1.Purpose
The following Code of Ethics is binding upon every individual who possesses a current ACCP or ASNT NDT Level II Certification. These rules are necessary to protect the life, health, property, and welfare of the public, and to maintain the credibility of the ASNT Central Certification Program, the ASNT NDT Level II program and the NDT profession. Accordingly, each ACCP or ASNT NDT Level II.
Level II certified individual agrees to abide by the following:
2.Code of Ethics
- Responsibility: Protect the safety, health, and welfare of the public, by performing all NDT activities to the best of his/her ability in accordance with properly established and approved procedures and only in situations for which qualified.
- Integrity: Perform all NDT activities honestly, and treat the public, clients, and employer in an impartial and ethical manner. All reports of NDT activities shall faithfully and accurately reflect the tests conducted, procedures used, and results obtained.
- Conflict of Interest: Consciously avoid conflict of interest situations with employer or client, promptly informing same if such situations cannot be avoided.
- Improper Conduct: Refrain from work activities outside the area of certification without written approval of his/her supervisor.
- Safety: Act in a safe and responsible manner while conducting NDT activities, ensuring that all required and necessary safety procedures are in place and are being used by one’s self and others under his/her jurisdiction.
3.Penalty
Violation of this Code of Ethics by any ACCP™ or ASNT NDT Level II certificate holder may be cause for disciplinary action against that person which may result in sanctions up to revocation of ASNT Certification Services, LLC certification.
ASNT Certification Services, LLC Transfer / Cancellation / Refund Policy
All ASNT Certification Services, LLC examinations are required to be taken within one calendar year from the date on the original Letter of Notification or Letter of Approval sent to the applicant. Failure to take examinations within that one-year period will result in forfeiture of all fees to ASNT Certification Services, LLC.
For computer-based testing exams, exams can be rescheduled and cancelled 48 hours prior to the appointment without any additional fees. All rescheduling of examinations of examinations must be done through Pearson VUE. However, if the candidate cancels within 48 hours and does not reschedule, then the candidate will be responsible for the $75 administrative fee related to each exam. If an application needs to be cancelled then the candidate needs to submit a written request to ASNT Certification Services, LLC prior to the 48-hour deadline.
For Practical exams, the transfer or cancellation deadline is two (2) calendar weeks prior to the week of a scheduled examination. Transfers or cancellations received before the deadline will be subject to a $75 administrative fee PER EXAMINATION.
A transferring applicant must remit those administrative fees to ASNT Certification Services, LLC by the application deadline for the rescheduled examination. No examination attendance will be permitted unless all fees are paid. Cancelling applicants will receive a refund less all administrative fees.
No transfers or cancellations will be accepted after the above transfer deadline. Failure to show up (“No Shows”) for scheduled examinations will result in forfeiture of the fees for the missed examinations. If an examination application is received and the applicant is found to be unqualified to take the examination, a refund will be issued less an administrative fee of $75 PER EXAMINATION and the payment will be refunded in 14 working days.
Confirmation Statements
If certified by ASNT Certification Services, LLC, I agree to abide by the Code of Ethics for Level II Personnel Certified by ASNT Certification Services, LLC so long as I maintain a certificate. Further, I understand the right of ASNT Certification Services, LLC to suspend or revoke any certificate granted if I abuse the privileges therein granted to me.
I understand that certifications which may result from this application do not constitute any form of license.
I hereby attest that all facts on this application are true and correct and no information which might be detrimental has been withheld. ASNT Certification Services, LLC may make any inquiries necessary to determine my qualifications for certification. I agree to abide by the decision of ASNT Certification Services, LLC relative to the granting of any certifications as applied for herein.
For valuable consideration, the undersigned, having made application for certification as ASNT 9712 Level II before ASNT Certification Services, LLC, does hereby release and forever discharge ASNT Certification Services, LLC an Ohio-USA Corporation, from any, and all liabilities, claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, which now exist, or which may hereafter arise on account of the undersigned’s activities henceforth as ASNT 9712 Level II certified by ASNT Certification Services LLC.
The undersigned further acknowledges that this release is being given as a prerequisite for having filed application for consideration by ASNT Certification Services, LLC.
The undersigned further represents that if not certified by ASNT Certification Services, LLC, then this release and discharge shall have no force and effect; otherwise, upon certification as set forth above, this release shall be binding on the undersigned and ASNT Certification Services, LLC, and any, and all agents of ASNT Certification Services, LLC in connection with such certification process. I have read and understand the Transfer, Cancellation, and Refund Policy and understand that all application documents submitted to ASNT Certification Services, LLC become the property of ASNT Certification Services, LLC.
I agree not to release confidential examination materials or participate in fraudulent test-taking practices.
I understand that I am required to inform ASNT Certification Services, LLC of matters that affect my capability to continue to fulfill the requirements of my certification(s). Failure to do so may result in the suspension or revocation of my certification(s) by ASNT Certification Services, LLC.
I authorize ASNT Certification Services, LLC to publish my name, city, state/province, country, test methods, levels, expiration dates of certification(s) and any possible suspension or revocation of certification(s) by ASNT Certification Services, LLC.