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ASNT NDT Program Renewal Requirements

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ASNT NDT Program Renewal Requirements
Detailed explanation with table of renewal points values.

ASNT NDT Certificate holders are permitted to renew by points at five year intervals unless recertification by examination is required by another third-party. ASNT defines renewal and recertification as follows:

Renewal by Points is done by submitting documentation indicating that certain requirements have been met and does not require examination.

Renewal by Examination requires re-examination in each applicable test method.

Note: Certificate holders have the option to renew by examination instead of renewing by points.

Because ASNT has recently revised the renewal requirements for NDT certification, the options for renewal have changed. To determine what requirements you are required to satisfy, select the certification program and category below that fits your current certification to find the information that applies to your certification.

ASNT NDT Level III

ASNT requires that ASNT NDT Level III certificate holders may renew by points at 5-year intervals as shown below:

If one or more of your current ASNT NDT Level III test methods expire before May 2009, you must renew using the 6-point system that has been used in the past. This system also applies to Methods expiring after 5/09 if the certificate holder chooses to equalize (make all methods expire at the same time) their certifications with those that expire prior to 5/09. The requirements for this system are shown at ASNT 6-Point Renewal.

If all of your current ASNT NDT Level III test methods expire after April 2009, you must renew using the new 25-point that is shown at ASNT 25-Point Renewal.

Personnel recertifying by examination need not retake the Basic examination as long as the applicant holds one currently valid ASNT NDT Level III certificate at the time of examination.

ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP)

ACCP renewal by points is permitted at the first 5-year interval after certification by examination. Renewal by examination is required 10-years after examination unless otherwise noted below. Renewal by examination may be done in lieu of renewal by points.

Renewal of your ACCP Professional Level III will also satisfy the requirements for renewal of your ASNT NDT Level III certificates if you hold dual ASNT certifications.

ACCP Professional Level III

If one or more of your current ACCP Professional Level III test methods expire before May 2009, you must renew using the 6-point system that has been used in the past. This system also applies to Methods expiring after 5/09 if the certificate holder chooses to equalize their certifications with those that expire prior to 5/09. The requirements for this system are shown at ASNT 6-Point Renewal.

If all of your current ACCP Professional Level III test methods expire after April 2009, you must renew using the new 25-point that is shown at ASNT 25-Point Renewal.

Renewal by examination at the 10-year interval will require successful completion of an abbreviated written examination as detailed in ASNT 25-Point Renewal.

ACCP Level II

The renewal requirements for ACCP Level II certificate holders vary based on the method in which certification was initially granted. To determine the requirements that apply to you, select the applicable category below.

If you:

Initially received ACCP certification by examination prior to 5/1/04, contact the ASNT Technical Services Department.

Initially received ACCP certification by examination after 5/1/04, submit Renewal Application for Examined Level IIs (pdf).

Transitioned into ACCP based on holding SNT-TC-1A certification, you must recertify by taking an abbreviated practical examination. Submit Transitioners' Renewal Application (pdf).

Initially received ACCP certification based on holding third-party NDT certification (CGSB, JSNDI, EN-473, etc) from another approved certification body. Submit Renewal Application for 3rd-Party Certificate Holders (pdf).

Initially received ACCP certification based on AWS CWI & SCWI Certification. Submit Renewal Application for CWI Certificate Holders (pdf).

Copyright © 2008 by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ASNT is not responsible for the authenticity or accuracy of information herein. Published opinions and statements do not necessarily reflect the opinion of ASNT. Products or services that are advertised or mentioned do not carry the endorsement or recommendation of ASNT.

IRRSP, NDT Handbook, The NDT Technician and www.asnt.org are trademarks of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ACCP, ASNT, Level III Study Guide, Materials Evaluation, Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Research in Nondestructive Evaluation and RNDE are registered trademarks of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc.

ASNT exists to create a safer world by promoting the profession and technologies of nondestructive testing.


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	ASNT NDT Program Renewal Requirements Recertification Credits Through Publication Activities ASNT Authors and reviewers may earn points towards recertification. ASNT NDT Program Renewal Requirements Detailed explanation with table of renewal points values. ASNT NDT Certificate holders are permitted to renew by points at five year intervals unless recertification by examination is required by another third-party. ASNT defines renewal and recertification as follows: Renewal by Points is done by submitting documentation indicating that certain requirements have been met and does not require examination. Renewal by Examination requires re-examination in each applicable test method. Note: Certificate holders have the option to renew by examination instead of renewing by points. Because ASNT has recently revised the renewal requirements for NDT certification, the options for renewal have changed. To determine what requirements you are required to satisfy, select the certification program and category below that fits your current certification to find the information that applies to your certification. ASNT NDT Level III ASNT requires that ASNT NDT Level III certificate holders may renew by points at 5-year intervals as shown below: If one or more of your current ASNT NDT Level III test methods expire before May 2009, you must renew using the 6-point system that has been used in the past. This system also applies to Methods expiring after 5/09 if the certificate holder chooses to equalize (make all methods expire at the same time) their certifications with those that expire prior to 5/09. The requirements for this system are shown at ASNT 6-Point Renewal. If all of your current ASNT NDT Level III test methods expire after April 2009, you must renew using the new 25-point that is shown at ASNT 25-Point Renewal. Personnel recertifying by examination need not retake the Basic examination as long as the applicant holds one currently valid ASNT NDT Level III certificate at the time of examination. ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) ACCP renewal by points is permitted at the first 5-year interval after certification by examination. Renewal by examination is required 10-years after examination unless otherwise noted below. Renewal by examination may be done in lieu of renewal by points. Renewal of your ACCP Professional Level III will also satisfy the requirements for renewal of your ASNT NDT Level III certificates if you hold dual ASNT certifications. ACCP Professional Level III If one or more of your current ACCP Professional Level III test methods expire before May 2009, you must renew using the 6-point system that has been used in the past. This system also applies to Methods expiring after 5/09 if the certificate holder chooses to equalize their certifications with those that expire prior to 5/09. The requirements for this system are shown at ASNT 6-Point Renewal. If all of your current ACCP Professional Level III test methods expire after April 2009, you must renew using the new 25-point that is shown at ASNT 25-Point Renewal. Renewal by examination at the 10-year interval will require successful completion of an abbreviated written examination as detailed in ASNT 25-Point Renewal. ACCP Level II The renewal requirements for ACCP Level II certificate holders vary based on the method in which certification was initially granted. To determine the requirements that apply to you, select the applicable category below. If you: Initially received ACCP certification by examination prior to 5/1/04, contact the ASNT Technical Services Department. Initially received ACCP certification by examination after 5/1/04, submit Renewal Application for Examined Level IIs (pdf). Transitioned into ACCP based on holding SNT-TC-1A certification, you must recertify by taking an abbreviated practical examination. Submit Transitioners' Renewal Application (pdf). Initially received ACCP certification based on holding third-party NDT certification (CGSB, JSNDI, EN-473, etc) from another approved certification body. Submit Renewal Application for 3rd-Party Certificate Holders (pdf). Initially received ACCP certification based on AWS CWI & SCWI Certification. Submit Renewal Application for CWI Certificate Holders (pdf). Copyright © 2008 by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ASNT is not responsible for the authenticity or accuracy of information herein. Published opinions and statements do not necessarily reflect the opinion of ASNT. Products or services that are advertised or mentioned do not carry the endorsement or recommendation of ASNT. IRRSP, NDT Handbook, The NDT Technician and www.asnt.org are trademarks of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ACCP, ASNT, Level III Study Guide, Materials Evaluation, Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Research in Nondestructive Evaluation and RNDE are registered trademarks of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ASNT exists to create a safer world by promoting the profession and technologies of nondestructive testing.