American Society For Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
Scope
This standard applies to personnel whose specific tasks or jobs require appropriate knowledge of the technical principles underlying nondestructive testing (NDT) methods for which they have responsibilities within the scope of their employment. These specific tasks or jobs include, but are not limited to, performing, specifying, reviewing, monitoring, supervising, and evaluating NDT work.
To the extent applicable to the standard set forth herein, The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. (ASNT) does not assume the validity or invalidity, enforceability or unenforceability of patent rights, registered trademarks or copyrights in connection with any item referred to in this standard, study materials, or examinations. Users of this standard, study materials, or examinations are further cautioned and expressly advised that determination of the validity or enforceability of any such patent rights, trademarks, or copyrights, and the risk of the infringement of such rights through misuse of protected materials are the responsibility of the user. Reference to or pictorial depiction of specific types of products or equipment are for purposes of illustration only and do not represent the endorsement of such products or equipment by ASNT.
Employers or other persons utilizing nondestructive testing services are cautioned that they retain full responsibility for ultimate determination of the qualifications of NDT personnel and for the certification process. The process of personnel qualification and certification as detailed in the standard does not relieve the employer of the ultimate legal responsibility to ensure that the NDT personnel are fully qualified for the tasks being undertaken.
This standard is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by ASNT.