48-GP-7M

Scope 1.1 This standard provides recommended course guidelines for the minimum essential training of, and a procedure for the certification of three levels of personnel to perform industrial ultrasonics according to generally accepted and recognized procedures and techniques. 1.2 Such certification shall provide recognition of the qualifications and competence of the three levels of personnel. 1.3 This certification procedure does not of necessity cover ultrasonic testing procedures and techniques required for specific products. Organizations and agencies making use of this standard shall determine that personnel performing ultrasonic testing procedures and techniques required for specific products are further trained and qualified to meet the additional requirements as outlined in Appendix F before they perform industrial ultrasonic non-destructive testing on such specific products. Note: In superseding 48-GP-7a (August 1972), this standard does not cancel the certification of personnel which otherwise remain in effect. The certification of such personnel is reclassified in accordance with Appendix H.