Section : Rotary Qualifications 5/5 Approval : Date:1st June 2000

Subject : DPI Tech Qualifications Revision No : 3 PTSCOS/06-2000

SUBJECT : PENETRANT TESTING TECHNICIAN PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

LEVEL I & II

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This specification establishes standards to be used in evaluating the

ability of PTSC OS field inspectors to perform penetrant testing.

1.2 Satisfactory completion of the tests and other requirements of this

specification must be accomplished and certification as either Level I or
Level II must take place prior to performing penetrant testing.

1.3 Responsibility of each level of certification shall be :

1.3.1 Level I--A Level I individual shall be qualified to perform specific

calibrations, tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection
determinations according to written instructions and to supervision
shall be received from a certified Level II or Level III individual.

1.3.2 Level II--A Level II individual shall be qualified to set up and calibrate
equipment and to interpret results with respect to applicable codes,
standards, and specofocations. A Level II shall be thoroughly familiar
with the scope and limitations of the method for which he is qualified
and shall exercise assigned responsibility for training and guidance of
trainees and Level I personnel. A Level II shall be able to prepare
written instructions and to organize and report the results of tests.

2.0 VISION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Each candidate for Level I or Level II certification shall be examined for
color vision and near vision acuity on an annual basic.

2.2 The candidate shall be capable of reading the J-1 letters on a standard
Jaeger’s or equivalent type test chart for near vision at a distance of
twelve (12) inches. The ability to perceive an ortho-rater minimum of eight
(8) or similar test pattern is also acceptable.

2.3 The candidate shall be capable of distinguishing the primary color

involved in this method of testing.

3.0 EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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3.1 Candidated for certification shall have sufficient education and experience
to ensure understanding of the principles and procedures of liquid
penetrant testing.

3.2 Level I Requirements : At least one of the following requirements must be

met.

3.2.1 Completion with passing grades of at least two years of engineering of

science study at an accredited college, university or technical institute,
plus 40 hours experience and four (4) hours organized training in liquid
penetrant testing.

3.2.2 High school graduation or equivalent plus 40 hours experience and

four (4) hours organized training in liquid penetrant testing.

3.2.3 Grammar school graduation or demonstrated proficiency plus 40

hours experience and twelve (12) hours organized training in liquid
penetrant testing.

3.3Level II Requirements : At least one of the following requirements must be

met.

3.3.1 Completion with passing grades of at least two years of engineering of

science study at an accredited college, university or technical institute
plus 80 hours experience as a certified Level I and four (4) hours
organized training in liquid penetrant testing.

3.3.2 High school graduation or equivalent plus 80 hours experience as a

certified Level I and eight (8) hours organized training in liquid
penetrant testing.

3.3.3 Grammar school graduation or demonstrated proficiency plus 80hours

experience as a certified Level I and sixteen (16) hours organized
training in liquid penetrant testing.

3.3.4 For Level II certification the experience shall consist of time at Level I.
If a person is qualified to Level II with no time at Level I, the required
experience shall consist of the sum of the times required for Level I
and Level II. The sum of the hours of the training for level I and Level II
shall also apply.

4 TRAINING

4.2General

4.2.1 Personnel considered for certification shall receive sufficient training to

assure familiarity with the principles and practices of liquid penetrant
testing.

4.1.2 The training program shall include examinations to assure the the
material has been comprehended.

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5 EXAMINATION

5.2General

5.2.1 Each candidate for Level I and level II certification shall be given a
three (3) part examination covering the general, specific and practical
aspects of liquid penetrant testing.

5.2.2 The following weight factors shall be applied to the raw scores of the
three (3) parts of the examination for both Level I and Level II :
General 0.3
Specific 0.3
Practical 0.4
5.2.3 A weighted composite grade of 80% or greater is required for
certification. The raw score for any part of the examination shall be
70% or greater.

5.3Level I Requirements

5.3.1 The general part of the examination shall consist of thirty (30)
questions approved by the Director of Engineering Services. The
questions shall cover the theory and principles of liquid penetrant
applications and methods and shall be based on ASNT’s SNT-TC-1 A
Supplement D recommended questions for level II. This part of the
examination shall be completed within a period of one and one-half
hours without access to reference material.

5.3.2 The specific part of the examination shall consist of the minimum of
twenty (20) questions concerning equipment and standards employed
by PTSC OS. This part of the examination shall be completed in one
and one-half hours.

5.3.3 Practical Examination : Proficiency shall be demonstrated in selecting

and performing the applicable nondestructive tests and evaluating the
results obtained by Director of Engineering Services. At least ten (10)
different checkpoints requiring an understanding of the test variables
and procedural requirements shall be included.

5.4Level II Requirements

5.4.1 The general part of the examination shall consist of thirty (30)
questions approved by the Director of Engineering Services. The
questions shall cover the theory and principles of liquid penetrant
applications and methods and

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shall be based on ASNT’s SNT-TC-1 A Supplement D recommended

questions for Level II. This part of the examination shall be completed
within a period of one and one-half hours without access to reference
material.

5.4.2 The specific part of the examination shall consist of a minimum of

twenty (20) questions concerning equipment and standard employed
by PTSC OS. This part of the examinations shall be completed in one
and one-half hours.

5.4.3 Practical Examination : Proficiency shall be demonstrated in

selecting and performing the applicable nondestructive tests and
evaluating the results obtained be the Director of Engineering Services.
At least ten (10) different checkpoints requiring an understanding of
the test variables and procedural requirements shall be included.

5.4 Reexamination :Candidates who fail the examination must either wait
thirty (30) days or show evidence of additional training before
reexamination.

6 RECOMMENDATION

6.2All candidates for Level I or Level II certification must be recommended by

their immidiate supervisor and area manager.

6.3Recommendations must be approved by the Inspection Manager and the

Director of Engineering Services.

7.0 CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION

7.1Certification records for Field Inspection personnel shall be maintained by the

Inspection Manager or his designee.

7.2The personnel file of each certified inspector shall contain documentation

with the following information :

7.2.1 The name of the certified inspector.

7.2.2 The level of certification and the test method for which the certification
as applicable

7.2.3 The results of required vision tests.

7.2.4 The educational background and experience of the certified individual.

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7.2.5 A copy of the raw scores on each of the three parts of the examination
and the composite score.

7.2.6 A statement indicating satisfactory completion of the required

training.

7.2.7 The date of certification and recertification.

7.2.8 The signatures of the Inspection Manager and the Director of

Engineering Services.

8.0 RECERTIFICATION

8.1All Level I and Level II liquid penetrant inspectors shall be recertified by PTSC
OS at least once every thirty six (36) months by reexamination and
recertification in accordance with this standard.

8.2Recertification may also be accomplished by successful completion of the

Rotary Shouldered Connection or Drill Pipe Inspection Schools.

9.0 INTERRUPTED SERVICE AND TERMINATION

9.1 Individuals certified by PTSC OS may be reinstated to their previous level

of certification, after up to a six month absence, provided that the
following conditions are met :

9.1.1 The previous certification has not expired.

9.1.2 The practical part of the examination is taken and passed with a raw
score of 80% or greater.

9.1.3 The required vision tests are current.

9.2 Certification by PTSC OS only valid while the individual is employed by Sii
Smith International. A termination and rehire separated by six (6) months
or less may be considered interrupted service for recertification purposes
(Ref. Section 9.1).

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