This European Standard establishes a system for the qualification and certification of personnel who perform industrial non destructive testing.The term 'industrial' implies the exclusion of applicahons in the'field of
medicine.
When certification of NDT personnel is defined in product standards, regulations, codes or specifications, it is
recommended to certify the personnel in accordance with this EN 473.
The certificahon covers proficiency in one or more of the following methods:
a) acoustic emission testing;
b) eddy current testing;
c) leak testing (hydraulic pressure tests excluded);
d) magnetic particle testing;
f) radiographic testing;
g) ultrasonic testing;
h) visual testing (direct unaided visual tests and visual tests carried out during the application of another NDT
method are excluded).
The system described in this standard can also apply to other NDT methods provided an approved programme of
certification exists.