MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING

PCN ISO 9712 & SNT-TC-1A 

Magnetic Testing level 1

Designed to provide a full appreciation of the methods and practices of Magnetic Particle Testing. This course is PCN recognised and provides excellent preparation for Magnetic Particle Testing Level 1 examinations. It meets in full the training hour requirements as specified by the relevant PCN documentation.

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Course Content

• MPI Principles

• Lighting Conditions

• Environmental factors, direct and indirect methods of visual assessment

• MT inspection equipment

• Surface conditions

• Inspection and testing criteria

• The reporting of results

• Codes and standards

• Product technology (welds, castings, wrought), in-service and secondary process defects

Course Objectives

An individual certified to Magnetic Testing Level 1 has demonstrated competence to carry out Magnetic Testing according to written instructions and under the supervision of Level 2 or Level 3 personnel. Within the scope of the competence defined on the certificate, Level 1 personnel may be authorised by the employer to perform the following in accordance with Magnetic Testing instructions:

• Set up Magnetic Testing equipment

• Perform Magnetic Inspection tests

• Record and classify results of the tests according to written criteria

• Report the results of Magnetic tests

Magnetic Testing Level 1 certified personnel shall neither be responsible for the choice of test method or technique to be used, nor for the interpretation of the test results.

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Identification

You must bring along some form of photographic ID. Please note this should be government issued e.g. Driver’s license or passport.

Fitness

If you have any special needs, please let us know as soon as possible.

Prerequisites

• The candidate must be 18 years of age

• Complete booking form

• Meet PCN/GEN requirements

PCN Certification is awarded once the student has demonstrated the required experience and training hours have been met and successful completion of the PCN examination has been achieved. 

Level 1 – 16 training hours and a month’s experience.

Cost: £887+VAT  Duration: 3 days

Magnetic Testing level 2

Designed to provide a full appreciation of the methods and practices of Magnetic Particle Testing. This course is PCN recognised and provides excellent preparation for Magnetic Particle Testing Level 1 examinations. It meets in full the training hour requirements as specified by the relevant PCN documentation.

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Course Content

• MPI Principles

• Lighting Conditions

• Environmental factors, direct and indirect methods of visual assessment

• MT inspection equipment

• Surface conditions

• Inspection and testing criteria

• The reporting of results

• Application of a written instruction

• Codes and standards

• Product technology (welds, castings, wrought), in-service and secondary process defects

Course Objectives

An individual certified to Magnetic Testing Level 1 has demonstrated competence to carry out Magnetic Testing according to written instructions and under the supervision of Level 2 or Level 3 personnel. Within the scope of the competence defined on the certificate, Level 1 personnel may be authorised by the employer to perform the following in accordance with Magnetic Testing instructions:

• Set up Magnetic Testing equipment

• Perform Magnetic Inspection tests

• Record and classify results of the tests according to written criteria

• Report the results of Magnetic tests

Magnetic Testing Level 2 certified personnel shall neither be responsible for the choice of test method or technique to be used, nor for the interpretation of the test results.

Identification

You must bring along some form of photographic ID. Please note this should be government issued e.g. Driver’s license or passport.

Fitness

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If you have any special needs, please let us know as soon as possible.

Prerequisites

• The candidate must be 18 years of age

• Complete booking form

• Meet PCN/GEN requirements

PCN Certification is awarded once the student has demonstrated the required experience and training hours have been met and successful completion of the PCN examination has been achieved. 

Level 2 - 40 training hours and 4 month’s experience 

Cost: £969+VAT  Duration: 5 days