Non destructive
testing — Code of
practice for the
approval of NDT
personnel by
recognised third party
organisations under
the provisions of
Directive 97/23/EC
This Technical Report provides a methodology for approval of NDT personnel under the provisions of
Directive 97/23/EC, Annex 1, section 3.1.3.
The provisions of Guideline 6/13 are detailed herein to ensure a consistent approach and a high level
of confidence in the approval of NDT personnel by RTPO’s through widespread adoption of the
criteria and approval processes detailed herein. A flow diagram illustrating this methodology is
presented in Annex A.