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
	PCN	Cost	CSWIP	Cost
MT, PT, VT	8 days	£800 + VAT	8 days	£800 + VAT
PAUT	8 days	£800 + VAT	12 days	£1200 + VAT
ToFD	24 days	£2400 + VAT	8 days	£800 + VAT
UT	24 days	£2400 + VAT	24 days	£2400 + VAT
ET, RT, ACFM	n/a		24 days	£2400 + VAT