This European Standard establishes a system for the qualification and certification of personnel who perform industrial non-destructive testing (NDT). The term 'industrial' implies the exclusion of applications in the field of medicine.
NOTE Wherever gender specific words such as "his", "her", "he" or "she" appear in this standard the other gender is also applicable.
When certification of NDT personnel is defined in product standards, regulations, codes or specifications, it is recommended to certify the personnel in accordance with this EN 473.
The certification covers proficiency in one or more of the following methods:
a) acoustic emission testing;
b) eddy current testing;
c) leak testing (hydraulic pressure tests excluded);
d) magnetic particle testing;
e) penetrant testing;
f) radiographic testing;
g) ultrasonic testing;
h) visual testing (direct unaided visual tests and visual tests carried out during the application of another NDT method are excluded).
The system described in this standard can also apply to other NDT methods provided an approved programme of certification exists.
BS EN 473:2000 history
2012BS EN ISO 9712:2012 Non-destructive testing. Qualification and certification of NDT personnel
2008BS EN 473:2008 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT personnel - General principles
2000BS EN 473:2000 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT personne l. General principles