope of the certification.
The candidate for this type of certification must meet specific pre-requisites of training, experience and visual aptitude. Then the candidate must pass a theoretical-practical exam at the Authorized Qualification Bodies (AQB).
IRAM has approved the training courses designed under the IAEA-TECDOC 628 standard; ANSI/ASNT CP-105 standard for the case of Scattered Flow; and for Ultrasound – Phased Array, download here the characteristics of the course, in compliance with the training requirement for certification.
For inquiries on this subject, please write to: certipersonas@iram.org.ar
