| Level 1 : MT, VT, PT |
| Direct access to the course shall be granted if the candidate has passed both mathematics and science in Grade 10 (Proof of Grade 10 – or equivalent such as N1; certificate is required. |
| Level 1 : UT, RT, ECT |
| Please note that RT Safety is mandatory for access to an RT 1 course and no RT 1 certificate shall be issued unless a RT Safety in accordance with DOH and issued by SAINT Professional Body can be shown. Direct access to the course shall be granted if the candidate has passed both mathematics and science in Grade 12 (Proof of Grade 12 – or equivalent such as N3 certificate is required). |
| Alternatively, the candidate shall be required to pass a Proficiency Exam for surface methods, prior to being eligible to sit the applicable NDT course. |
| Please note that the Proficiency test is free of charge and only assesses the basic skills relating to mathematics, science, comprehension and communication capabilities required within the applicable NDT method. The pass mark for the Proficiency test is 70%. |
| Level 2 - All Methods |
| Candidate shall be qualified i.e. have received training in accordance with ISO9712 requirements and have passed the Level 1 qualification examinations (certified is preferred) as a Level 1 NDT Technician in the applicable method and sector. Access to advanced / derived techniques requires a valid Level 2 certificate in the relevant method. |
| DIRECT ACCESS TO LEVEL 2: |
| Candidate shall have passed both mathematics and science at Grade 12 level (Equivalent to N3 - Proof of Grade 12 certificate is required) and have applicable tertiary qualification(s) and/or relevant NDT experience. Combination of Level 1 and Level 2 Training hours in accordance with an approved syllabus and training programme as per SAIW Certification NDT Scheme requirements and based on Certification body approval. The Level 1 qualification examinations shall also have been successfully passed. |
| Level 3 - All Methods |
| Candidate shall be qualified i.e. received training in accordance with ISO9712 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 and SAIW Certification NDT Scheme 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 |
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