ISO 9712:2021 非破壊検査—NDT担当者の資格と認定 | ページ 6

3.1

applicant

person who has submitted an application to be admitted into the certification process (3.8)

3.2

authorized qualification body

body, independent of the employer (3.11) , authorized by the certification body (3.6) to prepare and administer examinations (3.12)

3.3

basic examination element

written examination (3.12) , at Level 3, which demonstrates the candidate’s (3.4) knowledge of the materials science and process technology and types of discontinuities, the specific qualification (3.33) and certification system, and the basic principles of NDT methods (3.25) as required for Level 2

Note 1 to entry: For an explanation of the three levels of qualification, see Clause 6.

Note 2 to entry: The qualification and certification system is specified in this document.

3.4

candidate

applicant (3.1) who has fulfilled specified prerequisites and has been admitted to the certification process (3.8)

3.5

certificate

document in the form of a letter, card or other medium (e.g. digital certificate), issued by a certification body (3.6) under the provisions of this document, indicating that the named person has fulfilled the certification requirements (3.9)

3.6

certification body

body that administers procedures for certification according to specified requirements

3.7

certification cycle

maximum period of time permitted from the date of certification to the date of recertification (3.34) inclusive of the renewal (3.36) period

3.8

certification process

activities by which a certification body (3.6) determines that a person fulfils certification requirements (3.9) , including application, assessment, decision on certification, renewal (3.36) , recertification (3.34) and use of certificates (3.5) and logos/marks

3.9

certification requirements

set of specified requirements, including requirements of the scheme to be fulfilled in order to establish or maintain certification

3.10

competence

ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results

3.11

employer

legal entity by whom the candidate (3.4) is employed

Note 1 to entry: A candidate may be self-employed.

3.12

examination

mechanism that is part of the assessment which measures a candidate's (3.4) competence (3.10) by one or more means

3.13

examination centre

centre approved by the certification body (3.6) where examinations (3.12) are carried out

3.14

examination element

component of an examination (3.12)

3.15

examiner

person competent to conduct and score an examination (3.12) , where the examination requires professional judgement

3.16

general examination element

written examination (3.12) , at Level 1 or Level 2, concerned with the principles of an NDT method (3.25)

3.17

higher education

formal learning that occurs after completion of secondary education in the field of engineering or science

3.18

industrial experience

work activities (3.46) performed under supervision (3.45) , in the NDT method (3.25) in the sector (3.37) concerned, needed to acquire the skill and knowledge to fulfil the provisions of qualification (3.33)

3.19

invigilator

proctor

test administrator

person authorized by the certification body (3.6) who supervises an examination (3.12) , but does not evaluate the competence (3.10) of the candidate (3.4)

3.20

job-specific training

training, provided by the employer (3.11) (or their agent) to the certificate (3.5) holder in aspects of non-destructive testing specific to the employer’s products, NDT equipment, NDT procedures (3.27) , and applicable codes, standards, specifications (3.40) and procedures, leading to the award of operating authorizations (3.30)

3.21

main method examination element

written examination (3.12) , at Level 3, which demonstrates the candidate’s (3.4) general and specific knowledge, and the ability to write NDT procedures (3.27) for the NDT method (3.25) as applied in the industrial or product sector(s) (3.37) for which certification is sought

3.22

multiple choice examination question

wording of a question giving rise to potential replies, only one of which is correct, the remaining being incorrect or incomplete

3.23

NDT instruction

written description of the precise steps to be followed in testing to an established standard, code, specification (3.40) or NDT procedure (3.27)

3.24

NDT media

testing products used to create visible indications caused by imperfections or flaws

3.25

NDT method

discipline applying a physical principle in non-destructive testing

3.26

NDT personnel

personnel who perform non-destructive testing

3.27

NDT procedure

written description of all essential parameters and precautions to be applied when non-destructively testing products in accordance with standard(s), code(s) or specification(s) (3.40)

3.28

NDT technique

specific way of utilizing an NDT method (3.25)

3.29

NDT training

process of instruction in theory and practice in the NDT method (3.25) in which certification is sought, which takes the form of training courses to a syllabus approved by the certification body (3.6)

3.30

operating authorization

written statement issued by the employer (3.11) , based upon the scope of certification, authorizing the individual to carry out specified tasks

Note 1 to entry: Such authorization can be dependent on the provision of job-specific training (3.20) .

3.31

practical examination element

assessment of practical skills, in which the candidate (3.4) demonstrates familiarity with, and the ability to perform, the test

3.32

psychometric process

statistical process to verify examinations (3.12) are fair, reliable and discriminate between a competent and non-competent individual

3.33

qualification

demonstrated education, training, and work experience

3.34

recertification

process for revalidation of a certificate (3.5) by examination (3.12) or by otherwise satisfying the certification body (3.6) that the published criteria for recertification have been met

3.35

referee

individual that attests the validity of the candidate’s (3.4) industrial experience (3.18)

3.36

renewal

process for revalidation of a certification at any time up to five years after success in an initial, supplementary or recertification (3.34) examination (3.12)

3.37

sector

section of industry or technology where specialized NDT practices are used, requiring specific product-related knowledge, skill, equipment or training

Note 1 to entry: A sector can be interpreted to mean a product (welded products, castings) or an industry (aerospace, in-service testing). See Annex A.

3.38

significant interruption

absence or change of work activity (3.46) which prevents the certified individual from practising the duties corresponding to the level in the method and the sector(s) (3.37) within the certified scope, for either a continuous period in excess of one year, or two or more periods for a total time exceeding two years

Note 1 to entry: Legal holidays or periods of sickness or training courses of less than 30 days are not taken into account when calculating the interruption.

3.39

specific examination element

written examination (3.12) , at Level 1 or Level 2, concerned with testing techniques applied in a particular sector(s) (3.37) , including knowledge of the product(s) tested and of codes, standards, specifications (3.40) , procedures and acceptance criteria

3.40

specification

document stating requirements

3.41

specimen

sample used in practical examinations (3.12) , possibly including radiographs and data sets, which is representative of products typically tested in the applicable sector (3.37)

Note 1 to entry: A specimen can include more than one area or volume to be tested.

3.42

specimen master report

model answer, indicating the optimum result for a practical examination (3.12) given a specified set of conditions (equipment type, settings, technique, specimen (3.41) , etc.) against which the candidate’s (3.4) test report is graded

3.43

structured credit system

point system based on the NDT activities of the candidate (3.4) used as an alternative to examination (3.12) for renewal (3.36) or recertification (3.34)

3.44

structured experience program

SEP

program approved by the certification body (3.6) to reduce industrial experience (3.18)

3.45

supervision

act of directing the application of NDT performed by other NDT personnel (3.26) , which includes the control of actions involved in the preparation of the test, performance of the test and reporting of the results

3.46

work activity

performance of NDT-related functions and tasks

Note 1 to entry: See Clause 6.