Visual Testing Method Personnel Qualification and Certification: An Overview

Abstract

Most major nondestructive testing (NDT) personnel qualification and certification (PQ&C) schema address visual testing (VT) as a standalone NDT method. However, there are significant differences between the details of these elements. Various codes, standards, and specifications delineate various requirements for personnel education, experience, training, and examination of the candidates for certification. This article addresses the common elements needed for PQ&C across different codes, standards, and guidelines.