ASME ANDE-1-2015 Historical

SCOPE

(a) This Standard includes both performance-based and prescriptive requirements to be used for an ASME Nondestructive Examination and Quality Control Central Qualification and Certification Program that applies to NDE personnel and QC Inspection personnel.

(b) This Standard uses a SAT process that integrates with JTAs and established Body of Knowledge (BoK) requirements, to provide personnel experience requirements, written examinations, and practical demonstrations.

(c) This Standard is applied by a Third-Party Certification Organization, which is referred to within this Standard as a Certification Body (CB).

(d) The use of the terms Level I, Level II, or Level III in this Standard apply to a CB certified individual.

(e) Specific requirements for industry sectors are included in the Mandatory Appendices of this Standard such as the Nuclear Sector in Mandatory Appendix I. See more