Figure 15-1.—NDI Certification Record (OPNAV 4790/139).
appropriate written test on the NDI methods involved.
The NA 01-1A-16 manual is the source for test
questions. Personnel being certified or recertified will
also be required to demonstrate the ability to perform
NDI inspections as appropriate. The objective is to
provide sufficient testing of the candidate to ensure the
person is competent to conduct NDIs.
The effectiveness of the NDI program can be
enhanced through development of new NDI
techniques/applications by efficient and inventive NDI
personnel. Useful new techniques, so developed, will be
submitted to the appropriate CFA for approvaI and
distribution to other fleet activities. An information
copy is submitted to the ACC NDI specialist.
NDI CERTIFICATION RECORD
This form (fig.15-1) provides a record of
certification. The original copy goes to the individual,
with one copy each to quality assurance/analysis
(QA/A) and the division officer. All certified NDI
personnel must initiate and maintain individual records
of NDI performed.
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