Candidates will have the opportunity to use the various techniques on welds, castings and wrought products whilst gaining detailed theoretical and practical knowledge on all the commonly encountered penetrant testing techniques. This course is PCN recognised and provides excellent preparation for Penetrant Testing Level 1 examinations. It meets in full the training hour requirements as specified by the relevant PCN documentation.

 

Course Content

• Penetrant testing terminology

• Introduction to the penetrant method

• Principles of penetrant inspection

• Penetrant inspection equipment

• Performance checking

• Defect detection and evaluation

• Penetrant techniques

• Relevant standards & H&S considerations

• PCN documentation

• Product technology

• Extensive practical element

 

Course Objectives

An individual certified to Penetrant Testing Level 1 has demonstrated competence to carry out Penetrant  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 Penetrant Testing instructions:

• Set up Penetrant Testing equipment

• Perform Penetrant Inspection tests

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

• Report the results of Penetrant tests

 

Penetrant 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.

 

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.

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Level 1 – 24 training hours and 3 months experience (assuming the candidate holds a current Level 1 Certificate)

Level 2 – 40 training hours and 4 months experience (direct).

 

Please if you have any special condition that may affect your learning, let us know as soon as possible. Counselling and assessment special consideration are available for learners with special needs.

 

Duration: 5 days

Cost:

Training Course- £659

Exam Fee- £344

PCN Levy- £88

PED Fee- £47

Total: £1138+VAT