Training
Training must cover the training content recognised by the MT technical committee. The minimum training time is 4 days. (The duration of a training day is at least seven hours, which may be completed on a single day or by accumulated hours.)
Please note that for an intended Level 3 certification in a method, a passed BASIC examination is a prerequisite.
Examination centres
A list of authorised training and examination centres is available on the Locations page.
Examination procedure
| Section | Explanation | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Identification of participants, examination rules, preparations | ||
| Part D: Level 3 knowledge relating to the NDT method applied | 30 questions | 60 min |
| Break | ||
| Part E: Application of the NDT method in the sector concerned | 20 questions | 60 min |
| Break | ||
| Part F: Drafting of an NDT procedure in the relevant sector | 240 min |
Dates
| Course no. | Training | Examination | Organiser, location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT-26-376 Renewal Recertification | 22.10.2026 - 23.10.2026 | 23.10.2026 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| MT-27-126 Initial | 26.04.2027 - 29.04.2027 | 30.04.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| MT-27-124 Initial | 26.04.2027 - 29.04.2027 | 30.04.2027 | VECTOR, München |
| MT-27-132 Initial | 03.05.2027 - 04.05.2027 | 04.05.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| MT-27-131 Renewal Recertification | 03.05.2027 - 04.05.2027 | 04.05.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| MT-27-153 Initial | 31.05.2027 - 03.06.2027 | 04.06.2027 | VECTOR Shanghai, Shanghai (CN) |
| MT-27-217 Initial | 02.08.2027 - 05.08.2027 | 06.08.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| MT-27-221 Initial | 09.08.2027 - 10.08.2027 | 10.08.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| MT-27-267 Renewal Recertification | 27.09.2027 - 28.09.2027 | 28.09.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |