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TPG-AC7114 - Audit Criteria For Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Suppliers Accreditation Program
TPG-AC7114 - Audit Criteria For Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Suppliers Accreditation Program
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GENERATION
AUDIT CRITERIA
TPG-AC7114
Issued 2011-05
Revised 26-Jun-13
Superseding N/A
SCOPE
These Audit Criteria are intended for use to survey a facility seeking approval for the NDT process. This criteria is
supplemented by Audit Criteria for the specific NDT processes to be accredited to ensure that NDT suppliers meet
the requirements for approval in Nondestructive Testing.
The purpose of this Audit Criteria is to provide a means to verify and document that systems are in place to control
the process and that the process procedures are being followed.
Although specific Audit Criteria for evaluation of the general quality system is not included within the text of this
checklist, quality system requirements do form a part of the standard used in the NDT Accreditation program. As
such, auditors may identify and record nonconformances related to the quality system. The supplier must address
these nonconformances in order to obtain Accreditation.
GENERAL INFORMATION
References
SAE Publications:
AS9100
ISO Publications:
ISO 9100
ISO 10012-1:1992
ANSI/NCSL Z540
EN Publications:
Available from BSI, 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL. UK.
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EN ISO Publications:
Available from BSI, 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL. UK.
EN ISO/IEC 17025
ASNT Publications:
Available from The American Society of Nondestructive Testing, 1711 Arlingate Lane,
P.O. Box 28518, Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518
SNT-TC-1A-2006
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TPG-AC7114-A or another format as long as all of the identified information is present (name,
stamp/identification number, certification dates, eye exam dates, vision correction required, years
of experience, certification levels and NDT method).
List of NDT procedures (index/table of contents only).
List of applicable NDT processing specifications (military, government,
industry, [AMS, etc.], customer).
The format for providing the different required lists may be accessed via the Electronic Database or may be
generated by the supplier and attached electronically to the audit package.
2.2.2
2.2.3
INFORMATION
3.1
General Information
Nature of Business:
___________________________________________
3.1.1
Audit Contacts
Identify the Primary Contacts for the Audit (Name/Title)
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Name
3.2
Title
YES NO N/A
3.3
Audit Criteria
Certificate Issue
Date
Certificate Expiration
Date
Corrective Actions
3.3.1
For re-accreditation audits, were corrective actions from the previous audit
implemented?
YES NO N/A
Does the suppliers corrective action system, as it applies to the NDT area, ensure that
the required changes in procedures resulting from corrective action are implemented
and effective?
4.1
Customer Requirements
4.1.1
YES NO
Responsibility
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Has a Level 3 been given responsibility for identifying and assuring implementation of
customer NDT requirements for the following?
Review of NDT requirements
Sequence of NDT operations
NDT procedure development and approval
NDT technique development/review and approval
Training of NDT personnel
Examination of NDT personnel
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The supplier shall identify those responsible for
identification and implementation of customer NDT requirements. The Level 3 in the
method shall review NDT requirements and assure the proper sequence for NDT
operations is achieved as specified by the appropriate process standard and/or
drawing. Verification of proper sequencing may be accomplished by one of the
examples noted below, but is not limited to these options:
1) The Level 3 signature on the routing and/or checklist, approving the sequence.
2) Use of a sequence template for specific product, or family of product, which has
been approved by the Level 3.
3) Approval of part drawings which include the sequence of operations by the Level 3.
The Level 3 shall be responsible for NDT procedure and/or technique development,
review and subsequent approval. The Level 3 shall ensure that NDT personnel are
properly trained and examined in accordance with the appropriate standard.
4.2
Procurement
4.2.1
YES NO
4.3
YES NO
Procedure
Is there a procedure requiring an annual internal audit of the NDT System and does it
address a review of the NDT inspection process, the associated documentation,
personnel certifications, NDT process procedure adequacy and equipment?
4.3.2
YES NO
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Does the annual internal NDT audit include a review of the NDT inspection process,
the associated documentation (planning, travelers and inspection certifications),
personnel certifications (for existence and completeness), NDT process procedure
adequacy and equipment?
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YES NO
Performance Review
4.4.1
Procedure
Is there a procedure implemented defining performance reviews and is it approved by
a Level 3?
YES NO
YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The auditor shall verify that the documentation
utilized is adequate to indicate that parts were processed and/or evaluated per the
specified requirements. The evaluation and documentation should follow the format of
a practical exam.
4.4.3
Review Performance
Is this review performed by the Level 3 and records retained?
YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The review shall include the ability of the individual
to process hardware in accordance with approved procedures and/or, when allowed,
evaluate and disposition hardware in accordance with customer requirements.
Documentation of such reviews shall be maintained on file for review. Retention period
shall be in accordance with the suppliers record retention policy.
4.5
Procedure
Is there a procedure addressing the method to be used for control and identification of
NDT inspection status?
YES NO
YES NO
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4.5.3
Actions
Are appropriate actions included in the control procedure to deal with lost status
identifiers, misuse of identifiers, reassigned identifiers and removal of names of
previously authorized, but reassigned personnel?
4.5.4
YES NO
4.5.6
YES NO
4.5.5
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YES NO
YES NO
5.0
N/A
5.1
Written Practice
The written practice shall address, or identify, the following as a minimum?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The expectation is that each item required by section 5.1 be addressed in
detail in the suppliers written practice. It is not adequate to merely reference NAS 410 for these items.
5.1.1
5.1.2
YES NO
Governing Standard
Does the written practice identify the standard(s) to which it is compliant?
YES NO
NDT Techniques
Does the written practice identify the specific techniques within each method as
defined by the employer or NANDTB?
5.1.4
YES NO
Levels of Qualification
Does the written practice address the applicable levels of qualification used by the
supplier?
YES NO
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5.1.5
5.1.6
YES NO
Experience Requirements
Does the written practice address the experience requirements?
5.1.8
YES NO
Training Program
Does the written practice address the required training requirements?
5.1.7
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YES NO
Examination Requirements
Does the written practice address the examination requirements?
YES NO
Records
Does the written practice address the required records to be maintained?
YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The written practice shall include the designation
of the individual(s) or organization(s) responsible for maintaining the qualification and
certification records and where such records shall be kept.
5.1.10 Loss / Reinstatement of Certification
Does the written practice address the following:
5.1.10.1
Expiration?
YES NO
5.1.10.2
Suspension?
YES NO
5.1.10.3
Revocation?
YES NO
5.1.10.4
Reinstatement of certification?
YES NO
YES NO
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5.1.12 Re-examinations
Does the written practice address the requirements for re-examination of those
personnel who have failed their certification/re-certification examinations or have had
their certifications revoked?
YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The re-examination shall not use the same written
tests or test samples that were used in the initial examination. The re-examination test
must contain a minimum of 25% new questions.
5.1.13 Certification and Recertification Requirements
Does the written practice address the certification and recertification requirements?
YES NO
YES NO
5.1.15 Administration
Does the written practice include the identification of the individual(s) or
organization(s) responsible for administering and maintaining all or part of the
employer's certification program?
YES NO
5.2
YES NO
Personnel Records
5.2.1
Certification Records
Are all required records of training, qualification and certification of NDT personnel
maintained and made available for review?
YES NO
5.2.3
Scope of Certification
Do the records indicate the level, method and technique(s) for which the individual is
certified?
5.2.4
YES NO
Certification Authorization
Do records include the name and signature of the employers representative
authorizing the certification?
5.2.5
YES NO
YES NO
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Are the latest written and practical examinations on file?
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Compliance Assessment Guidance: The facility shall maintain the results of all
qualification examinations. A copy of the latest examinations shall be made available
for review during the audit. Documentation shall be adequate to ascertain all pertinent
facts surrounding the exams. In the case of the practical exam, evidence shall exist
that the candidate has documented their results. In the case where a recognized
Independent National Aerospace NDT board (NANDTB) provides the qualification
examinations, these do not need to be maintained at the suppliers facility.
5.2.6
Examination Scores
Are the scores for immediately previous examinations on file?
YES NO N/A
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The answer would be N/A only if the individual in
question has only taken one set of examinations for a particular NDT method at the
employer being audited, i.e., no previous examinations.
5.2.7
Certification Dates
Are the certification and expiration dates of current certification(s) included in the
records?
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO N/A
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Compliance Assessment Guidance: For personnel previously certified under NAS 410,
EN 4179 or other recognized NDT qualification program, the adequacy and
equivalency of their previous experience shall be determined and documented by the
Responsible Level 3 or NANDTB.
5.2.11 Education
When used to meet qualification requirements, do records indicate the extent of and
provide documentation of formal education?
YES NO NA
YES NO NA
Compliance Assessment Guidance: For personnel previously certified under NAS 410,
EN 4179 or other recognized NDT qualification program, the adequacy and
equivalency of their previous training shall be determined and documented by the
Responsible Level 3 or NANDTB.
5.2.13 Level 1 Limited
Is documentation appropriate to justify Level 1 Limited certifications and is it
maintained with the Responsible Level 3?
YES NO N/A
Compliance Assessment Guidance: For Level 1-Limited certifications, the case-bycase justification, the cognizant engineering organizations approval, the training and
experience hours, the length of the certification (up to 1 year), the specific NDT test to
be performed, the specific hardware to be tested, and, if applicable, the approval to
accept reject hardware.
5.2.14 Responsible Level 3
Do records indicate that the employer has designated a Responsible Level 3?
YES NO
5.3
Examinations
5.3.1
YES NO N/A
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Examination Delegation
If the Level 3 delegates the administration of examinations, was the delegation
documented?
YES NO N/A
5.3.3
Administration Limits
Does evidence exist that qualification exams have not been administered by a
subordinate or to ones self?
YES NO
5.3.5
5.3.6
YES NO N/A
5.3.7
YES NO N/A
YES NO N/A
YES NO N/A
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YES NO N/A
Re-certification Examinations
Are Level 1, Level 2 and Level 1 Limited re-certification examinations equivalent to
those given for initial certification?
YES NO N/A
YES NO
YES NO N/A
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The general examination for all levels shall be a
closed book examination (An examination administered without access to any
reference materials) covering the cross-section of the applicable method at the
appropriate level. A minimum of 10 questions shall be administered for the general
examination for Level 1-Limited. A minimum of 40 questions shall be administered for
the general examination at Levels 1, 2 or 3. For Level 3, the general examination
questions shall address the general knowledge of other methods used by the
employer as well as the method for which certification is sought. Passing a basic
examination covering the other NDT methods used before passing any NDT method
examination shall be considered satisfactory evidence the other NDT methods have
been satisfactorily covered. Possession of a current ASNT, EN 473 or ISO 9712 NDT
certificate at the appropriate level by the candidate may be satisfactory evidence that
the general examination requirement is satisfied as defined in the employers written
practice.
5.3.12 Specific Examination Questions
Do the examinations have, at least, the minimum number of questions and do the
YES NO N/A
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YES NO N/A
YES NO N/A
YES NO N/A
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YES NO N/A
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The Level 3 practical shall require the candidate
to develop an NDT procedure or work instruction (A document detailing the NDT
technique and testing parameters to be used for the inspection of a specific
component, group of parts, e.g. aluminum extrusions or steel brackets, or assembly.
These are sometimes referred to in the industry as technique sheets or data cards.
Such work instructions are based on procedures defined in NAS410/EN4179)
appropriate to the employers requirements. This may include a procedure previously
written for the current employer but must have been developed within the previous
three (3) months by the candidate with the approval of the Responsible Level 3 or
NANDTB. A part specific data card (technique) may be adequate for the procedure
requirement provided it contains sufficiently detailed information for processing and
inspecting a part and demonstrating a Level 3 candidates practical knowledge of the
method and customer requirements. As guidance, a penetrant technique would
generally not meet this requirement. A written checklist shall be used to address the
technical and practical adequacy of the procedure. Results of all practical
examinations shall be documented with evidence as to date reviewed, signature of
reviewer and title.
5.3.17 Level 3 Proficiency Examination
If the Level 3s duties include processing and/or accepting hardware, does the
practical examination provide evidence that at least one test sample per technique (as
defined by the written practice) with a minimum of two test samples of differing
configurations for each method were evaluated?
YES NO N/A
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YES NO N/A
YES NO N/A
YES NO N/A
YES NO N/A
YES NO N/A
5.4
Vision Examinations
5.4.1
Examination Records
Are visual and color perception examination results current for all certified inspection
personnel?
5.4.2
Maintenance of Exam
Are records of vision exams maintained and available for review?
5.4.3
YES NO
YES NO
Near Vision
Do the records provide evidence that the near vision examinations meet Snellen 20/25
test chart at not less than 16 inches/ 42cm (or equivalent as determined by the
Responsible Level 3) with at least one eye, either natural or corrected?
YES NO
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Compliance Assessment Guidance: For the purpose of this checklist, Jaeger J1 at not
less than 12 inches/30cm is considered acceptable. NOTE: Documented evidence of
equivalency determination does not need to be kept on file.
5.4.4
Color Vision
Do the vision examination records indicate that the technicians can distinguish and
differentiate between the colors used in the method for which certification is sought?
YES NO
Frequency of Exams
Are near vision examinations administered prior to certification and annually thereafter
and color perception examinations given at least prior to certification or
re-certification?
5.4.6
YES NO
YES NO
5.5
YES NO N/A
METHOD
Liquid Penetrant
Magnetic Particle
Ultrasonic
Radiography
5.5.2
NAME(s)
CERT DATE
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Are outside agencies, including corporate level 3s not stationed at this facility, used to
provide Level 3 services? Note: An N/A response must be explained in detail.
YES NO N/A
5.5.3
Company
Location
SERVICES PROVIDED
YES NO N/A
Name
5.6
Method
Cert Date
5.6.2
YES NO
Training Sufficiency
Is the training subject matter sufficient enough to ensure that NDT personnel at all
YES NO
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levels (excluding Level 3) become proficient with the principles and practices of the
applicable test method and technique(s)?
5.6.3
5.6.4
Basic Theory
Do the training course outlines address the basic theory for each method?
5.6.5
YES NO
Process Controls
Do the training courses outline address, for each method, the applicable process
controls?
5.6.9
YES NO
Equipment
Do the training courses outline address, for each method, equipment operation and
standardization?
5.6.8
YES NO
Product Knowledge
Do the training course outlines address product forms and materials; defect formation
and characterization?
5.6.7
YES NO
Test Principles
Do the training course outlines address the test principles, including choice of NDT
methods, relevance to different materials, and part and test variables?
5.6.6
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
5.6.10 Safety
Does the training course outline address, for each method, safety related training
requirements as determined by the supplier?
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
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YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Instructors shall have the skills and knowledge to
plan, organize, and present classroom training and practical exercises in accordance
with approved course outlines.
5.6.17 Training References
Do the training course outlines include a list of references from which the training
material is derived?
YES NO
N/A
Note: Reference The American Society for Nondestructive Testings (ASNT) Recommended Practice
SNT-TC-1A for detailed requirements.
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Written Practice
The written practice shall address, or identify, the following as a minimum:
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The expectation is that each item required by section 6.1
be addressed in detail in the suppliers written practice. It is not adequate to merely reference
ASNTs SNT-TC-1A for these items. Although it is recognized that the SNT-TC-1A document
provides Guidelines for the Training, Qualification, and Certification of NDT Personnel, and
that the employer may modify them as necessary to meet their specific needs, these
guidelines including training hours, number of examination questions, and extent of
experience become mandatory requirements whenever the document is specified
contractually.
6.1.1
Written Practice
Has the supplier established a written practice for the control and administration of
NDT personnel training, examination, and certification?
6.1.2
6.1.3
YES NO
Examination Requirements
Does the written practice address the examination requirements for each level of
certification?
6.1.8
YES NO
Experience Requirements
Does the written practice address the experience requirements for each level of
certification?
6.1.7
YES NO
Training Program
Does the written practice address the training requirements for each level of
certification?
6.1.6
YES NO
6.1.5
YES NO
Levels of Qualification
Does the written practice address the applicable levels of qualification used by the
supplier?
6.1.4
YES NO
YES NO
Records
Does the written practice address the required records to be maintained?
YES NO
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Reinstatement of Certification
Does the written practice address the following:
6.1.9.1
Interrupted Service?
YES NO
Recertification?
YES NO
Termination of certification?
YES NO
Reinstatement of certification?
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
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YES NO
YES NO
6.2
Personnel Records
6.2.1
Certification Records
Are all required records of training, qualification and certification of NDT personnel
maintained and made available for review?
YES NO
6.2.3
Scope of Certification
Do the records indicate the level, and NDT method for which the individual is certified?
6.2.4
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
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Statement of Training
Do the records provide a statement indicating satisfactory completion of training in
accordance with the employers written practice?
6.2.6
YES NO
YES NO
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Examinations
Are current examination copy(ies) or evidence of successful completion of
examinations included in the records?
YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The facility shall maintain the results of all
qualification examinations. A copy of the latest examinations shall be made available
for review during the audit. Documentation shall be adequate to ascertain all pertinent
facts surrounding the exams.
6.2.8
Examination Waiver
Is there suitable evidence of satisfactory qualifications available when such
qualifications are used in lieu of the specific examinations?
YES NO N/A
Level 3 personnel holding a valid endorsed ASNT or ACCP Level 3 Certificate in the
applicable method:
May have the basic and method examination waived.
The specific examination may be deleted by the employer if documented evidence of
experience exists, including the preparation of NDT procedures to codes, standards,
or specifications and the evaluation of test results.
6.2.9
Composite Grades
Do the records include the composite grades or suitable evidence of grades?
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
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YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The employers certifying authority does not have
to be an NDT certified individual but shall be an employee of the company granting the
NDT certification. Note: Outside agencies cannot certify for employers.
6.3
Examinations
6.3.1
YES NO N/A
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Examination Delegation
If the Level 3 delegates the administration of examinations, was the delegation
recorded?
YES NO N/A
Administration Limits
Does evidence exist that qualification exams have not been administered by a
subordinate or to ones self?
YES NO
6.3.5
6.3.6
YES NO N/A
Re-certification Examinations
Are Level 1, and Level 2 re-certified by evidence of continuing satisfactory technical
performance or by re-examination in those portions deemed necessary by the
employers NDT Level 3?
6.3.8
YES NO N/A
Level 3 Re-certification
Is the Level 3 re-certified by evidence of continuing satisfactory technical performance
or by re-examination in those portions deemed necessary by the employers NDT
Level 3?
6.3.7
YES NO N/A
YES NO N/A
YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: For Level 1 and Level 2 a composite grade shall
be determined by simple averaging of the results of the general, specific and practical
examinations. For Level 3 personnel, the composite grade shall be determined by
simple averaging of the results of the basic, method and specific examinations. Scores
for ASNT examinations or outside agencies reported as pass may be assigned a
value of 80%. Examinations shall result in a passing composite grade of at least 80%,
with no individual examination having a passing grade less than 70%.
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Compliance Assessment Guidance: The general examination for all levels shall be a
closed book examination covering the cross-section of the applicable NDT method at
the appropriate level. The minimum number of questions shall be as specified in SNTTC-1A-2006. A valid endorsement on an ACCP Level 2 certificate fulfills the general
examination criteria for each applicable NDT method.
6.3.10 Specific Examination Questions - All Levels
Do the examinations have, at least, the minimum number of questions and do the
specific examination questions reflect the equipment, operating procedures, and NDT
techniques that the individual may encounter during specific assignments to the
degree required by the employers written practice? In addition, do the specific
examinations cover the specifications or codes and acceptance criteria used in the
employers NDT procedures. Do the Level 3 specific examinations contain in addition
to the above, questions pertaining to the administration of the employers written
practice?
YES NO N/A
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The specific examination for all levels shall be a
closed book examination (except that necessary data, such as graphs, tables,
specifications, procedures, codes, etc., may be provided with or in the examination).
Questions utilizing such material shall require an understanding of the information
rather than merely locating the appropriate answer. All questions used for Level 1 and
Level 2 examinations shall be approved by the responsible Level 3.
For Level 2, the employer may delete the specific examination if the candidate has a
valid ACCP Level 2 certificate in the method and if documented experience exists to
permit such.
For Level 3, the employer may delete the specific examination if the candidate has a
valid ASNT NDT Level 3 certificate or ACCP Professional Level 3 certificate in the
method and if documented evidence of experience exists, including the preparation of
NDT procedures to codes, standards, or specifications and the evaluation of test
results.
6.3.11 Basic Examination - Level 3
Does the Level 3 Basic examination have the minimum number of questions as
specified in SNT-TC-1A-2006?
YES NO N/A
YES NO N/A
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Compliance Assessment Guidance: The description of the test specimen, the NDT
procedure, including check points, and the results of the examination shall be
documented. Proficiency shall be demonstrated in performing the applicable NDT on
one or more specimens or machine problems approved by the NDT Level 3 and in
evaluating the results to the degree of responsibility as described in the employers
written practice.
6.3.14 Level 2 Practical Examinations
Do the Level 2 practical examinations provide evidence that at least one flawed
specimen or component was tested and the results of the NDT analyzed by the
candidate?
YES NO N/A
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The description of the test specimen, the NDT
procedure, including check points, and the results of the examination shall be
documented. Proficiency shall be demonstrated in selecting and performing the
applicable NDT technique within the method and interpreting and evaluating the
results on one or more specimens or machine problems approved by the NDT Level 3.
6.3.15 Written Checklists
Is there evidence that a written checklist was used to document all practical
examinations, including those administered by an outside agency?
YES NO N/A
Compliance Assessment Guidance: At least ten (10) different check points requiring
understanding of test variables and the employers procedural requirements shall be
included in the practical examination checklist.
6.4
Vision Examinations
6.4.1
Examination Records
Are visual and color perception examination results current for all certified inspection
personnel?
6.4.2
Maintenance of Exam
Are records of vision exams maintained and available for review?
6.4.3
YES NO
YES NO
Near Vision
Do the records provide evidence that natural or corrected near-distance acuity in at
YES NO
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least one eye such that the applicant is capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger
Number 2 or equivalent type and size letter at the distance designated on the chart but
not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) on a standard Jaeger test chart?
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The ability to perceive an Ortho-Rater minimum of
8 or similar test pattern is also acceptable.
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6.4.5
Frequency of Exams
Are near vision examinations administered annually, and contrast differentiation
examinations conducted upon initial certification and at five (5) year intervals
thereafter?
6.5
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO N/A
Compliance Assessment Guidance: The supplier may choose to utilize an onsite Level
3 for any or all NDT methods performed. All methods performed at the facility shall be
covered by a Level 3, either internal or external. This question shall be answered as
yes if a combination is used but with an explanation.
METHOD
Liquid Penetrant
Magnetic Particle
Ultrasonic
Radiography
6.5.2
NAME(s)
CERT DATE
YES NO N/A
6.5.3
Company
Location
SERVICES PROVIDED
YES NO N/A
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6.6
Method
Cert Date
6.6.2
Training Sufficiency
Is the training subject matter sufficient enough to ensure that NDT personnel at all
levels (excluding Level 3) become proficient with the principles and practices of the
applicable test method and technique(s)?
6.6.3
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: This includes those training course outlines used
by an outside agency. If an outside agency used to provide the training, the
employers NDT Responsible Level 3 shall verify that the training meets the
employers requirements.
6.6.4
Basic Theory
Do the training course outlines address the basic theory for each method?
6.6.5
Test Principles
Do the training course outlines address the test principles, including choice of NDT
methods, relevance to different materials, and part and test variables?
6.6.6
YES NO
YES NO
Product Knowledge
Do the training course outlines address product forms and materials; defect formation
and characterization?
YES NO
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Equipment
Do the training courses outline address, for each method, equipment operation and
standardization?
6.6.8
YES NO
Process Controls
Do the training courses outline address, for each method, the applicable process
controls?
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YES NO
YES NO
6.6.10 Safety
Does the training course outline address, for each method, safety related training
requirements as determined by the supplier?
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
Compliance Assessment Guidance: Instructors shall have the skills and knowledge to
plan, organize, and present classroom training and practical exercises in accordance
with approved course outlines.
6.6.17 Training References
Do the training course outlines include a list of references from which the training
material is derived?
YES NO
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PERSONNEL
The supplier shall complete and the auditor shall review, the employers provided list of
NDT personnel for adequacy, content and correctness. This list shall include trainees
and suspended personnel. Attachments are for information only but shall be
completed fully. NCRs shall not be written against attachments. Supplier may use
Attachment TPG-AC7114 or a similar format which contains the same information.
8.1
Procedure
Is there a procedure that addresses how changes are to be made and who is
authorized to make changes?
8.1.2
Attachment
YES NO
Records / Procedures
Were all record and/or procedure changes properly authorized?
YES NO N/A
Authorized List
Does the supplier maintain a list of authorized personnel?
YES NO
8.2
Inspection Records
8.2.1
Record Maintenance
Is an inspection record maintained of all parts submitted for NDT inspection and
evaluation?
8.2.2
Inspection Date
Do inspection records contain or provide traceability to the date of Inspection?
8.2.3
YES NO
8.2.5
YES NO
Supplier or facility
Do inspection records contain or provide traceability to the name of the Supplier or
facility that carried out the inspection?
8.2.4
YES NO
YES NO
Serial Numbers
Do inspection records contain or provide traceability to the serial number, if
applicable?
YES NO N/A
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Inspection Quantities
Do inspection records contain or provide traceability to the number of parts in the lot,
the number inspected, and the number accepted or rejected?
8.2.7
YES NO
Nature of Discrepancy
Do inspection records contain or provide traceability to the nature of the discrepancy
and, if applicable, the rejection tag number?
8.3
YES NO
Traceability to Inspector
Do inspection records contain or provide traceability to the identification of the
inspector performing the inspection?
8.2.9
YES NO
Specification References
Do inspection records contain or provide traceability to the applicable process
specification and acceptance criteria specification and revision?
8.2.8
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8.3.2
Traceability to Specifications
Is a work order or shop traveler in use that contains or provides traceability to the
applicable process specification and/or procedure?
8.3.3
YES NO
Inspection Quantities
Is a work order or shop traveler in use that contains or provides traceability to the
quantity inspected, accepted / rejected?
8.3.6
YES NO
Traceability to Inspector
Is a work order or shop traveler in use that contains, or provides traceability to the
inspector performing the operation?
8.3.5
YES NO
8.3.4
YES NO
YES NO
Sequence of Operations
Is a work order or shop traveler in use that contains or provides traceability to the
correct sequence of the inspection operation(s) within the manufacturing process?
YES NO
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CALIBRATION
9.1
Procedure
9.1.1
Flow Down
Is there a procedure that flows down calibration requirements for NDT related
equipment?
9.1.2
Accuracy / Range
Does the procedure specify the number of points to be checked for each instrument
and reference to the accuracy required and the range to be checked?
9.1.3
YES NO
Calibration Services
Do purchase orders or procedures for calibration services identify or provide
traceability to requirements for the standard to be used, accuracy, range of use and
number of points to be checked encompassing that range?
9.2
YES NO
YES NO
Calibration Certificate
9.2.1
Accuracy / Range
Do calibration certificates contain or provide traceability to the unit under test, identify
the accuracy, nomenclature and/or serial number of the unit, the range, the points in
the range of use that were checked and results?
9.2.2
YES NO
Certification Review
Is there evidence that calibration certificates are reviewed to verify equipment was
within tolerance?
YES NO
9.3
Extension of Calibration
9.3.1
Extension Procedure
Does the calibration procedure address criteria to either extend or reduce the
calibration frequency, if allowed by the governing specification?
YES NO
Documentation
If calibration frequencies have been extended, is adequate documentation on file to
YES NO N/A
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10.1
Failure Procedure
10.1.1 Actions Taken
Is there a procedure that addresses the actions to be taken if unacceptable results are
obtained for process control tests?
YES NO
YES NO
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