EXAMINATIONS
Radiographic Interpretation (PCN) – Initial Examination
If your current RI PCN qualification has expired by more than 10 months after the expiry, you have reached the right page!
Please note: If your PCN qualification is within 10 months of the expiry date then you should apply for a deferral letter through BINDT. Please find the def
(deferral page link).
If your PCN qualification has expired by more than 10 months after the expiry then you will be required to complete a PCN Initial Examination.
Pre-Requisites
Holds a previous RI PCN Qualification (in applicable level/scheme you are applying for).
BINDT PSL57A Application (Exam Application) – Download Here
BINDT PSL30 Application (Log of Experience) – Download Here
Interested in Refresher Training?
INTERESTED IN REFRESHER TRAINING?
We find that candidates who book at least a half or 1 day of refresher training prior to their examination feel more confident in attempting the renewal examination.
Whats included in refresher training?
By booking in refresher training, the student will receive a refresher on elements that may be covered in the examination. This may include theory, written instruction or practical samples. With guidance of our NDT Trainers students can choose to refresher using mock theory papers, mock written instruction assessments or be set up with practical samples to test and report on using technical instruction. Students will be provided with a brief summary on their performance prior to the student sitting the examination.
Please note: Refresher Training is not a one-to-one basis. The Students refresher training elements (e.g. theory papers, samples etc.) will be initially be set up by the NDT Trainer who will be available to answer any questions between their respective duties.
Certification
For certification/examination results notice timescales, please refer to the links below:
- Examination Results Notice Timeline
Exam Information
Scheme : PCN
Level : Level 2
Sector : Weldments
Exam Type : Initial Exam
Exam Content
This PCN recertification examination may consist of the following elements as per BINDT Appendix C2 General Requirements:
- General Theory Paper
- Specific Theory Paper
- 6x Light Metals Graphs (mix of Gamma Ray/X-ray)
- 6x Dense Metals Graphs (mix of Gamma Ray/X-ray
Duration
The duration for this examination will be approx. 5-6 Hours.
Price
Prices Start from £445 + VAT (Cost of RI)
All examination costs include the PCN Certification Admin Fee and PED Admin Fee.
Availability
We will try to accommodate your preferred date, but this is not guaranteed.
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