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ASNT EBC Accreditation: Gain a Competitive Advantage

Demonstrate your commitment to NDT excellence.

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Build Credibility Into Your NDT Certification Program

Are you an NDT service provider? Do you utilize an employer-based certification (EBC) system designed to meet SNT-TC-1A or ANSI/ASNT CP-189?

If so, it makes sense to seek the ASNT EBC accreditation and gain a competitive advantage.

ASNT accreditation officially recognizes that your EBC program meets the highest industry standards for NDT excellence.

What’s Involved? Steps to ASNT EBC Accreditation

Accreditation requires a detailed audit of your written practice or certification procedure for compliance to SNT-TC-1A or ANSI/ASNT CP-189.

In addition, the program includes a detailed audit of your certification packages—verifying compliance to your written practice or certification procedure.

1

Verify eligibility and complete application

2

Desktop audit of written practice or certification procedure

3

Compliance audit

4

Panel review

5

Notification of accreditation and listing on online registry

Ready to begin?

Read on for accreditation process details.

Full EBC Program Document

Are You Eligible?

EBC accreditation applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

  • Have an EBC program that contains a written practice in accordance with SNT-TC-1A or a certification procedure in accordance with CP-189

  • Have implemented the EBC program

  • Be able to provide backup documentation for personnel certifications

Gather Your Documentation

To start the process, be sure your designated point of contact has an ASNT ID.

EBC applicants must submit:

  1. A completed and signed application

  2. Payment at time of application

  3. The written practice or certification procedure to be audited

  4. A full list of locations you want to be accredited

  5. A full list of employees NDT certified under your written practice or certification procedure

How Much Does an EBC Audit Cost?

Audit Type Includes Fee
Single Site
  • Up to 150 certified technicians
  • Desktop audit plus 1-day compliance audit*
  • Accreditation for one location
$3875
Multi-Site 1
  • Up to 150 certified technicians
  • Desktop audit plus 1-day compliance audit
  • Accreditation for multiple sites
$3875
Multi-Site 2
  • 151-500 certified technicians
  • Desktop audit plus 2-day compliance audit
  • Accreditation for multiple sites
$4725
Multi-Site Variable
  • More than 500 certified technicians
  • Desktop audit plus variable compliance audit
  • Accreditation for multiple sites
Contact ASNT Certification Services for quote

All Set?

Download the PDF application and complete it.

Send the application and attachments to ASNT Certification Services at ebc@asnt.org with Employer-Based Certification Program in the subject line.

Download Application

What to Expect from Your EBC Accreditation Audit

You’re in good hands.

From the outset—and throughout the process—you’ll be working with qualified auditors who are experienced and skilled at conducting external assessments on NDT personnel certification programs. Auditors are independent contractors who meet the stringent requirements defined by the ASNT EBC procedures.

Written Practice or Certification Procedure Desktop Audit

Your qualified auditor will conduct the desktop audit of your written practice, your certification procedure, or both to ensure your certification program addresses the essential elements of SNT-TC-1A or ANSI/ASNT CP-189.

If your program documentation:

  • Is satisfactory—You’ll move on to the compliance audit.

  • Is unsatisfactory—Your auditor will issue a nonconformance report.

    • You have 30 days to respond to the corrective action plan.

    • You have another 30 days to implement the recommended corrective actions.

Either way, you’ll get a detailed report about your results.

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Compliance Audit

Next, your auditor will conduct a compliance audit remotely using a technology platform supported by ASNT Certification Services.

Your auditor will:

  • Directly compare your certification packages with the requirements outlined in your written practice or certification procedure.

  • Provide a detailed report of audit findings, including opportunities for improvement and nonconformances

  • Review the findings with you and work to resolve any conflicts of opinion

  • Follow up with you as you resolve recommended corrective actions:

    • You have 30 days to respond to the corrective action plan.

    • You have another 60 days to implement the recommended corrective actions.

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After the Audits

A three-person review panel will verify that all the requirements for accreditation have been satisfied in accordance with the EBC procedures.

Once you have passed the audit process, you’ll get a certificate of accreditation that is good for three years and your organization will be listed on ASNT’s EBC accreditation registry.

View the ASNT EBC Accreditation Registry

Renew Your Accreditation

Your EBC program accreditation is good for three years and expires at the end of the month noted on your certificate.

  • ASNT Certification Services will notify you at least 90 days before your registration expiration so that you can initiate your renewal in advance of the deadline.

  • Renewals follow the same process as your initial accreditation.

See Full Renewal Procedure

In limited circumstances, registration terms are limited to one year and require annual surveillance.

Learn About Registration Term Limits

Need a Re-Audit?

If you don’t pass the initial audit or your accreditation is terminated, revoked, or withdrawn, you can request a re-audit. A fee will apply.

Learn About Appeals
Download Appeals Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Assessors are credentialed individuals possessing ASNT Level III certifications in NDT, experienced and skilled at conducting external assessments on NDT personnel certification programs. Assessors are independent contractors that meet the requirements as defined by the ASNT EBC procedures.

Assessment programs within ASNT are controlled by ASNT Certification Services. This team comprises of technical staff holding ASNT Level III certifications, experienced and skilled at conducting external assessments, with at least 25 years of experience in the engineering world. They also hold experience in various accreditation programs such as ISO 9001, AS 9100, ISO 17021, ISO 17024, and ISO 17025.

The review panel comprises of three individuals who perform an overcheck to verify all the requirements have been satisfied in accordance with the EBC procedures. These individuals are ASNT assessors but are not associated with the company or the specific assessment that was conducted to keep a level of separation and ensure a fair and valid assessment is conducted for all companies that seek such accreditation.

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