Personnel Qualification and Certification Activities
In order to maintain a high level of NDT technical expertise, JSNDI conducts:
- (1) Qualification examination
- (2) Certification and registration
- (3) Operation of the examination center
The number of those certified based on JSNDI standards (NDIS) and JIS Z 2305 as of April, 2019 are as follows:
| Number of certified personnel | ||
|---|---|---|
| JIS Z 2305(ISO 9712) | Non-Destructive testing - Qualification and certification of NDT personnel | 87,356 |
| NDIS 0602 | Certification of personnel for coordination of nondestructive inspection | 216 |
| NDIS 0603 | Qualification and certification of personnel for performance demonstration of ultrasonic testing systems | 17 |
| ISO 18436-7 | Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines - Requirements for qualification and assessment of personnel - Part 7: Thermography | 114 |
●PD (Performance Demonstration) certification for Light Water Cooled Nuclear Power Plants
Components based on the Annex of NDIS 0603
JSNDI implemented NDIS 0603 : 2005 in March, 2006
Memorandum of Understanding between Canada and Japan concerning Harmonization of NDT Personnel Certification - Starting in July 2001 -
Guideline and Application Form for the MOU Certification for JIS Z 2305
Guideline and Application Form for the MOU Certification for JIS Z 2305