Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Maintaining Professional Competence through SAINT and SPBNDT
The SAINT Professional Body for Non-Destructive Testing (SPBNDT) requires all designated individuals to participate in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme to maintain and renew their professional designation. The CPD system ensures that NDT Operators and Technicians remain competent, up to date with industry standards, and actively engaged in professional growth within the Non-Destructive Testing industry.
The CPD programme operates on an annual cycle of one (1) year, which corresponds with the validity period of the designation certificate issued by SAINT/SPBNDT. Each CPD cycle begins on the anniversary date of the individual’s designation, as indicated on the designation certificate. This date also marks the expiry date of the designation, at which point the individual must apply for renewal and demonstrate that the required CPD points have been achieved for that year.
CPD Requirements
Designated individuals must accumulate the minimum required CPD points per cycle in order to qualify for renewal of their designation.
CPD operates on a one-year cycle.
The cycle begins on the designation anniversary date issued by SPBNDT.
Members must achieve the minimum required CPD points each year.
Additional points may be earned but cannot be carried over to the next CPD cycle.
CPD Criteria and Activities
The total number of CPD points consists of compulsory activities and optional activities that members may select from to reach the required total.
CPD requirements differ depending on the professional designation level.
Non-Compliance with CPD Requirements
If a designated individual fails to comply with the CPD requirements, SAINT/SPBNDT may impose one or more of the following measures:
Require the individual to complete an approved remedial CPD programme within a specified period.
Initiate the disciplinary procedure.
Remove the individual’s name from the professional register if non-compliance persists.
Auditing of CPD Activities
The SAINT Professional Body for NDT (SPBNDT) may conduct random audits of CPD records for designated individuals.
Random audits conducted at the individual’s place of work.
Requests for additional documentation if irregularities are identified.
Members must submit requested documentation within two (2) weeks of notification.
SPBNDT will communicate the audit outcome within four (4) weeks after completion of the audit.
Although employers may retain CPD documentation, each designated individual is responsible for maintaining their own records.
Members must:
Retain CPD documentation for a minimum of five (5) years.
Present records when requested by SAINT/SPBNDT.
If an audit determines that CPD requirements were not met:
The matter will be referred to the Designation Committee.
The individual may be required to complete remedial CPD activities.
The member may be flagged for re-audit in the following year.
Recording CPD Activities
Designated individuals must record and maintain evidence of their CPD activities.
Complete the Annual Professional Body Questionnaire and ensure personal information is up to date.
Provide evidence of subscription to an NDT journal or magazine.
Submit proof of attendance at NDT meetings, workshops, or seminars, including:
Full name and ID
SPBNDT registration number
Title of the presentation or discussion
Name and title of the presenter
Duration of the session
Venue
Date and time
Hosting organisation
Signature of the presenter or SAINT/SPBNDT representative
Provide documentation showing contact hours and proof of completion for formal training or self-study programmes.
Provide written confirmation for participation in an NDT committee or professional body.
Submit a copy of any technical article together with proof of publication.
Provide written proof of training or mentoring activities, including:
Type of training
List of attendees
Signed attendance records
Venue, date, and time
Contact hours
CPD Requirements – NDT Technician
CPD Requirements - NDT Technician
DESCRIPTION
Minimum requirement: 30 CPD points per year
Points are awarded upon submission of supporting evidence to SAINT/SPBNDT.
Activity | Point Value | Maximum Points Allowed |
Subscription to NDT Journal / Magazine | 10 | 10 |
Subscription to NDT Journal / Magazine | 2 per subscription | 4 |
Attend formal Meetings / Workshop / Seminar - NDT related | 3 per workshop | 12 |
International Membership association / body for NDT | 2 per contact hours | 4 |
Compile a NDT related technical article | 4 per article | 4 |
Training / mentoring of personnel (not valid for full time NDT lecturers) | 1 per 8 contact hours | 16 |
Committee member of NDT Association / Body (nationally or internationally) | 2 per committee | 4 |
CPD Requirements – NDT Operator
CPD Requirements - NDT Operator
DESCRIPTION
Minimum requirement: 20 CPD points per year
Points are awarded upon submission of supporting evidence to SAINT/SPBNDT.
Activity | Point Value | Maximum Points Allowed |
Complete Annual Professional Body Questionnaire | 10 | 10 |
Subscription to NDT Journal / Magazine | 2 per subscription | 4 |
Attend formal Meetings / Workshop / Seminar - NDT related | 3 per workshop | 12 |
Attend formal documented company, computer-based, self-study (Documents must include number of contact hours and verification of successful completion) | 2 per contact hours | 10 |
Committee member of NDT Association / Body (nationally or internationally) | 2 per committee | 4 |