Access Conditions

Candidate shall be qualified i.e. received training in accordance with ISO9712: 2012 requirements and have passed the Level 2 qualification examinations (certified is preferred) as a Level 2 NDT Technician in the applicable method and sector, appropriate tertiary qualifications (relevant to the NDT method – chemistry, mathematics or physics; and / or to the product or industry
sector – chemistry, metallurgy, engineering etc.) are advantageous.

All candidates for Level 3 Certification in any NDT method shall have successfully completed the Level 2 Practical exam. (If not certified as Level 2, the practical examination shall have been passed within 1 year from date of writing the Level 3 main method examination)

Valid Level 2 Certificate in the applicable method and sector is mandatory when equipment operation or accepting tested components are required

Direct Access to Level 3:
Combination of Level 1, 2 and 3 Training hours in accordance with an approved syllabus and training program as per ISO 9712 : 2012 and SAQCC NDT requirements and based on Certification body verification. The Level 2 qualification examinations shall also have been successfully passed. No reduction in requirements for industrial experience. Suitable tertiary qualifications (relevant to the NDT method – chemistry, mathematics or physics; and / or to the product or industry sector – chemistry, metallurgy, engineering etc.) are mandatory.