The competence of those carrying out NDT is an essential pre-requisite for the achievement of quality and reliability. Qualification and Certification of NDT personnel in accordance with International Standards such as ISO 9712 (Non-destructive testing – Qualification and certification of personnel) and aligned standards helps to ensure that people are competent and assists global business and safety standards.

The ICNDT, with a track record of 45 years in international co-operation in NDT, is dedicated to supporting best practice in the implementation of these standards and to this end has published its 'Guide and recommendations for qualification and certification of NDT personnel according to ISO 9712'.

Click here to download a copy of this Guide.

The ICNDT held a Workshop on Harmonisation of third party certification in Shanghai (see below).  ICNDT officers were requested to engage closely with ISO TC 135 Sub-Committee 7 and CEN TC 138 to urge the harmonisation of ISO 9712 and EN 473.