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This document summarizes eligibility requirements for certification examinations in non-destructive testing methods like time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD) and ultrasonic testing using phased array transducers from the British Institute of NDT (BINDT). It lists non-BINDT certification bodies and the scope of previous certification accepted that would make candidates eligible for the BINDT examinations in these specific NDT methods. Relevant certification from certification bodies in countries like Canada, South Africa, the US, and New Zealand in ultrasonic testing, particularly of welds, would be accepted for eligibility.

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PSL68

This document summarizes eligibility requirements for certification examinations in non-destructive testing methods like time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD) and ultrasonic testing using phased array transducers from the British Institute of NDT (BINDT). It lists non-BINDT certification bodies and the scope of previous certification accepted that would make candidates eligible for the BINDT examinations in these specific NDT methods. Relevant certification from certification bodies in countries like Canada, South Africa, the US, and New Zealand in ultrasonic testing, particularly of welds, would be accepted for eligibility.

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Certification Services Division

Midsummer House
Riverside Way, Bedford Road
Northampton, NN1 5NX
United Kingdom

Tel: +44(0)1604-438-300.
Fax: +44(0)1604-438-301.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web : http:/www.bindt.org

PSL/68 ISSUE 5 dated 1st July 2016


Eligibility in PCN qualification examinations for holders of other Certification
This document records those NDT certificates of competence accepted by BINDT as conferring eligibility in the PCN qualification examinations for Time of Flight
Diffraction and ultrasonic testing using Phased Array transducers. The table below relates only to acceptable certification. All other pre-requisites specified in the
referenced documents will apply.
References:
PCN/GEN Appendix C4 (Certification of personnel for ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction testing of linear butt welds in ferritic steel) clause 1.2 states:
Certification described in this document is available only to holders of current, valid UT Welds certification issued by a certification body recognised by the British
Institute of NDT (BINDT).
PCN/GEN Appendix E9 (PCN certification of personnel engaged in ultrasonic testing using Phased Array transducers) clause 2.1 states: Eligibility for PCN
Certification covering Ultrasonic Testing using Phased Array (UTPA) transducers is conditional upon the possession of relevant certification as described below:
 Level 1 UTPA (welds) data collection: candidates will hold Level 1 or Level 2 certification for manual UT of welds issued by a certification body
recognised by BINDT
 Level 2 UTPA (multi sector): candidates will hold valid certificates issued for any industry sector (aerospace, railway or In-Service Inspection) by a
certification body recognised by the British Institute of NDT.
 Level 2 UTPA (single sector): candidates will hold a valid UT certificate issued for the sector(s) in which certification is sought by a certification body
recognised by the British Institute of NDT.
 Level 2 UTPA interpreter candidates will hold or have held within the past two years a Level 2 UT certificate issued for any product or industry sector
(aerospace, railway, castings, welds or wrought products) covering the scope of UTPA interpretation certification sought by a certification body
recognised by the British Institute of NDT.
 Level 3 UTPA (multi sector) candidates will hold current valid Level 3 certification in Ultrasonic Testing issued by a certification body recognised by
BINDT. Level 3 candidates who do not hold PCN Level 2 UTPA (multi sector) will be required to successfully complete the examination described in
Clause 3.2.1.
 Level 3 UTPA (single sector): candidates will hold a valid UT certificate issued for the sector(s) in which certification is sought by a certification body
recognised by the British Institute of NDT.
PCN/GEN Appendix E10 (Certification of personnel engaged in digital radiographic testing (DRT)) clause 2.1 states: Candidates will hold current, valid PCN
Level 1 or Level 2 Radiographic Testing (RT) certification or Radiographic Interpretation (RI) certification, as appropriate. EN ISO 9712 RT or RI certification
issued by bodies other than BINDT may be accepted on a case by case basis.
PSL 68 Page 1 of 2 Issue 5 dated 1st July 2016
ULTRASONIC TESTING – SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Certificates issued by Acceptable scope of certification TOFD UT
UT PA

Any certification body registered under the EFNDT MLA - see current, valid Level 2 or Level 3 Ultrasonic Testing certification issued for any x 
MRA Schedule 2 product or industry sector (aerospace, railway, castings, welds or wrought
products)

Any certification body registered under the EFNDT MLA - see current, valid Ultrasonic Testing certification issued for the welds product sector  
MRA Schedule 2 (appropriate in level to the level of PCN certification sought)

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) – see current, valid CAN/CGSB 48.9712 Ultrasonic Testing certification issued for the  
http://ndt.rncan.gc.ca/home_e.htm Engineering, Materials and Components Sector (appropriate in level to the level of
PCN certification sought)

South African Qualification and Certification Council (SAQCC) current, valid Level 2 or Level 3 SAQCC Ultrasonic Testing certification issued for x 
– see http://www.saiw.co.za/WUTPA castings or wrought products sectors

South African Qualification and Certification Council (SAQCC) current, valid Level 2 or Level 3 SAQCC Ultrasonic Testing certification issued for  
– see http://www.saiw.co.za/WUTPA and the welds sector
http://www.saiw.co.za/WTOFD

TWI Certification Limited (TWI CL) – see CSWIP website current, valid Level 2 or Level 3 CSWIP Ultrasonic Testing certification issued for  
the welds sector

American Society for NDT (ASNT) see www.asnt.org Current valid ACCP Level 2 certification issued for the castings or forgings sectors x 
American Society for NDT (ASNT) See Current valid ACCP Level 2 certification issued for the welds sector  
http://www.asnt.org/certification/levelii/accpexaminations.htm

Certification Board for Inspection Personnel (New Zealand’s Current valid CBIP Level 2 UT certification in the welds sector  
CBIP Scheme)

Nordtest (Force Technology) Current valid Level 2 or Level 3 UT of Welds or PE, and castings/forgings  
http://nordtest.info/certifyingbodies and
http://nordtest.info/images/documents/DOC_GEN_010.pdf

RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING – SPECIAL TECHNIQUES


Certificates issued by Acceptable scope of certification Digital
RT

Any certification body registered under the EFNDT MLA - see current, valid Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 Radiographic Testing certification issued for 
MRA Schedule 2 any product or industry sector.
If in any doubt concerning eligibility for PCN examination, or for further information, visit http://www.bindt.org

PSL 68 Page 2 of 2 Issue 4 Rev B dated 1st October 2015

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