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SNT TC 1A 2016 Edition is here!

SNT TC 1A, “Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing,” has just been updated.  The new 2016 Edition is available from Document Center Inc. now.  The recommended practice comes with the new 2016 Edition of the CP 105, “ASNT Standard Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel.”  The SNT TC 1A is usually released on a 5 year review cycle and was last updated in 2011.

What is the SNT TC 1A?  This is a guideline for employers who have or are implementing an in-house program to certify NDT (nondestructive testing) staff.  It sets up 3 levels of qualification based on education, training, experience, and exams.  You’ll use this information to manage your training, qualification and certification program for NDT personnel.

How long has the SNT TC 1A been used?  The recommended practice was first released in 1966.  While there are other programs available, this is the most popular.  Certainly here at Document Center, we find that many of our customers use this publication.

Are there other tools to help me set up my program?  Yes, ASNT has a number of related publications.  These include the “A Guide to Developing NDT Certification Examinations.”   However, the bulk of these companion documents are still at the 2011 Edition levels, which mean that the changes in the new 2016 SNT TC 1A have not been integrated into them yet.

How can you get a copy of the SNT TC 1A?  Try using Document Center Inc.  You can search for and order standards at our webstore, www.document-center.com.  Here’s a direct link to the order page for SNT TC 1A for your convenience.  You’ll get our best-in-class notification service free with your purchase.  This means you’ll get an email notification each time the publication is revised in the future.

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The new SNT-TC-1A 2011 Edition has just been released on Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing

The new 2011 Edition of the SNT-TC-1A, Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing, has just been released.  The standard is being distributed with the ANSI/ASNT CP-105, Training Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Personnel, which has been updated to the 2011 Edition as well.

Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A provides guidelines for employers to establish in-house certification programs for the qualification and certification of nondestructive testing personnel.

Since 1966, employers have used this industry-valued document as the general framework for their NDT certification programs.  This revision provides updated training and certification requirements for Level I, II and III personnel.  There’s new content on:

  • Guided Wave and Ground Penetrating Radar as Methods
  • Radiological Testing Method which includes:
    • Radiographic Testing
    • Computed Radiography
    • Computed Tomography
    • Digital Radiography
  • Ultrasonics, Time of Flight Diffraction and Phased Array as Techniques
  • Additional Example Questions

Due to the fact that previous editions of the SNT-TC-1A have been cited in various codes, the earlier copies are still available for purchase should you require them.

The new set, and all ASNT publications, are available from Document Center Inc. through our website, www.document-center.com.  Or contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info @document-center.com).  We’re happy to assist you with all your standards requirements and questions.