scope:

Establishes a system for qualification by the manufacturer of Level 1 and Level 3 NDT personnel engaged in non-destructive testing (NDT of seamless and welded steel tubes and associated products, including flat products used in the manufacture of welded tubes, culminating in a declaration of competence by the manufacturer in respect of such personnel. Specifies the pre-requisities training and experience, and qualification requirements for two levels of NDT personnel competence to execute specified tasks in the NDT of seamless and welded steel tubes, including flat products used in the manufacture of welded tubes. This standard permits both manufacturer and manufacturer approved external body training and qualification of Level 1 and 2 personnel, as parallel options in the qualification process, subject to certain restrictions specified within this standard.