2.3.1.1 Benefits of SNT-TC-1A
SNT-TC-1A offers industry a number of benefits. The significant benefits include:
• It requires employers to analyze their position on certification and the documentation of their program.
• Through the Written Practice, the employer has an implied responsibility to train and formally examine NDE personnel.
• It implies customer responsibility to review and evaluate the Written Practice to ensure its adequacy with respect to the Terms and Conditions
• It provides a basic certification approach that can be referenced in contracts or purchase orders.
• If the qualification concept is followed, it will result in significant training activity and personnel development in preparation for certification.
• It offers the employer the flexibility to modify the certification requirements to meet specific needs.