I am a self-employed CWI but I can only offer VT to my customers. However, I would like to widen my scope by becoming a level II and ultimately a level III MT tech. What I am having trouble with is figuring out how to achieve the level I status being self employed. I don't work for a company who has a level III who can train me, I don't have the equipment, and I am not sure how to go about getting the necessary experience (and documenting this experience) required for the certification. Does anyone have any insight?
Thank you
I hired a NDE contractor to "witness/perform" NDE as needed once I completed the classroom training from Hellier ( in Connecticut). I performed the NDT and paid the contractor to witness my work. It was expensive, but the required hours (CP-189) were accrued under the direct supervision of a Level II or Level III. All the training, relevant work experience (witnessed/supervised by a Level II or Level III), examinations, etc. are fully documented and meet CP-189. Several years ago I passed several Level III exams under the auspices of ASNT’s ACCP.
Best regards - Al