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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | FAQ
Below are the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding training, examination, and certification process according to PN-EN ISO 9712.
Organizational questions
Are the training sessions conducted online?
No. Training at Navi Academy is conducted exclusively in person at our training center:
Astronomów 5 80-299 Gdansk
Google Maps link: NAVI ACADEMY LLC.
Will I receive a certificate after the training?
No – completing the training is not equivalent to obtaining a certificate. After completing the training, you must take the qualification exam. The condition for receiving the certificate is passing it.
The standard time for certificate issuance is up to 30 days from the date of passing the exam.
The certificate is issued by the certification body: TÜV SÜD Poland Ltd.
Is the number of spots in the courses limited?
Yes. We work in small groups to ensure high-quality training and greater trainer availability for each participant.
A small group allows for freely asking questions, discussing personal cases, and correcting mistakes more quickly.
This makes it easier to translate theory into practice and effectively prepare for the exam.
The result is real competencies used in professional work.
Who can participate in the training or exam?
The answer depends on specific NDT method.
Each method has its own requirements for:
- health status (e.g., medical contraindications),
- vision,
- technical aptitude,
- completion and certification of professional practice.
For example:
- In some methods, people with pacemakers cannot participate in studies.,
- In other methods, pregnant women should not be in the testing area.,
- Each method requires certain practical and documentation conditions to be met.
Detailed requirements are described for individual trainings and are always discussed individually before enrollment.
Are the training courses and exams available in foreign languages?
Training and exams are conducted in Polish.
Certification process and documents
How to correctly fill out a certification application?
Why is the correctness of a conclusion so important?
Incorrectly completed documents can delay the certification process. Correcting errors at a later stage is time-consuming and often requires re-contacting the certification body.
How long is the wait for a certificate?
Standard certificate issuance time is up to 30 days from the date of passing the exam.
The certificate can only be issued after submitting valid proof of practice (details in the section „Standard PN-EN ISO 9712 - formal requirements”).
Do I need to have proof of acquisition of professional practice?
What certifying body issues certificates?
The certifying body in accordance with PN-EN ISO 9712 cooperating with Navi Academy is TÜV SÜD Poland Ltd.
Headquarters
TÜV SÜD Poland Ltd.
Postępu Street 21
02-676 Warsaw
Navi Academy is responsible for training, organizing the certification exam, and supporting students until they pass the exam.
Training, practical sessions, and the exam take place at our training facility in Gdańsk.
How do I get a certificate?
The certificate is sent by TÜV SÜD Polska via email, within 30 days from a properly passed exam.
Providing correct email address, to which the participant has permanent access and knows the password – it is sent to this address
certificate.
PN-EN ISO 9712 Standard – Formal Requirements
Certificate of Vision Fitness – What You Need to Know?
A certificate of vision capability is mandatory and required by the PN-EN ISO 9712 standard. It must be current and confirm compliance with the standard's requirements.
The study can be performed Ophthalmologist or optometrist. In most cases, the certifying authority requires a doctor's signature on dedicated form relating directly to PN-EN ISO 9712.
We recommend informing the doctor at the time of scheduling the appointment that a signature will be required on the ISO 9712 standard form. In practice, this is not a problem if the doctor is forewarned.
What education is required?
Any completed education is required – this may include:
- High school diploma,
- technical college,
- University degree (including incomplete).
The document confirming your education should be attached to the documentation.
For a certificate to be issued, the candidate must possess Certificate of professional practice issued by a person who holds current level 2 or 3 certificate in the given NDT method.
Professional practice certificate – what you need to know?
To receive a certificate, the candidate must have proof of completing professional practice.
The certification must be issued by a person holding a current Level 2 or Level 3 certificate in the given NDT method.
It is possible to take the exam without the required practical experience. In such a situation, the candidate has up to 360 days from the date of passing the exam to complete the practical experience and submit proof of its completion.
The certificate is only issued after proper proof of practice has been provided.
Certificate renewal (after 5 years)
When should the certificate be renewed?
The certificate is renewed 5 years from its issue date.
What does the renewal process look like?
The process is very similar to the initial certification. Required are:
- application,
- Application form for retaking an exam
- current eye exam,
- current certificate,
- Confirmation of professional practice.
The practical exam includes the examination of three samples.
Is it necessary to document professional practice?
Yes. The internship must be certified by the person who confirms its completion. Certifying bodies rely on statements and documents submitted by the candidate.
What does this look like for a sole proprietorship or self-employment?
A self-employed person must also have a certificate of having completed practical training. The statement must be signed by a person holding a Level 2 or 3 certification in the relevant method (e.g., an NDT inspector), who confirms the performance of the work.
Recertification (after 10 years)
What is recertification?
Recertification is the process of extending a certificate for another 10 years.
What does recertification look like for Level I and Level II?
Required:
- application,
- Recertification Exam Participation Form
- current eye exam,
- current certificate,
- Confirmation of professional practice.
The exam includes the examination of three samples and the development of instructions.
Can the certifying body be changed during recertification?
Yes. If the certifying body changes, the candidate is treated as someone undergoing recertification without a history in that particular body. In practice, this means a full recertification process.
Questions from companies
Can training be conducted for closed corporate groups?
Yes. We offer closed training courses for companies, held on dates agreed upon individually.
Additionally, we can:
- conduct an audit at the client's company,
- To understand the real scope of research conducted,
- conduct training on in samples provided by the client,
- select methods, techniques, and equipment precisely according to the plant's requirements,
- conduct training in in a single, narrow sector of industry.
This ensures that the practical part is as closely tailored as possible to the participants' actual work conditions.
Can the training be fully customized to our production specifics?
Yes. For closed training sessions, the program can be tailored to the realities of a specific organization.
Before training, we analyze:
- type of production,
- typical incompatibilities,
- materials and thicknesses used,
- Applicable quality standards and requirements.
The practical part can be carried out on samples provided by the client or on replicas of actual production elements. This allows participants to work on cases they actually encounter in their daily work.
The goal is not to „pass the course,” but to prepare personnel for real industrial conditions.
Is it possible to train in just one, narrow application?
Yes. Within the scope of closed training, it is possible to focus the practical part on one specific, narrow application – for example, a specific type of connector, material, thickness, or technological process.
The theoretical scope must comply with the requirements of standard PN-EN ISO 9712, while the practical part can be adapted to the specifics of a given sector or production process.
This approach is particularly justified in the case of specialized manufacturing plants.
Is it possible to conduct a competency audit before training?
Yes. Before starting the training, we can conduct an analysis of the team's competencies and the scope of the research conducted.
The audit may include:
- assessment of the level of theoretical knowledge,
- analysis of the procedures used,
- review of documentation and research instructions,
- identifying the most common quality problems.
Based on this, it's possible to plan training in a targeted manner – so as to fill actual competency gaps, rather than repeating knowledge the team already possesses.
Do you help companies with completing employee documentation?
Yes. We check documents, identify shortcomings, and suggest corrections.
What documents are required for an employee to participate in training?
For an employee to participate in the training, the following must be provided:
- training participation form,
- current certificate of vision,
- Payment confirmation.
Participation requires submitting documents and paying the full training fee.
What documents are required to take the exam?
You need to list the things that the reporting company is actually responsible for filling out. If something is on our side, do not include it in this description, or add a paragraph stating that, for example, Navi Academy handles such-and-such documents.
For an employee to be able to take a certification exam, the following must be provided:
- application form for exam participation,
- Application for non-destructive testing personnel certification (with agreement),
- current certificate of vision,
- Degree certificate.
How should the documents be delivered?
Scans of completed documents and required attachments should be:
- attach to the user profile on the website www.naviacademy.com.pl
lub - send to email address: academy@naviacademy.com.pl
The original documents must be submitted no later than the first day of training.
Until when should the documents be submitted?
Scans of properly completed documents should be submitted no later than 14 days before the start of the training.
After verifying the documents, we will provide information about their acceptance or any deficiencies.
Questions from privately trained individuals
Can I sign up for training without an employer?
Yes – it is possible to participate in the training and exam as a private individual or as a sole proprietor.
However, it should be remembered that The key element of certification is the attestation of professional practice. Without confirmed practice, a certificate cannot be issued, even with a successfully passed exam.
Before registering, we always discuss with the candidate how the internship can be properly documented.
Do you help people with no experience in NDT?
Yes, but we always clearly inform about the formal requirements that must be met for certification to be possible.