Special note
Candidates attempting a PCN examination must meet the PCN/GEN requirements. If attempting an ASNT/EN4179/NAS410 examination the requirements of your company’s written practice must be met. This course is not suitable for BGAS-CSWIP examination preperation.
Candidates will have the opportunity to use the various techniques on welds, castings and wrought products whilst gaining detailed theoretical and practical knowledge on all the commonly encountered penetrant testing techniques. This course is suitable for beginners and personnel with existing NDT knowledge, this course is PCN recognised and provides excellent preparation for Level 1 and 2 examinations. It meets the training hour requirements as specified by the relevant PCN documentation.
- Penetrant testing terminology
- Introduction to the penetrant method
- Principles of penetrant inspection
- Penetrant inspection equipment
- Performance checking
- Defect detection and evaluation
- Penetrant techniques
- Relevant standards & H&S considerations
- PCN documentation
- Product technology
- Extensive practical element
Validated by BINDT and recognised by PCN
An individual certified to Penetrant Testing Level 1 has demonstrated competence to carry out Penetrant Testing according to written instructions and under the supervision of Level 2 or Level 3 personnel. Within the scope of the competence defined on the certificate, Level 1 personnel may be authorised by the employer to perform the following in accordance with Penetrant Testing instructions:
- Set up Penetrant Testing equipment
- Perform Penetrant Inspection tests
- Record and classify results of the tests according to written criteria
- Report the results of Penetrant tests
Penetrant Testing Level 1 certified personnel shall neither be responsible for the choice of test method or technique to be used, nor for the interpretation of the test results.
PCN Certification is awarded once the student has demonstrated the required experience and training hours have been met and successful completion of the PCN examination has been achieved:
Penetrant Testing
Level 1 – 16 training hours and 1 month experience
If you are wanting to quickly gain the experience required for your certification, accelerated learning might be for you. You can gain up to 50% of the required experience through this method.
16 hours of training is the equivalent of 80 hours of work experience. This is 50% of the 160 required hours of experience to gain your certification.
The price of training will vary depending on your own requirements, contact us and we can work this out for you.
(excl. VAT)
Training course: £726
Examination: £361
PCN levy: £91
PED Admin Fee: £48 (Welds Only)
Total: £1,226
Note: Prices are correct at time of issue but may be subject to change, with the exception of confirmed bookings.
