NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD

INDIAN SOCIETY FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

ANNOUNCEMENT ASNT NDT Level III Examination

PUNE, INDIA

JANUARY 27, 28 & 29, 2016 The Indian Society for Non - Destructive Testing (ISNT), the National Sponsoring Organization of the American Society for Non – Destructive Testing (ASNT) is pleased to announce that the ASNT NDT Level III Examination of 2016 (by the ASNT) in various methods is scheduled to be held at Pune, India on 27th , 28th and 29th January, 2016. The examinations will be conducted under the auspices of the American Society for Non-destructive Testing, USA by NCB-ISNT.

NDT Level III certification by ASNT (which is given only by examination) will help NDT personnel and the organizations that employ them, in promoting global acceptance of their Products and Services. The importance and the necessity for Indian Industry to compete in the International arena needs no emphasis. The details of the fee structure applicable for the Examination is given in Table-I. All correspondences on the subject may please be addressed to:

Dr. M.T. ShyamsunderASNT Level III Examination Coordinator, NCB – ISNT,

Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing Modules 60 & 61, Readymade Garment Complex,

SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy,Chennai 600 032, India

Ph: 91 44 22500412 & 91 44 42038175E Mail: asntlevel3.isnt@gmail.com

The application form can also be downloaded from our website http://www.isnt.org.in

Please use only the CORRECT & CURRENT APPLICATION FORM available at our website. Use of Older or Previous versions will be treated as invalid and REJECTED.

The typed / printed applications for the examinations duly completed in all respects along with requisite supporting documents and applicable fees (ASNT & ISNT) shall be sent to the Examination Coordinator mentioned above.

Last date for receipt of completed application forms is 4th November, 2015ASNT NDT Level III Examination will be conducted in the following methods: 1. Basic (NDT) 8. Eddy Current Testing 2. Radiographic Testing 9. Neutron Radiographic Testing3. Magnetic Particle Testing 10. Visual Testing 4. Ultrasonic Testing 11. Leak Testing 5. Liquid Penetrant Testing 12. Infra Red/ Thermal Testing

6. Magnetic Flux Leakage 13. Acoustic Emission 7. Vibration Analysis

Note: Applications and all correspondence should be sent to asntlevel3.isnt@gmail.com only.

It may please be noted that the Basic examination by itself is not considered as a method. Basic and method examination(s) must be taken to become eligible to receive a certificate for that method(s). The maximum number of examinations that can be taken is seven during the three days of the Examination. Also, personnel applying for initial certification are now required to sign up for the Basic AND a Method examination; just taking the Basic examination by itself is no longer permitted. (Personnel who have passed a Method exam but failed in Basic may retake the Basic only.) EXAMINATION DATES:

The ASNT Level III examination for each test methods will be given on only one date and time as shown in the tables below.Candidates should identify the examinations they wish to appear by selecting the appropriate boxes (ASNT Member/Non-Member and New/Retake) for each examination and also mention the appropriate fee payable in the column allotted in the ASNT Application form as ‘Fee’ in the table. The candidates must attend the examination on that date at that time as mentioned in the application form. All examinations are conducted in the English language only.

WEDNESDAY, January 27Examination Name Examination Time

(MT) Magnetic Particle Testing 08.00 – 10.00(PT) Liquid Penetrant Testing 12.00 – 14.00(ML) Magnetic Flux Leakage 12.00 – 14.00(VT) Visual Testing 16.00 – 18.00(IR) Infrared/Thermal 16.00 – 18.00

THURSDAY, January 28:

Examination Name Examination Time(BA) NDT Basic 08.00 – 12.00(UT) Ultrasonic Testing 14.00 – 18.00

FRIDAY January 29:

Examination Name Examination Time

(NR) Neutron Radiographic 08.00 – 12.00(RT) Radiographic Testing 08.00 – 12.00(LT) Leak Testing 14.00 – 18.00(ET) Electromagnetic Testing 14.00 – 18.00(VA) Vibration Analysis 14.00 – 18.00(AE) Acoustic Emission 14.00 – 18.00

Note: Applications and all correspondence should be sent to asntlevel3.isnt@gmail.com only.

The fees payable by candidates for the NDT Level III Examination to ASNT in USD and ISNT in INR are given in the table given below : Table – I

1. First time exam /Adding method exam/Renewal of Certification Exam

One Examination 260 40 75 375 17100

Two Examinations 520 40 75 635 17100Three Examinations 780 40 75 895 17100Four Examinations 1040 40 75 1155 17100Five Examinations 1300 40 75 1415 17100Six Examinations 1560 40 75 1675 17100

One Examination 185 40 75 300 15960Two Examinations 370 40 75 485 15960Three Examinations 555 40 75 670 15960Four Examinations 740 40 75 855 15960Five Examinations 925 40 75 1040 15960Six Examinations 1110 40 75 1225 15960

2. Retaking Failed examination*Please see Instructions at S.No.2 below. ** Fee includes Service Tax @14%

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The amount collected as ISNT fees is towards meeting the administrative expenses incurred by ISNT to conduct the exams and includes Courier charges for the examination booklet (from and to ASNT), Venue arrangements ( Hall + Infrastructure), Monitor travel and accommodation, Monitor fees and refreshments for candidates. Applicants will only be permitted to sit in the examination if both the ASNT and ISNT fees are paid in total without any dues. Even if ASNT considers the application sent by candidate directly or on account of Transfer / Postponement, the candidates need to send ISNT Fees within the due date.

Note: Applications and all correspondence should be sent to asntlevel3.isnt@gmail.com only.

TOTAL FEE PAYABLE BY CANDIDATE

Examinations(Basic or Method)

ASNTExamination

Fee

Surcharge ASNTMembershipFee for the

year*

Total ASNT

Fee*

ISNT Fee **

USD USD USD USD INR

2. Those who are not current members of ASNT at the time of examination (i.e. as of January 2016) can include membership fee of USD 75 along with relevant ASNT examination fee and the surcharge. Those who are current member at the time of examination and wishing to renew the membership for one year shall include membership fee of USD 65 (refer examination documents). If no option is exercised in the membership form of application - for becoming - ‘Member’, - the fee charged will be $335 / $260 for each method for New / Retake candidates respectively as applicable for Non-Members.

3. The total ASNT fee including surcharge and membership fee as applicable shall be sent in the form of a crossed cheque (Demand Draft) in US Dollars favouring “American Society for Non-destructive Testing” and Payable at USA. Candidates within India may get the necessary foreign exchange in USD from a scheduled bank.

4. The ISNT fees shall be paid in Indian Rupees either by Demand Draft favouring “NCB-ISNT”, payable at Chennai or by wire transfer. Cheques will not be accepted.

Following are the Bank Account Details for Wire Transfer of ISNT fee:

ISNT Fee Remittance from Abroad ISNT Fee Remittance in IndiaName of the Bank State Bank of India Name of the Bank State Bank of India

Branch Name & Address

Guindy Branch, No- 66, G.S.T. Road,Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -32, INDIA

Branch Name & Address

Guindy Branch, No- 66, G.S.T. Road,Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai -32

Account Name /Beneficiary Name

NCB ISNT Account Name /Beneficiary Name

NCB ISNT

SB. Account No: 10792464557 SB. Account No: 10792464557Swift Code: SBININBB227 MICR Code: 600002072IFSC Code: SBIN0004327 IFSC Code: SBIN0000956

Following are the details of “mode of payment” to ASNT:

ASNT accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. Candidates wish to make the ASNT fee through credit card should fill up the required details in the 1st page of the ASNT Application form.

Payment by cheque instructions:1. Cheque (DD) should be drawn in favour of “ASNT”.2. Cheque (DD) must be in US dollars and drawn on a US bank.3. Cheque (DD) must have an electronic strip (detailing the account and bank

information) at the bottom for processing. Cheques without an electronic strip will be returned to the customer and the application will not be processed.

Note: Applications and all correspondence should be sent to asntlevel3.isnt@gmail.com only.

Wire Transfer Instructions for ASNT Fees:

1. Payment for the full amount must be made in US dollars.

2. If your bank requires an intermediary or correspondent bank to send the payment, you are responsible for the charges from that bank as well as your own. Payments received by ASNT must be for the full amount.

3. Please include a reference when processing your wire transfer so that ASNT can identify the payment. References should include the candidate’s name, ASNT identification number if available and the product or service requested. Example: Exam fees for John Q. Smith #88852.

4. Banking Information:JPMorgan Chase, NAABA # 044000037Swift Code: CHASUS33Account # 719289022

JPMorgan ChaseFunds Transfer Department1111 Polaris PkwyColumbus, OH 43240

Federal Tax ID# 31-1231529Beneficiary: The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc

ASNT Address: The American Society for Non-Destructive Testing 1711, Arlingate Lane, PO Box-28518 Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518, USA

5. Completed application form along with enclosures and proof of payment (DD/wire transfer) with regard to the relevant ASNT / ISNT fees shall be sent to ASNT Level III Exam Coordinator at the address given in the first page of the announcement,

before the due date i.e. 4th November, 2015.

6. Incomplete applications or applications without the supporting documents and fees are liable for rejection.

7. Kindly arrange to get the employer’s certification with signature and stamp in page 4 of the application. This certificate by Employer is taken as proof of work experience as Level –II .

8. NO APPLICATION WITH DD DATED AFTER THE DUE DATE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

9. Candidates may kindly fill up the application form as per instructions given and carefully check the same before submission.

Incomplete application forms or those without requisite enclosures and fees will be REJECTED.

Note: Applications and all correspondence should be sent to asntlevel3.isnt@gmail.com only.

10. Withdrawal or Postponement: When requests for withdrawing from Exams or for Postponement to next schedule is received from the candidates on or before the due

date ie. 4th November, 2015 total Service Tax paid will be deducted from ISNT fee paid by the candidate.

If such requests are received after 4th November, 2015 then Administrative charges of Rs.2000/- plus total Service Tax paid will be deducted from the ISNT fee paid by the candidate.

11. Candidates are requested to send Legible Softcopy of the application forms and all

their mail correspondence only to asntlevel3.isnt@gmail.com and not to any other mail id of ISNT.

4 th November , 2015 is the last date for receipt of completed application forms with all enclosures at ISNT Head Office (address given on first page) .

Note: Applications and all correspondence should be sent to asntlevel3.isnt@gmail.com only.