These competencies are taken from the Metal and Engineering Training Package and provide training that may meet the minimum skill and knowledge requirements for industry certification as a Level 2 NDT practitioner.

This Skill Set is appropriate for experienced trade and technical personnel such as NDT technicians, quality assurance inspectors and other operators required to conduct non destructive testing of materials and components using a range of test methods.

The roles, training and experience requirements for NDT operators are defined through a comprehensive range of national and international standards which identify a three level structure. Certification is for a limited period, five years initially, and must be renewed, either on the basis of continuing work experience in the appropriate area or examination. After ten years re-certification is based on examination.

Not applicable.