Candidates who have successfully completed a CSWIP or PCN Level 2 course and exam in the above methods, but do not have the work experience necessary for Certification are eligible for the accelerated practical work experience programme offered by TWI.

Under a Procedure approved by CSWIP / PCN and in accordance with EN ISO 9712 a candidate can attend a TWI accelerated work experience programme and claim 50% of the total work experience requirement. The remaining time must be gained under the candidate’s industrial environment with appropriate supervision.

These programmes can be conducted in one block or in individual days. 

To claim 50% of the work experience in each of the above methods, the following days are required:

NDT Methods	Accelerated experience programme duration for Level 2
Level	Method	Scheme requirement (days)	50% of total work experience (days)	Intensive practical training length
Level 1	ET, RT, UT, ACFM	45	22.5	4.5 training days
	MT, PT, VT	15	7.5	1.5 training days
Level 2 (with Level 1)	ET, RT, UT, ACFM	135	67.5	13.5 training days
	MT, PT, VT	45	22.5	4.5 training days
Level 2 (direct access)	ET, RT, UT, TOFD, PAUT, ACFM	180	90	18 training days
	MT, PT, VT	60	30	6 training days

refresher training will be £150.00 + VAT per day