ASME Non-Destructive Examination Certification
Non-Destructive Testing at Chattanooga State Community College
What is ASME ANDE-1 Certification?
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ANDE-1 is a groundbreaking new standard, which increases the safety, quality, efficiency and predictability of Non-Destructive Testing & Quality Control certification worldwide! It is the first standard to offer a dual certification in both:
- ANDE-1
- ISO 9712
ASME ANDE-1 is also the first PQ&C standard to follow a proven, industry best practice, and performance-based concept called "Systematic Approach to Training."
How do you qualify for ASME ANDE-1 Certification?
Why did Chattanooga State start providing ASME ANDE-1 Certification?
Over 40 years of round robin studies have highlighted industry needs. There was no single unanimous certification standard for industry professionals. But now there is!
How does Chattanooga State provide ASME ANDE-1 Certification?
Chattanooga State was awarded a US Department of Labor grant to fund ANDE-1 program development in collaboration with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This established ChattState as the world's first, and so far only, Designated Test Organization to offer ASME ANDE-1 certification.
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POTENTIAL ROLES
CB (Certifying Body)
- Verify compliance with the ANDE-1 standard and issue certification
AQB (Authorized Qualifying Body)
- Candidate qualification verification
- Functions delegated by the CB including oversight.
DTO (Designated Test Organization)
- Administer ANDE-1 written and practical demonstrations as delegated by the CB or AQB
- More Designated Test Organizations are needed!
ANDE-1 Community
- Societies - Promote the certification among members.
- Individuals seeking performance excellence backed by a globally recognized certification
Trailblazers (ASME ANDE-1 Transitional Level III will be provided fast track to ANDE-1 certification)
- Requirements:
- Current NDE and QC Level III Inspector
- Current Level III certification based on third party examinations
- 5 years’ experience as Level III
- Duties:
- Administer On-the-Job-Training and Task Performance Evaluation
- Ensure candidates have the skills, knowledge, and ability to successfully perform inspection in their area of certification.
- Certify personnel Qualification Card
supplier of performance demonstration specimens
supplier of web based services for apps, exams, and file storage
a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, established for the Specific Industry Sectors (SIS) to implement the ANDE-1 requirements
Other Contributors
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- US Utilities
- NDE Service Suppliers
- Government Agencies