Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Latest Version Year 2023
(Malay Version Only) 
Pemakluman Pelaksanaan SPKM-NDT Berdasarkan ISO 9712:2021 Yang Akan Berkuatkuasa Pada 1 Jun 2023
(Malay Version Only) Success Story Malaysia dalam bidang Ujian Tanpa Musnah (NDT)
Introduction
Non-Destructive Testing or better known as NDT is a form of material / component testing method without involving any form of destruction, damaging or altering the structure of the material. NDT applications are widely used in the oil and gas, manufacturing, shipping, aerospace, railroad and power plant sectors.
Malaysian Skills Certification System for Non-Destructive Testing (SPKM-NDT)
Policy
i. Validate knowledge and competency through theoretical and practical assessment according to different levels in accordance with International Standards, ISO 9712:2021.
ii. Provide documented evidence for successful applicants by awarding SKM certificate.
iii. Provide a certification system recognized by other certification body, industry, authorities and associations at national and international level to SKM-NDT holders in accordance with ISO 9712:2021.
iv. Provide a transparent, fair and impartial certification system to all eligible applicants.
Objective
i. To administer the examination application within the stipulated period within three (3) weeks after receiving complete application.
ii. Issuing examination result slip for the examination candidates within three (3) weeks after the NDT Examination Committee meeting.
iii. Issuance of NDT Certificate within three (3) weeks after the NDT Certification Application Committee Meeting.
The implementation of the SPKM-NDT certification is based on the International Standards ISO 9712:2021 and DSD is the sole certification body for the scope of NDT in Malaysia to obtain MS ISO / IEC 17024: 2012 accreditation from the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM) since 3rd October 2012. The National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) is developed in accordance with ISO 9712:2021 requirements and it addresses the competency standards required for every NDT personnel performing testing services in the industries. It is the basis for measuring individual competencies to be awarded with SKM NDT certification.
SPKM-NDT certification scheme is based on ISO 9712:2021 and it is an initiative by DSD to ensure work processes and quality control in certifying every NDT personnel are in accordance with international practice. Being accredited with ISO 17024 and ISO 9712, the implementation of the SPKM-NDT certification scheme is according to the standards, levels and quality as recognized by the industries and the certification of NDT personnel under the scheme stands in line with other international certification.
The NDT programs offered by DSD are as follows;
i. Radiographic Testing
ii. Eddy Current Testing
iii. Penetrant Testing
iv. Ultrasonic Testing
v. Magnetic Particle Testing
vi. Radiographic Interpretation
vii.Radiographic Testing – Digital
ISO 17024:2012 & ISO 9712:2021
ISO/IEC 17024 (Conformity Assessment: General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons) is a document that outlines the general requirements for certification bodies in complying with fairness in each certification decision and ensuring that assessments that lead to certification are carried out fairly, authentically and reliably.
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Recognition on SPKM-NDT
i. National Recognition
Since January 2015, The Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) has recognized the certification of SKM Level 2 in Radiographic Testing (RT) as a compulsory requirement for the purpose of Radiograph Operator appointment while SKM Level 1 in Radiation Testing for Trainer Operator appointment.
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ii. International Recognition
JPK has successfully gained recognition from the ICNDT (International Committee for Non-Destructive Testing) since September 26, 2019 and has been listed in the ICNDT MRA Schedule 2 ( Schedule 2 & Schedule 1) as the NDT Certification Body that fulfils the requirements of the International Standard (ISO 9712 and ISO 17024). ICNDT is an international independent organization consisting of countries implementing the NDT certification system and is currently based and registered in Vienna, Austria.
The recognition of the ICNDT MRA (Multilateral Agreement on Recognition) indicates that the quality of the national certification system for the NDT program, SPKM-NDT, is in line with the international certification system.
The purpose of eNDT is to enable the following applications;
i. NDT assessment
- New Candidate
- Repeat Candidates (First & Second Time)
- Verification Candidate (after 10 years)
ii. NDT certification
- New Certification
- Renewal (after 5 years)
- Recertification (after 10 years)
- Replacement of Certificate
Online System - MySPIKE
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MySPIKE or the Sistem Pengurusan Integrasi Kemahiran Malaysia is an online system developed by DSD to enable accreditation applications and registration via online. For the NDT program, applications for the SPKM-NDT Personnel that can be made through the system are as follows ;
i. NDT Accredited Centre Training Manager
ii. NDT Instructor (NDT-I)
iii. NDT Invigilator
iv. NDT Chief Inspector (NDT-CE)
v. NDT Examiner (NDT-E)
vi. NDT Workshop Assistant
vii. NDT Industry Panel
Steps to obtain National Skills Certificate, SKM for NDT
Refer to NDT Exam Guide Guideline & NDT Certification Application Guideline
i. Validity Period for NDT SKM Certification
The validity of the NDT SKM Certification is five (5) years or less. Every certificate holder is required to renew the certificate six (6) months before the expiry date.
ii. National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) for NDT
The National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) sets out the competency standards for NDT personnel who performs testing services to the industry and is developed in accordance with ISO 9712:2021 requirements. It is used as the basis for measuring individual competencies and qualifications for the award of NDT SKM Certification. Refer >>here<< for a list of NDT NOSS.
NDT Accredited Centres
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Malaysian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (MSNT) as the Industrial Lead Body (ILB)
The Malaysian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (MSNT) has been appointed as the Industrial Lead Body (ILB) for the NDT program since 2012. As the NDT ILB, MSNT plays a vital role in the development of NOSS for NDT. In addition, MSNT acts as an agent in promoting the national certification system, SPKM-NDT to the NDT practitioners and industries in Malaysia. MSNT cooperates with DSD in ensuring the quality the national certification system for NDT and to increase the acceptance of the industry towards the national certification system for NDT.
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Impartiality Statement by DSD
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Pengurusan tertinggi JPK komited terhadap kesaksamaan (impartiality) dalam perkhidmatan Persijilan SPKM-NDT dan menyediakan peluang untuk penglibatan berkesan oleh pihak yang berkepentingan untuk menjaga kesaksamaan melalui Jawatankuasa Penasihat Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPPK). JPK bertanggungjawab ke atas kesaksamaan aktiviti Persijilan SPKM-NDT.
- JPK bertanggungjawab ke atas kesaksamaan aktiviti Persijilan SPKM-NDT;
- JPK tidak akan membenarkan sebarang aktiviti komersil, kewangan atau lain-lain aktiviti yang boleh menggugat kesaksamaannya; dan
- JPK akan memastikan aktiviti persijilan distruktur dan diurus dengan mengambil kira penglibatan dari pihak pemegang taruh (stakeholder) secara seimbang demi menjaga kepentingan kesaksamaan serta mengelakkan conflict of interest bagi memastikan objektif dan aktiviti persijilan terpelihara.
Semua kakitangan dan jawatankuasa di bawah JPK adalah komited untuk mematuhi sepenuhnya perisytiharan ini. Semua kakitangan dan jawatankuasa di bawah JPK termasuk Ketua Pengarah, pengurusan tertinggi, kakitangan, jawatankuasa dan pakar teknikal dikehendaki melengkapkan dan menandatangani Borang Akujanji.
Ts. DR. MOHAMAD BIN SULAIMAN
Ketua Pengarah
Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran
SPKM NDT Management Flow Chart
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Flow Chart of Complaint Management for SPKM NDT |
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| 2 | Flow Chart of Petition Management for SPKM NDT | Download |
NDT Exam Schedule
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Exam Schedule Planning 2024 |
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SPKM-NDT List of Guidelines
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| 1 | Guidance of NDT Examination (JPK/NDT/01 Guide) | Download |
| 2 | Guidance of NDT Certification Application (JPK/NDT/02 Guide) | Download |
| 3 | Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) NDT for Training Agency (JPK/NDT/03 Guide) | Download |
| 4 | NDT Certification Logo, Accreditation Mark and Certified Persons Mark Guidelines (JPK/PanduanNDT/09) | Download |
| 5 | NDT Recertification Application Through Credit System Guidelines (JPK/PanduanNDT/10) | Download |
| 6 | Special Programme for Industrial Experience Guidelines (JPK/PanduanNDT/11) | Download |
| 7 | NDT Policies for TA (Training Agencies) & EC (Examination Centres) | Download |
| 8 | List of NDT Course and Training Provider | Download |
SPKM-NDT List of Forms
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| 1 | Vision Test Form (JPK/NDT/01 Form) | Download |
| 2 | Examination Application Form (JPK/NDT/02 Form) | Download |
| 3 | NDT Certification Application Form (JPK/NDT/03 Form) | Download |
| 4 | Industry Experience in NDT Methods Form (Industry Sector) (JPK/NDT/04 Form) | Download |
| 5 | Employer/Supervisor Verification Form (JPK/NDT/06 Form) | Download |
| 6 | Code of Ethics for NDT Certificate (JPK NDT/07 Form) | Download |
| 7 | Code of Ethics for NDT Certificate Holder (JPK NDT/07 Form) | Download |
| 8 | Lampiran Panduan Pelaksanaan & Syarat Pentauliahan Pusat Bertauliah NDT (JPK/PanduanNDT/03) | Download |
| 9 | Borang Permohonan Sebagai EPC | Download |
| 10 | Borang Permohonan Pengalaman di EPC | Download |
| 11 | Borang Pengumpulan Mata Kredit tahap 3 | Download |
Contact Us :-
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Ts. Suliyana binti Saraman Penolong Kanan Pengarah 03-8886 5483 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Encik Abdul Rahim bin Mustafa Khalid Penolong Kanan Pengarah 03-8886 5295 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Encik Mohd Helmi bin Zainal Pegawai Kanan Pembangunan Kemahiran 03-8886 2466 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Encik Zainal bin Abd Jalil Pegawai Pembangunan Kemahiran 03-8886 5641 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Video and SPKM-NDT Activity
 Candidates sitting for theoretical examination for Radiography Testing at SIRIM Berhad |
Chief Examiner conducting briefing to the candidates calon peperiksaan Digital Radiography (RCA Course) |
Industry Expert conducting inspection towards sample |
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Candidates sitting for theoretical examination for Radiography Testing at Agensi Nuklear Malaysia |
Witness audit during practical assessment for Radiography Testing at Ruane-TATI Sdn. Bhd. |
Candidates sitting for practical assessment for Eddy Current Testing at RSA Academy Sdn. Bhd. |
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Candidates sitting for practical assessment for Penetrant Testing at RSA Academy Sdn. Bhd. |
Candidates sitting for theoretical examination at Agensi Nuklear Malaysia. |
Candidates sitting for theoretical examination for Ultrasonic Testing at ITC Skills Training Institute |
