ASNT CentralCertification Program

(ACCP)

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing

ASNT RepresentativesSaludos

• Joaquin Gutierrez -Regional Director• Danny Keck -Past Board Member, CMC • John T. Iman -Current Board Member• Dave Bajula -Secretary/ Treasurer & CMC

• Special Thanks to LLOG, Jose Luis Lara and YOU!

What is ACCP?

ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) is a third-party central certification program.

Created to meet the needs of Industry where 3rd

party certification is required.

Developed by ASNT to:

• Meet industry needs

• Establish standard levels of competency

• Provide independent third party personnel certification

• Meet or exceed international requirements and currently under revision to meet ISO-9712 requirements.

ACCP Key Elements

Performance based certification program designed to improve NDT reliability– Contains written & hands-on performance demonstration

examinations

– Provides consistency in testing performance requirements when employer based programs cannot.

Psychometric principles applied to assure integrity & professional recognition

General Exams

Specific Exams

Technique Specific Practical Exams

(includes preparation of instruction)

– may include industry sector exams like

API, owner/user, etc.

ACCP Key Elements

• Magnetic Particle Testing - Practical's– Yoke

– Bench

•Liquid Penetrant Testing - Practical's– Water Washable

– Post-Emulsifiable

– Solvent Removable

• Visual Testing - Practical's

–Direct

–Indirect

ACCP Key Elements

•Radiographic Testing

– Gamma (RAM) w/film interpretation

– X-ray w/film interpretation

– Combo (Gamma & X-ray) w/film interpretation

•Ultrasonic Testing

– Straight & Angle Beam (welds)

– Straight & Angle Beam (castings & Forgings)

Note: specific UT thickness (corrosion) type exams can also be implemented.

ACCP Key Elements

General Industry (GI)

• Intended for personnel working to multiple industry codes, standards & specification for general construction needs

Pressure Equipment (PE)

• Intended to address the needs of the Power Generation and Oil & Gas industries (Vessels & Piping)

• Designed for those working to ANSI/ASME B&PV Code, B31.1 & B31.3 Codes Etc.

ACCP Key Elements

Sample Card

Authorized Examination Centers (AECs)

– In key locations throughout the world

Web-based written examinations at AECs

– Other Venues under development including professional computer based testing centers throughout the world.

Future Test Center Options constantly under review and will be considered with high priority to meet industry, owner/user, service providers, etc. needs.

ACCP Key Elements

Accreditation of Exam Centers

AEC’s must meet Quality Systems and are audited.

Selection is based on the regional market need and the qualifications of the applying organization.

In addition to AEC’s examinations can be performed at locations under single or multiple authorizations as SES’s (special exam session); ASNT local sections, other gatherings such as API & AWS conferences or meetings.

– Details include scheduling, cost of transportation of materials, test pieces and oversight by CMC

Moving Forward• ACCP has yet to be embraced which is due to

industry and regulatory bodies not mandating; ASNT TC-1A still appeals to industry as the most cost effective approach.

• Multiple certification schemes rarely benefit industry

• Limited workforce; NO consistency between the trained/qualified technicians.

• Industry will have to be the driving force

• Consistent and standardized testing is a MUST.

• Different DNA & Management at ASNT• Motivated board, volunteers and leaders to be solution for

standardized certification and world acceptance.• Well funded….1M, 2M, whatever it takes to get samples and

programs in place to service industry & members.• Current AWS reciprocal agreement• Current RESNET MOU in place• Currently working on MOU with API

• How can we work together with others?• Partner with API, ASME, ANDE ?.

QUTE – QUSE – QUPA – Etc….

Moving Forward

Joint Opportunities

Examination Delivery

– Established Test Centers

Potential Targets (embrace your full needs)

– UTT for Corrosion/Pitting

OPENING DOORS – Let’s work together

Creating a safer world…………

What Can ASNT do for you, Mexico & Industry?

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Creating a safer world…………