American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Credential: ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Credentialing Agency: American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The ASNT NDT Level II program provides third-party certification for nondestructive testing (NDT) personnel whose specific jobs require appropriate knowledge of the NDT method(s) for which certification is sought. Ultrasonic testing uses the same principle as is used in naval SONAR and fish finders. Ultra-high frequency sound is introduced into the part being inspected and if the sound hits a material with a different acoustic impedance (density and acoustic velocity), some of the sound will reflect back to the sending unit and can be presented on a visual display. By knowing the speed of the sound through the part (the acoustic velocity) and the time required for the sound to return to the sending unit, the distance to the reflector (the indication with the different acoustic impedance) can be determined. Candidates must have a minimum of 1600 hours of experience in NDT with 840 hours in the specialty, a minimum of 80 hours of training in the specialty, and agree to abide by the code of ethics of ASNT Level II personnel.Candidates applying for initial certification must take both the general examination and at least one specific examination in each test method for which certification is sought.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 1600 hours
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

PO Box 28518
1711 Arlingate Ln
Columbus, OH  43228-0518

Phone: (614) 274-6003

Fax: (614) 274-6899
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Candidates must have a minimum of 1600 hours of experience with a minimum of 840 hours in Ultrasonic Testing experience.

Candidates must complete a minimum of 80 hours of training in Ultrasonic Testing.

The ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) credential has the following other requirements:

  • Candidates must agree to abide by the code of ethics for ASNT Level II personnel.
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  • Review of Ultrasonic Technique Course
    • Principles of ultrasonics
    • Equipment
    • Testing techniques
    • Calibration
  • Evaluation of Base Material Product Forms
    • Ingots
    • Plate and sheet
    • Bar and rod
    • Pipe and tubular products
    • Forgings
    • Castings
    • Composite structures
    • Other product forms as applicable: rubber, glass, etc.
  • Evaluation of Weldments
    • Welding processes
    • Weld geometries
    • Welding discontinuities
    • Origin and typical orientation of discontinuities
    • Response of discontinuities to ultrasound
    • Applicable codes/standards
  • Evaluation of Bonded Structures
    • Manufacturing processes
    • Types of discontinuities
    • Origin and typical orientation of discontinuities
    • Response of discontinuities to ultrasound
    • Applicable codes/standards
  • Discontinuity Detection
    • Sensitivity to reflections
    • Resolution
    • Determination of discontinuity size
    • Location of discontinuity
  • Evaluation
    • Comparison procedures
    • Object appraisal

Candidate must pass at least one Specific exam. This exam determines the certification sector. The exam covers General Industry questions based upon a supplied general industry NDT procedure and Pressure Equipment questions based upon a supplied pressure equipment sector NDT procedure.

  • General Industry
  • Pressure Equipment

Testing Information

Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

For more information on the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The ASNT NDT Level II Certification - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) credential has the following recertification information:

NDT Level II certificate holders may renew their certification(s) by meeting the following requirements:
  • Submit the appropriate ASNT recertification application and fees
  • Re-affirm the ASNT Level II Code of Ethics and other applicable agreements
  • Affirm continued active employment in Level II functions as related to the NDT Method(s) for which renewal is sought.
  • Submit a current copy of the certificate holder's signature and current address.

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This certification is considered in demand

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Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

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Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

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May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

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Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

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High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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