PCN-ISO 20807-GEN Requirements for the Qualification of personnel for Limited Applications of Non-destructive Testing Scope

1.1 This Specification establishes a system for the qualification of personnel who perform NDT applications of a limited, repetitive or automated nature. The present applications covered herein are: Appendix A – UT Of Wrought Plate Including Thickness Gauging Further applications will be included as required by industry. 1.2 When the need for qualified non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel is defined in product standards, regulations, codes or specifications, and the nature of the testing to be carried out is limited in scope or automated such that the qualification requirements specified in International Standard ISO 9712 (see references) are considered inappropriate or excessive, it may be satisfied by qualification in accordance with this specification 1.3 The requirements detailed herein apply only to NDT personnel qualified for specific applications, and no direct attempt should be made to equate this to the NDT levels defined in PCN/GEN and its appendices. However, it is recommended that qualified personnel defined in this specification are supervised by an appropriately certified NDT level 2 or 3 person as defined in PCN/GEN and documents referenced therein