SCOPE From essential knowledge about NDT methods to resources for NDT compa- nies and Level III candidates, here are the upcoming ASNT publications that are coming soon! One of the best ways for NDT subject matter experts to share their knowl- edge with the NDT community is by contributing to ASNT publications, and ASNT’s many authors and reviewers have been hard at work developing a slate of upcoming new releases. The books featured here, all scheduled to be published in early 2023, cover a variety of audiences and purposes, from providing ASNT NDT Level III candidates with resources to study for their exam, to helping NDT companies navigate quali- fication and certification and prepare for audits, to building out the body of knowl- edge for specific NDT methods. Keep an eye on ASNT’s bookstore (asnt.org/ store for print books and ebooks.asnt.org for ebooks) to learn more and purchase these titles as they become available. THE MW COMPENDIUM: ARTICLES ON MICROWAVES This comprehensive compendium, compiled by members of ASNT’s Microwave Committee, is a collec- tion of technical papers and arti- cles on the microwave testing (MW) method published in ASNT’s Materials Evaluation, Research in Nondestructive Testing, and The NDT Technician news- letter from 1963 to 2022. The articles in this volume cover a wide range of topics including defect detection and material property measurements, corrosion and crack detection in metals, and technique development and signal processing. The content was compiled to provide additional reference material for the development of the MW body of knowledge. The research and findings in this compen- dium offer real-world and laborato- ry-tested insight into the field of MW and can be useful to a diverse read- ership. For the student, this guide is an invaluable tool toward a greater GET READY FOR AS 70 M AT E R I A L S E V A L U AT I O N • N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 2

SOCIETYNEWS | SCOPE NT’S 2023 BOOK RELEASES understanding and overall knowledge of MW. For the seasoned technician, the compendium serves as a reference that documents past and present arti- cles on the method. Available as an ebook only. NDT PERSONNEL TRAINING, QUALIFICATION, AND CERTIFICATION — AUDIT CHECKLIST 2020 SNT-TC-1A The new edition of this audit check- list contains two sections—the first is used to prepare for an audit, the second features a compliance check- list for recording on-site audits. Based on Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A: Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing (2020), this essential workbook was developed to help company personnel prepare for an NDT personnel training, qualification, and certification audit. Use the checklist in the first section of this book to review your written prac- tice before an audit. New to this edition is a compliance (on-site) audit checklist to record objec- tive evidence that is reviewed to specific requirements in SNT-TC-1A (2020). The use of this checklist verifies compliance of an NDT personnel certification program as stated in Section 1.0, Scope, of SNT-TC-1A (2020). NDT PERSONNEL TRAINING, QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION — AUDIT CHECKLIST 2020 CP-189 The new edition of this audit check- list contains two sections—the first is used to prepare for an audit, the second features a compliance check- list for recording on-site audits. Based on ANSI/ASNT CP-189: Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel (2020), this essential workbook was developed to help company personnel prepare for an NDT personnel training, qualifica- tion, and certification audit. New to this edition is a compliance (on-site) audit checklist to record objective evidence that is reviewed to specific requirements in ANSI/ASNT CP-189. The use of this checklist verifies compliance of an NDT personnel certification program as stated in Section 1.0, Scope, of ANSI/ ASNT CP-189 (2020). A GUIDE TO PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION It is important to conduct personnel qualification and certification in order to ensure that NDT personnel thoroughly understand the technology, principles, and practices of the NDT method being used as well as the proper use of tech- niques. This guide reviews the most common certification and qualification means developed by ASNT as well as international certification schemes and various certification programs of specific industries. Developed by NDT experts, it is designed to assist those seeking to better navigate the complexities of NDT qualification and certification. This book covers the 2020 editions of ANSI/ASNT CP-105, SNT-TC-1A, ANSI/ ASNT CP-189, and the most current ISO/TS 25107. It explains the differ- ences between employer-based and central certification programs. In addi- tion, it discusses how many codes and standards can be applied to some of the more frequently used industrial specifications. N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 2 • M AT E R I A L S E V A L U AT I O N 71