Basic NDT : This examination is 4 hours in length, having 135 questions of equal value.

Administration of NDT personnel certification programs

SNT-TC-1A, 2011 edition

ASNT CP-189, 2011 edition

General familiarity with other NDT methods

Radiography (safety, X-ray, and isotope methods)

Neutron radiography

Ultrasonic testing

Eddy current and flux leakage testing

Liquid penetrant testing

Magnetic particle testing

Leak testing

Acoustic emission testing

Visual testing

Thermal/infrared

Vibration analysis

Materials, fabrication, and production technology

Properties of materials, origin of discontinuities, and failure modes

Materials processing (casting, welding, forging, brazing, soldering, machining,

heat treatment, surface treatment, adhesive bonding, etc.)

Dimensional metrology

References

Level III Study Guide: Basic (2251)

SNT-TC-1A (2011 edition) (2071)

Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A: Complete Set of Supplements,

Plus Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (2011 edition) (2192)

Materials and Processes for NDT Technology (2250)

ANSI/ASNT CP-189 (2011 edition) (2508)

NDT Handbook: Volume 10, NDT Overview (140)

ASM Handbook Vol. 17, NDE and QC (105)

MT - Magnetic Particle : examination is 2 hours in length, having 90 questions of equal value.

Principles/Theory

Principles of magnets and magnetic fields

Characteristics of magnetic fields

Equipment/Materials

Magnetic particle test equipment

Inspection materials

Technique/Calibrations

Magnetization by means if electric current

Selecting the proper method of magnetization

Demagnetization

Interpretation/Evaluation

Procedures

Safety and Health

References

Level III Study Guide: Magnetic Particle Testing, Second Edition (2253)

NDT Handbook: Third Edition, Volume 8, Magnetic Testing (148)

Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A) Book Magnetic Particle

Method, Second Edition (2027)

PT - Liquid Penetrant :

examination is 2 hours, having 90 questions of equal

value.

Principles/Theory

Principles of liquid penetrant process

Theory

Proper selection of PT as method of choice

Liquid penetrant processing

Equipment/Materials

Liquid penetrant test units

Methods of measurement

Lighting for liquid penetrant testing

Materials for liquid penetrant testing

Testing and maintenance of materials

Interpretation/Evaluation

General

Factor affecting indications

Indications from discontinuities

Relevant and Nonrelevant indications

Procedures

Liquid penetrant testing procedures, codes, standards and specifications

Safety and Health

Toxicity

Flammability

Electrical hazards

Personnel protective equipment

Right to know (MSDS)

Disposal of used materials

References

Level III Study Guide: Liquid Penetrant Testing (2255)

NDT Handbook: Volume 2, Liquid Penetrant Tests (142, 142CD, 142WCD)

Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Liquid Penetrant

Testing Method, Revised Edition (2029)

RT - Radiographic Testing : examination is 4 hours, having 135 questions of equal value.

Principles and Theory

Equipment/Materials

Electrically generated sources

Particulate radiation sources

Radiation detectors

Techniques/Calibration

Imaging considerations

Film processing

Viewing of radiographs

Judging radiographic quality

Exposure calculations

Radiographic techniques

Interpretation and Evaluation

Procedures

Safety and Health

Exposure hazards

Methods of controlling radiation exposure

Operational and emergency procedures

Dosimetry and Film Badges

References

Level III Study Guide: Radiographic Testing (2259)

NDT Handbook: Volume 4, Radiographic Testing (144, 144CD, 144WCD)

Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Radiographic

Testing Method (2026)

Working Safety in Radiography (232)

UT - Ultrasonic Testing : examination is 4 hours, having 135 questions of equal value.

Principles/Theory

Equipment/Materials

Techniques/Calibrations
Contact
Immersion
Comparison of contact and immersion methods
Remote monitoring
Calibration (electronic and functional)

Interpretation/Evaluations
Evaluation of base metal product forms
Evaluation of weldments
Evaluation of bonded structures
Variables affecting test results
Evaluation (general)

Procedures
Specific applications
Codes/Standards/Specifications

Safety and Health

References

Level III Study Guide: Ultrasonic Testing (2261)

NDT Handbook: Volume 7, Ultrasonic Testing (147)

Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Ultrasonic Testing

Method (2028)

Ultrasonics: Fundamentals, Technology, Applications (341)