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ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2006

Interpretations

The following interpretations of CP-189 were issued by the SDC Interpretation Subcommittee and approved by the SDC. These responses clarify the intent of ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2006. Interpretations of earlier editions are available in Members Only (password required).

Inquiry 09-01

CP-189 addresses the initial on-the-job training requirements. Are we to assume that the hours required for each method must be met during each certification cycle? Example: PT requires 140 h in the method and 270 h total in NDT for the Level II. Considering that these hours are required for Initial certification, must we meet the same requirements each time we recertify?

Response

No. The training hours shown in Appendix A are for initial certification. Recertification requirements are addressed in Section 8.0.

Inquiry 08-01

Is the requirement and/or intent of paragraph 4.3.2 that if an individual holds a current ASNT NDT Level III, the backup documentation including training and experience records need not be reviewed or retained by the employer to certify an individual in accordance with CP-189?

Response

Backup documentation including training and experience records is not required. CP-189 paragraph 9.2.1.3, Certification Record, states, “For Level III personnel, a copy of the candidate’s ASNT Level III certificate.” See also Inquiry 03-2.

Inquiry 07-05

Does this statement (paragraph 2.2.2) imply that the certificate holder (PdM) can perform the actions in 3.2 (General familiarity because of Basic Examination) and 5.3 for all methods not just IR and VA?

Response

No, only the methods for which the Level III is qualified as stated in paragraph 3.2.

Inquiry 07-04

If the employer does not have NDT personnel, but have PdM personnel, is it the intent of this document that there is still a need for a procedure for certification.

Response

Yes, if the employer must certify PdM personnel in accordance with CP-189.

Inquiry 07-03

The Predictive Maintenance (PdM) individual is identified in two paragraphs in this document Scope 1.1, and NDT Levels 2.2.1, with no clear understanding who this individual is. In 1.1 the scope of this standard is to establish the minimum requirements for the qualification and certification of the PdM. This does not exist in this standard. Is it the intent of this document to address PdM personnel qualification and certification requirements.

Response

Yes, for Level I and Level II personnel, see paragraph 4.1.1, Table 1 and Appendix A.

Inquiry 07-02

Is it the intent to allow Limited Certifications other than UT and RT film interpretation? This is not defined in the document. Both paragraphs 3.4 and 4.2.2 reference, Appendix B of this document, which is specific to RT and UT.

Response

No, however, for methods other than those in Appendix B, limited certification may be used as long as the employer’s written procedure meets the minimum qualification requirements of CP-189.

Inquiry 07-01

Can an ASNT Level III not certified in a particular method sign certification of personnel in that particular method, if he is designated by the employer as the certifying representative?

Response

Yes, provided the requirements for the certifying representative are covered in the procedure for qualifying personnel.

Copyright © 2010 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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	ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2006 Interpretations The following interpretations of CP-189 were issued by the SDC Interpretation Subcommittee and approved by the SDC. These responses clarify the intent of ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2006. Interpretations of earlier editions are available in Members Only (password required). Inquiry 09-01 CP-189 addresses the initial on-the-job training requirements. Are we to assume that the hours required for each method must be met during each certification cycle? Example: PT requires 140 h in the method and 270 h total in NDT for the Level II. Considering that these hours are required for Initial certification, must we meet the same requirements each time we recertify? Response No. The training hours shown in Appendix A are for initial certification. Recertification requirements are addressed in Section 8.0. Inquiry 08-01 Is the requirement and/or intent of paragraph 4.3.2 that if an individual holds a current ASNT NDT Level III, the backup documentation including training and experience records need not be reviewed or retained by the employer to certify an individual in accordance with CP-189? Response Backup documentation including training and experience records is not required. CP-189 paragraph 9.2.1.3, Certification Record, states, “For Level III personnel, a copy of the candidate’s ASNT Level III certificate.” See also Inquiry 03-2. Inquiry 07-05 Does this statement (paragraph 2.2.2) imply that the certificate holder (PdM) can perform the actions in 3.2 (General familiarity because of Basic Examination) and 5.3 for all methods not just IR and VA? Response No, only the methods for which the Level III is qualified as stated in paragraph 3.2. Inquiry 07-04 If the employer does not have NDT personnel, but have PdM personnel, is it the intent of this document that there is still a need for a procedure for certification. Response Yes, if the employer must certify PdM personnel in accordance with CP-189. Inquiry 07-03 The Predictive Maintenance (PdM) individual is identified in two paragraphs in this document Scope 1.1, and NDT Levels 2.2.1, with no clear understanding who this individual is. In 1.1 the scope of this standard is to establish the minimum requirements for the qualification and certification of the PdM. This does not exist in this standard. Is it the intent of this document to address PdM personnel qualification and certification requirements. Response Yes, for Level I and Level II personnel, see paragraph 4.1.1, Table 1 and Appendix A. Inquiry 07-02 Is it the intent to allow Limited Certifications other than UT and RT film interpretation? This is not defined in the document. Both paragraphs 3.4 and 4.2.2 reference, Appendix B of this document, which is specific to RT and UT. Response No, however, for methods other than those in Appendix B, limited certification may be used as long as the employer’s written procedure meets the minimum qualification requirements of CP-189. Inquiry 07-01 Can an ASNT Level III not certified in a particular method sign certification of personnel in that particular method, if he is designated by the employer as the certifying representative? Response Yes, provided the requirements for the certifying representative are covered in the procedure for qualifying personnel. Copyright © 2010 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.