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NDT Personnel Certification Complies with EN ISO 9712: 2021 Standards. NDTSS SGNDT Scheme is Accredited by SAC in accordance ISO/IEC 17024.

Refer to Accredited Scope of NDTSS

Singapore NDT Certification Scheme (SGNDT)

Examinations are available on request for ISO 9712:2021. If you would like to achieve NDTSS Certification, Please contact AQB, AEC for scheduling the examinations. 

Please contact an ATO to schedule your trainings.


Certification Committee Chairman : Mr. Jayesh Bhatt.


NDT certification scheme varies globally from countries to countries. A proper certification scheme is required to produce successful NDT practitioners to suit local industry requirements. Almost all of the developed countries in the world have their own schemes, for example countries like Australia, Japan, Germany and Canada just to name a few, have developed and operated their own national NDT certification scheme.

The NDT personnel certification schemes that are enjoying global recognition are:

  • SGNDT – Administered by Non- Destructive Testing Society Accredited by SAC -ISO 9712 (ICNDT MRA)
  • PCN- Administered by The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing Accredited by UKAS (ISO 9712 – ICNDT MRA)
  • AINDT – The Australian Institute of NDT Accredited by JAS/ANZ (ISO 9712 -ICNDT MRA)
  • CSWIP- Administered by the Welding Institute Accredited by UKAS (ISO 9712 -ICNDT MRA)
  • ASNT Level-3 – Administered by The American Society of Non-Destructive Testing Accredited by ANSI (Non ISO 9712)

All of the above mentioned schemes operate independently of any private organizations and are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of their nominated certifying schemes. These central certification schemes allow qualified technicians to carry out NDT on any site for any employer.


Download Scheme Manual here. SGNDT OM-001 Rev 9

Apply online and schedule your exam dates directly at an authorized examination center near to you. Schedule your examination with Ms. Joyce – admin@ndtss.org.sg 

To know more details, you can refer to the NDTSS Flow Chart-WI 002 Rev 4.

Refer below to review and download NDTSS code of Ethics, Policy, Forms & Relevant Procedures

 

1.  NDTSS Code of Ethics

 

2. Vision Examination Form NDTSS-OP-FM-003-Rev-2

 

3.  Record of Pre-Certification Experience  NDTSS-OP-FM-006 Rev 0

 

4.  Record of Post-Certification Employment NDTSS-OP-FM-006A R1

IMPARTIALITY STATEMENT (Published 12 February 2026 by AC)

The Non-Destructive Testing Society (NDTSS) operates its certification programs with a clear and uncompromising commitment to impartiality, integrity, and fairness. All certification decisions are based solely on defined competence criteria and are protected from commercial, financial, or external influence.

 

Impartiality is embedded in NDTSS governance through documented policies, independent oversight, and strict controls to prevent conflicts of interest. Certification activities are structured to ensure objectivity, including separation of training and examination functions and independent examiner selection.

 

All applicants and candidates are treated equitably under consistent, transparent procedures that comply with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements. Confidentiality and impartiality commitments are mandatory for all personnel involved in certification.

 

Certification decisions, including granting and recertification, are made under the authority of NDTSS leadership and are subject to ongoing review by the NDTSS Advisory Committee to ensure continued independence and trust.

 

Next Review: February 2027