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EXAMINATIONS

Ultrasonic Testing Inspection (PCN) Nozzle &/or Node – Supplementary Examination

If you are looking to add UT Nozzle &/or Node to your current UT Weldments qualification, you have reached the right page! 

 

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Please note: In order to be eligible for UT PCN Supplementary Examinations you must sit the UT Supplementary examination not later than 6 months of your current UT Weldments PCN qualification.

If you have fall within the 6 month period you will be required to sit the UT Weldments PCN Recertification examination for the UT configurations you current hold on your UT PCN qualification.

Pre-Requisites

Has some knowledge of UT Nozzle &/or Node Configurations and has a good understanding of UT weldments through UT weldments qualification.

BINDT PSL57B Application (Exam Application) – Download Here

*BINDT PSL30 Application (Log of Experience) – Download Here

*Log of experience tis required and will be reviewed by Level 3 team before the UT Supplementary booking is confirmed.

Interested in Refresher Training?

UT – SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING

Please Note: 3 Days of Supplementary Training recommended before attempting the UT Supplementary PCN Examination.

Whats included in Supplementary training?

By booking in Supplementary training, the student will receive training on the elements that may be covered in the examination (UT Nozzle/Node configurations). This will include calibration of probes, testing relevant UT practical samples (inc. Tee weld, full pen/part pen nozzle samples and full pen node samples). With the guidance from our UT Trainers, practical reports will be briefed on their performance during the supplementary training prior to the student sitting the examination.

Please note: Supplementary Training is not a one-to-one basis. The Student will be initially be set up by the UT Trainer, shown the requirements of UT Nozzle/Node and 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 : Nozzle &/or Node), Weldments
Exam Type : Supplementary

Exam Content

This PCN examination may consist of the following elements as per BINDT Appendix C1 General Requirements:

  • 3 practical samples:
    • 2x Nozzle Samples
    • 1x Node Sample

If the candidate(s) is not familiar with the UT Sets supplied by Array Training (Sonatest: UT Wave or UT D10+) and would benefit from a refresher on setting up this equipment, please book in for half day or full day training.

Duration

The duration for this examination will be approx. 1-1.5 Days.

Please Note: 3 Days of Supplementary Training recommended before attempting the UT Supplementary PCN Examination.

Price

Prices Start from £450 + VAT.

All exam 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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