Section 15 — Inspection

Training, Qualifying and Certifying Personnel for NDE of Refinery Equipment

IPE Engineering Practice IPE-EP-15-3-2

Document number: IPE-EP-15-3-2 · Section: 15 — Inspection

SCOPE

This document sets forth the minimum requirements for the training and certification of Inflection Point Engineering, LLC personnel engaged in performing NDE Inspection of plant equipment for Inflection Point Engineering, LLC.
Inspection as defined by this Practice shall include performing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the results of nondestructive tests and examinations of plant equipment to determine suitability for safe and reliable service.
Nondestructive Examination as defined by this Practice includes the Visual Test Method (VT), (Including dimensional checks, hardness testing, and positive material identification), Liquid Dye Penetrant Test Method (PT), Magnetic Particle Test Method (MT), Radiographic Test Method (RT), Ultrasonic Test Method (UT), and Leak Testing (LT).
Where applicable, this Practice conforms with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing Document SNT–TC–1A and constitutes a written practice for the qualification and certification of nondestructive examination personnel in accordance with the provisions of SNT–TC–1A.
A revision bar indicates all changes made to this Revision.
The term “Certification” where used in this Practice shall mean Inflection Point Engineering, LLC

certification, unless otherwise specified.

2.0 REFERENCES

The latest edition of the following standards and practices are referred to herein.

STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

IPE Engineering Practices
EP 15–3–3 NDE Training Course Outlines
ANSI Standard
NB23 National Board Inspection Code
API Standards
Std 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code Std 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction
ASNT
SNT–TC–IA Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
AWS
QC1 Standard for Qualification and Certification of Welding Inspectors

DEFINITIONS

Terms included in this Practice are defined as follows:

Certification – Written testimony of qualification.
Certifying Agency – The employer of the personnel being certified.
Contractor – Company or business that agrees to furnish materials or perform specified services at a specified price and/or rate to the Owner.
Experience – Time during which an individual is engaged performing and/or evaluating the results of specific nondestructive tests, or time spent directing, supervising, and/or monitoring the performance of specific nondestructive test methods.
Inspection Authority – The Plant Chief Inspector, Inspector Supervisor, or Chief Inspection Engineer as defined by the Plant management.
Outside Agency – A company or individual that provides Level III services and whose qualifications to provide these services have been reviewed by the employer that engages the company or individual.
Owner – Inflection Point Engineering, LLC.
Qualification – Demonstrated skill, training, knowledge and experience required for personnel to properly perform the duties of a specific job.
Training – The program developed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary for qualification.
Written Practice – A uniform procedure for the qualification and certification of plant inspection personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURE

Levels of Certification
This Practice recognizes three levels of personnel certification in each inspection method. Each of the three levels reflects a differing degree of knowledge, skill, and experience. Level I shall be considered the lowest attainable, and Level III the highest attainable certification level. Prior to achieving certification status for any level an individual shall be considered to be a trainee. A trainee shall conduct inspections only when physically accompanied, observed, and directed by a Level II or Level III individual.
The capabilities of personnel for the various levels of certification shall be substantially as follows:
A Level I Inspector shall be capable of performing tests and inspections for which he or she is certified in accordance with an established method and technique (i.e. a written procedure), under the direct supervision of a Level II or Level III Inspector. A Level I Inspector may exercise responsibility for the monitoring and audit of inspections performed by Contractors. A Level I Inspector is not authorized to accept or reject test results.
A Level II Inspector shall be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the inspection methods for which he or she is certified and shall be capable of independently performing the following activities:

Exercising assigned responsibility for on–the–job training and guidance of Level I personnel.
Performing or directing the performance of inspections, including setting up and calibrating equipment, and applying appropriate techniques established by Level III certified personnel.
Monitoring, auditing, and supervising inspections performed by Contractor Personnel.
Interpreting and evaluating inspection and test results with respect to applicable codes, standards, and specifications, and reporting test results in accordance with reporting criteria established by Level III certified personnel.
Interpreting specifications and codes with regard to determining inspection and test requirements and acceptance criteria and the means by which these requirements can be most economically and effectively accomplished.
A Level III Inspector shall be capable of independently performing all the activities of a Level II as described in 4.1.2.2 plus the following:
Establishing inspection and test methods and techniques.
Establishing training and qualification criteria for certifying Level I and II candidates.
Implementing training and qualification criteria.
Within each of the three levels of certification and for each test method, there may exist restrictions pertaining to the type of equipment and/or process for which an individual is qualified. The existence of such restriction(s) shall be stated on the certification documentation. These restrictions are as follows:
Film Interpretation: Individuals may be certified in the Radiographic Test Method (RT) with the restriction that they are authorized only to interpret radiographs, and/or monitor the performance of others engaged in producing radiographs.
Yoke Testing: Individuals may be certified in the Magnetic Particle Test Method (MT) with the restriction that they are limited to performing MT using an alternating current (A.C.) or direct current (D.C.) yoke.
Solvent Removable Penetrates: Individuals may be certified in the Liquid Dye Penetrant Test Method (PT) with the restriction that they may use only solvent removable visible or fluorescent liquid dye penetrates and non–aqueous developers.
Digital Thickness Testing: Individuals may be certified in the Ultrasonic Test Method (UT) with the restriction that they may use only digital thickness testing equipment.
Longitudinal Wave Testing: Individuals may be certified in the Ultrasonic Test Method (UT) with the restriction that they may use only digital thickness testing equipment and/or Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) A–Scan equipment employing longitudinal wave inspection techniques.
Bubble Leak Testing: Individuals may be certified in the Leak Test Method (LT) with the restriction that they may use only Bubble Leak Testing methods and equipment.
Pressure Change/Measurement Leak Testing: Individuals may be certified in the Leak Test Method (LT) with the restriction that they may use only Pressure Change/Measurement Leak Testing methods and equipment.
Halogen Diode Leak Testing: Individuals may be certified in the Leak Test Method (LT) with the restriction that they may use only Halogen Diode Leak Testing methods and equipment.
Individuals certified as Level II in the Visual Test Method may be required by the Code, Standard, or Specification with which they are working to possess specific supplemental certifications. The existence of such supplemental certification(s) shall be stated on the certification documentation as endorsements. These endorsements include:

American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS–CWl)
National Board Inspection Code (NBlC) Owner/User Commission
American Petroleum Institute (API) Code 510 Inspector
American Petroleum Institute (API) Code 570 Inspector
American Petroleum Institute (API) Code 653 Inspector
Certifying Authority
The Plant Inspection Authority is the Certifying Authority on the behalf of the Owner and shall be responsible for certifying the compliance of inspection personnel in meeting the applicable minimum requirements for qualification and certification as stated within this Practice. When the Inspection Authority is to be certified, the Certifying Authority on the behalf of the Owner shall be his or her immediate supervisor.
The Certifying Authority shall sign the certification documents upon the written recommendation of a Level III Inspector who shall have made such recommendation based upon his personal knowledge that a certification candidate has met all of the pertinent requirements established within this Practice. This shall be ascertained by a thorough review of supporting qualification records.
The Certifying Authority or his authorized representative shall verify the claimed training, education, and work experience of each candidate for certification as follows:
The training, education, and work experience to be verified shall be that listed by the candidate on the Inspection Personnel Survey Form (Form 1), or other suitable documentation.
A verification of documentation of claimed education, training, and work experience shall be completed for each certification candidate prior to certification.
Due to varying company policies, verification of training and previous certifications may not be possible. In such instances, verification of previous employment where credit for training and certification are claimed shall be sufficient. A completed verification report shall be maintained in the candidates’ personnel certification record file.
Evidence that a candidate has deliberately falsified information pertaining to claimed education, training, or experience shall disqualify him/her from consideration for all certification.
When provided, all documented evidence of training, education and experience shall be maintained on file.
Prerequisites for Certification
All candidates for Level I and Level II certification shall meet the following prerequisites for education, work experience, and training as appropriate for the method(s) and certification level(s) for which certification is sought.
Education: Applicants for certification must as a minimum be high school graduates or the equivalent.
Work Experience:
Candidates shall have sufficient inspection work experience as defined by this Practice to ensure familiarity with the principles and procedures of those areas of inspection for which certification is sought. Applicants shall meet the minimum work experience requirements as specified in Table 1, “Qualification Requirements for Plant Inspectors” for each inspection method/level for which certification is sought.

Work experience times specified by Table 1 are based upon a forty (40) hour work week. Work time requirements may be adjusted when individuals are working in excess of 40 hours per week (i.e. A 40 hour work week is 2/3 as long as a sixty (60) hour work week. Therefore, work time requirements listed by Table 1 may be reduced by 2/3 for a 60 hour work week.).
For Applicants qualified directly to Level II with no time at Level I, the sum of the work experience months required for Level I and Level II shall apply.
Instances may exist in which individuals have satisfactorily performed inspection functions but work experience time has not been formally documented. In such cases, the Plant Inspection Authority may prepare a written estimate of the work experience time accrued by the individual in each inspection method. This estimate shall be acceptable for the purpose of crediting work experience time in lieu of actual work experience documentation.
Training:
Candidates shall have received sufficient organized training in the principles and practices of the particular inspection method to satisfy the minimum training requirements as stated in Table 1.
EP 15–3–3 contains detailed training outlines for each inspection method/level for which certification may be obtained, and describes the total training time required for each topic to be covered. Credit for training shall be based upon topic hours (i.e. A candidate receiving 3 hours of instruction as required will not meet minimum training requirements, regardless of the number of hours spent discussing other topics). During instruction each topic listed must be covered for the required time.
Individuals receiving inspection training provided by commercial training organizations shall be required to submit documented evidence that the training substantially conforms with the topic outline of the applicable portion of EP 15–3–3 before training credit is given. Individuals must submit documented evidence of satisfactory course completion regardless of topical content.
Applicants shall be specifically trained in the safety aspects of the inspection method for which certification is to be issued.
All applicants for any certification shall, in addition to the training requirements of Table 1, receive an 8 hour introductory training course which shall be an overview of nondestructive testing methods. A suggested training outline is included in EP 15–3– 3, but other approved training may be used.
For Applicants qualified directly to Level II with no time at Level I, the sum of the training hours required for Level I and Level II shall apply.
Applicants for certification to Level III shall meet one of the following requirements:
Graduation from a four–year accredited college or university with a degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology plus one year of experience in inspection in an assignment comparable to that of a Level II Inspector in the applicable test method.
Completion with a passing grade of at least two years of engineering or science study at an accredited, college, or technical school, plus two years experience in inspection in an assignment at least comparable to that of a Level II Inspector for the applicable test method.
Four years experience in an assignment at least comparable to that of Level II Inspector for the applicable testing method.

The above requirements may be partially replaced by experience as a certified Level II Inspector, or in assignments at least comparable to a Level II Inspector in methods other than that for which certification is sought.
Visual Acuity:
Applicants shall be examined to ensure the adequacy of their natural or corrected vision. A report of this examination shall be made using the Visual Acuity Record Form (Form 2) or other suitable documentation. Reexaminations shall be performed every twelve months.
The eye examination shall ensure corrected or uncorrected near distance visual acuity in a least one eye, such that the applicant is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger J–1 letters at a distance of not less than 12 inches, or a minimum of Ortho–Rater No. 8 or similar test pattern. Personnel shall also receive an examination to ensure corrected or uncorrected far distance visual acuity, in a least one eye, equal to or better than 20/30 as determined by the Snellen Test. The examination shall be administered by qualified personnel (i.e. an M.D., O.D., or R.N.) and records shall be maintained for the period of certification. Applicants shall also be capable of distinguishing contrast between colors used in the methods for which qualified, such as demonstrated by lschihara Color Test Plate examinations or other methods.
If corrective lenses are required, this restriction must be noted on the certification documentation. Corrective lenses worn during inspection activities shall be clear. Sunglasses or permanently darkened lenses shall not be worn during the performance of inspection except that properly shaded filters shall be worn if directly observing an arc welding operation.
Certification Examinations
Candidates for certification Levels I and II shall demonstrate their qualification by successfully completing general, specific, and practical examinations as defined in this Practice. These examinations shall enable the Level III Inspector to determine if the applicant is familiar with the inspection method, the limitations of the method, the equipment required to perform the method, and is able to interpret and evaluate the results.
General: The written general examination shall cover the basic inspection principles relative to the inspection level and inspection method for which certification is sought. The number of questions shall, as a minimum, be as specified by Table 1. Questions for Levels I and II shall be prepared or approved by a Level III Inspector.
Specific: The written specific examination shall include questions concerning the equipment, operating procedures, and techniques that the applicant may encounter in his specific assignment. The specific examination shall also cover applicable inspection standards. Questions for Levels I and II shall be prepared or approved by a Level III Inspector. The number of questions shall, as a minimum, be as specified by Table 1.
Practical: An appropriate practical examination shall be administered to demonstrate proficiency in selecting and performing applicable inspection(s), and interpreting, evaluating, and recording the results of the inspection(s). Samples or production items used for the practical examination shall be provided by the Level III Inspector, and a list of at least ten test variables and ten procedural requirements shall be prepared by the Level III Inspector.
Applicants for certification to Level III shall demonstrate their qualification by successfully completing an examination consisting of the following:

Basic Examination (required only once when more than one method examination is taken) including:
Twenty questions relating to an understanding of document SNT–TC–1A.
Fifteen questions relative to applicable materials, fabrication, and product technology as they would affect inspection.
Fifteen questions relative to all plant equipment inspection methods.
Method Examination (for each method)
Thirty questions relating to the fundamentals and principles of the inspection method for which certification is sought.
Fifteen questions relating to application and establishment of techniques and procedures for the inspection method for which certification is sought.
Twenty questions relating to the capability for interpreting codes, standards, and specifications for the inspection method for which certification is sought.
Specific Examination (for each method): Twenty questions relating to specification, equipment, techniques, and procedures applicable to the employer’s product(s) and methods employed, and to the administration of the written practice.
The following applies to examinations administered for Level III Inspectors by outside agencies, when the Level III Inspector has valid national ASNT Level III certifications:
Examinations Administered by ASNT
Candidates shall provide evidence of satisfactory completion of ASNT Level III Examination(s) for the test methods for which certification is sought.
When ASNT administers the basic and method examinations, the grades on a pass or fail basis, the minimum grade for the specific examination shall not be less than 80%.
Examinations administered by outside agencies other than ASNT:
An outside agency may be engaged to administer training and/or certification examinations. In such instances, the Owner shall retain the responsibility for certification.
The Owner shall ensure that training and/or examination services meet or exceed the requirements listed within this Practice.
Minimum grade requirements for examinations administered by an outside agency shall be in accordance with this Practice.
Examination results shall be included in the Owner’s personnel certification records.
The individual and composite percentile grade for examinations shall be weighted and computed as outlined in Paragraph 4.4.6 for Level I and II, and Paragraph 4.4.3 for Level III.
Personnel failing to attain the required grades must wait at least 30 days before retest and show evidence of having received suitable additional training, as determined by the Level III Inspector.
A Level III Inspector shall be responsible for the administration and grading of examinations for Level I and II personnel. Grade requirements shall be as follows:
The minimum passing grade for each Level I or II, general and specific, shall be 70%. The minimum passing grade for the practical shall be 70% on the test variable and 70% on the procedure variable.
In addition to the requirement of 4.4.6.1 above, an average (overall grade for all sections combined) of 80% or greater is required for certification.
Certification Documentation
Documentation shall be issued to each individual satisfactorily meeting the requirements for certification.
Certification documents shall include the following information:
Name of certified individual
The level of certification and inspection method for which certified.
Any restrictions relating to the certification
The signature of the responsible Level III Inspector and the Certifying Authority.
Date of certificate expiration.
Certification shall be documented using the Certificate of Qualification Form (Form 3) or other suitable documentation.
It shall be the responsibility of the Plant Inspection Authority to ensure that no individual is assigned to perform inspection work in a method(s) for which he or she is not certified.
A monitoring activity for each certified individual shall be performed on a biannual basis by the Level III Inspector or his authorized representative to ensure that Inspection is being performed in strict accordance with procedural requirements and by properly certified personnel. The monitoring activity shall be as follows:
The monitoring activity shall be conducted by randomly selecting and observing scheduled inspection activities and by periodic review of inspection and personnel certification files.
Monitoring shall be recorded using a Level III Inspectors Monitor Log (Form 4) or other suitable documentation.
Any irregularities in adherence to applicable procedural requirements or in the certification status of individuals performing Inspection shall be noted in the Level III Inspectors Monitor Log, and shall be referred to the Certifying Authority for disposition. The individual involved shall have his/her certification immediately suspended pending the outcome of the disposition by the Certifying Authority.
Should an individual not be available for biannual production monitoring in a particular inspection method for which he or she is certified and the six month period is about to lapse, he or she may instead be monitored based upon the examination of a suitable test specimen selected by the Level III Inspector.
The Level III Inspectors Monitor Log shall be maintained current and placed on file for reference by the Certifying Authority.
Recertification
All levels of NDE personnel shall be recertified periodically by continuing satisfactory performance that shall be shown on the Examiners Monitor Log (Form 4) or other suitable documentation.
Level I and Level II Inspection Personnel shall be recertified every three years.
Inspection personnel may be reexamined at any time at the discretion of the Certifying Authority.
Termination

Certifications shall be revoked upon the termination of employment as an inspector, or for other just cause as determined by the Certifying Authority. Certification may be reinstated only at the discretion of the Certifying Authority.

Training and Certification Records

Records that contain evidence of the applicable training, qualification, experience, education, and visual acuity examination for each individual who has been certified in one or more inspection methods shall be maintained by the Certifying Authority. Records shall also be maintained that document training received subsequent to certification.

These individual records shall specify the following:
Name of certified individual
Level of certification and test method
Educational background and experience
Statement of satisfactory completion of training
Record of visual acuity
Current examination copy(s) or evidence of successful completion of examinations
Composite grade(s)
Date of certification and/or recertification
Signature of the Certifying Authority
The Plant Inspection Authority or his designee shall maintain a current file containing the information required by the preceding paragraph for each certified inspector.

5.0 TABLES

TABLE 1

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANT INSPECTORS LEVELS I AND II

	Training Hours	Training Hours	Experience Months	Experience Months	Examination Questions (1)(2)	Examination Questions (1)(2)	Examination Questions (1)(2)	Examination Questions (1)(2)	Examination Questions (1)(2)	Examination Questions (1)(2)
					General	General	Specific	Specific	Practical	Practical
	Levels	Levels	Levels	Levels	Levels	Levels	Levels	Levels	Levels	Levels
Inspection Method	I	II	I	II	I	II	I	II	I	II
Radiographic (RT)	20	40	3	9	40	40	20	20	—	—
Radiographic Film	12	12	1	3	40	40	20	20	—	—
Interpretation
Magnetic Particle (MT)	12	8	1	3	30	30	20	15	—	—
Yoke Testing	4	4	1	2	30	30	20	15	—	—
Ultrasonic (UT)	40	40	3	9	40	40	20	20	—	—
Testing	4	4	1	1	40	40	20	20	—	—
Longitudinal Wave Testing	24	16	1	3	40	40	20	15	— —	— —
Liquid Dye Penetrant (PT)	4	8	1	2	30	30	20	15	—	—
Solvent Removable	2	2	1	3	30	30	20	15	—	—
Penetrants
Leak Test (LT)	2 24 12	2 16 8	1 1.5 1.5	1 4 4	20 20 20	20 20 20	20 20 20	20 20 20	— — —	— — —
Bubble Testing Pressure Change Testing Halogen Diode Testing	2 24 12	2 16 8	1 1.5 1.5	1 4 4	20 20 20	20 20 20	20 20 20	20 20 20	— — —	— — —
Visual Testing (VT)	24	16	3	6	40	40	20	20	—	—

NOTES:

General and Specific examinations shall, as a minimum, consist of the number of questions listed in their respective columns above.
Practical examinations shall be as specified by Paragraph 4.4.1.3 of this Practice.

6.0 FORMS

FORM 1

NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION PERSONNEL SURVEY FORM

Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.	Instructions: This form is designed to assist the Certifying Authority in recording and assigning the work experience, training, and education of a candidate for certification. Please complete each part of the form by supplying the requested information. If you should have any questions, please contact the Certifying Authority.
Name	Name	Name	Name	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date
Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey	Part I Work Experience Survey
Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.	Please indicate the number of months of work experience you have in each inspection method listed for each employer.
			Inspection Experience	Inspection Experience	Inspection Experience	Inspection Experience	Inspection Experience	Inspection Experience	Inspection Experience	Inspection Experience	Inspection Experience
			Months	Months	Months	Months	Months	Months	Months	Months	Months
Date (From-To)	Employer	Reference	VT	VT	RT	UT	MT	PT	ET	LT	PMI












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FORM 1 (CONTINUED)

NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION PERSONNEL SURVEY FORM (CONTINUED)

Name	Name	Name	Name	Name	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date
Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History	Part II Certification History
Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.	Please indicate the inspection methods and certification level for which you have previously been or are currently certified.
					Certification	Certification	Certification	Certification	Certification	Certification	Certification	Certification	Certification	Certification	Certification	Certification	Certification
					Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)	Level (1,2,3)
Date	Certified By:	Certified By:	Certified By:	Certified By:	VT	VT	RT	RT	UT	UT	MT	MT	PT	ET	ET	LT	PMI









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	Method	Method	Method	Method	Method	Method	Method	Method	Method	Method	Method
DATE	VT	RT	UT	MT	MT	PT	PT	ET	ET	LT	LT	Hours	Hours	Hours	Training Organization	Training Organization	Training Organization

FORM 1 (CONTINUED)

NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION PERSONNEL SURVEY FORM

Name	Name	Name	Name	Name	Name	Name	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date
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DATE	Institution or School	Institution or School	Institution or School	Institution or School	Institution or School	Major	Major	Major	Degree	Degree	Diploma	Diploma





Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.	Please attach copies of all supporting documentation for training, education, and certification.

FORM 2

VISUAL ACUITY RECORD FORM

This is to certify that the visual acuity of has been examined and conforms with the following visual acuity criteria.	This is to certify that the visual acuity of has been examined and conforms with the following visual acuity criteria.	This is to certify that the visual acuity of has been examined and conforms with the following visual acuity criteria.
NOTE: Check either natural or corrected vision, as applicable.	NOTE: Check either natural or corrected vision, as applicable.	NOTE: Check either natural or corrected vision, as applicable.
	Natural or corrected near vision in at least one eye such that individual is capable of reading a minimum Jaeger Number 1 (or equivalent) type and size letters at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger eye chart. The ability to perceive an Ortho-Rater mini mum of 8 or similar test pattern is also acceptable.	Natural or corrected near vision in at least one eye such that individual is capable of reading a minimum Jaeger Number 1 (or equivalent) type and size letters at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger eye chart. The ability to perceive an Ortho-Rater mini mum of 8 or similar test pattern is also acceptable.
	Natural or corrected far distance visual acuity of 20/30 or better.	Natural or corrected far distance visual acuity of 20/30 or better.
	Capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrast between colors used in the methods.	Capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrast between colors used in the methods.
Are corrective lenses required for inspection duties? Yes No	Are corrective lenses required for inspection duties? Yes No	Are corrective lenses required for inspection duties? Yes No
Signature*	Signature*	Date
Title	Title	Title
State License or Registration No.	State License or Registration No.	State License or Registration No.
*Visual acuity examinations shall be conducted only by Licensed Physicians, Optometrists, or Registered Nurses.	*Visual acuity examinations shall be conducted only by Licensed Physicians, Optometrists, or Registered Nurses.	*Visual acuity examinations shall be conducted only by Licensed Physicians, Optometrists, or Registered Nurses.

FORM 3

SPECIMEN CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION

INFLECTION POINT ENGINEERING, LLC __________________ PLANT Presents this CERTIFICATE To Having satisfied all of the qualification requirements listed in Inflection Point Engineering, LLC EP 15-3-2 is hereby certified as a	INFLECTION POINT ENGINEERING, LLC __________________ PLANT Presents this CERTIFICATE To Having satisfied all of the qualification requirements listed in Inflection Point Engineering, LLC EP 15-3-2 is hereby certified as a	INFLECTION POINT ENGINEERING, LLC __________________ PLANT Presents this CERTIFICATE To Having satisfied all of the qualification requirements listed in Inflection Point Engineering, LLC EP 15-3-2 is hereby certified as a
	Certifying Authority On Behalf of Inflection Point Engineering, LLC	Level IIII Inspector
Dated	Certificate Expiration Date	Certificate No.

FORM 4

LEVEL III INSPECTORS’ MONITOR LOG

Name	Method	Level	Audit Date	Audit Date	Location	Performance


























Log for Period	Log for Period	To	To
				Level III inspector	Level III inspector	Level III inspector

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