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.
This TOFD welds course provides detailed information on the inspection of ferritic steel welds by the ultrasonic time of flight diffraction method. Suitable for personnel with existing UT Certification in welds, and recognised by PCN, providing excellent preparation for the Level 1 and 2 examinations.
It meets the full training hour requirements as specified by the relevant PCN documentation.
- Ultrasonic theory
- Theory of diffracted ultrasonic waves
- Digitisation principles
- Hardware utilised in TOFD
- Calibration/setting up of equipment
- Extensive practical element
- Analysis software
- Analysis and interpretation
- Reporting
- Relevant standards/PCN documentation
Validated by BINDT and recognised by PCN
An individual certified to Ultrasonic TOFD 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 Ultrasonic TOFD technique for the test method to be used
- Define the limitations of application of the testing method
- Translate Ultrasonic TOFD codes, standards, specifications and procedures into Ultrasonic TOFD instructions adapted to the actual working conditions
- Set up and verify Ultrasonic TOFD equipment settings
- Perform and supervise Ultrasonic TOFD tests
- Interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or procedures
- Prepare written Ultrasonic TOFD 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 Ultrasonic TOFD 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.
Experience requirements
For Ultrasonic Testing Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) Level 2 certification, the minimum industrial experience required is 60 days.
To assist candidates in meeting the practical experience requirement, our structured experience programme (SEP) offers a pathway to gain up to 50% of the required experience.
(excl. VAT)
Training course: £3,297
Examination: £544
PCN Levy: £95
PCN PED Admin Charge: £50
Total: £3,986 (excl. VAT)
Note: Prices are correct at time of issue but may be subject to change, with the exception of confirmed bookings.
