Industry Sector Qualification
Ultrasonic Thickness Examinations
Exam Specifications - Ultrasonic Testing: Thickness and Corrosion Scanning Examination (UTT)
A hands-on practical examination will be used to assess the candidate's ability to perform ultrasonic testing (UT) on a minimum number of specimens and product forms per the thickness and corrosion scanning ISQ exam. The specimens and areas of interest contain actual or artificially induced discontinuities representing those discontinuities found in the product type and industry sector for which qualification is sought. Candidates must locate, interpret, and evaluate discontinuities, and properly document test results.
Qualifications to take the Thickness and Corrosion Scanning Examination
The ISQ UTT candidates shall understand that the expected prerequisite level of competency to sit for this exam is at least equal to a Level II ultrasonics limited certification in A-scan thickness measurement per the guidelines in ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A: Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing (latest edition).
Candidates are expected to bring their own equipment, and to understand the protocol, instructions, and report form before arriving for the examination.
Examples of Required Equipment:
- Ultrasonic instrument(s)
- Reference standard(s)
- Transducer(s)
Candidates will be required to present two forms of original (no photo copies), valid (unexpired) IDs; one form as a primary ID (government issued with name, recent recognizable photo, and signature) and one form as a secondary ID (with at least a name and signature, or name and recent recognizable photo).
Safety toe shoes are required to conduct the exam.
Candidates will be required to agree to a Code of Ethics and ASNT terms and conditions.
Protocol, Exam Instructions, and Report for the UT Thickness and Corrosion Scanning Examination
- O&G-UTT-4 Protocol for Thickness and Corrosion Scanning (PDF) – This document is the high-level protocol for a specific ISQ exam and will contain an overview of the exam including general information on the specific exam method, exam prerequisites, exam test specimen information, exam overview information, grading overview information, etc. This document is publicly available.
- O&G-UTT-5 Performance Exam Instruction for Thickness and Corrosion Scanning (PDF) – This document is the guidelines for the UTT exam. These exam instructions shall be provided to the testing candidates in advance of the exam for reference. This document is publicly available.
- O&G-UTT-6 Performance Exam Report Form for Thickness and Corrosion Scanning (PDF) – This document is the report form that will be used by the candidates during the examination. This form may also be electronic in the case of computer based report submission. This document is publicly available.
- O&G-UT-PTP7 Manual: UT Thickness and Corrosion Scanning Examination (PDF) – This document is the actual procedure that will be used by the candidates during the examination. This procedure shall be provided to the testing candidates in advance of the exam for reference. This document is publicly available.
Re-examination Policy
Candidates who fail the exam shall meet the following conditions to apply and retake the examination:
- After a failure on the first attempt, an immediate retake shall be allowed following the same application process as the initial attempt.
- After a failure on a second attempt, a 30-day waiting period will be required before an additional application will be processed and an exam can be attempted. The application process shall be the same as the initial application process. It is strongly recommended that the candidate participate in additional training for the exam method in preparation for an additional exam attempt.
- After a failure on a third attempt, a 90-day waiting period will be required before an additional application will be processed and an exam can be attempted. The application process shall be the same as the initial application process. It is strongly recommended that the candidate participate in additional training for the exam method in preparation for an additional exam attempt.
- After a failure on a fourth attempt and all subsequent attempts, a one hundred eighty (180) day waiting period will be required before an additional application will be processed and an exam can be attempted. The application process shall be the same as the initial application process. It is strongly recommended that the candidate participate in additional training for the exam method in preparation for an additional exam attempt.