CM Approval Document

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
Approval of Condition Monitoring

Training
Organisations
Contents
Part I Approval and Accreditation Page 2

Part II Minimum Requirements Page 9
Part III Specimen Forms Page 17
Audit checklist Page 28
Appendix 1 – Equipment Page 32
Appendix 2 – Training Specimens Page 34
Appendix 3 – sample exercises Page 35
Fee structure Page 36
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CM Approval Document issue 1 rev A 1 2 November 2015
Part I Approval and Accreditation
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Approval and Accreditation
3. Procedure
4. Validity
5. Extensions
6. Renewal
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Foreword
The wording and numbering of this document has changed since its last issue (no. Acc Doc 04-CM Issue
2).
BINDT are subject to a yearly audit by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) as a result BINDT
have consistently had a non conformance raised against them regarding their use of the term
‘Accredited/Accreditation’ within the ATO scheme.
In the second quarter of 2013, a working group was setup by the BINDTs Council committee to discuss
this consistently raised issue. The majority agreed that BINDT could ‘approve’ or ‘authorise’ organisations
conducting NDT & Inspection, CM or Marine training and/or examinations, but does not have the authority
to ‘Accredit’ organisations.
In conclusion the working group informed the relevant committees; Council, CMC, Approval Panel
(previously Accreditation Panel) and MQ&E that ATO will now stand for APPROVED TRAINING
ORGANISATION and that the training courses offered would be ‘ACCREDITED’.
The Approval Panel agreed to provide existing ATOs with a 12 month transition period from the date of
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this document issue, deadline being 31 November 2014, in order to align their related documentation and
publications with the wording of this issue of the Accreditation document, now Approval Document.
The numbering of this document previously followed the format - Document title_04_Issue no. It has now
been refined for ease of use and follows the format – Document title_Issue no.
Any enquiries should be forwarded to the ATO administrators
Newton Building, St. George’s Avenue

Northampton, NN2 6JB
United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1604-893-811.
Fax: +44(0)1604-893-868.
E-mail: pcn@bindt.org
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1. Introduction
1.1 In the interests of improving and maintaining the general standard of Condition Monitoring (CM)
training, the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing has produced guidelines which define the
minimum requirements for the structured training of CM personnel (See part II), together with a scheme
outlined herein under which such training is be assessed and approved. These requirements conform to
those specified in PCN document CM/GEN and ISO 18436 part 3 (requirements for training bodies and
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the training process) for 3 party conformity assessment. It is the intention that the gaining of approval by
a commercial trainer offering courses to external clients should be seen as a testimony to the quality of its
overall system of training, declaration of conformity to this document, ISO9001, CMGEN and relevant
parts of ISO18436.
All information and documentation accrued by the appointed agent, the Approval Panel and any external
assessor whilst conducting Approval or accreditation business shall be treated as commercial in
confidence and not disclosed to any other parties and appropriately secured for storage.
1.2 A system diagram, which outlines the approval process, is shown at Figure 1.
1.3 This document is to be used by organisations wishing to provide Industry with an assured quality of
training in condition monitoring.
1.4 It has been developed out of a need for a method by which approval can be given to those offering
excellence in training.
1.5 It is a recommendation of ISO18436-3 that certification bodies make use of approved training bodies
when stipulating their requirements for qualification examination eligibility.
2. Approval and Accreditation
2.1 At the request of the Training Organisation, the Institute will, upon receipt of a correctly completed
application (APP/1 attached) and the published current fee (available upon request to the institute),
appoint suitably competent auditor(s).
2.2 Assessment will comprise of two phases:

(i) A review of the application and supporting material supplied in conjunction with an evaluation/audit of
the quality management system, quality and operational procedures and, training documents and
materials (manuals) compliant to the training syllabi specified in CM/GEN. Any translated training manuals
in languages other than English are regarded as ‘learning/training aids’ and will not be subject to audit;
(ii) An audit of the facilities, specimens and equipment of the Organisation to be approved, to be
undertaken within 12 months of application. BINDT recommends facility audit as soon as reasonable. An
audit checklist is included in this document as a guide to identify quality areas subject to audit.
2.3 The authority to grant approval and accreditation of a course(s) rests entirely with the MQ&E
Committee’s Approval Panel. The Panel shall not be obliged to give reasons for withholding approval or
accreditation though, wherever practicable, the maximum assistance will be given to Training
Organisations before re-assessment.
2.4 If the Panel considers that the Training Organisation and associated course material comply with the
minimum requirements, approval by the Institute will follow.
2.5 An Approved Training Organisation (ATO) will be entitled to display the British Institute of Non-
Destructive Testing Approval Logo (as shown on the title page of this document) and will receive a wall
certificate to promote their business as a BINDT approved training organisation. A copy of the logo can be
obtained at request directly from BINDT’s publishing department info@bindt.org.
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3. Procedure
3.1 The Training Organisation seeking approval will apply on the relevant form, which are included in Part
III, which is to be submitted together with specified supporting documentation and payment of fees.
Copies of application forms may be obtained separately from the Institute.
3.2 A Remote Training Centre (RTC hereafter) associated with an approved training body (ATO) must
also apply for approval to RTC status on the relevant application form APP/1 attached. The RTC is
managed and controlled by the governing ATO.
3.3 In order to comply with the specification of an RTC, the facility must be remote from the appointed
ATO.
If six or more advertised training events are carried out at a remote training location in any twelve month
period the training coordinator shall notify BINDT and the remote training centre will routinely be expected
to apply to be an ATO under the criteria laid down in this document.
Where the facility itself meets the requirements of ISO 18436-3 clauses 4.6.2 and 4.6.3 with the
exceptions that;
3.3.1. The RTC must operate in accordance with the quality manual and operational procedures
of the associated ATO;
3.3.2. The authorised trainers are employed by the ATO and travel to the centre to undertake
training- trainers will not be employed by the RTC;
3.3.3. All training and associated examination material are returned to the ATO;
3.3.4. All RTCs are subject to premises/facility/equipment audit under the same restrictions and
requirements applied to ATOs and must prove to BINDT that their CM training business
operates solely in accordance with the ATOs quality and operational documents;
3.3.5. Any RTC operating beyond the scope (see clause 3.3) intended for training centres must
apply for full approval by BINDT to become an approved training centre (ATO) and be
subject to the full systems audit and associated costs;
3.3.6. All RTCs must undertake their own internal quality audit every 2 years from the date of
approval, and so specified in the quality manual of the governing ATO that manages the
RTC;
3.4 Subject to satisfactory ‘desktop audit’ review of the quality system and training documentation, the
audit team will make a report and recommendation to the Approval Panel, who may then authorise
approval to an applicant ATO.
3.4.1 In the event of approval of an ATO or RTC being withheld because of failure to comply
with all, or part of the minimum requirements, the ATO
3.4.2 Shall be re-audited within 3 calendar months of the original audit date in order to
demonstrate conformance in areas previously found unsatisfactory. Failure to do so will
result in the need to re-apply as an initial applicant.
3.6 Approved Training Organisations will be subjected to periodic surveillance and reassessment to
ensure they continue to comply with the minimum requirements of the Approval Document.
3.6.1.The normal initial audit schedules are:

i. Initial full assessment: within 12 months of receipt of acceptable application
ii. First reassessment: within 12 months of initial full assessment
iii. Reassessment: within 36 months after initial full reassessment, this audit will include a
comprehensive assessment of the complete quality system, training materials and
facilities, leading to renewal of approval
3.6.2 After the initial audit cycle (clause 3.6.1) has been successfully completed, the normal audit
schedule is:
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i. 1 Surveillance: within 12 months of successful reassessment audit
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ii. 2 Surveillance: within 12 months of 1 surveillance audit
iii. Reassessment: within 36 months after initial full reassessment, this audit will include a
comprehensive assessment of the complete quality system, training materials and
facilities, leading to renewal of approval
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3.6.3 To ensure the ATOs continued compliance with its 3 year approval, BINDT shall attempt to
schedule the audits (not including the initial audit) approximately 3 months before
recommendation to the Approval Panel is due and/or the anniversary of approval expiry.
3.6.4 RTCs shall be subject to surveillance audits as specified in 3.3.7 above.
3.7 Surveillance visits of an ATO will routinely be carried out on an annual basis by the appointed
assessor who will examine the way in which training is conducted on site, including review of student
records and files, and the site itself. At the discretion of BINDT, random site visits may be carried out.
3.8 Training Course material shall be submitted electronically for accreditation by providing a completed
form APP/2 for each course, together with a complete set of course notes (with supporting literature if
necessary) and the relevant fee. The purpose of course accreditation is to ensure that the specified
objectives of the course are met and that the course satisfies the requirements of the certification scheme
document PCN CM/GEN and its associated requirements.
3.10 Only Training Courses approved to be compliant with PCN CM/GEN specifications can be
considered as pre-requisite to sit a PCN CM/GEN qualification examination, after the candidate has
successfully passed the training examination (with a pass ≥75% (70% for LA & VA only)) and submits a
copy of the training certificate to PCN.
3.11 Representatives of the BINDT, authorised in writing, shall have access to an ATO and an RTC at all
reasonable times to verify any aspect of its operation applicable to the requirements. BINDT reserves the
right to visit any ATO and RTC without notice.
4. Validity
4.1 Approval given under the scheme shall have validity of three years subject to the maintenance and
continued compliance of the approved quality system and training courses. This certificate of approval is
valid subject to a satisfactory, yearly surveillance. This certificate is the property of BINDT and can be
withdrawn at any time. All ATO’s will be added to the approval list, this is proof of validity and verification
of an ATO certificate.
4.2 The ATO shall ensure that BINDT is kept up to date with their latest Quality Management System
(QMS) and training procedures. The English version of the QMS shall be submitted to BINDT
electronically. When the ATOs QMS undergoes any updates/changes these must also be submitted
electronically to BINDT immediately.
4.2 Complaints from students and/or employers of students should be directed to BINDT in the first
instance. Approval for a Training Organisation may be withdrawn at any time within the approved period if,
upon investigation, major non-conformances (ie: system failure) are judged by the Approval Panel to
warrant it following the complaint.
4.2.1 A system to record all complaints received shall be operated by the ATO and/or RTC. Records from
the RTC will be returned to the ATO for review. All complaint records must be available for examination
during the renewal audit/surveillance visit and during any complaint enquiry.
4.3 Should major changes occur within the ATO or RTC policy, personnel status, documentation, facilities
or operating procedure(s), which may affect the validity of approval of the ATO or approval of the RTC, the
British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) must be informed immediately. Failure to do so may
result in withdrawal of approval (see clause 4.2) or approval or a refusal to renew approval or
accreditation.
4.4 Due to business fluctuations there may be periods during which training courses are not run,
particularly at smaller training Organisations and/or at RTCs. If no courses are held during a 12-month
period then BINDT must be advised. Every effort will be made to ensure that approved status is
maintained for the ATO or approval status for the RTC, but checks may be necessary prior to the next
course being conducted to ensure that the training facility has in fact become operational and the course
material is still valid with respect to the current version of CMGEN and that the facilities are maintained in
the order at time of approval.
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5. Extensions
5.1 Approval of additional course modules, subsequent to the initial visit, will require a further audit which
will be staggered to the audit schedule. The additional modules are to be submitted to BINDT
electronically for review and accreditation. A copy of the curriculum and course notes, a list of equipment,
specimens, instructor qualifications and a correctly completed application for extension (See Part III),
together with the current published fee, should be forwarded to BINDT. Extensions approved as per
section 2.
6. Renewal
Approval may be renewed after each three year period, subject to satisfactory annual surveillance audits
(clause 3.6), following the receipt of a correctly completed application for renewal (See part III APP/4).
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Approval of Training
Figure 1. System Diagram
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Part II Minimum Requirements for the Structured Training of

Condition Monitoring Personnel
Contents
1. Foreword 6. Training Staff
6.1 Certification
6.2 Qualifications
2. Scope 6.3 Experience
6.4 Updating
3. Training Organisation Management
7. Records
4. Quality Documentation 7.1 Students
4.1 Management Responsibility 7.2 Staff
4.2 Resource Management 7.3 Equipment
4.3 Service Realisation 7.4 Specimens
4.4 Measurement, Analysis and Improvement 7.5 COSHH
4.5 Student Induction
4.6 Student Assessment
4.7 Counseling
4.8 Curriculum
4.9 Course Notes
Appendix 1 – Equipment requirements
5. Facilities
5.1 The Training Environment Appendix 2 – Training Specimen
5.2 Resources requirements
5.3 Equipment
5.4 Specimens Appendix 3- Training practical skills
5.5 Library evaluation forms
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1. Foreword
This document has been prepared under the direction of the Membership, Qualifications and Education
(MQ&E) Committee of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing for training Organisations wishing to
provide industry with an assured quality of training in CM methods.
2. Scope
The document establishes the minimum requirements for the structured training of CM personnel to
ensure eligibility in CM personnel certification examinations.
3. Training Organisation Management
The training Organisation shall appoint a Co-ordinator to be responsible for setting up and maintaining the
administration of a Quality Management System for personnel training in order to satisfy the criteria
contained within this document, ISO18436-1 and ISO 18436-3.
4. Quality Documentation
This document requires that all staff within the applicant Training Organisation be made aware of their
specific responsibilities and method of working. These shall be published in a Training Organisation
Quality Manual, preferably to ISO9001 or ISO 9000, and the CM Training Guidelines document.
This manual should be controlled, reviewed and updated annually and which includes an organisational
chart for all staff. Responsibilities and methods of working shall be defined by job title, and staff shall be
allocated job titles in their terms of reference, which in turn refer them to the Quality Manual.
Procedures defined within the quality Manual shall encompass all staff functions within the Training
Organisation and should include arrangements for control documentation and calibration of test
equipment, together with laboratory instructions to control specified requirements.
Training Organisation staff shall be conversant with relevant procedures defined in the manual and shall
sign a record indicating that they have read and understood the document. There must be a documented
procedure in place for internal audit and management review and trainee feedback documentation.
Reviews of completed trainee feedback forms are to be part of the review and improvement process.
Copies of these forms are to be submitted to BINDT on a quarterly basis for review.
The ATO quality management system will include a documented schedule for internal audit which will
cover the whole of the quality management system and training processes (including RTCs where
applicable) at least once in each calendar year.
4.1 Management Responsibility
4.1.1 Top Management must be involved with and show commitment to the successful operation of the
Quality Management system.
4.1.2 Customer Focus - Customer’s current and future needs must be identified.
4.1.3 Quality Policy - A policy must be established which is relevant to the Organisation and to its
customers and should include objectives.
4.1.4 Objectives - Measurable objectives for the business need establishing to help achieve the aims of
the Quality Policy.
4.1.5 Plan the System - Responsibilities need allocating and there must be effective internal
communications.
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4.1.6 Review of the operation of the system at regular intervals. Improve where necessary. Ensure
appropriate and sufficient resources are provided.
4.2 Resource Management
People
4.2.1 Determine the competencies / skills needed within the establishment (as specified in ISO18436-3
and CMGEN).
4.2.2 Provide training or coaching to encourage self-learning.
4.2.3 Check effectiveness of actions taken to achieve necessary competence.
Infrastructure
4.2.4 This is the equipment and facilities needed by the business to carry out Approved Training as
listed in section 5.
Work Environment
4.2.5 This must meet statutory BINDT (CMGEN, ISO18436-3, PCN documents PSL/65-CM) and
customer requirements.
4.3 Service Realisation
4.3.1 Plan from the point where the customer asks for training through to delivery of training.
4.3.2 Identify key processes from above.
4.3.3 Identify how these processes interact with one another.
4.4 Measurement, Analysis and Improvement
4.4.1 Customer satisfaction

Monitoring must take place of customer satisfaction.
4.4.2 Internal Audit

Conduct audits of your system at least annually to make sure things are as planned.
4.4.3 Monitoring and Measuring

Checking of processes and the delivery of training needs to be carried out to ensure that
everything is being carried out in an effective manner that meets the customer's requirements.
4.4.4 Control of Non-Conformances

If something goes wrong, procedures should be in place to ensure that the problem is controlled
and dealt with appropriately.
4.4.5 Analysis of Data

The above points will provide data. This data should be reviewed to seek improvement.
4.4.6 Continual Improvement

Implement and control identified improvements.
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4.5 Student Induction
A system of student induction shall be in place such that, upon acceptance of an application for
enrolment, the Training Organisation will issue to the enrolled student, or his sponsor, clear and
unambiguous instructions in accordance with the following sub-paragraphs:
4.5.1 Course fees and method of payment, which must show all that is included in the fees. There shall
be no hidden extras and a schedule of course fees shall be made freely available upon request.
4.5.2 Dates and times of attendance for the course, which must include clear instructions concerning
the location of the Training Organisation?
4.5.3 Transport, accommodation and catering arrangements, where applicable.
4.5.4 Equipment and textbook requirements if the student is required to supply his/her own during the
course.
4.5.5 The relevant safety requirements pertaining to the Training Organisation as a whole or the
particular course for which the student is enrolled.
4.5.6 The names and telephone number of a contact at the Training Organisation should be available,
from whom additional information may be obtained if required.
4.6 Student Assessment
A system of student assessment shall be in place such that the progress and learning of individual
students is monitored. This assessment may be as ‘continual assessment’ (see below) or by ‘training
examination’ at the completion of the course, however the latter is specified as required in ISO18436 and
CMGEN.
Students successfully completing a course of training, by achieving the minimum pass mark of 75% (pass
mark of 70% for LA & VA only) in a theoretical examination demonstrating satisfactory learning of the
course material, shall be issued with a uniquely numbered ‘certificate of training’ (traceable to the student
records required in paragraph 7.1) that verifies the successful completion of condition monitoring training.
Steps shall be taken to prevent collaboration or collusion during examinations. This certificate of training is
verification of the requirement specified in CM/GEN for condition monitoring certification, prior to
acceptance to undertake a qualification examination.
ISO 18436-3 allows the trainer to invigilate and score the training examination, but under no circumstance
can a trainer be associated with a qualification-certification examination (see ISO17024 and ISO 18436-
1).
Additionally, at either the registered ATO facility or approved remote training centre (RTC), progress
(continual) assessments that are appropriately documented and controlled may be set by the responsible
instructor. If continual assessment is used then the instructor should set a series of small tests [for
example 5 questions] at the end of each day or specific module or task.
All small tests are compiled at the end of course and an overall mark attributed [pass mark of 75%] (pass
mark of 70% for LA & VA only). Success will lead to the issuance of a ‘certificate of training’ provided by
the ATO. This training certificate is required as a pre-requisite to BINDT examination in that method and
category. If the candidate does not pass the training assessment examination by the trainer then a
‘certificate of attendance’ can be issued, with a notation on the certificate indicating that it cannot be
accepted or construed as a ‘certificate of training’. The ATO is required to have a verifiable process [that
can be audited by BINDT] to manage continual assessment or final examination component of training.
The terminology of ‘certificate’ and ‘declaration’ is explained in clause 4.8.2.
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4.7 Counseling
A system of counseling shall be provided by the tutor/instructor for the benefit of students who fail to reach
the required minimum standard during progress assessments.
4.8 Curriculum
The Training Organisation shall publish and make freely available, the detailed curriculum upon which
each course is based. The course concerned must be aligned with the BINDT certification examination
(as defined in PCN CM/GEN), and the curriculum must reflect any published syllabus pertaining to that
examination; the curriculum shall be reviewed annually (as a minimum) and revised in accordance with
the current revision of PCN CM/GEN, and must identify any associated RTCs.
4.8.1 Training available
The PCN condition monitoring scheme pertains to four CM technologies, IRT (infrared thermography), VA
(vibration analysis), AE (acoustic emission) and LM (lubrication management and analysis). The training
shall be in the form of lectures (with self-study in part allowed, constituting no more than 25% of course
content of generic knowledge, as directed by the ATO), demonstrations and practical exercises. The
practical skills exercises for category 1 trainees only, will be evaluated by the trainer against evaluation
exercises similar to those given as example in Appendix 3. It is recommended that successful completion
of the practical skills evaluation be declared upon the training declaration [see clause 4.8.2]. With regard
to completion of the self-study component, the ATO will be required to give a short assessment to verify
candidates understanding of the self-study material. The training syllabus and consequent attestation
available at category 1 is of a general ‘introduction’ nature, as specified in CM/GEN. IRT however,
because of its diversity across many sectors, offers a modular format for training at categories 2 and 3,
these modules will be:
• IRT-Electrical
• IRT-Mechanical
• IRT-Civil
Candidates for IRT categories 2 and 3 will be required to train in the compulsory general subjects and at
least one elected module. The candidate selects a module consistent with the industry to which he is
employed or wishes to be employed. The ‘declaration of training’ will therefore reflect the module chosen.
All ATOs offering IRT training at categories 2 and 3 must be organised and appropriately qualified to
facilitate this modular training structure for IRT candidates see section 6.
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All condition monitoring approved training centres functioning as a 2 party body that is registered with a
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3 party certifying body like BINDT, are authorised only to issue ‘declarations of conformity’ for their
training courses [see below].
4.8.2 Conformity to ISO18436

Conformity to a standard can be assessed in various ways as described in ISO/IEC 17024 and ISO/IEC
17050. Practitioners of machine condition monitoring and diagnostics can seek "certification" by an
independent third-party certification body which itself is able to demonstrate its compliance with ISO/IEC
17024. This conformity assessment is used by BINDT for the PCN certificates. That is, in accordance with
the relevant definitions given in ISO/IEC 17000, the terms “certify,” “certification” and “certified” are used
to describe only the issuance of an attestation document by an independent third-party certification body.
The terms “declare” “declaration” and “declared” appropriately qualified, are used to identify the issuance
of an attestation document by any body other than an independent third-party certification body. Therefore
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the attestation of success of a candidate from a 2 party training body must be in the form of a
‘declaration of conformity’.
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4.9 Course Notes
The Training Organisation shall maintain a master set of course notes and shall review these periodically
and revise if necessary in the light of changes to;
4.9.1 the curriculum;
4.9.2 PCN GEN and its associated requirements;
4.9.3 or where the change occurs in the examination syllabus associated with the qualification
examination with which the course is aligned (see point 4.9.2).
Revised course notes should bear a revision date, to ensure a consistency between courses in the event
of staff changes. The ATO shall have a documented process that shows this annual review is conducted.
The Training Organisation shall provide each enrolled student with a comprehensive set of appropriate
course notes, these being copies of the master, the cost of which shall be included in the course fees.
5. Facilities
The facilities within the Training Organisation (ATO) and associated RTCs shall meet the minimum
requirements defined in this section, CMGEN and ISO18436-3.
5.1 The Training Environment
The premises used for training should comply with all specifications in this document, ISO18436-3 and
PCN document PSL/65-CM and all applicable fire, Health and Safety legislation. Appropriate safety
notices and data sheets shall be posted.
5.2 Resources
Training rooms, which includes hired facilities and practical facilities (if applicable, such as hotel seminar
rooms) shall be well lit and ventilated and there shall be adequate provision of teaching aids such as
blackboards or flip charts and audio/video equipment appropriate to the course. The training facilities may
also be required to accommodate certification qualification examinations that would require the
appointment, by BINDT, of an independent invigilator in accordance with PCN documents PSL/62-CM,
63-CM and 65-CM.
All hired facilities shall be subject to an on-site audit conducted by the ATO prior to training and the audit
should meet the conditions set in PSL-65 under Examination conditions. A copy of this audit should be
kept on file with the candidates training records which shall be checked at the scheduled BINDT audits.
5.3 Equipment
Sufficient condition monitoring equipment, including instruments and accessories, shall be available to
cover the full range of techniques within the condition monitoring method being taught, enough to satisfy
adequate in-class practical demonstration and practical exercises for students, compliant with the training
requirements of CM/GEN and associated requirements, and ISO 18436, and the equipment holdings
specified in Appendix 1. Adequate safety equipment, goggles etc should also be available, if required.
5.4 Specimens
In-class training specimens shall be available in sufficient quantity and complexity to cover the full range
of applications encompassed by the course curriculum, as specified in this document in Appendix 2.
5.5 Library
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The Training Organisation (ATO) shall maintain an up to date library of condition monitoring Standards
and essential reading textbooks defined in Annex B of the CM/GEN appendices, relevant to the method
being taught, including current versions of CM/GEN and associated appendices. Students shall be made
aware of the existence of these Standards, educated in their use, and given open access to these
documents. Trainers traveling to RTCs shall provide the necessary reference material for the classes
undertaken at the RTC.
6. Training Staff
There should be sufficient qualified training staff available. A minimum of one appropriately qualified tutor
must be present and available to students at all times whilst the course is in progress. Tutors should hold
valid condition monitoring certification for the condition monitoring method that the course covers, and this
certification should not be less than category 2. Where the course is providing training for category 3
candidates, the tutor should hold relevant category 3, certification.
The ATO shall permit only those personnel named in the BINDT approved quality management system
and on the ATO authorisation as tutors to supervise the conduct of training. Trainers shall hold relevant
PCN certification (or certification recognised by BINDT), otherwise, the ATO shall demonstrate to the
satisfaction of BINDT that the tutor has received appropriate training. The ATO shall notify BINDT of any
changes or addition to tutors (supervising the conduct of training) listed on their authorisation.
For a limited period, established tutors may be deemed to meet the criteria for ‘qualified tutor’ through a
system of peer review by the BINDT Condition monitoring technical committee (CMTC), in order to
establish the certification scheme. After a period of 3 years, from the date of official launch of the CM
certification scheme, new tutors will be expected to carry the required certification of competence.
The training organisation should ensure that tutor’s equipment and product knowledge is maintained up to
date.
The training organisation management structure shall include a Course coordinator (however named) with
overall responsibility for the technical operation of the Laboratory and for ensuring that the BINDT testing
requirements are met.
6.1 Certification
A key member of staff who has involvement in the day to day running of the training Organisation and
issuance of the training certificates must have overall responsibility for each training discipline and is
required to hold equal or higher category certification to that which the course is aligned.
6.2 Qualifications
It is also expected that each training facility will have a minimum of one staff member formally trained in
instructional techniques or holding an instructional qualification. This staff member must be involved in the
day-to-day operations relating to the training program being provided by the ATO or approved trainer at
the registered site of operations, as defined in the ATO registration. Alternatively, training staff may
demonstrate that they have a minimum of one years teaching experience. Peer review by BINDT CMTC
may be called upon if neither of the above requirements can be satisfied.
6.3 Experience
At least one member of staff must have knowledge and experience of current industrial practice in the
methods and product technology taught within the Organisation.
6.4 Updating
The training centre staff shall be kept up to date with current industrial procedures and practices.
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7. Records
There shall be a system for maintaining and reviewing the current state of all records held within the
Training Organisation (ATO) and associated RTCs, where all training examinations undertaken at RTCs
must be returned to the ATO (see ISO18436-3 clause 4.6.3c). Such records are to be kept in a secure
locked location and treated with confidentiality.
7.1 Student records
Individual files shall be kept under suitable conditions of safety and discretion. Records shall be raised
and maintained for each enrolled student for a period of not less than 10 years from the date of enrolled,
and must include, as a minimum;
i. Name and contact details of all students

ii. Date(s) of enrolment and completion of training
iii. Courses attended and satisfactorily completed
iv. Tutors, instructors and assessors involved for each student
v. Final examination result(s) attained, including copy of examination paper, and remedial action,
where applicable
7.2 Staff
Records shall be raised, updated and maintained for not less than six years concerning staff:
(i) Background experience (current curriculum vitae)
(ii) Qualifications
(iii) Certification
(iv) Formal training and updating.
7.3 Equipment
The Training Organisation shall maintain a fully documented system for the maintenance and calibration
of condition monitoring equipment, including those temporarily taken to RTCs for remote training.
Calibration of equipment used solely for training purposes is not required by this scheme to be traceable
to a National Standard.
7.4 Specimens
The Training Organisation shall maintain a fully documented system for the unique identification of each
training specimen specified in this document.
7.5 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Disposal of chemicals used in the operation of lubrication management (tribology or wear debris analysis),
AE or VA training courses must be carried out in accordance with COSHH regulations and ISO 14001
specifications. A disposal register must be maintained.
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Part III Specimen Forms
Contents
1. Form APP/1 – Application for British Institute of NDT Approval

2. Form APP/2 – Application for Course Accreditation
3. Form APP/3 – Application for Extension of Scope of British Institute of NDT Approval
4. Form APP/4 – Application for Annual Renewal of British Institute of NDT Approval
5. Form APP/5 - Trainee Feedback form
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Form APP/1
Application for British Institute of NDT Approval
Page 1 of 3
This is an application for Approval by the Institute of the Training Organisation named below, the Quality
System of which has been reviewed against, and is believed to comply with the Institute’s published
Minimum Requirements for the Structured Training of Condition Monitoring personnel. This application
must be accompanied by at least one completed course questionnaire (Form APP/2).
It is requested that, upon acceptance of this application, the Institute arranges an appointment to audit this
Training Organisation against its published Minimum Requirements for the Structured Training of
Condition Monitoring personnel.
The current applicant fee, as specified in this document, is enclosed herewith (Cheques should be made
payable to the British Institute of NDT).
APPLICANT ORGANISATION:
LEGAL NAME:
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
CONTACT NAME:
E-MAIL:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EMAIL:
PROPOSED TRAINING CENTRE:
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
CONTACT NAME:
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TITLE(S) OF CM COURSE(S) TO BE ACCREDITED (NB COURSE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE
REQUIRED FOR EACH COURSE TO BE ACCREDITED):
DECLARATION* The Training Organisation quality systems and the above courses are believed to
comply with the Institute’s requirements for approval.
COORDINATORS
NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE OF
APPLICATION
*I undertake, on behalf of the applicant organisation, to comply with the requirements set out in document
CM APPROVAL DOCUMENT and its Appendices, and understand that, when completed, this form,
together with any subsequently issued authorisation or certificate of approval, will form the contract
between the applicant organisation and BINDT. I enclose the current ATO application fee and the
documentation required in support of this application (see notes below).
All information provided will be treated as commercial in confidence and only divulged to the members of
the MQ&E Committee, Approval Panel or its nominees.
Documents to be submitted with this application:
• Controlled copy of Training Organisation Quality Manual and operation procedures

• A completed course questionnaire (Form APP/2) for each course to be accredited
• Training Organisation Course curricula
• Students course notes for each course to be accredited
• Typical end of course student assessment and feedback forms and reports
• Copies of each instructors’ CV and copies of their relevant certification
• Current fee for application and accreditation of course notes
REMOTE TRAINING CENTRES

The training organization (ATO) must identify any remote training centres (RTC) associated with their
business, and so identified in their quality manual, together with all RTC staff, their qualifications, duties
and responsibilities. The RTC must comply with all articles specified in this Approval Document for RTCs.
RTC COMPANY NAME(S):
RTC COMPANY ADDRESSE(S):
RTC CONTACT DETAIL(S):
RTC STAFF AND THEIR

QUALIFICATIONS:
RTC STAFF DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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DECLARATION OF THE ATO*
MANAGER OF
ATO
SIGNATURE
DATE
MANAGER OF
RTC
SIGNATURE
DATE
* I declare that the listed RTCs above are truly remote from the central ATO body, such that they cannot
feasibly operate as a viable business as an ATO in their own right, and are required to operate as a
remote training centre under the control of the assigned ATO.
Please return this form with the current application fee to pcn@bindt.org
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Form APP/2
CM Training Course Questionnaire
Page 1 of 2
One questionnaire to be completed in full for each course to be accredited under the British Institute of
Non-Destructive Testing CM Training Approval Scheme and attached to the application for Approval
(Form APP/1).
GENERAL
Applicant Organisation:
Title of course to be accredited:
With which certification

examination(s), if any, is the
course aligned:
(if none, state objectives)
Overall duration of the course in
working days:
Amount of formal instruction in
hours:
Amount of practical and tutorial
in hours:
What, if any, are the course
entry requirements, i.e.
qualifications and experience:
How long has the course been
available in its present form:
If it is a new course, what
experience do you have in
running similar course:
Please give details of course literature issued to the student:
a) Before the course:
b) During the course:
Name of responsible course

instructor:
Is he/she engaged full time
during the course: YES/NO
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Instructor’s professional
qualifications and/or valid
certification:
(submit copies of CVs with
this application and list PCN
number)
Instructor’s relevant industrial
experience:
Details of any training in
instructional procedures (with
dates):
Details of other relevant staff
involved in this course:
Name of instructor:
Is he/she engaged full time

during the course: YES/NO
Relevant industrial experience
and qualifications:
Details of formal training in
lecturing (with dates):
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
General description of premises

(both ATO and all RTC
premises) for lectures:
Capacity (students):
Details of equipment for this

course:
Details of practical training
specimen’s representative of the
range necessary to cover the
requirements of the certification
scheme:
Is this course ever conducted
outside the premises to be
audited? YES/NO:
(if yes, give details of the
training centre)
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Form APP/3
Application for Extension of Scope for British Institute of NDT Approval
Page 1 of 1
This form is to be used by British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing Approved Training Organisations
when applying to have further Condition Monitoring course modules accredited by the Institute. An audit
visit will be required in order to approve additional courses.
N.B. A completed course questionnaire (Form APP/2) for each course to be accredited must accompany
this application.
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
ORGANISATION CO-
ORDINATOR NAME:
E-MAIL:
TITLE(S) OF ADDITIONAL COURSES SUBMITTED FOR ACCREDITATION:
CO-ORDINATOR
NAME
CO-ORDINATOR
SIGNATURE
DATE
* I/we certify that no changes in Training Organisation management, staff, documentation, facilities or
equipment have occurred since the approval audit visit, which may reduce the quality of training, offered.
This application must be accompanied by:

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Form APP/4
Application for Renewalof British Institute of NDT Approval
Page 1 of 2
This form is to be used by British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing Approved Training Organisations
when applying for annual renewal of Approval by the Institute.
Approval will expire three years from the date that it was awarded and the application for renewal must
reach the Institute before expiry for renewal to take place. It is advised that application for renewal be
submitted at least 3 months before expiry to allow document processing. Failure to renew before this
anniversary will result in any subsequent application being considered as an initial application.
An audit will be required prior to renewal. Continued approval will be conditional on a satisfactory
surveillance visit being conducted annually by a BINDT appointed agent.
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
ORGANISATION CO-
ORDINATOR NAME:
E-MAIL:
TITLE(S) OF ADDITIONAL COURSES SUBMITTED FOR ACCREDITATION:
Have any changes occurred in

Training Organisation
management, staff, premises,
and documentation or
accredited courses since
Approval was awarded or
renewed? YES/NO:
(If yes, please give details)
Please list courses currently
accredited by the Institute,
giving reference numbers where
applicable:
Approximately how many
individuals have been trained
during the last 12 months:
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CO-ORDINATOR NAME
CO-ORDINATOR SIGNATURE
DATE
This application must be accompanied by:

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Form APP/5
Trainee Feedback form
Page 1 of 2
General Information
This form is to be used by all trainees at all ATO’s for CM for the purpose of course review and system
improvement, providing a critique and 360-degree review of the appropriateness and validity of the
training to the method, sector and category undertaken. The evaluation of these forms is to be submitted
to BINDT for review during the surveillance audits.
TRAINEE PERSONAL DETAILS

Family Given
name: names:
Company:
Full address (including post code):
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Questions to be answered by trainee
Answers/comments
1. Was the training appropriate to the
method?

Condition monitoring sector?

category?
4. Do you have any suggestions to improve

the quality of this training?
5. Did you find the training difficult?
6. Did you find adequate time and facilities

were provided?
7. Did you find course notes accurately

covered the topics in the training syllabus
defined in CM/GEN?
8. What is your assessment of the trainer?
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BINDT CM Approval Document Audit Checklist
Copies of the checklist contained within this Annex are available separately from the
Institute
1. Foreword
The questions listed below are indicative of the type of question that will be asked at audit. They
are intended to be used by the Training Organisation staff as a means of ‘self checks’ before an
audit or surveillance visit and by the auditor at the time of audit.
2. Scope
This checklist replicates BINDT’s Minimum Requirements for the Structured Training of NDT
Practitioners, and provides auditors of Training Establishments with a mechanism for recording
observations during audits. It also provides a useful checklist for Training Establishments
preparing for audit by BINDT, as well as for internal auditing purposes.
3. Process
On Initial audit and every 3rd year re-assessment audit the ATO will be assessed against the full
checklist. On every surveillance audit a reduced checklist will be used.
General Yes/No Remarks

1. Was all possible assistance and freedom
of access granted to the audit team during
their on-site visit?
2. Was the Training Organisation or RTC

Coordinator in attendance during the on-site
audit?
Training Organisation Management
3. Does the Co-ordinator have a clearly

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defined authority to ensure compliance with
the minimum requirements?
Documentation
4. Does the Training Organisation have an

agreed Quality Manual for its organisation
and is there a documented procedure for the
control and amendment of this and all other
relevant documentation?
5. Are all Training Organisation Staff

provided with appropriate terms of
reference?
6. Does a satisfactory system exist for a

periodic review of all procedures?
7. Does a system exist whereby a regular

review of the training course applicability and
curriculum is carried out?
8. Is there a system of student induction

such that:
(i) A proper method of invoicing for course

fees is in place.
(ii) Students are informed in good time of

dates and times of attendance and the
location of the Training Organisation:
(iii) Transport, accommodation, toilets and

catering arrangements are notified.
(iv) Equipment and textbook requirements

have been notified?
(v) Students are notified of Training

Organisation safety requirements and fire
exits?
(vi) A telephone contact number and name is

given by each enrolled student in case
further information is required.
9. Does the manual define an adequate

system for student assessment during
courses?
10. Are students required to attain a

minimum pass mark 75% (70% LA & VA only)
in a final examination before the issue of a
certificate of successful completion of the
training course?
11. Are steps taken to prevent collaboration

and collusion between students during
training assessment exams?
12. Are final training assessment

examinations invigilated or marked by the
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instructor responsible for the course or
independent invigilator?
13. Is adequate provision made for the

secure storage of all training examination
material?
14. Does the manual require that students

be counseled during courses?
15. Does the manual require the publication

and maintenance of a curriculum appropriate
to the courses being assessed?
16. Is the curriculum reviewed and updated

annually in the light of changes in the
relevant certification documents?
17. Does the manual require that a master

set of course notes be maintained and
updated?
18. Is an appropriate set of course notes

provided for each enrolled student?
Facilities
19. Are the available facilities suitable for

teaching, training and examining, and are
they adequately maintained?
20. Do the premises conform to the local

Health and Safety requirements
21. Are safety notices appropriate and

prominently displayed?
22. Are there sufficient teaching and training

aids, including practical facilities?
23. Is there sufficient CM equipment in terms

of quantity and variety (see Appendix 1)?
24. Is there a documented procedure for the

control of inspection and measuring
equipment?
25. Are there sufficient training specimens

containing a variety in type and complexity of
defects (see Appendix 2)?
26. Are training specimens securely stored?
27. Is there an adequate library of relevant

Standards and essential reading textbooks
available to students?
28. Are the certification documents

pertaining to the method and category of
courses offered available to students?
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Training Staff
29 Is there sufficient training staff to instruct

on the courses for which approval is sought?
30. Are staff appropriately certificated for

the category of courses for which approval is
sought (refer clause 6)?
31. Do any of the Training Organisation staff

hold a teaching or instructional qualification?
32. Are regular checks carried out to assess

continuing proficiency of instructors?
33. Is there at least one member of the

Training Organisation staff with industrial
experience appropriate to courses for which
approval is sought?
34. Is there a system in place for continued

updating and training of staff?
Records
35. Does the operations manual require that

Training Organisation records are properly
raised and maintained?
36. Are full records raised for each enrolled

student and maintained for the required
period?
37. Are records raised against all Training

Organisation staff with respect to
experience, certification, qualification and
training?
38. Is periodic updating and training of staff

properly recorded.
39. Are training specimens of adequate

standard and of an appropriate level of
complexity?
40. Are Standards indexed and updated

annually with a system of records to show
such activity?
Quality Procedure
41. Is there a system provided for recording

all non-conformances and corrective action
required/taken?
42. Is there evidence of regular periodic

internal audits, reviews and assessment of
all staff, systems documentation and
equipment?
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Appendix 1 – Equipment Requirements

1. Vibration Analysis
a) Example machines –table top (eg: rotor kit) or full size
b) Vibration measuring instruments and transducers – capable of measuring overall vibration
categories in terms of velocity, acceleration, and performing frequency analysis.
c) Vibration Data Collector Instrument
d) Computer – running vibration database software from which a data collector instrument can
be loaded and to which data can be uploaded.
e) Hand held tachometer.
f) Ear Protection for when running machines (if required).
g) Basic calculator
h) Record Sheets
i) Graph Sheets
2. Infrared Thermography
a) Artificial heating equipment (i.e. oven)
b) A variety of material samples (i.e. metals, insulating and building materials) with various
surfaces finishes.
c) High emissivity materials (i.e. paint, PVC tape, powders etc.)
d) Contact temperature probe and digital meter
e) Black body simulator
f) Library of thermograms (view foils)
g) Non imaging non-contact infrared temperature measuring device (digital readout)
h) The training organisation should have at least one thermo vision system capable of
measuring temperatures and recording digitised thermograms. They should also have
suitable software for subsequent processing of the images.
3. Acoustic Emission
a) Sensors
b) Cables
c) Clamps
d) Data acquisition system
e) Computer
4. Lubrication Management
4.1 Tribology
a) Petri dishes, sample bottles, sample probes etc
b) Small microscopes and hand-held magnifiers
c) Non-Magnetic Tweezers & Probes.
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d) Computer- minimum specifications: Pentium 200 MHz or Higher with SVGA 1024 x 768
Monitor, 32MB RAM.
e) Cleaning Cabinet complete with Hand Sprays & Containers for processing MDP’s.
f) Funnels, Filter Papers & Glassware for Filter Element Cleaning.
g) Protective Clothing [apron, gloves, masks, goggles] for use with solvents.
h) Selection of Oil Sample bottles, sampling adaptors, quills or syringes complete with plastic
extension tubes.
i) Test ports, bottle, vacuum pumps and bottles, breathers, sediment bowls and oil
containers.
j) Contamination Analysis Kit (e.g. Millipore ‘Patch’ or equivalent)
k) Stationary to include examples of: MDP Deposit Slips, Record Sheets, Sample Data Forms
and Recommendation Reports. Graph Paper, Transparent Adhesive Tape, Basic Calculator.
4.2 Basic Laboratory techniques

a) Viscometry
b) Titration
4.3 Advanced laboratory techniques
a) ICP
b) SEM-EDXA
c) XRF
d) Particle counters and sizers
A tribology laboratory should provide a well ventilated, well lit environment equipped with a fume cabinet,
compressed air and water supply, eye wash station; with an enclosed-type room heating system [not open
flame or element due to solvent environment].
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Appendix 2 – Training Specimen Requirements

Acoustic Emission training specimens
a) Case histories of various faults on pumps, fans, compressors, rolling mills, paper
machines or other process equipment, machine tools, structures, piping, gearboxes.
b) Damaged bearings or images of them
c) Sample plates
Thermography training specimens

a) Different long wave and short wave IR window material
b) A variety of materials of different emissivities to support training topics
c) Portable heating device
d) Variety of materials not opaque
e) Variety of materials to demonstrate reflectivity and different surface texture
Vibration Analysis training specimens

a) Case histories of various faults on pumps, fans, compressors, rolling mills, paper machines or
other process equipment, machine tools, structures, piping, gearboxes.
b) Damaged bearings or images of them.
c) Machines on which the following faults can be demonstrated:
d) Unbalanced rotating components.
And a selection of the following

Resonance,
Electro-magnetic effects in stator.
Aerodynamic forces (where applicable to machine)
Hydraulic forces (where applicable to machine)
Reciprocating forces.
Bad belt drives.
External forces.
Example hardware showing the development of transducers and vibration meters
Misalignment of couplings
Lubrication Management training specimens

a) Drill swarf debris
b) Oil samples [EP oil, oxidized oil, wet oil, high viscosity oil, low viscosity oil]
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Appendix 3 – Sample practical skills evaluation exercises
A. Lubrication management skill evaluation
Exercise 1
Candidates should be shown a diagram of an industrial oil system either an engine or hydraulic circuit with
various sample locations indicated with numbers.
Candidates should be asked to identify the optimum position for taking a sample of the system oil to
provide the most representative sample of the systems oil charge. Candidates should be asked how they
would use a “thief” pump and the precautions necessary to obtain a good sample.
Aim of Exercise 1
Identifying the best place to obtain a sample of the system oil is of the utmost importance to correctly
diagnose the condition of the oil and more importantly the condition of the unit. Candidates should be
aware of the affect that the components of the system have on the contents of the sample, taking the
sample before any filters or strainers, centrifuges etc, to obtain a truly representative sample. Thief pumps
may be used to obtain samples from running equipment but there are a few simple rules to follow, a new
length of tube should be used for every sample, the tube length should be long enough to reach the
middle of the reservoir but not touch the bottom.
Exercise 2
Candidates should be shown titration machine used for testing acid or base number.
Candidates should be asked to identify the main parts of the machine, what it is used for and the working
principles. Candidates should be shown the resultant graphical results and asked to identify the inflection
point and estimate the acid or base number.
Aim of Exercise 2
To establish if the candidates has a working knowledge of Laboratory equipment used in routine oil
analysis, can correctly identify the machine and how it works and correctly identify the inflection point and
resultant acid or base number.
Exercise 3
Candidates should be given a simple used oil analysis report showing current and 2 previous sample
histories and asked to diagnose the fault(s), including physical properties, wear metals and contaminants.
Aim of Exercise 3
The aim of this skills test is to ascertain the candidate’s knowledge of used oil analysis and whether they
are able to correctly diagnose the faults present.
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The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing

Approval of Condition Monitoring

Part I Approval and Accreditation Page 2

Part I Approval and Accreditation

Any enquiries should be forwarded to the ATO administrators

Newton Building, St. George’s Avenue

2. Approval and Accreditation

2.2 Assessment will comprise of two phases:

3.6.1.The normal initial audit schedules are:

Part II Minimum Requirements for the Structured Training of

3. Training Organisation Management

4.1 Management Responsibility

4.2 Resource Management

4.3 Service Realisation

4.3.2 Identify key processes from above.

4.3.3 Identify how these processes interact with one another.

4.4 Measurement, Analysis and Improvement

4.4.1 Customer satisfaction

4.4.2 Internal Audit

4.4.3 Monitoring and Measuring

4.4.4 Control of Non-Conformances

4.4.5 Analysis of Data

4.4.6 Continual Improvement

4.5.3 Transport, accommodation and catering arrangements, where applicable.

4.6 Student Assessment

4.8.1 Training available

4.8.2 Conformity to ISO18436

5.1 The Training Environment

7.1 Student records

i. Name and contact details of all students

7.5 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Part III Specimen Forms

1. Form APP/1 – Application for British Institute of NDT Approval

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE EMAIL:

PROPOSED TRAINING CENTRE:

Documents to be submitted with this application:

• Controlled copy of Training Organisation Quality Manual and operation procedures

REMOTE TRAINING CENTRES

RTC COMPANY NAME(S):

RTC COMPANY ADDRESSE(S):

RTC CONTACT DETAIL(S):

RTC STAFF AND THEIR

Title of course to be accredited:

With which certification

Please give details of course literature issued to the student:

a) Before the course:

b) During the course:

Name of responsible course

Is he/she engaged full time

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

General description of premises

Details of equipment for this

TITLE(S) OF ADDITIONAL COURSES SUBMITTED FOR ACCREDITATION:

DECLARATION OF THE ATO*

This application must be accompanied by:

TITLE(S) OF ADDITIONAL COURSES SUBMITTED FOR ACCREDITATION:

Have any changes occurred in

This application must be accompanied by:

TRAINEE PERSONAL DETAILS

Full address (including post code):

2. Was the training appropriate to the

3. Was the training appropriate to the

4. Do you have any suggestions to improve