American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT)

Credential: ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT)
Credentialing Agency: American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), ASNT Central Certification Program-Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT) Level II, certifies individual's familiarity with the scope and limitations of the Visual and Optical Testing method and technique. ACCP-VTs demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to set up and calibrate equipment, to conduct tests, and to interpret, evaluate, and document results in accordance with procedures approved by an ACCP Professional Level III or ASNT NDT Level III. ASNT requires candidates to meet the ACCP Level II training and experience requirements. Candidates must pass the General, Specific, Practical and Instruction Preparation Examinations.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:    high

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 600 hours
  • Education
  • Training: Minimum of 24 hours in Visual and Optical Testing (VT)
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

  • In-person exam
  • Remote proctored on-line exam
  • Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

PO Box 28518
1711 Arlingate Lane
Columbus, OH  43228-0518

Phone: (614) 274-6003

Fax: (614) 274-6899
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Candidate must have minimum documented experience of 200 hours in Visual and Optical Testing (VT) method and 400 hours in VT Nondestructive Testing (NDT).

Note: Candidate's experience shall be based on the actual hours worked in the specific method. While fulfilling total NDT experience requirement, experience may be gained in more than one method, and hours spent performing NDT-related tasks may be counted. 

Candidate must have minimum 24 hours of documented training in Visual and Optical Testing (VT) method.

Note: Training hours may include both practical and theory courses. Practical training may not make up more than 50% of the overall level II training curriculum.

The ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT) credential has the following other requirements:

Candidate must pass a General Examination, one or more Specific Examinations, one or more Practical Examinations, and an Instruction Preparation Examination.

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  • Review of Level I
  • Vision
  • Lighting
  • Material Attributes
  • Environmental and Physiological Factors
  • Visual Perception
  • Equipment
  • Employer-Defined Applications
  • Acceptance/Rejection Criteria
  • Recording and Reports

Candidate must pass at least one Specific exam. This exam determines the certification sector. The exam covers General Industry questions based upon a supplied general industry NDT procedure and Pressure Equipment questions based upon a supplied pressure equipment sector NDT procedure.

  • General Industry
  • Pressure Equipment
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Candidate must pass at least one Specific exam. This exam determines the certification sector. The exam covers General Industry questions based upon a supplied general industry NDT procedure and Pressure Equipment questions based upon a supplied pressure equipment sector NDT procedure.

  • Direct
  • Remote

  • Candidate must complete an instruction based upon a supplied general NDT procedure. The Instruction Preparation exam result counts as 15% of the Practical exam final score.

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT) examination:

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

  • Exam Administration

    Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT) credential where checked:

    • In-person exam
    • Remote proctored on-line exam
    • Third-party test vendor

  • For more information on the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT)

Renewal Period: 5 years

The ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT) credential has the following recertification information:

At the five-year interval after initial certification or recertification by examination, ACCP Level II certification holders may renew their certification(s) by meeting the following requirements:

  • Submit the appropriate ASNT recertification application and fees
  • Re-affirm the ASNT Code of Ethics and other applicable agreements
  • Affirm continued active employment in Level II functions as related to the NDT Method(s) for which renewal is sought.
  • Submit a current copy of the certification holder's signature, color photo, and current address.

At the 10-year interval after initial certification or recertification by examination, ACCP Level II certification holders must renew by examination by completing the following requirements:

  • Submit the appropriate ASNT recertification application and fees
  • Re-affirm the ASNT Code of Ethics and other applicable agreements
  • Pass the required practical exam(s)
  • Submit a current copy of the certification holder's signature, color photo, and current address

At any time prior to their expiration date, ASNT certification holders may apply to take the renewal examination(s) applicable to their certifications.

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