Minimum Qualification Requirements for ? ASNT NDT Level III Certification

    1. Have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering or science, plus one additional year of experience beyond the Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT method(s), OR:
    2. Have completed with passing grades at least two years of engineering or science study at a university, college, or technical school, plus two additional years of experience beyond the NDT Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of NDT Level II in the applicable NDT method(s), OR:
    3. Have four years of experience beyond the NDT Level II requirements in NDT in an assignment at least comparable to that of an NDT Level II in the applicable NDT method(s).

    The above NDT Level III requirements may be partially replaced by experience as a certified NDT Level II or by assignments at least comparable to NDT Level II as defined in the employer’s written practice.

ASNT NDT Level III Examination Fees (To be Paid to ASNT)*

ASNT NDT Level III Certification-Examination Fees

  1. NDT Level III BASIC Exam Exam Fee (USD) $540
  2. Acoustic Emission Testing (AE) Exam Fee (USD) $540
  3. Electromagnetic Testing (ET) Exam Fee (USD) $540
  4. Infrared/Thermal Testing (IR) Exam Fee (USD) $520
  5. Leak Testing (LT) Exam Fee (USD) $540
  6. Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing (MFL) Exam Fee (USD) $520
  7. Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Exam Fee (USD) $520
  8. Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Exam Fee (USD) $520
  9. Radiographic Testing (RT) Exam Fee (USD) $540
  10. Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Exam Fee (USD) $540
  11. Visual Testing (VT) Exam Fee (USD) $520

ASNT NDT Level III BASIC-Refresher Course (June 2026)

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