Recertification Overview

Once you become certified, it's important to maintain your credentials. The table below explains how you can renew your certification, either by application or by examination. See individual program links for more information about each.

Certification Type

Renew by Application

Renew by Exam

ASNT NDT Level III

Yes*

Yes

ACCP Level III

Yes*

Yes

ACCP Level II

Yes

Yes

ACCP Level II for AWS CWI/SCWI Yes No

ACCP Level II

Yes

Yes

IRRSP

No

Yes

*Both ASNT NDT Level III and ACCP Professional Level III renewal by application requires certificate holders to earn 25 points during their current five-year period for NDT-related activities.

† ACCP Level II and Level III require renewal by exam every other certification period (10 years), prior to the expiration date of the current certification.