ASNT NDT Level III Exam Training

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Introduction ASNT NDT Level III

The ASNT NDT Level III program provides third-party certification for nondestructive testing (NDT) or predictive maintenance (PdM) personnel whose specific jobs require knowledge of the technical principles underlying the nondestructive tests they perform, witness, monitor or evaluate.

The ASNT NDT Level III program provides third-party certification for nondestructive testing (NDT) personnel whose specific jobs require knowledge of the technical principles underlying the nondestructive tests they perform, witness, monitor or evaluate. The program provides a system for ASNT NDT Level III certification in NDT in accordance with Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A.

Certification under this program results in the issuance of an ASNT certificate and wallet card attesting to the fact that the certificate holder has met the published guidelines for the Basic and Method examinations as detailed in Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A.

The ASNT NDT Level III program is the core certification program for ASNT. Inaugurated in early 1977, ASNT NDT Level III certificates are recognized worldwide.

• UPDATED REQUIREMENTS Effective 1 March 2018
• Program Information Document (PDF) for the ASNT Level III certification program.
• Recertification Information to renew an existing certification

Apply for Certification

• Apply for Certification or retake a failed exam. Complete our online application
• Apply for Renewal Complete our online application

Examinations

• Examinations A list of all exams with links to topical outlines and references.
• Exam Preparation Study Materials and Refresher Courses from ASNT
• Refresher Courses  ASNT offers Level III courses in five NDT methods and NDT Basic.
• Where to Take the Exams Exam Delivery

Additional Links

• Download a Paper Application (PDF) for new certifications, to add certifications, to retake failed exams, or to recertify by examination.
• Download a Paper Application (PDF) to Renew by Points
• Use of Psychometrics in Exam Development

Basic and Method Exams

ASNT NDT Level III certification candidates are required to pass both the NDT Basic and a method examination in order to receive the ASNT NDT Level III certificate.

A maximum of three (3) examinations in any Method or the Basic examination is permitted within a one (1) year period.

• A candidate that fails the initial basic or Method examination shall not be permitted to retake the examination for thirty (30) days from the date of failure.
• A candidate that fails the basic or Method examination for a second (2nd) time shall not be permitted to retake the examination for ninety (90) days from the date of failure.
• A candidate that fails the basic or Method examination for a third (3rd) time shall not be permitted to retake the examination for one (1) year from the date of failure and must reapply as a new candidate.

Exam Specifications

The table below lists the number of questions and time allowed for each exam. Please see below Detail will take you to an abbreviated topical outline and reference page for that exam. For the full topical outlines and complete list of references, see the topical outlines listed in the American National Standard ANSI/ASNT CP-105, Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel.