The training course has been prepared to establish criteria for the certification of nondestructive testing personnel, whose job requires appropriate knowledge of the technical principles of Dye Penetrant Inspection. Certification is in accordance with most recognized standards.

Personnel considered for Level II certification shall have sufficient education and work experience to ensure understanding of the principles and procedures for Dye Penetrant Inspection.  Personnel must meet the following requirements for Level II Certification:

Records must be available for Quality Assurance Corporation during the certification training program. These records shall include:

• Copy of Visual Acuity Examination
• Resume of work experience
• Record of applicable training schools
• Dye Penetrant Inspection record.

Students that have met all the requirements for a Level II certification, will be qualified to set-up and perform all process control procedures, interpret and evaluate results per company and/or customer specifications, and will be familiar with the limitations of Magnetic Particle Inspection.

Examinations to verify both physical and technical
qualifications shall consist of the following:

Pre-Course Examination

This examination will provide the instructor a level of knowledge and help target specific training for the class.      

General Examination

This examination will cover the material course lesson plans and the questions shall be developed which represent a cross-section of the knowledge applicable to Dye Penetrant inspection.

Specific Examination

This examination shall address various examples of equipment, work procedure, and test techniques that the student may use in the performance of assigned duties.

Practical Examination

The student will demonstrate proficiency by performing the Dye Penetrant inspection test on production parts, interpreting results, and documenting the results of the test.

Grading Examinations

Each candidate shall achieve a grade of at least 70% for each examination and an average grade of 80% to be eligible for certification. All certification examinations shall have specific weight in determining the average grade, selected by the instructor. An example is below.