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 II. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

CONDITION

METHOD [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Penetrant	130 hrs	270 hrs	400 hrs	4 yrs	2 yrs	1 yr
Magnetic particle	130 hrs	400 hrs	530 hrs	4 yrs	2 yrs	1 yr
Eddy current	130 hrs	1200 hrs	1330 hrs	4 yrs	2 yrs	1 yr
Ultrasonics	400 hrs	1200 hrs	1600 hrs	4 yrs	2 yrs	1 yr
Radiography	400 hrs	1200 hrs	1600 hrs	4 yrs	2 yrs	1 yr
Acoustic Emission	400 hrs	1200 hrs	1600 hrs	4 yrs	2 yrs	1 yr
Neutron radiography	800 hrs	2400 hrs	3200 hrs	4 yrs	2 yrs	1 yr

[1] Trainee experience for Level I. Experience in method must be at least half this time.

[2] Level I experience for Level II. Experience in method must be at least half this time.

[3] Trainee experience for direct certification to Level II. Experience in method must be at least half this time.

[4] Level II experience required for Level III with no college degree.

[5] Level II experience required for Level III with technical associate degree.

[6] Level II or equivalent work experience required for Level III with technical bachelors degree. Equivalency of the work experience shall be determined and documented by the Level III responsible for the employer's certification program.