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Defining the Level III Role
A Level III is certified to develop, qualify, and approve procedures, establish techniques, and comply with codes and standards.
A Level II can obtain a Level III certificate in the following NDT Methods:
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Radiographic Testing (RT)
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Electromagnetic Testing (ET)
- Visual Testing (VT)
- Acoustic Emission Testing (AE)
- Guided Wave (GW)
- Laser Testing (LM)
- Leak Testing (LT)
- Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL)
- Neutron Radiographic Testing (NR)
- Infrared Thermal Testing (NR)
- Vibration Analysis (VA)
Going even further, a Level III can have two very different types of responsibilities depending on the kind of company they work at:
- Working Level III: Responsible for procedures, techniques, quality manual, audits, typically for smaller departments, along with inspection of hardware. Training and supervision of Level I & II personnel.
- Corporate/Responsible Level III: Responsible for procedures, techniques, quality manuals, audits, personnel, and other Level IIIs within their organization