What’s Changed in the AINDT Guide to Certification (Issue 22 Rev 06 – December 2025)
The AINDT Guide to Certification is the primary reference document for NDT technicians and employers navigating the ISO 9712 qualification and certification process in Australia. The Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing has released a revised version, and there are a few changes worth paying attention to.
TFM/FMC is Now a Formal Certification
Total Focusing Method and Full Matrix Capture (TFM/FMC) is now recognised as its own certification method within the AINDT scheme, sitting alongside PAUT and TOFD as an advanced ultrasonic technique.
This means TFM/FMC now has defined training hours (70 hrs), experience requirements (840 hrs), and its own examination structure including three welded specimens with TFM/FMC, TFM/PCI, and PWI/TFM configurations. The work instruction component references ISO 23864.
The prerequisite is UT2 Welds certification (pipe, plate and tee).
Kuzer Technical is an AINDT-accredited training and examining body for TFM/FMC. Check our course schedule for upcoming dates.
New UT2W Austenitic Endorsement
A new endorsement has been introduced for ultrasonic inspection of austenitic welds (UT2W A). This sits alongside the existing Nozzles (UT2W N) and Nodes (UT2W ND) endorsements.
Technicians inspecting austenitic materials should check whether their employer or client now expects this endorsement.
New PAUT Corrosion (CDM) Certification
Phased array ultrasonic testing now has two separate certification pathways. Previously, PAUT2MS (multisector) covered both welds and corrosion in a single examination. Rev 06 introduces a standalone PAUT2CDM certification focused on corrosion detection and monitoring.
The PAUT2CDM practical exam requires inspection of two corroded specimens (one below 7 mm thickness, one above 10 mm), with one specimen inspected using an immersion technique. The work instruction component references ISO 16809.
The existing PAUT2MS certification retains both welds and corrosion in its practical exam, and now includes a work instruction component to ISO 13588 — which was not specified in the previous revision.
Advanced UT Data Analysis Evidence
Candidates seeking PAUT, TOFD, or FMC certification must now provide evidence of having analysed a minimum of 250 data files. Contact your AQB for guidance on acceptable forms of evidence.
Radiography Pre-Requisite Training Revised
The training prerequisite for RT Level 2 has changed. Previously, candidates needed a minimum of 40 hours of Radiography and Radiation Safety Training aligned with National Module EA612 or equivalent. Rev 06 now requires a minimum of 35 hours of training following the ISO TS 25107 syllabus for RT Level 1.
If you’re planning your RT2 pathway, check with your training provider that their course aligns with the updated prerequisite.
Structured Credit System Now Level-Specific
The structured credit (points) system used for renewal and recertification has been overhauled. Instead of a single table for all levels with Part A/Part B distribution rules, there are now three separate tables – one each for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
Each level has its own set of eligible activities. For example, Level 2 technicians can now claim points for delivery of training, technical oversight and mentoring, standardisation committee participation, and technical roles within a certification body. However, some of the simpler point sources available under the old system (such as NDT society membership and seminar attendance) no longer appear in the Level 2 table.
The item numbering in the new tables aligns with the Part A/Part B activity groupings from ISO 9712 Annex C. While Rev 06 doesn’t explicitly restate the minimum point distribution rules between groups, the underlying ISO 9712 requirements still apply. The key change is that the eligible activities within each group now vary by level.
If you’re approaching a renewal or recertification, check which activities actually count for your level under the new tables. Our Points Tool calculator on the Kuzer Technical website can help you work out where you stand and plan your points accumulation.
Reminder: Structured Experience Programs (SEP)
While not new to this revision, it’s worth noting that the guide continues to recognise Structured Experience Programs. Up to 50% of the required industrial experience for any method may be obtained through an approved SEP, and programs must be auditable by the certification body.
Kuzer Technical offers Structured Experience Programs as part of our training delivery. If you’re looking to accelerate your pathway to certification, get in touch to discuss how an SEP can work alongside your industrial experience.
International Certification Transfers Reorganised
The section on transferring certifications from other ICNDT signatory ISO 9712 schemes (such as PCN) has been reorganised and condensed. The core requirements remain the same — original application, training records, examination results, verified experience, gap analysis, and potential personal interview — but the guidance is now more concise and the detailed examples from the previous revision have been removed.
Other Changes
The document structure has been significantly reorganised, with all exam content tables now formally numbered (Tables 1-26) and definitions and responsibilities sections streamlined.
Questions?
If you have questions about how these changes affect your certification pathway, try our KuzerBot – the AI-powered chatbot on our website that can answer questions about AINDT certification requirements, training prerequisites, and course scheduling.
You can also use our Points Tool to calculate your structured credit points for renewal or recertification under the new level-specific tables.
For the full updated guide, see the AINDT Guide to Certification on the AINDT website.