Before performing NDE, a technician must be qualified and certified. In this course, you will
learn about global processes for personnel qualification and certification and specific
requirements used in the United States.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• Describe the process for personnel qualification
• Compare employer-based certification to central certification
• Define terminology, including qualification, certification, and recommended practice
• Define three levels of personnel qualification
• Understand that the initial training and experience requirements are greater for more
complex NDE methods
• Describe what is typically included in an organization’s NDE Personnel Qualification and
Certification written practice
Course ID Number: NDE-3045