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' BECHTEL CONSTRUCTION. ING.
NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION STANDARD
( NEPQ-1 LEVEL III PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION August 26, 1985 REV. O Date MATERIALS AND QU LITY SERVICES Prepared and Approv =D e 2sles Authortred for use by Revie a & B ^
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- 6. ATIONS 7.0 CERTIFICATION 8.0 RECERTIFICATION 9.0 INTERRUPTED SERVICE 10.0 RECORDS 11.0 TERMINATIONS EXH781T 1 VISION TEST RECORD EXHIBIT 2 EDUCATION AND NDE TRAINING RESUME EXHIBIT 3 NDE EXPERIENCE RESUME EXHIBIT 4 CERTIFICATION STATEMENT 880R240013 080815 PDR ADOCK 0500 3
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g 1 1 g h h_0 108/26/85) Initial Issue as BCI and BECC Documents - General Revision of NEPQ-1,
, ) ] Rev. 6, BPC NO. I DATE I REVtSONS
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1.1 This standard establishes the requirements for qualification and certification of Bechtel personnel as an NDE Level III in the following nondestructive examination methods:
a) Radiography b) Magnetic Particle c) Ultrasonics d) Liquid Penetrant e) Visual f) Bubble Test g) Eddy Current g) Leak Test
2.0 REFERENCES
2.1 American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, June 1980 Edition, Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing.
2.2 ASHI Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
2.2.1 Section III, Nuclear Power Plant Components
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2.2.3 ComponentsSection XI, Rules for Inservice Inspectioc of Nuclear Power Plant 2.2.4 NEPQ-2 Level I and II, Personnel Qualification and Certification 3J DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 An NDE Level III shall:
3.1.1 Be capable of and responsible for establishing techniques, interpreting codes, standards and specifications; and designating the particular examination method and technique to be used.
3.1.2 Be capable of performing and/or evaluating results in terms of existing codes, standards, and specifications.
3.1.3 Have sufficient practical background in applicable materials, fabrication, or product technology to establish techniques and to assist the design engineer in establishing acceptance criteria where none are otherwise available.
3.1.4 Be responsible for the training and examination of NDE Level I, II personnel for certification. The administration of training and grading of a examinations for NDE Level I and II personnel shall be by a certified M&QS NDE mgt Level III.
8m 4.0 PHYSICAL REQUIREKENTS w.a gagf 4.1 Each candidate shall be examined on an annual basis to assure adequate color vision and near distance visual acuity in at least one eye.
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.. Pese 3 cf 9 4.1.1 For near distance visual acuity, the individual shall read the J-1 letters on a standard Jaeger test chart at a distance of not less than 12 inches.
O- 4.1.2 For color vision, candidates shall be capable of dininguishing and differentiating contrasts between colors used in the method for which they are being qualified. This can be demonstrated by the practical examinations, Ishihara test plates, or equivalent test. Results shall be documented on a practical examination checklist and/or a vision test record.
4.2 If the candidate should fail the examination (s) described in paragraph 4.1, a retest may be conducted upon presentation of proof of corrected vision.
4.3 The examination (s) required by paragraph 4.1 may be administered by a medical physician, nurst., or au NDE Level III, and shall be documented on a vision test record, Exhibit 1, or equivalent form.
5.0 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION 5.1 Candidates considered for initial certification as NDE Level III shall have a valid NDT Level III certificate from ASNT in at least two methods and shall have a minimum of four years of experience as a certified NDE Level II in the applicable examination method.
This requirement will satisfy the necessary education, training, and experience for certification in accordance with this, standard without further verification.
5.2 Education, training and experience shall be documented by the candidate on the NDE Education and Training Resume, Exhibit 2, and the NDE Experience Resume,
[], Exhibit 3.
6.0 EXAMINATIONS 6.1 Examination for certification shall be administered by an M&QS NDE Level III certified in the applicable method.
- 1) The basic examination requirement is satisfied by the ASNT Level III certificate.
- 2) The method examination requirement is satisfied for those ASNT '
certified methods.
6.2 Each candidate shall be examined to demonstr a practical proficiency in the applicable method by writing an NDE Procedure for a specific application, to a specific Code selected by the Examiner, perform an NDE examination, and evaluate the results for each method in which certification is attempted. For radiography, only evaluation is required for performance.
6.3 In addition, for methods not covered by the candidate's ASNT NDT I4 vel III certificate, the following shall be administered.
6.3.1 Method Examination
- 1) Thirty (30) questions relating to f undamentals and principles for each method, and
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- 2) Fifteen (15) questions relating to application and establishment of techniques and procedures for each method, and O(._/ 3) Twenty (20) questions relating to capability for interpreting codes, standards, and specifications relating to the method.
6.3.2 Specific Examination
- 1) Twenty (20) questions relating to specifications, equipment, techniques, and procedures applicable to the product (s) and methods employed, and to the administration of the written NDE standard.
6.4 Each examination required by this standard requires a grade of 80 percent or greater for certification. Candidates who fail any examination portion must wait at least thirty (30) days or show evidence of having restudied or had additional training, to the satisfaction of the M&QS NDE Level III, prior to reexamination.
7.0 CERTIFICATION 7.1 An NDE Level III's certification is valid for a period not to exceed three years. The Manager of M&QS certifies Level III personnel based on the recommendation of the NDE Eervices Supervisor for compliance with this standard.
Certifications are documented on the Certificatior Statement (Exhibit 4) which includes examination results.
8.0 RECERTIFICATION 8.1 NDE Level III individuals will be recertified by reexamination at least once every three years to include a practical examination as referenced in 6.2.
8.2 An NDE Level III may be recertified as an NDE Level II without examination, when the individual.is transferred to a jobsite, provided his examinations, education, training and experience meet the requirements of NEPQ-2.
9.0 INTERRlTPTED SERVICE 9.1 A period of interrupted service greater than 12 months shall require recertification by examination, in accordance with 6.2.
10.0 RECORDS 10.1 For candidates who qualify for certification or recertification, the original qualification records summary, certification statement, and vision test record shall be maintained by the Materials and Quality Services NDE Services Section. In addition, the complete current examination papers for each part of the examinations shall be maintained by the Materials and Quality Services NDE Services Section.
o 10.2 When a Level III performs any NDE activity at a Bechtel project, a copy of l g to his certification will be placed on file at that jobsite.
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g 11.0 TERMINATION j 2g 11.1 Certification shall be deemed revoked when employment is terminated.
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, 11.2 NDE Level III certifications may be reinstated without examination provided the following conditions are met.
O 11 2 1 rw e etex months of termination.
orxt== i= ca c r cier te sics certiti a itwi 1-11.2.2 The employee is being recertified within six months of termination.
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VISION TEST RECORD Employee (Last Name) (First) (Middle Initial)
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SSN NEAR-DISTANCE AC0ITY (Jaeger J-l Letters)
Uncorrected Corrected LEFT EYE RIGHT EYE Pass / Feil Pass / Fail COLOR VISION (Ishihara's Test Chart)
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The above-named individual has Passed l[l or Failed ![l the Vision Test.
THIS CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR.
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EDUCATION AND NDE TRAINING RESUME 1
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IbATt t To the best of my knowledge, all information furnished is corplete and accurate.
I understand that any material misrepresentation on this form may be grounds for termination of MDE Certifications.
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EXHIBIT 4 Page 9 cf 9 Bechtel National, Inc. l Engineers-Con?tructors 1 Fif ty Beale Street San Francisco.Cahfornia ,
MddAggress P Q $3:396% $4df 4Nett0 C424 t19 Date Certified /
Recertified:
Espiration:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
SUBJECT:
NDE Level III Certification
REFERENCE:
Bechtel Standard NEPQ-1 Rev.
has complied with and successfully completed all of the applicable requirements of the referenced Bechtel Standard, which is in accordance with the American Society for Noudestructive Testing Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A, 1980 Edition.
I certify that the above statement is correct and recommend certification as' an NDE Level III in the examination method.
EXAMINATION RESULTS:
O Actual METHOD SPECIFIC PRACTICAL Average grade RECOMMENDED NDE Level III The above statement and recommendation have been reviewed for conformance to the requirements of the referenced Bechtel Standard. The individual named above is certified in the NDE Method indicated as a Level III.
REVIEWED CERTIFIED BY NDE Services Supervisor Manager Materials & Qu.lity Services Materials & Quality Services l
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O' Page 1 of 9 BECHTEL CONSTRUGTION, ING.
NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION STANDARD NEPQ-1 LEVEL III PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION August 26, 1985 REV. O Date MATERIALS AND QU LITY SERVICES Prepared and Approv omu _ elzeles Authortred for use by Review Mn.)( sl2sl Approved YNWIddd'A Date h'h// / ff)7lQJ I//fAr Manap' 'r o f C'ons erdcH on ' Da'te Mhnager,#t OS ' D aie y W e TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 SCOPE REC E VED JAN 21 b00
2.0 REFERENCES
e BECHTEL
- 3.0 DUTIEC AND RESPONSIBILITIES \' JOB 8031 4.0 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENIS Y I 5.0 QUALIFICATIONS. FORCER [ FICA .
6.0 EXAMINATIONS
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TE PTE E O RECORDS 11.0 TERMINATIONS EXHIBIT 1 VISION TEST RECORD EXHIBIT 2 EDUCATION AND NDE TRAINING RESUME EXHIBIT 3 NDE EXPERIENCE RESUME EXHIBIT 4 CERTIFICATION STATEMENT 3 i )
0 108/26/85 l Initial Issue as BCI and BECC Documents - General Revision of NEPQ-1,
, 1 l Rev. 6, BPC NO. I DATE h REVISONS
Document No. Mvpo-1 Ra've O Page 2 ef 9 1.0 SCOPE f)
1.1 This standard establishes the requirements for qualification and certification of Bechtel personnel as an RDE Level III in the following nondestructive examination methods:
a) Radiography b) Masnetic Particle c) Ultrasonica d) Liquid Penetrant e) Visual f) Bubble Test g) Eddy Current g) Leak Test
2.0 REFERENCES
2.1 American Society fcr Nondestructive Testing, Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, June 1980 Edition, Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing.
2.2 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
2.2.1 Section III, Nuclear Power Plant Components
- 2.2.,2 Section V, Nondestructive Examination
(} 2.2.3 ComponentsSection XI, Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant 2.2.4 NEPQ-2 Level I and II, Personnel Qualification and Certification 3.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 An NDE Level III shallt 3.1.1 Be capable of and responsible for establishing techniques, interpreting codes, standards and specifications; and designaring the particular examination method and technique to be used.
3.1.2 Be capable of performing and/or evaluating results in terms of existing codes, standards, and specifications.
3.1.3 Have sufficient practical background in applicable materials, fabrication, or product technology to establish techniques and to assist the design engineer in establishing acceptance criteria where none are othsrwise available.
3.1.4 Be responsible for the training and examination of NDE Level I, II personnel for certification. The administration of training and grading of n examinations for NDE Level I and II personnel shall be by a certified M&QS NDE gte Level III.
on 4.0 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
! 4.1 Each candidate shall be examined on an annual basis to assure adequate o h' ctior vision and near distance visual acuity in at least one eye.
Document No. NEPQ-1 Re v. O
. Pane 3 rf 9 4.1.1 For near distance visual acuity, the individual shall read the J-l letters em on a standard Jaeger test chart at a distance of not less than 12 incher N-]
4.1.2 For color visinn, candidates shall be capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrasts between colors used in the method for which they are being qualified. This can be demonstrated by the practical examinations, Ishihara test plates, or equivalent test. Results shall be documented on a practical examination checklist and/or a vision test record.
4.2 If the candidate should fail the examination (s) described in paragraph 4.1, a retest may be conducted upon presentation of proof of corrected vision.
4.3 The examination (s) required by paragraph 4.1 may be administered by a medical physician, nurse, or an NDE Level III, and shall be documented on a vision test record, Exhibit 1, or equivalent form.
5.0 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATI0!!
5.1 Candidates considered for initial certification as NDE Level Ill shall have a valid NDT Level III certificate from ASNT in at least two methods and shall have a minimum of four years of experience as a certified NDE Level II in the applicable examination nethod.
This requirement will satisfy the necessary education, training, and experience for certification in accordance with this ,
standard without further verification.
5.2 Education, training and experience shall be documented by the candidate on es.
the NDE Education and Treining Resume, Exhibit 2, and the NDE Experience Resume,
(_) Exhibit 3.
6.0 EXAMINATIONS 6.1 Examinstion for certification shall be administered by an M&QS NDE Level III certified in the applicable method.
- 1) ThebasicexaminationrequirementissatisfiedbytheASNTLevelI[I certificate.
- 2) The method examination require =ent is satisfied for those ASNT certified methods.
6.2 Each candidate shall be examined to demonstrate practical proficiency in the applicable method by writing an NDE Procedure for a specific application, to a specific Code selected by the Examiner, perform an NDE examination, and evaluate the results for each method in which certification is attempted. For radiography, only evaluation is required for performance.
6.3 In addition, for methods not covered by the candidate's ASNT NDT Level III certificate, the following shall be administered.
6.3.1 Method Examination
- 1) Thirty (30) questions relating to fundamentals and principles for each method, and E'
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- 2) Fifteen (15) questions relating to application and establishment of
,_ techniques and procedures for each method, and
- 3) Twenty (20) questions relating to capability for interpreting codes, standards, and specifications relating to the method.
6.3.2 Specific Examination
- 1) Twenty (20) questions relating to specifications, equipment, techniques, anc procedures applicable to the product (s) and methods employed, and to the administration of the written NDE standard.
6.4 Each examination required by this standard requires a grade of 80 percent or greater for certification. Candidates who fail any examination portion uust wait at least thirty (30) days or show evidence of having restudied or had additional training, to the satisfaction of the M&QS NDE Level III, prior to reetamination.
7.0 CERTIFICATION 7.1 An NDE Level III's certification is valid for a period not to exceed three years. The Manager of M&QS certifies Level III personnel based on the recommendation of the NDE Services Supervisor for compliance with this standard.
Certifications are documented on the Certification Statement (Exhibit 4) which includes examination results.
s 8.0 RECERTIFICATION
(' ') 8.1 NDE Level III individuals will be recertified by reexamination at least once every three years to include a practical examination as referenced in 6.2.
8.2 An NDE Level III may be recertified as an NLE Level II without examination, when the individual is transferred to a jobsite, provided his examinations, education, training and experience meet the requirements of NEPQ-2.
9.0 INTERRUPTED SERVICE 9.1 A period of interrupted service greater than 12 months shall require recertification by examination, in accordance with 6.2.
10.0 RECORDS 10.1 For candidates who qualify for certification er recertification, the original qualification records summary, certification statement, and vision test record shall be maintained by the Materials and Quality Services NDE Services Section. In addition, the complete current examination papers for each part of the examinations shall be maintained by the Materials and Quality Services NDE Services Section.
c, 10.2 When a Level III performs any NDE activity at a Bechtel project, a copy of ggi his certification will be placed on file at that jobsite.
o en 9, 11.0 TERMINATION Eg 11.1 Certification shall be deemed revoked when employment is terminated.
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.- 11.2 NDE Level III certifications may be reinstated without examination provided the following conditions are met.
O 11 2 1 Th ployee was working in the capacity to which certified within six months of termination.
1 11.2.2 The employee is being recertified within six months of termination.
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O VISION TEST RECORD Employee ..
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Job No. SSN I i
I NEAR-DISTANCr. ACUITY (Jaeger J-l Letters)
Uncorrected Correce,ed ;
LEFT EYE RIGHT EYE ~
Pass / Fail Pass / Fail a
f COLOR VISION (Ishihara's Test Chart)
, The above-named individual has Passed l[l or Failed l~l the Vision Test. _
THIS CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR.
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To the best of my knowledge, all information furnished is complete and accurate.
I uderstand that any material misrepresentation on this form may be grounds for termination of NDE Certifications.
DATE SIGNATVRE WDE 14 vel III Date j qs,.gg, g Rev.2 10/3/82
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MDE 013 (b) Fot MIL-STD, RAV5MIF8 08 UTEtt QUALIFICATIONS, of t AN Rev.1
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Engineers-Constructors Fif ty Beate $tteet s
tan Francisco.Cahtornia Med Agg.ress PQ $a 396% $aafeewcp C A 94 til Date Certified /
Recertified: '
Expiration:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
SUBJECT:
NDE Level III Certification
REFERENCE:
Bechtel Standard NEPQ-1 Rev.
_ hcs complied with and successfully completed all of the applicable requirements of the referenced Bechtel Standard, which is in accordance with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A, 1980 Edition.
I certify that the above statement is correct and recommend certification as' an NDE Level III in the examination met' cod.
EXAMINATION RESULTS:
Actual METHOD i SPECIFIC PRACTICAL Average grade RECOMMENDED i
NDE Level III -
The above statement and recommendation have been reviewed for conformance to the requiresients of the referenced Bechtel Standard. The individual named j above is certified in the NDE Method indicated as a Level III.
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2.0 REFERENCES
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4 8 ERTIFIC 9.0 INTERRUPTED S 10.0 RECORDS 11.0 TERMINATIONS EXHIBIT 1 VISION TEST RECORD EXHIBIT 2 EDUCATION AND NDE TRAINING RESUME EXHIBIT 3 NDE EXPERIEhCE RESUME EXHIBIT 4 CERTIFICATION STATEMENT 0 08/26/85 I Initial Issue as BCI and BECC Documents - General Revision of NEPQ-1,
, ~1 l Rev. 6, BPC
_ _N O . l DATE l f1EVISONS
Docume^t No. nipo-1 Ra' v . O r
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(') 1.1 This standard establishes the requirements for qualification and certification of Bechtel personnel as an NDE Level III in the following condestructive examination methods:
a) Radiography b) Magnetic Particle c) UJtrasonica d) Liquid Penetrant e) Visual f) Bubble Test g) Eddy Current g) Leak Test
2.0 REFERENCES
2.1 American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Recommended Practice No! SNT-TC-1A, June 1980 Edition, Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing.
2.2 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
2.2.1 Section III, Nuclear Power Plant Components
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2.2.3 Section XI, Rules for Inservice Isspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components 2.2.4 NEPQ-2 Level I and II, Personnel Qualification and Certification 3.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 An NDE Level III shall:
3.1.1 Be capable of and reeponsible for establishing techniques, interpreting codes, standards and specifications; and designating the particular examination method and technique to be used.
3.1.2 Be capable of performing and/or evaluating results in terms of existing codes, standards, and specifications.
3.1.3 Have sufficient practical background in applicable materials, fabrication, or product technology to establish techniques and to assist the design engineer in establishing acceptance criteria whero nonc are otherwise available.
3.1.4 Be responsible for the training and examination of NDE Level I, II personnel for certification. The administration of training and grading of c) examinations for NDE Level I and II personnel shall be by a certified M&QS NDE g => Level III.
om llh._, 4.0 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS E* 4.1 Each candidate shall be examined on an annual basis to assure adequate 2, color vision and near distance visual acuity in at least one eye.
Document No,_ NEPQ-1 Ra v , O Pane 3 of 9 4.1.1 For near distance visual acuity, the individual shall read the J-1 letters E standard Jaeger test chan at a distance of not less than 12 hches.
LJ 4.1.2 For color vision, candidates shall be capable of distinguishiog and differentiating contrasts between colors used in the method for which they are being qualified. This can be demonstrated by the practical examinations, Ishihara test plates, or equivalent test. Results shall be iocumented on a practical examination checklist and/or a vision test record.
4.2 If the candidate should fail the examination (s) described in paragraph 4.1, a retest may be conducted upon presentation of proof of corrected vision.
4.3 The examination (s) required by paragraph 4.1 may be administered by a medical physician, nurse, or an NDE Level III, and shall be documented on a vision test record, Exhibit 1, or equivalent form.
5.0 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION 5.1 Candidates considered for initial certification as NDE Level III shall have a valid NDT Level III certificate from ASNT in at least two methods and shall have a minimum of four years of experience as a certified NDE Level II in the applicable examination method. This requirement will satisfy the necessary education, training, and experience for certification in accordance with this, standard without further verification.
5.2 Education, training and experience shall be documented by the ca2didate on the NDE Education and Training Resume, Exhibit 2, and the NDE Experience Resume,
() Exhibit 3, 6.0 EXAMINATIONS 6.1 Examination for certification shall be administered by an M&QS NDE Level III certified in the applicable method.
- 1) The basic examination requirement is satisfied by the ASNT Level III certificate.
- 2) The method examination requirement is satisfied for those ASNT certified methods.
6.2 Each candidate shall be examined to demonstrate practical proficiency in the applicable method by writing an NDE Procedure for a specific application, to a specific Code selected by the Examiner, perform an NDE examination, and evaluate the results for each method in which certification is attempted. For radiography, only evaluation is required for performance.
6.3 In addition, for methods not covered by the candidate's ASNT NDT I4 vel III Certificate, the following shall be administered.
6.3.1 Method Examination
- 1) Thirty (30) questions relating to fundamentals and principles for each method, and e 3'
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- 2) Fifteen (15) questions relatits to application and establishment of
, techniques and procedures for each method, and I
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- 3) Twenty (20) questions relating to capability for interpreting codes, standards, and specifications relating to the method.
6.3.2 Specific Examination
- 1) Twenty (20) questions relating to specifications, equipment, techniques, and procedures applicable to the product (s) and methods employed, and to the administration of the written NDE standard.
6.4 Each examination required by this standard requires a grade of 80 percent or greater for certification. Candidates who fail any examination portion must wait at least thirty (30) days or show evidence of having restudied or had additional training, to the satisfaction of the M&QS NDE Level III, prior to reexamination.
M CERTIFICATION 7.1 An NDE Level III's certification is valid for a period not to exceed three years. The Manager of M&QS certifies Level III personnel based on the recommendation of the NDE Services Supervisor for compliance with this standard.
Certifications are documented on the Certification Statement (Exhibit 4) which includes examination results.
8.0 RECERTIFICATION
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'- 8.1 NDE Level III individuals will be recertified by reexamination at least once every three years to include a practical examination as referenced in 6.2.
8.2 An NDE Level III may be recertified as an NDE Level II without examination, when the individual is transferred to a jobsite, provided his examinations, education, training and experience meet the requirements of NEPQ-2.
9.0 INTERRUPTED SERVICE 9.1 A period of interrupted service greater than 12 months shall require recertification by examination, in accordance with 6.2.
10.0 RECORDS 10.1 Tor candidates who qualify for certification or recertification, the original qualification records summary, certification statement, and vision test record shall be maintained by the Materials and Quality Services NDE Services Section. In addition, the complete current examination papers for each part of the examinations shall be maintained by the Materials and Quality Services NDE Services Section.
cm 10.2 When a Level III performs any NDE activity at a Bechtel project, a copy of gti his certification will be placed on file at that jobsite.
on 11.0 TERMINATION 2g 11.1 Certification shall be deemed revoked when employment is terminated.
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v' 11.1.1 Enths of terafnation.The empleyee was workicg in the capacity to which certified within six 11.2.2 The employee is being racertified within air months of termination.
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'M EXHIBIT 1 Page 6 of 9 VISION TEST RECORD Employee (Last Name) (First) (Middle Initial)
Job Ho. SSN t.
NEAR-DISTANCE ACUITY (Jaeger J-1 Letters)
Uncorrected Corrected LEFT EYE RIGHT EYE Pass / Fall Pass / Fail COLOR VISION (IchD. ara's Test Chart)
The above-named individual has Passed l[l or Failed l[~l the Vision Test.
THIS CERTIFICATION IS VALID TOR ONE YEAR.
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. TITLE: _ DATE:
4 MQS-KDE-003
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Rev. 4 i s/85
' Page 7 of 9 IXHIBIT 2 EDUCATION AND NDE TRAINING RESUME o_ 4LAaTI SF IRBTI DelDOLII (INrf LAU NAME OF SCHOOL Cff Y AND ST ATE DEGREI AND DATL EDUCATION FROW To MAR ros X COLLEGE 0'(Mim OTHER NDE TR AtWING - La, COURSE S, St WIN AR8, LICTURSS. ETC.
hDE TRAINING MOURS TYPE OF TR AINING couPANy ANocR Ild . LICTUA E, CL ASS ADOW, ETC I TR AINING SCHOOL PT WT RT UT ET VT ST We DATE:
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! To the best of my knowledge, all information furnished is costlete as3 securate.
I understand that any material storepresentation on this form may be gTounds for termination of NDE Certifications.
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Date NDE level 111 l MS-KDE- 014 Rev.2 10/3/82
o Page 8 of 9 EXHIBIT 3 NDE EXPERIENCE RESUME OV esAME:
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Bechtel National, Inc.
Engineers-Constructors Fdty Beate Street '
Sen Francisco, Cahfornia MedAmess Po tos 396l seafeaMace CAtat te Date Certified /
Recertified:
Expiration:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
SUBJECT:
NDE Level III Certification
REFERENCE:
Bechtel Standard NEPQ-1 Rev.
has complied with and successfully completed all of the applicable requirements of the referenced Bechtel Standard, which is in accordance with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A, 1980 Edition.
I certify that the above statement is correct and recommend certification ai an NDE Level III in the examination method.
EXAMINATION kESULTS:
c q 1 Actual METHOD STICIFIC PRACTICAL Average grade _
I RECOMMENDED NDE Level III The above statement and recommendation have been reviewed for conformance to the requirements of the referenced Bechtel Standard. The individual named ;
above is certified in the NDE Method indicated as a Level III. :
RIVIEVED CERTIFIED BY i
O "ct Service s P <vi er Materials & Quality Services xa -
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