Level III NDT Basic Topical Outline This examination is 4 hours in length, having 135 questions of equal value. •
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Administration of NDT personnel certification programs SNT-TC-1A,
2011 edition
ASNT CP-189,
2011 edition
General familiarity with other NDT methods
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Radiography (safety, X-ray, and isotope methods)
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Neutron radiography
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Ultrasonic testing
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Eddy current and flux leakage testing
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Liquid penetrant testing
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Magnetic particle testing
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Leak testing
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Acoustic emission testing
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Visual testing
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Thermal/infrared
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Vibration analysis
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Materials, fabrication, and production technology
Properties of materials, origin of discontinuities, and failure modes Materials processing (casting, welding, forging, brazing, soldering, machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, adhesive bonding, etc.) Dimensional metrology
References
The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalog number. • •
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Level III Study Guide: Basic (2251) SNT-TC-1A SNT-TC -1A (2011 editi edition) on) (2071) Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A: Complete Set of Supplements, PlusRecommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (2011 edition) (2192) Materials and Processes for NDT Technology (2250) ANSI/ASNT ANSI/A SNT CP-189 CP-189 (2011 edition) edition) (2508) NDT Handbook: Volume 10, NDT Overview (140) ASM Handbook Handbook Vol. Vol. 17, NDE NDE and QC QC (105)
Level III MT - Magnetic Particle Testing Topical Outline This examination is 2 hours in length, having 90 questions of equal value. •
Principles/Theory Principles of magnets and magnetic fields
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Characteristics of magnetic fields
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Equipment/Materials
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Magnetic particle test equipment
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Inspection materials
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Technique/Calibrations
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Magnetization by means if electric current
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Selecting the proper method of magnetization
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Demagnetization
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Interpretation/Evaluation
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Procedures
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Safety and Health
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References
The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalog number. Level III Study Guide: Magnetic Particle Testing, Second Editio n (2253) NDT Handbook: Third Edition, Volume 8, Magnetic Testing (148)
Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A) Book — Magnetic Particle Method,Second Edition (2027)
Level III UT - Ultrasonic Testing Topical Outline This examination is 4 hours in length, having 135 questions of equal value.
Principles/Theory Equipment/Materials
Techniques/Calibrations
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Contact
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Immersion
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Comparison of contact and immersion methods
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Remote monitoring
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Calibration (electronic and functional)
Interpretation/Evaluations
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Evaluation of base metal product forms
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Evaluation of weldments
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Evaluation of bonded structures
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Variables affecting test results
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Evaluation (general) Procedures
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Specific applications
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Codes/Standards/Specifications Safety and Health
References The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalog number.
Level III Study Guide: Ultrasonic Testing (2261) NDT Handbook : Volume 7, Ultrasonic Testing (147) Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) Ultrasonic Testing Method (2028) Ultrasonics: Fundamentals, Technology, Applications (341)
Level III RT - Radiographic Testing Topical Outline
This examination is 4 hours in length, having 135 questions of equal value. •
Principles and Theory Equipment/Materials
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Electrically generated sources
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Particulate radiation sources
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Radiation detectors
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Techniques/Calibration
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Imaging considerations
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Film processing
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Viewing of radiographs
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Judging radiographic quality
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Exposure calculations
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Radiographic techniques
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Interpretation and Evaluation
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Procedures
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Safety and Health
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Exposure hazards
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Methods of controlling radiation exposure
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Operational and emergency procedures
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Dosimetry and Film Badges
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References
The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalog number.
Level III Study Guide: Radiographic Testing (2259) NDT Handbook: Volume 4, Radiographic Testing (144, 144CD, 144WCD) Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) Radiographic Testing Method (2026) Working Safety in Radiography (232)
