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Refresher Courses
If you're preparing for ASNT NDT Level III Exams, then ASNT Refresher Courses are designed for you.
The ASNT refresher courses are for those who are currently Level II or III and are looking to become an ASNT Level III or to maintain their Level III status. Our courses are structured around the same Body of Knowledge as the ASNT NDT Level III examinations. See complete course syllabi, a list of the many materials included with the courses, and a downloadable brochure and registration form.
Study Materials
If Self Study is your path to certification whether it is NDT ASNT Level III or IRRSP then ASNT’s book store offers Study Guides, Questions and Answers Books, Training books and Handbooks that have the body of knowledge for you to be successful in seeking your credentials. Pick your NDT Method and the reference material best suited for you.
Level III References
NDT Basic Exams
- Level
III Study Guide: Basic (2251)
- SNT-TC-1A (2016 edition) (2072)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A: Complete Set of Supplements, Plus Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (2011 edition) (2192)
- Materials and Processes for NDT Technology (2250)
- ANSI/ASNT CP-189 (2016 edition) (2509)
- NDT Handbook: Volume 10, NDT Overview (140)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 17, NDE and QC (105)
Acoustic Emission Testing
- NDT Handbook: Volume 6, Acoustic Emission Testing (146)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Acoustic Emission Testing Method (2032)
Eddy Current Testing
- Level III Study Guide: Eddy Current Testing (2257)
- NDT Handbook: Volume 5, Electromagnetic Testing (145)
- Fundamentals of Eddy Current Testing (470)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Eddy Current/Flux Leakage Testing Method (2030)
Infrared and Thermal Testing
- NDT Handbook, third edition, Volume 3, Infrared and Thermal Testing (143, 144CD, 144WCD)
- Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer (952)
- ASNT Level III Study Guide — Infrared and Thermal Testing Method (2265)
Leak Testing
- NDT Handbook: Volume 1, Leak Testing (141, 141CD, 141WCD)
- ASNT Level III Study Guide — Leak Testing Method (2266)
- All Four Leak Testing Methods - Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Books) — Leak Testing Methods (2033A)
Magnetic Flux Leakage
- The MFL Compendium: Articles on Magnetic Flux Leakage (212)
- NDT Handbook: Third Edition, Volume 5, Electromagnetic Testing (145)
- NDT Handbook: Third Edition, Volume 8, Magnetic Testing (148)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Electromagnetic Testing Method (2030)
Magnetic Particle Testing
- Level III Study Guide: Magnetic Particle Testing, Second Edition (2253)
- NDT Handbook: Third Edition, Volume 8, Magnetic Testing (148)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A) Book — Magnetic Particle Method, Second Edition (2027)
Neutron Radiographic Testing
- NDT Handbook: Volume 3, Radiographic Testing (144, 144CD, 144WCD)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 17, NDE and QC (105)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Neutron Radiographic Testing Method (2031)
Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Level III Study Guide: Liquid Penetrant Testing (2255)
- NDT Handbook, Fourth Edition: Volume 1, Liquid Penetrant Tests (142, 142CD, 142WCD)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Liquid Penetrant Testing Method, Revised Edition (2029)
Radiographic Testing
- Level III Study Guide: Radiographic Testing (2259)
- NDT Handbook: Volume 4, Radiographic Testing (144, 144CD, 144WCD)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Radiographic Testing Method (2026)
- Working Safety in Radiography (232)
Ultrasonic Testing
- Level III Study Guide: Ultrasonic Testing (2261)
- NDT Handbook: Volume 7, Ultrasonic Testing (147)
- Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A Book) - Ultrasonic Testing Method (2028)
- Ultrasonics: Fundamentals, Technology, Applications (341)
Visual Testing
- Level III Study Guide: Visual and Optical Testing (2263)
- NDT Handbook, 3rd Edition, Vol. 9, Visual Testing (149)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 17, NDE and QC (105)
- Supplement to SNT-TC-1A: VT (Q & A Book) (2034)
- Materials and Processes for NDT Technology (2250)
Level II Exams
Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Personnel Training Publications: Liquid Penetrant Testing Classroom Training Book (1640)
- ASNT Level II Study Guide — Liquid Penetrant Testing Method, Second Edition (6101)
Magnetic Particle Testing
- Personnel Training Publications: Magnetic Particle Testing Classroom Training Book (1641)
- ASNT Level II Study Guide — Magnetic Particle Testing Method, Second Edition (6100)
Ultrasonic Testing
- Personnel Training Publications: Ultrasonic Testing Classroom Training Book (1642)
- ASNT Level II Study Guide: Ultrasonic Testing Method, Second Edition (6103)
Radiographic Testing
- Personnel Training Publications: Radiographic Testing Classroom Training Book (1644)
- ASNT Level II Study Guide — Radiographic Testing Method, Second Edition (6102)
Visual Testing
IRRSP Exams
- ASNT Study Guide: Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety by Derrick McCain (2300)
- Gamma Radiation Safety Study Guide by Joe Bush, (235)
- Radiation Safety Handbook by Tech/Ops (227)
- Working Safely in Radiography by ASNT (232)
- Suggested State Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part A – General Provisions (PDF)
- Suggested State Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part E – Radiation Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations (PDF)
- Suggested State Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part H – Radiation Safety Requirements for Non-Healing Arts Radiation Generating Devices (PDF)
- Suggested State Regulations for Control of Radiation, Part T – Transportation of Radioactive Material (PDF)
- Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 34, Subpart 43 (10CFR34.43), Training (PDF) This link will take you to the 2009 edition of 10CFR34.43, where the NRC training and safety certification requirements for Radiographers are located.