ISO 9712:2005规定了参与无损检测（NDT）的人员的资格和认证。适用于下列一种或多种方法的熟练程度:声发射测试；涡流检测；红外热像检测；泄漏试验（液压试验除外）；磁粉检测；渗透检测；射线检测；应变测试；超声波检测；目视测试（不包括直接的非辅助目视测试和在应用另一种无损检测方法期间进行的目视测试）。

ISO 9712:2005 specifies the qualification and certification of personnel involved in non-destructive testing (NDT). It is applicable to proficiency in one or more of the following methods: acoustic emission testing; eddy current testing; infrared thermographic testing; leak testing (hydraulic pressure tests excluded); magnetic particle testing; penetrant testing; radiographic testing; strain testing; ultrasonic testing; visual testing (direct unaided visual tests and visual tests carried out during the application of another NDT method are excluded).