Important information
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations. TDLs/film badges will be supplied to all candidates. We are able to arrange medicals and TLDs if candidates are not currently classified.
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.
- Basic radiation safety
- Properties of X-ray and Gamma rays
- Atomic structures
- Generation of X-rays
- Natural and artificial gamma radiation sources
- Gamma ray equipment
- Radiographic film
- Intensifying screens, exposure charts, calculations
- Techniques for weld and/or casting radiography
- Darkroom procedures
- Radiographic quality
- Interpretation of radiographs
- Preparation of a written instruction/radiographic technique
- Specifications and procedures
- Practical exercises
Validated by BINDT and recognised by PCN
An individual certified to Radiographic Testing Level 2 has demonstrated competence to perform NDT according to NDT procedures. Within the scope of the competence defined on the certificate, Level 2 personnel may be authorised by the employer to:
- Select the Radiographic Testing technique for the test method to be used
- Define the limitations of application of the testing method
- Translate Radiographic Testing codes, standards, specifications and procedures into Radiographic Testing instructions adapted to the actual working conditions
- Set up and verify Radiographic Testing equipment settings
- Perform and supervise Radiographic tests
- Interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or procedures
- Prepare written Radiographic Testing instructions
- Carry out and supervise all tasks at or below Level 2
- Provide guidance for personnel at or below Level 2
- Report the results of Radiographic tests.
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 Testing (RT) Level 2 certification, the minimum industrial experience required is:
| Route | Experience |
| PCN Level 1 holders | 135 days |
| Direct access to PCN Level 2 (Combined Level 1 and 2 experience requirements) |
180 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.
Please note the second week of this course is the practical element, and this takes place at IRISNDT UK in Derby (Unit 1 Bemrose park, Wayzgoose Dr, Derby DE21 6XQ).
The first and third week of the course is undertaken at the Argyll Ruane Engineering Training Centre (4 Europa View, Sheffield Business Park, S91XH)
If booking accommodation please take this into consideration.
Welds
Including BRS:
Training course: £2,397
Examination: £848
PCN levy: £190
PCN PED Admin Charge : £50
Total: £3,485
Excluding BRS:
Training course: £1,974
Examination: £694
PCN levy: £95
PCN PED Admin Charge : £50
Total: £2,813
Castings
Including BRS:
Training course: £2,397
Examination: £848
PCN levy: £190
Total Castings: £3,435
Excluding BRS:
Training course: £1,974
Examination: £694
PCN levy: £95
Total Castings: £2,763
If candidate already holds RT Welds:
Training course: £1,786
Examination: £529
PCN levy: £95
Total Castings: £2,410
Note: Prices are correct at time of issue but may be subject to change, with the exception of confirmed bookings.
