What will I leave with?
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Understand the theoretical background and limitations of ToFD applications
- Correctly select probe/wedge to examine welded butt joints
- Calibrate and set up the ToFD ultrasonic equipment
- Locate and evaluate flaws in the weld body and HAZ
- Differentiate defects from geometric features
- Analyse scan data for location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints
- Understand and apply digital processing processes (SAFT, linearization, averaging, filters etc.)
- Compile written instructions
- Meet the BINDT(PCN) syllabus requirements
Certification
What else should I know?
Please note:
All candidates attending an examination (initial, retest or renewal) must provide photo ID (e.g. driving licence, passport, PCN ID card) on the day of sitting the examination. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being turned away.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must be qualified to a minimum of BS EN ISO 9712 (CGSB/PCN) Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing.
The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:
- Level 1 - 40 hours
- Level 2 - 40 hours (Direct Level 2 - 80 hours)
Certification requirements:
The minimum duration for experience before or following success in the qualification examination is:
Level 1 - 3 months
Level 2 - 9 months (Direct Level 2: 12 months)
When it comes to ultrasonic testing, proper certification and training is essential. The industry standard for qualification is BS EN ISO 9712 Level 2 certification. This means that inspectors must meet a certain level of knowledge and expertise to perform ultrasonic inspections.