MIL-STD-410 Nondestructive Testing Personnel Qualification And Certification See Nas410 As A Possible ReplacementThis standard establishes the minimum requirements for the qualification and certification for personnel involved in the application of nondestructive inspection NDI or nondestructive testing NDT personnel. These requirements include training, experience and examination.

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MIL-STD-410E

TABLE I. MINIMUM TRAINING HOURS, LEVELS I AND II

CONDITION METHOD                                  [1]            [2]               [3]

[1]  Level I

[2]  Level II, with prior Level I Certification

[3]  Level II, no prior Level I Certification

5.2.4 Previous training. Training obtained from a prior employer must be documented and verified by the previous employer in order to be accepted by the current employer. For personnel credited with training from a prior employer or those not certified within 6 months of their training, refresher training must be provided. The refresher training shall cover the following subjects with the depth of coverage of each subject determined by the Level III responsible for the employer's certification program:

Standardization and calibration

Operation of applicable test or inspection equipment

Specific test or inspection procedures

Interpretation and evaluation of test or inspection results

Safety

Applicable codes, standards and specifications

5.3  Experience. Candidates for certification at Levels I, II or III shall have sufficient practical experience to assure that they are capable of performing the duties of the level for which certification is sought.  The minimum requirements for Levels I, II and III are given in Table II.

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