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HistoryThe Australian Institute for Non Destructive Testing was formed in 1973 from an incorporated body, the Non Destructive Testing Association of Australia which was established in 1967. Since this time it has grown with Branches in Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, and has a membership in excess of 650.VisionThe Australian Institute for Non Destructive Testing shall be an efficient and effective technical society with a national and international reputation for excellence.Mission StatementAINDT aims to provide members, industry and the community with an independent and professional level of service in relation to the science and practice of non-destructive testing.Objectives
Organisation & StructureThe Institute is incorporated in Australia under the Companies Act as a non-profit making organisation.Branch CouncilsElected by local members, Branch Councils organise technical and social meetings, as well as seminars and conferences and review education programs and standards. Councillors are elected annually for a two-year term of office.Federal CouncilFederal Council comprises Councillors elected by State branches and is the national policy making body. The full Council meets annually, with the Institute's affairs being administered by the Federal Executive in between Federal Council meetings.Certification BoardThe Certification Board is appointed by Federal Council and has been responsible for the certification of NDT Personnel in Australia since 1972. The Institute's Certification Board manages the examination and certification of personnel in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard AS3998-1992 and ISO 9712.The Board consists of the Chairperson, a representative from each State Branch of the Institute, a nominee from the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and a Secretary. International AffiliationsAINDT is affiliated with the International Committee on Non Destructive Testing (ICNDT) and the Asia Pacific Committee on Non Destructive Testing (APCNDT).Close working relationships are maintained with similar overseas organisations including the British Institute for Non Destructive Testing (BINDT) and the American Society for Non Destructive Testing (ASNT), the Canadian Society for Non-destructive Testing and the New Zealand Non-Destructive Testing Association (NZNDTA). AwardsBranch and Federal Awards are made annually in a number of areas:JH Cole Award for significant contribution to the NDT industry. ETRS Award for the best paper relating to original work on the practice and development of NDT. The paper must be published in Non Destructive Testing Australia. AGFA Award for the highest score in an AINDT radiography practical examination. State Branches also offer student awards for papers and studies related to the NDT industry. As a member of the Institute you can participate in you local branch activities, including technical meetings, plant visits and social functions. In addition you will:
Membership GradesThere are five grades of membership available to persons in the Institute:Individual Member: Available to any person in industry, education or research who is interested in non-destructive testing. Company Member: Available to organisations with an interest or involvement in NDT. Each Company Member nominates a Company Representative who receives all Institute publications and has all the privileges of an Individual member. Student Member: Available to students who are pursuing a recognised course of full time study at an educational institution. Retired Member: Available to any member who has retired from active work. Honorary Member: Elected by Federal Council for outstanding or conspicuous contributions to the Institute. Contact UsAINDT SecretariatPO Box 52 PARKVILLE VIC 3032 AUSTRALIA
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