Examinations in New Zealand

Examinations in Non Destructive Testing are to be arranged through the AINDT. CBIP had intended to continue the service contract with AINDT but negotiations to renew the contract stalled. NZNDTA asked the NDT industry what they wanted in regards to NDT certifications and it was unanimous that ISO 9712 was desirable. NZNDTA have asked CBIP what the timeframe for establishing an ISO 9712 scheme under CBIP was but, to date we have no positive indication of this occurring in the near future

In order to represent the interests of the NDT industry NZNDTA have, through their MOU with AINDT been able to secure continued access to the AINDT ISO 9712 NDT certification scheme for NZ NDT practitioners.

You can view a list of certifications in which the AINDT offers examinations.

This section of the site provides further information about examinations, including when you can take them, how to arrange to take them, and training grants which you can apply for.

Frequently asked questions relating to exams

(Q) Who arranges the exam venue and invigilator?
(A) The service contract with AINDT has not been renewed by CBIP. The NZNDTA have been advised by CBIP that they will be conducting all exams for the advertised October and November exam rounds .NZNDTA have been advised by CBIP that the NDT exams planned for November will NOT be ISO 9712. Please direct to enquiries to CBIP. NZNDTA have recently been able to secure continued access to the AINDT ISO 9712 certification scheme for the advertised November exams and will continue to coordinate AINDT exams for NZ applicants. Applications close 6th October 2008.

(Q) Where do I find information relating to the exam paper format?
(A) CBIP have not indicated what format their exams will take so please direct any enquiries to CBIP. AINDT application forms can be found on the AINDT web site.

(Q) What reference material am I allowed to take into the exam?
(A) For CBIP NDT exams refer to CBIP. For AINDT NDT exams, refer to AINDT web site.

(Q) How and when are exam results issued?
(A) CBIP have advised that they will be managing the whole examination process for the next round of exams, please direct any enquiries to CBIP Secretary. For AINDT NDT exams please contact Angelo Zaccari at AINDT.

(Q) Am I allowed to take my own equipment for the practical exams?
(A) It is allowable to take your own equipment such as portable yokes, penetrant equipment, ultrasonic machines and radiographic inspection tool kits. All major items of equipment such as MT bench units, X-ray machines and gamma units (if required) will be provided at the venue.

(Q) Will my NDT certification be ISO 9712 / 17024 endorsed in the future?
(A) For the November exams CBIP will not be able to offer ISO 9712 NDT exams. AINDT exams will be ISO 9712 certified.

(Q) Where do I send my exam application form to and what is the correct form to use?
(A) CBIP have not advised any details of this to date so please visit CBIP web site for updated details. For AINDT exams please visit the AINDT web site

(Q) What are the current fees payable now that the AINDT / CBIP service contract is no longer in force?
(A) CBIP have advised a fee structure however it is unclear what the application fee covers. Please visit CBIP Certifications web page for any new advertised fees. For AINDT fees please visit AINDT fees web page