Is it for me?

The course is suitable for all NDT personnel, inspectors and technicians engaged in or responsible for weld inspection, inspection of Castings and forgings during fabrication or in-service inspection.

Free pre-course eLearning when booking with TWI!

It is also suitable for personnel working in the aerospace industry.

Certification available in this method (Levels 1 and 2):

  • Castings
  • Welds
  • Wrought Products
  • Pre and in-service inspection multi-sector (Welds, Castings and Wrought Product)
Conducting magnetic particle inspection on a thin
Conducting magnetic particle inspection on a thin wall test plate

What will I learn?


Principles of magnetism; magnetic fields; induction; permeability and reluctance; magnetisation; lines of force, methods of testing; interpretation of indications; demagnetisation; practical exercises; methods of assessing sensitivity; instruction writing.

During the Level 2 instruction writing and application, attendees requiring only Level 1 training will carry out practical applications to written instructions.

The course ends with the certification examination.

Training in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9712.

What will I leave with?

  • To explain the basic principles of magnetic particle inspection methods
  • To carry out magnetic particle inspection
  • To write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports
  • To meet syllabus requirements for CSWIP/PCN Level 2

What else should I know?


Price listed is for direct access Level 2 and includes examination and levy fees. For Level 1 option, please contact Customer Services.

Please note:
All candidates attending a PCN examination (initial, retest or renewal) must provide photo ID (e.g Driving licence number, Passport number, PCN ID Card) on the day of sitting the examination. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being turned away.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

ISO 9712:2022, the standard to which the PCN Scheme operates with respect to NDT certification, now requires that all candidates demonstrate a prior understanding of materials and processes, also known as 'product technology', before undertaking training in any method in order to supplement their knowledge of the specific methods and techniques to which they are seeking certification.
To meet this requirement, BINDT developed the Product Technology training course to help PCN candidates achieve the required materials and processes knowledge in an affordable and convenient way and at a time and pace that suits them.
The course is mandatory for all new PCN candidates https://www.bindt.org/Certification/product-technology-online-training/
Important Note: Whilst not a formal prerequisite, it is highly recommended that candidates have some prior industrial exposure to the method itself as well as to the sector that they will be attempting (e.g. welds). Where this is not possible, candidates are advised to thoroughly review the course notes and complete the relevant product technology e-learning (and methods e-learning where this is available) prior to attending the classroom training.
This preparation will significantly ease their study during the classroom sessions and improve their chances of successfully passing the examinations.

Training requirements:
The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

  • Level 1 - 16 hours
  • Level 2 - 24 hours (Direct Level 2 - 40 hours)

The training hours requirement is fulfilled when candidates attend one of TWI's training courses.

Certification requirements:
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is:
  • Level 1 - 1 month
  • Level 2 - 3 months (Direct Level 2 - 4 months)


Certification will not be issued until successful completion of the examination and the required experience is achieved.

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