{"id":30263,"date":"2025-08-04T16:15:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/2025\/08\/04\/iso-9712-why-it-improves-the-quality-of-non-destructive-testing\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T08:02:15","slug":"iso-9712-why-it-improves-the-quality-of-non-destructive-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/2025\/08\/04\/iso-9712-why-it-improves-the-quality-of-non-destructive-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"ISO 9712: why it improves the quality of Non-Destructive Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>When it comes to <strong>non-destructive testing<\/strong>, the quality of the service depends largely on an element that is often underestimated: the <strong>certification of personnel<\/strong>. Among all, <strong>UNI EN ISO 9712<\/strong> is the most internationally recognized reference standard to qualify NDT operators. But how does this certification really make a difference?  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>The answer is simple: it ensures that those who perform the control are <strong>competent, prepared and up-to-date<\/strong>. In a sector where a mistake can have serious consequences, both in terms of safety and money, knowing that you can rely on a certified professional is a safety for everyone: customers, manufacturers and inspectors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What is UNI EN ISO 9712<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||25px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span><strong>UNI EN ISO 9712<\/strong> defines the requirements for the <strong>qualification and certification of personnel in charge of non-destructive testing<\/strong>. The standard applies to the certification of NDT personnel operating in various industrial sectors (including oil &#038; gas, mechanical, railway, naval, construction) and covers numerous techniques: from ultrasound to penetrating liquids, from radiography to magnetoscopy up to advanced techniques such as phased array and ToFD. <\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||25px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>The certification is divided into <strong>three levels<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><strong><span>Level 1:<\/span><\/strong><span><span> The operator performs checks under supervision, according to written instructions.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><strong><span>Level 2:<\/span><\/strong><span> is able <strong>to independently set up and interpret the control<\/strong>, compile and sign test reports, and guide level 1 technicians.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Level 3:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has advanced skills, can <strong>design inspection plans<\/strong>, train other operators and take responsibility for the validation of operating procedures, interpret technical regulations and supervise lower levels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||25px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>Each level includes a <strong>structured training course<\/strong>, minimum hours of practical experience, minimum physical requirements and the passing of theoretical and practical exams, and periodic updates (every 5 years).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Why is this so important?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||25px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>An ISO 9712 certified operator is not simply &#8220;trained&#8221;. It is <strong>assessed by a third party<\/strong>, independently and impartially. This means that his skills do not depend on self-declarations or generic certificates, but on <strong>verifiable and objective standards<\/strong>.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>For the client, working with UNI EN ISO 9712 certified personnel offers <strong>several concrete advantages<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><strong><span>Compliance with regulations and technical<\/span><\/strong><span> specifications (often mandatory).\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><strong><span>Reliability of results<\/span><\/strong><span>, thanks to correct procedures and competent interpretations.\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><strong><span>Reduction of the risk of disputes<\/span><\/strong><span>, reconstructions or errors of evaluation.\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Professional image<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, towards customers, control bodies and insurers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Certification and quality go hand in hand<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||25px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>Too often, especially on construction sites or in urgent situations, there is a tendency to underestimate staff training. But it is precisely in those contexts that <strong>technical preparation and experience make the difference<\/strong>. A complex weld, a difficult geometry, an ambiguous anomaly require <strong>expert eyes and a clear mind<\/strong>, not improvisation.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>A level 2 or 3 technician certified according to ISO 9712 is able not only to detect a defect, but to understand if that defect is <strong>acceptable according to the standard<\/strong>, if it should be reported to the customer, if it is necessary to repeat the check with a more appropriate technique. This approach not only improves the quality of service, but <strong>also increases the safety of the entire plant<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Continuous training is part of the service<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||25px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>Another key aspect of ISO 9712 is the <strong>requirement for continuous updating<\/strong>. The industry evolves, regulations change, techniques are refined. For this reason, the certification provides for <strong>periodic renewals<\/strong> and the demonstration that the technician has kept his competence active.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>A company that invests in the certification of its staff is, in reality, <strong>investing in the quality of controls<\/strong>, customer satisfaction and corporate reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>CR Inspection, your partner for non-destructive testing<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span>CR Inspection<\/span><\/strong><span>, through its <strong>certified organization distributed throughout the Italian territory<\/strong>, is the <strong>right and reliable partner<\/strong> for the <strong>execution<\/strong> of <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/ndt\/\"><strong>non-destructive tests<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span>. We offer <strong>punctual execution, complete assistance and transparency in costs<\/strong>. Our <strong>team of experienced technicians<\/strong> is <strong>certified<\/strong> and ready to offer <strong>customized solutions<\/strong> to meet your specific needs. In addition, as a <strong>certifying body<\/strong>, we not only carry out the checks, but also    <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/crinspection.it\/en\/personnel-certification\/\"><strong>We also certify the employees<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span>, using <strong>highly qualified technicians<\/strong> who are also <strong>teachers and examiners<\/strong>. This <strong>expertise <\/strong>not only guarantees <strong>compliance with the highest quality standards<\/strong>, but offers customers the <strong>security of relying on experienced professionals<\/strong> who are up-to-date on <strong>the methodologies and innovations in the sector<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>To find out more, you can contact our <strong>service contact, Martina<\/strong>, on <\/span><a href=\"You:+393757721252\"><span><strong>3<\/strong><\/span><span><strong>75 7721252 <\/strong><\/span><\/a><span>or email <\/span><span><strong><a href=\"mailto:segreteria.certificazione@crinspection.it\">segreteria.certificazione@crinspection.it<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to non-destructive testing, the quality of the service depends largely on an element that is often underestimated: the certification of personnel. 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