Is it for me?


Ideal preparation for inspection engineers, technicians, NDT operators or surveyors who require a knowledge of visual inspection techniques, an understanding of likely problem areas and an appreciation of inspection methodology.

What will I learn?


Introduction to visual inspection; fundamentals of vision and light; introduction to NDT; visual inspection equipment; factors influencing visual inspection; product technology (welding, casting, forging etc.); practical inspection methodology; inspection, weld repair and heat treatment requirements.

The course ends with the certification examination.

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

What will I leave with?

  • To outline the factors influencing visual inspection
  • To explain the place of visual inspection in relation to NDT
  • To enable candidates to utilise a range of visual inspection equipment
  • To meet syllabus requirements for CSWIP Level 2

Certification

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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)

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) 

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