Important information
Candidates undertaking a PCN examination must fulfil all requirements specified in PCN24/GEN.
For ASNT, EN4179, or NAS410 examinations, candidates must follow the requirements detailed in their organisation’s written practice. This course is not designed as preparation for BGAS-CSWIP examinations.
- Properties and production of X-ray and gamma rays
- The formation of a latent image
- Radiographic film
- Identification of weld and/or casting types and defects
- Assessment and measurement of radiographic quality
- Sentencing to example specifications
- Image quality
- Radiographic techniques
- Weld technology
- Interpretation of radiographs
- Understanding of relevant specifications
Validated by BINDT and recognised by PCN
This course meets the PCN training requirements with the additional 2-day self-study package (16 hours).
Certification under the PCN scheme is awarded once a candidate has completed the required training, gained the necessary industry experience, and passed the relevant examinations. The minimum requirements are outlined in full in the PCN24/GEN document.
Candidates who are new to the PCN scheme and do not yet hold valid PCN certification or equivalent ISO 9712 certification will need to complete the BINDT online Product Technology course as part of the certification process. This should be completed prior to attending your course at Argyll Ruane, and a certificate of completion will be required. Visit the BINDT website for further information.
Candidates who already hold, or have previously held, valid PCN certification or equivalent ISO 9712 certification are exempt from this requirement.
Experience requirements
For Radiographic Interpretation (RI) Level 2 certification, the minimum industrial experience required is:
| Route | Experience |
| Direct access to PCN Level 2 (Combined Level 1 and 2 experience requirements) |
90 days |
If a candidate has not yet acquired the required experience at the time of the examination, they may accumulate the remaining experience afterwards. Examination results remain valid for up to two years to allow completion of this experience.
(excl. VAT)
Welds
Training course: £1,042
Examination: £396
PCN Levy: £95
PCN PED Levy: £50
Total: £1,583
Castings
Training course: £1,042
Examination: £396
PCN Levy: £95
Total: £1,533
Note: Prices are correct at time of issue but may be subject to change, with the exception of confirmed bookings.
