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.
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Certification available in this method (Levels 1, 2 and 3). View information on Level 3 courses here.
- Castings
- Welds
- Wrought Products
- Pre and in-service inspection multi-sector (Welds, Castings and Wrought Product)
What will I learn?
This course will teach you about the principles of magnetism, magnetic fields, induction, permeability and reluctance, and magnetisation. You will also learn about lines of force, methods of testing, interpretation of indications, demagnetisation, practical exercises, methods of assessing sensitivity, and instruction writing.
During the Level 2 instruction writing and application, attendees requiring only Level 1 training will carry out practical applications to written instructions.
Training is in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9712 and the course ends with the certification examination.
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.
PCN in India and South East Asia
We would like to bring to your notice that TWI India and TWI South East Asia have decided to withdraw ATO of BINDT. Hence, they will not be in a position to undertake any PCN courses or exams.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No mandatory course entry requirements.
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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