Renewal:
Prior to the completion of the first period of validity and every 10 years thereafter, certification may be renewed by the Nik Bazdid for a new period of five years on production of:
a) documentary evidence of a satisfactory visual acuity examination taken within the preceding 12 months.
b) verifiable documentary evidence of continued satisfactory work activity without significant interruption in the method and sector for which certificate renewal is sought.
It is the responsibility of the certificate holder to initiate the procedure required for renewal. The renewal files shall be presented within six months before the date of expiration of the certification. As an exception, and based upon decision of the Nik Bazdid, files presented within 12 months after the date of expiration may be considered. Over this period, no exception is admitted and the candidate shall be permitted to attempt a recertification examination.
Recertification:
Prior to the completion of each second period of validity (every 10 years), the certified individual may be recertified by the Nik Bazdid for a new period of five years or less.
It is the responsibility of certificate holders to initiate the procedures required to obtain recertification. If the recertification is applied for more than 12 months after expiry of the period of validity, a complete examination (general, specific, and practical) for Level 1 and Level 2 and a main method examination for Level 3 shall again be passed successfully.
Suspension and Withdrawl:
Certification becomes invalid in the following conditions:
a) At the discretion of Nik Bazdid CAB manager, for example: when CAB manager discovers a wrong NDT test has been implemented by candidate or after reviewing evidence of behavior incompatible with the certification procedures or failure to abide by a code of ethics.
b) If the individual becomes physically incapable of performing his duties based upon failure of the visual acuity examination taken annually under the responsibility of his employer.
c) If a significant interruption takes place in the method for which the individual is certified.
d) If the individual fails recertification, until such time as the individual meets the requirements for recertification or initial certification.
