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How are salaries and salary progression in the non-destructive testing (NDT) industry in Australia and New Zealand determined? Are there clear requirements for getting a pay rise or promotion?

Could an employer refuse to increase your salary even when you have met the relevant requirements? If so, what factors are usually considered when negotiating a salary increase?

Also, how important are workplace relationships and “office politics” in the NDT industry in Australia and New Zealand? I don’t really like dealing with office politics or networking for personal advantage. I prefer to focus on developing my technical skills and doing good technical work.

What do I need to prepare in advance if I want to move from China to Australia and work in the NDT industry?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working in NDT and I’m planning to move to Australia. I’m trying to understand the best way to get my existing NDT qualifications recognised in Australia.

I currently hold a Chinese Special Equipment NDT Personnel Certificate – UT-II、PT-II、RT-II、MT-II

I also hold a Chinese Nuclear Safety NDT qualification.

I understand that AINDT is the main certification body for NDT personnel in Australia and that certification is based on ISO 9712.

My questions are:

1. Has anyone transferred a Chinese NDT qualification to AINDT?

2. Can a Chinese Special Equipment certificate be assessed for recognition or transfer?

3. If it cannot be transferred directly, what additional training or examinations are normally required?

4. Would it be better to obtain an ISO 9712 certificate in China first and then apply to AINDT?

5. Are there any particular documents I should prepare, such as training records, examination results and employment experience records?

I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this process or works in the Australian NDT industry.

Thanks in advance!