If the candidate is unemployed or self-employed, the declaration of education, training and experience shall be attested to by non-destructive testing association or any other institution that has been accepted by Nik Bazdid.

In respect of certified personnel under their control the employer shall be responsible for:

a) all that concerns the authorization to operate, i.e. providing job-specific training (if necessary);

b) issuing the written authorization to operate;

c) the results of NDT operations;

d) ensuring that the annual visual acuity requirements of Nik Bazdid certification scheme are met;

e) verifying continuity in the application of the NDT method without significant interruption;

f) ensuring that personnel hold valid certification relevant to their tasks within the organization;

g) maintaining appropriate records.

Neither the employer nor his staff shall be directly involved in the qualification examination and a self-employed individual shall assume all responsibilities ascribed to the employer.

Certification to ISO 9712 provides an attestation of general competence of the NDT operator. It does not represent an authorization to operate, since this remains the responsibility of the employer, and the certified employee may require additional specialized knowledge of parameters such as equipment, NDT procedures, materials and products specific for the employer.

Where required by regulatory requirements and codes, the authorization to operate shall be given in writing by the employer in accordance with a quality procedure that defines any employer-required job-specific training and examinations designed to verify the certificate holder’s knowledge of relevant industry code(s), standard(s), NDT procedures, equipment, and acceptance criteria for the tested products.