Training
Training must cover the training content recognised by the VT 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, preparation | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VT-26-391 Initial | 26.10.2026 - 29.10.2026 | 30.10.2026 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| VT-27-088 Renewal Recertification | 24.03.2027 - 25.03.2027 | 25.03.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| VT-27-095 Initial | 05.04.2027 - 08.04.2027 | 09.04.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| VT-27-102 Initial | 12.04.2027 - 13.04.2027 | 13.04.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| VT-27-139 Initial | 10.05.2027 - 13.05.2027 | 14.05.2027 | VECTOR, München |
| VT-27-226 Initial | 16.08.2027 - 19.08.2027 | 20.08.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| VT-27-229 Initial | 23.08.2027 - 24.08.2027 | 24.08.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| VT-27-243 Renewal Recertification | 07.09.2027 - 08.09.2027 | 08.09.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| VT-27-254 Initial | 13.09.2027 - 16.09.2027 | 17.09.2027 | VECTOR, München |