ISO 9712 NDT training and certification

(The PNIC is pleased to announce that, starting from July 15, 2023, the PCS/ISO9712 Personnel Certification Program is renamed PNIC 9712)

The certified NDT Personnel in accordance with International Standards

The Personnel Certification Scheme of PNIC 9712 Non-Destructive Testing is an appropriate option for individuals who have received training successfully completed of ISO/TS 25107 and ANSI/ASNT CP-105 and meets the requirement of ISO 9712, have experience in operating profession.

The certification scheme is conducted in bilingual Vietnamese and English, which is an opportunity for all individuals who wish to assert their competence.

The PNIC 9712 certification system has been built and accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 / ISO 9712 by the Bureau of Accreditation (BOA) under the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS ANNOUNCED AS FOLLOWING:

• PNIC-P001 General requirements for qualification and Certification of nondestructive testing personnel
• PNIC-P001 Appendix B1           Certification of personnel for ultrasonic testing of casting products
• PNIC-P001 Appendix B2           Certification of personnel for radiographic testing of casting products
• PNIC-P001 Appendix C1           Certification of personnel for ultrasonic testing of weld products
• PNIC-P001 Appendix C2           Certification of personnel for radiographic testing of weld products
• PNIC-P001 Appendix C3           Certification of personnel for time-of-flight diffraction ultrasonic testing of linear butt weld products in ferritic steel
• PNIC-P001 Appendix D1           Certification of personnel in ultrasonic testing of wrought products
• PNIC-P001 Appendix E1           Certification of personnel for magnetic particle testing in the pre & in-service inspection sector
• PNIC-P001 Appendix E2           Certification of personnel for liquid penetrant testing in the pre & in-service inspection sector
• PNIC-P001 Appendix E3           Certification of personnel for visual testing in the pre & in-service inspection sector
• PNIC-P001 Appendix E4           Certification of personnel engaged in ultrasonic testing using phased array transducer
• PNIC-P001-F01  PNIC 9712 Certificate form
• PNIC-P002          Renewal and recertification of Levels 1 & 2 certificates
• PNIC-P003          Renewal and recertification of Level 3 certificates
• PNIC-P004          Grading Practical Examinations
• PNIC-P005          Guidelines for the preparation of NDT procedures and instructions in examinations
• PNIC-P006          Complaints and appeals
• PNIC-P007          Informal access to Authorized Qualifying Bodies by third parties
• PNIC-P008          Requirements for Authorized Qualifying Bodies & PNIC Certification Board
• PNIC-P009          Audit Procedure of Conformity Assessment and Certification/ Verification of Management Systems for Training & Qualification Bodies
• PNIC-P010          Approval of NDT Training Organizations
• PNIC-P011          Rules on building a bank of exam questions, setting up exam questions and organizing multiple-choice exams and master reports of the practical exam specimens
• PNIC-P012          PNIC Document Information Control Procedure
• PNIC-I001       Documents List- Issue status
• PNIC-I002       Availability of Certifications
• PNIC-I003       Certification categories
• PNIC-I004       Log of pre-certification experience
• PNIC-I005       Examination Procedure of Visual Acuity and Color Perception
• PNIC-I006       Code of Ethics for PNIC 9712 certificate Holders
• PNIC-I007       Application of Initial Examination
• PNIC-I008       Application of Recertification, Supplementary Examination or Retest of Failed Examination
• PNIC-I009       Application for certification, experience gained post examination
• PNIC-I010       Application for Level 2 certificate issue to a Level 3 certificate holder.
• PNIC-I011       Application for late/deferred renewal/recertification
• PNIC-I012       Examination exemptions for holders of certification other than PNIC 9712
• PNIC-I013       Candidate Acceptance of Examination Rules & Conditions
• PNIC-I014       Impartiality, Conflict of Interest, Non-Discrimination, Confidential and Proprietary & Non-Disclosure
• PNIC-I015       Use of the accreditation mark, the logo and reference to PNIC 9712
• PNIC-I016       Notifying of reviewing application results, date of organizing exams and examinations results
• PNIC-I017       Specifying the candidate's PNIC identification number and Numbering of PNIC 9712 Certificates
• PNIC-I018       Guidance to Applicants
• PNIC-I088       Fees of Services
• PNIC-M01      Certification management manual of PNIC
• PNIC-M01 Appendix A         The organization chart and responsibilities of the PNIC