Evaluation Criteria and Reporting Requirements

📋 Section 1: The Evaluation Process in PT

Evaluation is the process of determining whether an indication is acceptable or not based on applicable criteria.

Evaluation Includes:

• Interpreting indication type and size

• Checking location and orientation

• Comparing with standards or drawings

• Determining accept or reject

✅ PT evaluation is not just visual interpretation — it must be based on defined acceptance limits.

🔄 Section 2: The Role of the Level 1 Inspector

As a Level 1 PT inspector, your job is to:

• Perform the inspection

• Identify and record indications

• Report indications to Level 2 or higher for evaluation

You are not authorized to make accept/reject decisions unless explicitly written into a company procedure or authorized by a Level 2.

The Reporting Chain:

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Level 1 Inspector → Records indication → Submits to Level 2 → Evaluates per code

✅ Accurate and complete reporting ensures proper evaluation.

📏 Section 3: Acceptance and Rejection Criteria

Evaluation is based on industry codes, standards, or client requirements. Common references include:

Sample Criteria (CGSB Example):

📌 Indications below threshold = acceptable, those above = rejectable

📷 Section 4: Indication Measurements

Measurements should be taken using:

• Rulers or measuring tapes (for length, width)

• Templates or comparators (for radius or angle)

• Image overlays (if digital photos are used)

• UV light intensity meters (to ensure valid inspection conditions)

✅ Measurements must be repeatable and objective.

🧾 Section 5: Reporting Requirements

Your report should include all required information for:

• Traceability (who did what, when, and on which part)

• Evaluation (all indications noted clearly)

• Audit compliance (with code, procedure, or client requirements)

A Complete PT Report Typically Includes:

📎 Attach supporting files: photos, sketches, UV meter readings, etc.

🛠️ Section 6: Common Reporting Errors to Avoid

✅ Stick to what you see, not what you think it might be.

🧠 Summary of Key Points

• Level 1 inspectors identify and report, not evaluate

• Acceptance criteria come from codes, standards, or client specs

• Use tools to measure and describe indications clearly

• Maintain complete, clear, and traceable inspection reports

• Your report is the foundation for decision-making and certification