This standard evaluates and documents the competence of personnel whose tasks require knowledge of non-destructive tests.
They can be applied at the German accreditation body (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH, DAkkS).
To be accepted for the certification exam, applicants have to: After the exam has been successfully passed and the full industry experience can be proved, the certificate itself can be applied for.
While this only includes a new application form, recertification after ten years consists of a further examination.
[2] Despite many similarities, the new version of DIN EN ISO 9712 contains numerous alterations: