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)
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.
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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