BS EN ISO 9712:2012

What is ISO 9712 – Qualification and certification of non-destructive testing personnel about?  

ISO 9712 specifies requirements for principles for the qualification and certification of personnel who perform industrial non-destructive testing (NDT). ISO 9712 covers proficiency in one or more of the following methods: 

• Acoustic emission testing 
• Eddy’s current testing 
• Infrared thermographic testing 
• Leak testing (hydraulic pressure tests excluded 
• Magnetic testing 
• Penetrant testing 
• Radiographic testing 

Who is ISO 9712 - Qualification and certification of non-destructive testing personnel for? 

ISO 9712 on qualification and certification of non-destructive testing is useful for: 

• Internal and external auditors 
• Certification bodies 
• Technicians and engineers 

Why should you use ISO 9712 - Qualification and certification of non-destructive testing personnel?  

Since the effectiveness of any application of non-destructive testing (NDT) depends upon the capabilities of the persons who perform or are responsible for the test, ISO 9712 has been developed to provide a means of evaluating and documenting the competence of personnel whose duties require the appropriate theoretical and practical knowledge of the non-destructive tests they perform, specify, supervise, monitor, or evaluate. 

When certification of NDT personnel is required in product standards, regulations, codes, or specifications, it is important to certify the personnel by ISO 9712. When latitude is provided in the criteria within ISO 9712, the certification body has the final decision in determining specific requirements.