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Who we are:

The Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (AINDT) is the peak membership and certification body for the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Condition Monitoring (CM) industry in Australia.

Originally founded as the Non-Destructive Testing Association of Australia over 60 years ago, our primary purpose has always been to provide a voice for the industry and its members, while promoting the professional practices of NDT and CM.

Organisational
Structure:

The AINDT is a not-for-profit organisation under the Victorian Companies Act 1961. In order to meet legal obligations and best serve members, professionals and industry, the Institute operates under the following structure:

Federal Office

Based in Melbourne, the AINDT Federal Office serves as the secretariat responsible for administrative duties, maintaining records and overseeing the business of the AINDT. The Federal Office also acts as the first point of contact for all enquiries related to the Institute, certification, and membership.

Board of Directors

The AINDT Board of Directors and Federal Council hold the ultimate responsibility for all Institute activities and financial stability, through a dedicated and motivated management team and corporate structure, with strong leadership from the Board of Directors.

State Branch Councils

Elected by local members, branch councils seek to strengthen the Institute by organising technical and social meetings in their respective states. They are also responsible for driving other state-based initiatives and activities to strengthen relationships within the NDT and CM communities in their respective states.

NDT and CM Certification Boards

The Certification Board/s are responsible for the certification of NDT and CM personnel. They consist of the Chairperson, Honorary Secretary, and Representatives from the industry Advisory Panel and Chairmen Panel of Examiners and Applications Committee.

Mission:

The Australian Institute for NDT is the professional institute for all those engaged in Non-Destructive Testing, Condition Monitoring and relates inspection activities. It is concerned with the education and training of its members, and the promotion of the science and practice of the applicable disciplines.

VISION

The AINDT’s vision is to continue to be the Peak Body for Non-Destructive Testing, Condition Monitoring, and related inspection activities in Australia. To provide world class services to support our members and stakeholders including certification services.

The Australian Institute for Non Destructive Testing

Non-Destructive Testing

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the descriptive term used for the examination of materials and components in a way which does not change or destroy their usefulness.
It is used at all stages of plant or equipment construction and for integrity monitoring during operation and maintenance.
NDT plays a crucial role in ensuring cost effective operation, safety and reliability of plant, with resultant benefit to the community.

Benefits provided by the correct application of NDT include:

Non-destructive testing is reliable only when undertaken to appropriate standards. To ensure this a wide range of national and international standards are documented which covers specific industry needs.

Non-Destructive Testing ?

All principal methods of non-destructive testing are covered by Australian Standards. Major manufacturing construction and maintenance standards reference NDT requirements, together with acceptance standards. AINDT plays a major role in the development and updating of standards through representation on appropriate Standards Australia industry panels.

Awards

Branch and Federal Awards are made annually in a number of categories such as the J H Cole Award for significant contribution to the NDT Industry and also AINDT Examination awards which are available to candidates whom gain the best scores in both theory and practical examination results. Further details of these award can be found in the AINDT bi-monthly journal – The Industrial Eye or by contacting the AINDT federal office.

The Institute provides a wide range of services to its members, including the following:

  • Publications: Industrial EYE the Institute’s Journal, is published 6 times a year,
  • and the AINDT Handbook which is published biennially.
  • Virtual Bookshop and Library: NDT and related technical books are available at discounted prices and when using the AINDT Library.
  • Lectures and meetings: held by AINDT branches during the year.
  • Conferences and Seminars: reduced registration costs at the National and International conferences and seminars organised on a regular basis.
  • Conference grants are available to eligible members for overseas study tours
  • 3rd Party Certification:
  • AINDT is the national certification body for NDT personnel, providing certification in accordance with AS3998/ISO9712 as well as CM personnel providing certification in accordance with ISO18436.

Testing and Monitoring

The Australian Institute for Non-destructive Testing is the peak industry body for services in relation to the science and practice of non-destructive testing and condition monitoring.

AINDT has come a long way since it was first founded in 1963 by a committed group of individuals who received support and backing from several prominent organisations.
Today it stands as one of the leading technical societies in Australia with over 1000 members.

We pride ourselves on offering our members the latest information on what is happening in the world of NDT “Non-destructive Testing” and CM “Condition Monitoring” both in Australia and overseas. Our goal is to promote the disciplins of NDT and CM as a profession and support our members with current news via our website, e-newsletter and the journal; “Industrial Eye”. As a result, our publications are an invaluable tool for members wanting to keep up to date with industry standards, certification criteria, employment opportunities, and associated national and international events.

Business Opportunities

AINDT is able to offer your business the opportunity to directly engage our members and promote your company’s products and services to a targeted and relevant audience in the following areas.

  • Fabrication and construction
  • Petro-chemical
  • Heavy engineering
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Research laboratories
  • Educational institutions
  • Asset management

AINDT have the following areas in which to advertise:

  • AINDT Journal 6 editions yearly
  • Technical Directory Listings on the website
  • Targeted job placement advertising
  • e-newsletter advertising
  • Dedicated advertising pages on website
  • Banner advertising on allocated pages in the website

AINDT Event Sponsorship

AINDT have events throughout the year, where sponsorship is available to advertise your services to a captive audiance.

To discuss these unique and targeted advertising opportunities please call the AINDT Office on Phone: + 61 3 93288831 or For the full list of the advertising opportunities please download our Media Kit

The Australian Institute for NDT, as the Certification Body, is committed to the impartiality of its JAS-ANZ accredited “Personnel Certification Scheme” for NDT & CM practitioners.

In fulfilling this commitment, the AINDT BOARD carefully assesses the suitability of proposed members of the scheme committee’s ‘Certification Boards’ (CB’s) before ratifying the selections. In nominating members to be elected to either Certification Board (NDT or CM), careful consideration is given to the impact potential members will have, should the nominee be elected, such that no single interest is predominant.

In approving proposed members of any AINDT committees that have an interest in the AINDT’s Certification activities, careful consideration is given to the impact it will have on impartiality.

Members are also required to declare any potential conflict of interest in any topics being discussed and may therefore be restricted from partaking in discussions on the subject at the discretion of the chairman. This will be minuted for future records.

The Institute provides a wide range of services to its members, including the following:

Testing and Monitoring

The Australian Institute for Non-destructive Testing is the peak industry body for services in relation to the science and practice of non-destructive testing and condition monitoring.

AINDT has come a long way since it was first founded in 1963 by a committed group of individuals who received support and backing from several prominent organisations.
Today it stands as one of the leading technical societies in Australia with over 1000 members.

We pride ourselves on offering our members the latest information on what is happening in the world of NDT “Non-destructive Testing” and CM “Condition Monitoring” both in Australia and overseas. Our goal is to promote the disciplins of NDT and CM as a profession and support our members with current news via our website, e-newsletter and the journal; “Industrial Eye”. As a result, our publications are an invaluable tool for members wanting to keep up to date with industry standards, certification criteria, employment opportunities, and associated national and international events.

Business Opportunities

AINDT is able to offer your business the opportunity to directly engage our members and promote your company’s products and services to a targeted and relevant audience in the following areas.

AINDT have the following areas in which to advertise:

AINDT Event Sponsorship

AINDT have events throughout the year, where sponsorship is available to advertise your services to a captive audience.

To discuss these unique and targeted advertising opportunities please call the AINDT Office on Phone: + 61 3 93288831 or For the full list of the advertising opportunities please download our Media Kit

The Australian Institute for NDT, as the Certification Body, is committed to the impartiality of its JAS-ANZ accredited “Personnel Certification Scheme” for NDT & CM practitioners.

In fulfilling this commitment, the AINDT BOARD carefully assesses the suitability of proposed members of the scheme committee’s ‘Certification Boards’ (CB’s) before ratifying the selections. In nominating members to be elected to either Certification Board (NDT or CM), careful consideration is given to the impact potential members will have, should the nominee be elected, such that no single interest is predominant.

In approving proposed members of any AINDT committees that have an interest in the AINDT’s Certification activities, careful consideration is given to the impact it will have on impartiality.

Members are also required to declare any potential conflict of interest in any topics being discussed and may therefore be restricted from partaking in discussions on the subject at the discretion of the chairman. This will be minuted for future records.