An employer´s written practice approved by a external Level III establishes the following:
4.1.3 Responsability oe each level.....
4.1.3.3 Level III...The NDT Level III, in the methods in which is certified, shall be capable of training and examining NDT level I and II personnel for certifications in those methods
6.0 Responsabilities
6.4 Level III or CWI (Certified welding inspector by AWS only for VT) personnel is responsible for NDT aplication and qualification of each NDT level, and also is responsible for NDT training and qualification (As described in 4.1.3.3)
The facts:
The same external Level III who approved the written practice has qualified a VT Level II, but this external Level III is not qualified for VT but he is CWI
Questions:
a) It is in compliance of SNT TC-1A?
b) It seems to be a interest conflict?
c) SNT TC-1A-2001 paragraph 1.4 allows to review and modify the recommendations presented herein. Is this is the case?
d) The Level III ethics is in question?