1、Designation: D 5255 01 (Reapproved 2008)Standard Practice forCertification of Personnel Engaged in the Testing of Soiland Rock1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5255; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revisi
2、on, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice provides a guide for evaluation and certi-fication procedures for personnel engaged in t
3、esting soil androck in accordance with ASTM test methods and is intendedfor use by independent organizations providing certificationservices.1.2 Qualifications for certification candidates, qualificationsof those administering the certification examinations, methodsof administering the certification
4、 tests, and certain certificationorganization operating requirements are given.1.3 Certification is specific to a singleASTM test method.Amonitored written examination and a monitored performanceexamination are normally required.NOTE 1Personnel certification may be an important aspect of aquality sy
5、stem as described in Practice D 3740. Certification of personnelis one means of meeting personnel qualifications given in Practice D 3740.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to
6、establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This practice offers a set of instructions for performingone or more specific operations. This document cannot replaceeducation or experience and should be used in conjuncti
7、onwith professional judgment. Not all aspects of this practice maybe applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is notintended to represent or replace the standard of care by whichthe adequacy of a given professional service must be judged,nor should this document be applied without conside
8、ration ofa projects many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in thetitle of this document means only that the document has beenapproved through the ASTM consensus process.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for AgenciesEngaged in Testing and/or Inspect
9、ion of Soil and Rock asUsed in Engineering Design and Construction3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 agencyan organization, or part of an organization,engaged in activities of technically oriented testing or inspec-tion, or both.3.1.2 inspectionthe process of measuring, examining,testing, gaging, o
10、r using other procedures to ascertain thequality or state, detect errors or defects or otherwise appraisematerials, products, services, systems, or environments to apre-established standard.3.1.3 testingthe determination by technical means ofproperties, performance, or elements of materials, product
11、s,services, systems, or environments that may involve applica-tion of established scientific principles and procedures.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 certificantthe individual who has been certified bythe certification organization.3.2.2 certificationan action which determi
12、nes and an-nounces that an individual has fulfilled the pre-establishedrequirements and is competent to perform the designatedtask(s) associated with a single ASTM test method.3.2.3 certification organizationan independent body en-gaged in the evaluation and credentialing of the knowledge andabiliti
13、es of individuals performing specified tasks.3.2.4 examineecertification applicant involved in the ex-amination process.3.2.5 examinera qualified professional who administersand evaluates the performance examination component of thecertification process.3.2.6 personnelemployees of inspection and tes
14、ting agen-cies who perform soil and rock tests.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil andRock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.99 on Quality Control.Current edition approved July 1, 2008. Published July 2008. Originally approvedin 1992. Last previo
15、us edition approved in 2001 as D 5255 01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM Inte
16、rnational, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.3.2.7 proctorthe individual responsible for administeringthe written examination component of the certification process.3.2.8 qualified professionala professional engineer orsimilar professional who is rec
17、ognized by peers and associatesas having soil and rock testing expertise.3.2.9 specifying entitythe organization requiring the cer-tification through provisions in contracts, standards, regula-tions, codes, and legislation.4. Significance and Use4.1 This practice provides basic criteria for the deve
18、lopmentand operation of a certification organization, selection ofexamination material for a written examination, and the scopeand details of a performance test. The qualifications of theexaminer and limitations on the relationship between theexaminer and the examinee are given in this practice.4.2
19、The basic criteria provided by this practice is intended tobe supplemented by more specific criteria serving the require-ments of the certification organization.4.3 It is unrealistic and unintended that each individual becertified for every test that the employing agency performs.Rather it should be
20、 a goal of an agency that a majority ofpersonnel normally performing a given test are certified.Depending on the purpose of the testing, it may be appropriatefor the client to specify whether or not a certified technicianshould perform a given test.4.4 Although this practice calls for certification
21、specific to asingle ASTM test method, it is not intended that the certifica-tion organization avoid grouping related test methods in theinterest of efficiency.5. Certification Organization5.1 Structure:5.1.1 The certification organization shall be administrativelyindependent in matters pertaining to
22、 certification. Administra-tively independent means that all policy decisions relating tocertification matters are the sole decision of the certifyingorganization and not subject to approval by any other body andthat all financial matters related to the operation of thecertifying organization are se
23、gregated from those of the parentor affiliated organization.5.1.1.1 A certifying organization that is not a legal entity inand of itself shall provide proof that the organizations gov-erning body is administratively independent in certificationmatters from the organization of which it is part.5.1.2
24、The certification organization shall disclose, throughpublication of a publicly available document, rules and proce-dures that describe how the certificant, the employer, and thespecifying entity have input into the policies and decisions ofthe organization.5.2 Resources:5.2.1 The certification orga
25、nization shall disclose, throughpublication of a publicly available document, evidence that theorganization has the financial resources to properly conduct thecertification activities.5.2.2 The certification organization shall disclose, throughpublication of a publicly available document, evidence t
26、hat itsstaff possesses the knowledge and skill necessary to conductthe certification activities or has available and makes use ofnon-staff consultants and professionals to sufficiently supple-ment staff knowledge and skill.5.3 Responsibilities:5.3.1 The certification organization shall disclose, thr
27、oughpublication of a publicly available document, evidence that themechanism used to evaluate individual competence is objec-tive, fair, and based on the knowledge and skills needed toproperly perform the test method(s).5.3.2 The certification organization shall publish, at leastannually, a summary
28、of certification activities to includenumber tested, number passing the examinations, numbercertified, and, when applicable, number re-certified.5.3.3 The certification organization shall provide a mecha-nism for responding to inquiries from individuals and organi-zations wanting to verify that a pa
29、rticular certificant has aspecific certification.5.4 Records:5.4.1 The files of the certification organization should con-tain at least the following:5.4.1.1 Examination identity and date administered,5.4.1.2 Examination question source,5.4.1.3 Identity and qualifications of written examinationproct
30、or,5.4.1.4 Identity and qualifications of performance examina-tion examiner, and5.4.1.5 Examination question performance statistics.5.5 Evidence of Certification:5.5.1 Evidence of certification shall be issued by the orga-nization to the candidate upon successful completion of theexaminations. Certi
31、fication shall include the date of certifica-tion, the period of certification, and the ASTM test method ortest methods for which the examinee is qualified.5.5.1.1 The ASTM test method shall be listed by use of“ASTM,” the test method designation, and the year of theversion used for the certification
32、, for example, “ASTMD XXXX 86.”6. Examiner6.1 The performance examination examiner shall be aqualified professional with at least five years of experience atperforming and supervising the performance of a variety ofASTM test methods and shall have repeatedly performed theASTM test method(s) the exam
33、inees will be performing.6.1.1 The examiner shall not be a relative, a supervisor, oran associate (co-worker) of the examinee.6.1.1.1 When there is a possibility of conflict of interest,documentation shall be attached to the examinees file certify-ing that there is sufficient separation in the organ
34、izationsstructure between the examiner and examinee so that it is notin the examiners interest whether or not the examinee iscertified.6.2 In the interest of efficiency, use of qualified assistantexaminers may be appropriate.6.2.1 The assistant examiner shall be an individual with atleast one-half y
35、ear of experience at performing the ASTM testmethod(s) and shall be certified for the ASTM test method(s)the examinees will be performing.6.2.2 The assistant examiner shall not be a relative, asupervisor, or an associate (co-worker) of the examinee.D 5255 01 (2008)26.2.3 The assistant examiner, if u
36、sed, shall assist the exam-iner and cannot be used in lieu of the examiner.7. Examinee7.1 Examinee must be sufficiently literate to read andanswer questions of the written examination, to be capable ofperforming required calculations, to place necessary data informs or unformatted data tables, and p
37、ersonally perform thetest method.8. Certification and Recertification8.1 Initial certification shall be valid for a period not toexceed five years. This period for which the certification isvalid shall be clearly and prominently stated on any documentsthat attest to the certification(s) held by the
38、individual.8.2 Recertification shall be valid for a period not to exceedfive years. This recertification action and the period for whichthe recertification is valid shall be clearly and prominentlystated on any documents that attest to the certification(s) heldby the individual.8.2.1 The recertifica
39、tion process shall involve, as a mini-mum, the performance examination.NOTE 2An appropriate written examination should be given if suffi-cient changes to the test method have occurred which cannot be properlycovered by the performance exam.8.3 Revocation of certification for just cause shall occuron
40、ly after due process is provided to the person charged.9. Written Examination9.1 The written examination shall be prepared by qualifiedprofessionals thoroughly familiar with the ASTM test meth-od(s). The examination shall be changed periodically. Allmeasures required to prevent compromise of the exa
41、minationshall be taken.9.1.1 When there is reasonable suspicion of compromise ofan examination, that examination shall not be used.9.2 The examination shall stress the essentials of the ASTMtest method(s), as well as details. In particular, commonsources of error of the test should be the basis for
42、a number ofexamination questions. A basic understanding of the principlesunderlying the test method and the basis of some of therequired calculations for the test method should also bestressed. The questions shall cover the test method elementssuch as apparatus, specimen preparation, test procedure,
43、 andreport requirements.9.3 The written examination shall be given in a room thatprovides the lighting level, noise control, work space, ventila-tion, and temperature control that is universally recognized asnecessary for a testing facility in which written examinationsare administered.10. Performan
44、ce Examination10.1 The performance examination for each test methodshall be administered by one or more examiners meeting therequirements of Section 6.10.2 The examiner shall conduct the performance examina-tion for a given ASTM test method in accordance with apre-established checklist that recogniz
45、es and weighs the stepsthat must be done to properly perform the test method.10.3 The performance examination shall be given in anenvironment that duplicates or attempts to duplicate the envi-ronment where the ASTM test method is normally conducted.11. Keywords11.1 certification; evaluation; examina
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