Who is responsible for establishing a written practice for NDT personnel training, examination, and certification?

The responsibility for establishing a written practice for NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) personnel training, examination, and certification primarily falls on the employer. This is because the employer is in charge of ensuring that their personnel are properly trained and qualified to conduct NDT activities according to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Having a written practice is essential as it outlines the specific procedures and criteria for NDT training, ensuring a uniform level of competency across the team. The employer must define this practice to align with applicable codes and standards, which may be influenced by the certification agency but ultimately remains the employer's responsibility to implement and maintain.

In this context, while the certification agency provides guidelines and standards for certification and training, it is not their role to write the specific training practices for an organization. Similarly, although a Level III technician possesses advanced knowledge and skills and can contribute to developing training programs, the formal establishment of these practices lies with the employer. Training organizations may provide training programs but do not have the authority to set training and certification practices for the employer’s personnel.