Introduction
- Non-Destructive Testing or better known as NDT is a form of material / component testing method without involving any form of destruction, damaging or altering the structure of the material. NDT applications are widely used in the oil and gas, manufacturing, shipping, aerospace, railroad and power plant sectors.
Malaysian Skills Certification System for Non-Destructive Testing (SPKM-NDT)
- The Malaysian Skills Certification System for Non-Destructive Testing (SPKM-NDT) is a national certification scheme for the NDT program that was initially introduced in 1986. To date, there is a large number of skilled workers in the NDT field that is highly demanded by various sectors, such as oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation industries, automotive, manufacturing and etc.
Policy
- Validate knowledge and competency through theoretical and practical assessment according to different levels in accordance with International Standards, ISO 9712:2021.
- Provide documented evidence for successful applicants by awarding SKM certificate.
- Provide a certification system recognized by other certification body, industry, authorities and associations at national and international level to SKM-NDT holders in accordance with ISO 9712:2021.
- Provide a transparent, fair and impartial certification system to all eligible applicants.
Objective
- To administer the examination application within the stipulated period within three (3) weeks after receiving complete application.
- Issuing examination result slip for the examination candidates within three (3) weeks after the NDT Examination Committee meeting.
- Issuance of NDT Certificate within three (3) weeks after the NDT Certification Application Committee Meeting.
The implementation of the SPKM-NDT certification is based on the International Standards ISO 9712:2021 and DSD is the sole certification body for the scope of NDT in Malaysia to obtain MS ISO / IEC 17024: 2012 accreditation from the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM) since 3rd October 2012. The National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) is developed in accordance with ISO 9712:2021 requirements and it addresses the competency standards required for every NDT personnel performing testing services in the industries. It is the basis for measuring individual competencies to be awarded with SKM NDT certification.
SPKM-NDT certification scheme is based on ISO 9712:2021 and it is an initiative by DSD to ensure work processes and quality control in certifying every NDT personnel are in accordance with international practice. Being accredited with ISO 17024 and ISO 9712, the implementation of the SPKM-NDT certification scheme is according to the standards, levels and quality as recognized by the industries and the certification of NDT personnel under the scheme stands in line with other international certification.
The NDT programs offered by DSD are as follows;
i. Radiographic Testing
ii. Eddy Current Testing
iii. Penetrant Testing
iv. Ultrasonic Testing
v. Magnetic Particle Testing
vi. Radiographic Interpretation
vii.Radiographic Testing – Digital
ISO 9712:2021 (Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel) is a document that emphasizes on specific requirements for standards and certification of NDT personnel performing testing services in the industries. The ISO / IEC 17024 (Conformity Assessment: General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons) is a document that highlights the general requirements for certification bodies to adhere to the impartiality of every certification decision and to ensure the fairness, authenticity and reliability of certification assessments.
ISO/IEC 17024 (Conformity Assessment: General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons) is a document that outlines the general requirements for certification bodies in complying with fairness in each certification decision and ensuring that assessments that lead to certification are carried out fairly, authentically and reliably.
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