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PCN Verification and Examinations
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PCN Verification and examinations
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The PCN (Personnel Certification in Non-Destructive Testing) is an international scheme for the certification of NDT technicians and supervisors and meets BS EN ISO 9712 requirements.
Further to the below initial courses and examinations, we also offer the following examinations for existing NDT professionals in all methods (where applicable):
– Resit (Theory)
– Resit (Practical)
– Recertification
Refresher training is available to those seeking extra support before their examination in flexible half or full day options and available on request.
Applicable Courses and Examinations Available
The following courses offer ideal preparation for PCN certification routes.
- Ultrasonic Testing Level 1
- UT Castings
- UT Plate Tester
- UT Forgings (Bar and Billets)
- UT Forgings (Bar and Billets, Forgings)
- UT Welds 3.1 Plate
- UT Welds 3.2 Pipe
- UT Welds 3.1 & 3.2
- UT Welds 3.7 “T”
- UT Welds 3.8 Nozzle
- UT Welds 3.9 Node
- UT Welds 3.8 & 3.9
- Ultrasonic Testing Level 2
- UT Castings
- UT Plate Tester
- UT Forgings (Bar and Billets)
- UT Forgings (Bar and Billets, Forgings)
- UT Welds 3.1 Plate
- UT Welds 3.2 Pipe
- UT Welds 3.1 & 3.2
- UT Welds 3.7 “T”
- UT Welds 3.8 Nozzle
- UT Welds 3.9 Node
- UT Welds 3.8 & 3.9
- Ultrasonic Testing Level 3
- Ultrasonic Testing: Critical Defect Sizing
- Ultrasonic Testing: TOFD Level 2
- Ultrasonic Testing: TOFD Level 3
- Ultrasonic Testing: Phased Array Level 2
- Ultrasonic Testing: Phased Array Level 3
- Magnetic Particle Testing Level 1
- Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2
- Magnetic Particle Testing Level 3
- Eddy Current (Welds) Level 1
- Eddy Current (Welds) Level 2
- Eddy Current (Welds) Level 3
- Penetrant Testing Level 1
- Penetrant Testing Level 2
- Penetrant Testing Level 3
- Visual Testing Level 1
- Visual Testing Level 2
- Visual Testing Level 3
- Radiographic Testing Level 1
- RT (Welds)
- RT (Welds & BRS)
- RT (Castings)
- RT (Castings & BRS)
- Radiographic Testing Level 2
- RT (Welds)
- RT (Welds & BRS)
- RT (Castings)
- RT (Castings & BRS)
- Radiographic Testing Level 3
- Radiographic Interpretation Level 2
- Computed Radiography Level 1
- Computed Radiography Level 2
- Computed Radiography Level 3
- Basic Radiation Safety (BRS)
- Advanced Radiographic Safety (ARS)
- Computed Radiographic Interpretation Level 2
Note: Welding inspection complies with the requirements of BINDT document WI/01
Examination booking
To arrange PCN examinations, please contact our Examination Centre staff, telephone: +2349166713614, +2348168305715
Levels of qualification
See BS EN ISO 9712 for a full description for levels of competence
Level 1
This level qualifies personnel to carry out NDT operations according to written instructions under the supervision of a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified individual. A Level 1 qualified individual has demonstrated competence to:
- set up equipment and carry out tests
- record and classify the results in terms of written criteria
Level 2
This level qualifies personnel to perform and direct NDT according to established or recognised procedures and has demonstrated competence to:
- Choose the technique for the test method used
- Perform and supervise the test
- Interpret, evaluate and report results according to applicable standards, codes or specifications
- Define the limitations of the testing method for which the qualification covers
- Understand and transform NDT standards and specifications into practical testing instructions adapted to the actual working conditions
Level 3
This level qualifies personnel to direct any NDT operation for which they are certificated and:
- Assume full responsibility for a test facility and staff
- Establish and/or validate NDT instructions or procedures
- Interpret codes, standards, specifications and procedures
- Designate the particular test methods, techniques and procedures to be used
Pre-examination requirements
Level 1 and Level 2: There are mandatory minimum pre-approval training requirements which are given in the PCN requirements documents. Pre-examination training courses must be validated by The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing and need to cover the syllabus over a designated minimum number of hours.
Documented in-house training may account for up to one third of the required training hours. The candidate also has to demonstrate practical experience in line with the requirements of PCN.
Level 3: The candidates have two access routes available which are shown in the PCN requirements documents. Both training and experience requirements depend upon academic background. Note: A mature candidate route is available.
Note: By holding other PCN qualifications, candidates may be eligible for exemptions. Following an examination, a results notice will be issued by the Examination Centre. The certificate will follow the results notice direct from PCN, subject to all experience criteria being met.
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Examination content is determined by an employer’s written practice, i.e. employers who do not have a written practice cannot have their NDT personnel certificated under the SNT-TC-1A scheme. All companies who wish their NDT operators be qualified to SNT-TC-1A requirements must hold a written practice in accordance with this recommended practice; this document is intended as a guideline for employers to establish their own written practice for the qualification and certification of their NDT personnel.
Written practices are available via our Level 3 Services Manager. A self-employed individual may hold their own written practice, but it should be appreciated that they may be re-examined in accordance with a different written practice when employed by another organisation.
Written practice
A written practice is not a set of NDT procedures. A written practice is for the control and administration of NDT personnel and is written specifically for a company’s needs, e.g. related to welds, welds and castings, forgings etc.
The document may also relate to specific British Standards, American Standards, in-house procedures etc. and may cover one NDT method more. A written practice typically consists of 10-25 pages and includes the following:
· Minimum training and experience requirements for personnel wishing to be certificated.
· Methods which may be relevant, e.g. UT, MT, PT, RT, ET, VT, T.
· The syllabus for the training related to each method.
· The number of examination questions and number of practical test points. Theoretical questions are usually multiple-choice
· Minimum examination pass marks.
· It should be noted that it is the employer who is responsible for the document, i.e. it is the employer who is responsible for his own qualification system for NDT personnel under the SNT-TC-1A scheme.
Examinations
Examination duration is typically less than a day and is divided into 3 parts:
(1) General
Typically 20-40 multiple-choice questions related to the relevant NDT method.
(2) Specific
Typically 20-40 questions related to the test equipment used, product/process and specifications/procedures used by the employer.
(3) Practical
Typically 10 check points which may relate to one or more test samples. All candidates would also have to undertake physical tests applicable to the test method, e.g. eyesight and, in some cases, colour differentiation.
NB. Training and examinations are available to meet Rolls Royce, Agusta Westland, Airbus and BAE Systems requirements.
Examination results
Exam results are normally available within 2 working days of the examination. The employer receives details of the exam results and certificates of achievement for successful candidates, normally within 7 working days. SNT-TC-1A certificates are normally valid for 5 years.
Aerospace and Military examinations
Examinations conducted under EN 4179 and NAS-410 (formerly MIL-STD-410) follow a similar format to SNT-TC-1A. Contact us for further details.
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Examination booking
Contact our team to book your ICorr examinations.
Telephone: +2349166713614 or email training@oderaacademy.com
Examinations available
- Protective Coatings Inspector Levels 1, 2 and 3
- Pipeline Coatings Inspector Level 2
- Hot Dip Galvanizing Inspector
- Insulation Inspector Level 2
- Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Coatings Inspector (Epoxy) Level 2 and 3
Levels of qualification
Level 1
Level 1 personnel are qualified to;
- carry out operations according to written instructions and have demonstrated competence to set up specific equipment
- carry out tests and perform inspections against written criteria; record and classify the results of tests and inspections against written criteria and report the results.
Level 1 personnel have not demonstrated competence in selecting the extent of inspection or testing required, appropriate inspection or test methods to be used, nor for the interpretation of specific requirements.
Level 2
Level 2 personnel are qualified to;
- perform and direct inspection or testing operations according to established or recognised procedures and they have demonstrated competence to choose the extent of inspection or testing to be used (where agreed procedures allow)
- choose the inspection and test methods to be used (where agreed procedures allow)
- set up and calibrate inspection or test equipment
- perform and supervise inspection or testing tasks
- interpret and evaluate results according to applicable normative documents
- define the limitations of application for common test methods
- understand and transform normative document requirements into practical instructions adapted to the actual working conditions
- prepare written test instructions and organise and report the results of inspections or tests.
Level 3
Level 3 personnel are qualified to;
- direct any inspection or test operation for which they are certificated
- assume full responsibility for an inspection or test facility and staff
- establish and/or validate work instructions or procedures
- interpret normative documents and designate the extent of inspection and the particular test methods and procedures to be used.
Rules and syllabi
The requirements for experience, training and examinations etc. are documented in ICORR REQ DOC – Requirements for the Certification of Personnel Engaged in Painting and Coating Inspection, Cathodic Protection and related fields. The appendices to this document are available separately and contain the syllabus for both training and examinations.
Examinations
All examinations consist of a general, specific and practical component/s. The general and specific component/s consist of both multiple-choice and essay type questions. Examination duration is normally less than 1 day.
Certification is valid for 5 years, although attendance of a 1 day Review and Update course prior to certification expiry will extend the certification for a further 5 years – the maximum examination interval is 10 years.
As an alternative, and subject to the same requirements, personnel based overseas or unable to attend the ICorr Test Centre may take the Distant Recertification option by taking an ‘open book’ examination by correspondence.
Certain concessions are available for individuals currently approved or certificated under existing schemes (this does not affect their existing approval).
Important
It should be pointed out that candidates will find great difficulty in coping with the Level 2 and Level 3 Painting Inspector course and the Level 2 Cathodic Protection Technician courses unless they possess a good knowledge of Level 1 information – please refer to ICORR REQ DOC Appendices.
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Examination booking
To book for an examination, the candidates must have successfully completed a course with Odera Training Academy, or the candidates may want to re-sit for the examination.
Contact our team to book an examination.
Telephone: +2349166713614 or email training@oderaacademy.com
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