ÖNORM EN 10256

This European Standard establishes a system for qualification by the manufacturer of Level 1 and Level 2 NDT personnel engaged in non-destructive testing (NDT) of seamless and welded steel tubes and associated products, including flat products used in the manufacture of welded tubes, culminating in a declaration of competence by the manufacturer in respect of such personnel. This standard specifies the pre-requisites training and experience, and qualification requirements for two levels of NDT personnel competence to execute specified tasks in the NDT of seamless and welded steel tubes, including flat products used in the manufacture of welded tubes. This standard permits both manufacturer and manufacturer approved external body training and qualification of Level 1 and Level 2 personnel, as parallel options in the qualification process . As an alternative to the use of Levels 1, 2 or 3 personnel in the regular employ of the manufacturer, the manufacturer is permitted to engage on a contract basis such personnel from other organisations, provided that they meet the qualification requirements of this Standard. This European Standard applies to, NDT personnel engaged in the NDT of seamless and welded tubes and flat products used in the manufacture of welded tubes, using any one or more of the following NDT methods: a) Eddy Current (ET) b) Flux Leakage (FT) c) Liquid Penetrant (PT) d) Magnetic Particle (MT) e) Radiography (RT) f) Ultrasonic (UT) Individuals in the test area and having no involvement in the adjustment/set-up of the NDT equipment itself or the recording of test results, are not required to be qualified under the requirements of this standard.