Qualification
The education skills training knowledge and experience required for personnel to properly perform to a specified NDT Level
Specific examination
A written examination to determination to determine an individuals understanding of procedures coded standards specifications and equipment or instrumentation for an NDT method used by the employer
Standardization instrument
The adjustment of an NDT instrument using an appropriate reference standard to obtain or establish a known and reproducible response. Usually done prior to performing any NDT. It can be carried out anytime there is concern about the performance of the examination or instrument response
Test technique
A category within an NDT method for example immersion ultrasonic Testing NDT levels.
Predictive Maintenance (PDM)
Evaluates the condition of equipment typically in service by performing periodic or continuous online equipment condition monitoring
