Professional Designations
SAQCCNDT provides professional NDT designations, which are underpinned by an National Qualifications Framework (NQF) qualification.
Professional Designation Requirements
The NDT Career path is based on NQF qualification, level certification & experience.
Each Designation represents increasing expertise, responsibility and professional competence in non-destructive testing.
Candidate NDT Practitioner
Student level NDT Candidate entering the NDT fraternity
Requirements
Matric Mathematics & Physical Science (passed at minimum of 4)
And
Working towards an NQF qualification in NDT / Science / Engineering
OR
Level Certification in NDT.
Pr. Junior Operator (NDT)
Entry-Level NDT Professional qualified to perform basic non-destructive testing operations under supervision.
Requirements
NQF 4 having passed Mathematics and Physical Science with at least a 4.
Plus
Certification at Level 1 in one NDT method or in wall thickness measurement or level 2 (limited)
And
Minimum of 6 months of relevant industrial experience in application of NDT methods.
(Evidence of competence through verified work logs or employee references)
Pr. Operator (NDT)
Requirements
NQF 5 in NDT having passed Mathematics and Physical Science with at least a 4.
Plus
Certification at Level 2 in one or more NDT methods
And
Minimum of 2 years of relevant industrial experience in application of NDT methods.
OR
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Certification at Level 2 in two to three NDT methods.
And
Minimum 4 years of relevant industrial NDT experience in application of NDT methods.
Pr. Senior Operator (NDT)
Requirements
NQF 5 in NDT having passed Mathematics and Physical Science with at least a 4
Plus
Certification at Level 2 in two methods with one of the methods being volumetric.
And
Minimum of 2 years of relevant industrial experience in application of NDT methods.
OR
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Certification at Level 2 in 4 Methods, with at least one being volumetric.
And
Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial experience in application of NDT methods.
Pr. Technician (NDT)
Requirements
NQF 6 (National Diploma or Diploma in NDT / Applied Physical Science / Industrial Physics / Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering).
Plus
Certification at Level 2 in three methods with one volumetric method.
And
Minimum of 2 years of relevant NDT industrial experience in the application of NDT methods.
OR
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
NQF 6 (National Diploma / Diploma in NDT / Applied Science / Industrial Physics / Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering).
Plus
5 years of relevant NDT industrial experience in two surface and one volumetric methods.
OR
Certification at level 3 in three methods with at least one being volumetric.
And
Minimum of 10 years of relevant NDT Industrial experience.
Pr. Senior Technician (NDT)
Requirements
NQF 6 (National Diploma or Diploma in NDT / Applied Physical Science / Industrial Physics / Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering).
Plus
Certification at Level 2 in three methods with one volumetric method.
Plus
Certification at Level 3 in one method.
And
Minimum of 2 years of relevant industrial experience in the application of NDT methods.
Pr. Technologist (NDT)
Requirements
NQF 7 (BSc. / B Tech / Advanced Diploma in NDT / Applied Physical Science / Industrial Physics / Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering).
Plus
Certification at Level 3 in at least three methods with at least one volumetric method.
Plus
Minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial NDT experience.
Pr. Senior Technologist (NDT)
Requirements
NQF 8-10 (MTech / MSc / DTech / PHD) in NDT / Applied Physical Science / Industrial Physics / Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering).
Plus
Certification at Level 3 in at least three methods with one volumetric method.
Plus
Minimum of 3 years of relevant NDT industrial experience.