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ANSI/ASNT ILI-PQ-2005

Interpretations
The following interpretations of ILI-PQ were issued by the SDC Interpretation Subcommittee and approved by the SDC. These responses clarify the intent of ANSI/ASNT ILI-PQ-2005.

Inquiry 05-1
Does an outside agency have the authority to certify an employee or is the employer responsible for certifying their employees?

Response
No - An outside agency does not have the authority to certify an employee, the ultimate responsibility for certification rests with the employer. Paragraph 9.4 specifically states that "If outside agencies are used, the responsibility for certification shall be retained by employer."

Updated 18 August 2005.

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	ANSI/ASNT ILI-PQ-2005 Interpretations The following interpretations of ILI-PQ were issued by the SDC Interpretation Subcommittee and approved by the SDC. These responses clarify the intent of ANSI/ASNT ILI-PQ-2005. Inquiry 05-1 Does an outside agency have the authority to certify an employee or is the employer responsible for certifying their employees? Response No - An outside agency does not have the authority to certify an employee, the ultimate responsibility for certification rests with the employer. Paragraph 9.4 specifically states that "If outside agencies are used, the responsibility for certification shall be retained by employer." Updated 18 August 2005. 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.