Certification Services Division

Midsummer House, Riverside Way

Bedford Road, Northampton
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Tel: +44 (0) 1604 438 300

E-mail: [email protected]

PSL 57C ISSUE 12 DATED 1st April 2018

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: 1st May 2018 (this issue can be accepted by PCN prior to 1st May)

POST EXPERIENCE APPLICATION

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION WHERE EXPERIENCE IS GAINED FOLLOWING EXAMINATION

This form is to be used for candidates who have passed a level 1 or level 2 examination and have subsequently
gained the following experience:

CONTENTS
1. Conditions of this application; .................................................................................................................... 1
2. Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................................................. 2
3. Required Experience: Levels 1 & 2 ONLY .................................................................................................... 2
4. Procedure for applications of post experience ........................................................................................... 2
5. Candidate’s statement confirming eligibility for Certification .................................................................... 3
APPLICATION FORM ............................................................................................................................................ 5

1. Conditions of this application;

By completing this PSL57C form the candidate confirms that he or she understands the consequences of
failing to meet its requirements, and is aware that no complaint or appeal in this event will be accepted by
PCN.

 Applications must be complete and correct when submitting to BINDT.

 Applications must be submitted within 2 years of the examination date
 Applications received after the 2 year deadline will not be accepted
 Certification will not be validated if the application has incorrect/missing information or
non-payment after the 2 year deadline
 Applicants exceeding the 2 year deadline shall follow the procedure for initial candidate

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2. Terms and Definitions
Authorised Qualifying Body (AQB) - A body, independent of any single predominant interest, satisfying the
criteria detailed in PCN document reference CP9 and authorised by the British Institute of NDT to prepare and
administer PCN examinations to qualify NDT personnel.
Industrial NDT Experience – the experience needed to acquire the skill and knowledge to fulfil the provisions of
qualification in the appropriate sector, and which is gained under the supervision of Appropriately Qualified
Personnel, in the application of the NDT method in the sector concerned.
Qualified supervision – supervision of candidates gaining experience by NDT personnel certificated under the
PCN Scheme or by non-certificated personnel who, in the opinion of BINDT, possess the knowledge, skill,
training and experience required to properly perform such supervision.
Appropriately Qualified Personnel – Individuals carrying out supervision of candidates for PCN certification
holding relevant certification issued by a BINDT recognised certification body meeting the requirements of
ISO/IEC 17024.

3. Required Experience: Levels 1 & 2 ONLY

The minimum periods of experience for eligibility, which may include the required period of training, are
specified below:

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 *DIRECT LEVEL 2

NDT METHOD (months) (months) (months)
ET, RT, UT, TOFD, ACFM 3 9 12
PT, MT, VT, PAUT 1 3 4
RI N/A 6 N/A
Inspection of wrought Plate
N/A 4 N/A
ISO20807
Refer to the latest Refer to the latest Refer to the latest
Weld Inspection
PCN document PCN document PCN document
(does not comply with ISO 9712)
PCN WI PCN WI PCN WI

3.1. The candidate will have had regular practical experience in the application of the NDT method and
this will include a specified period of recorded practical work on site or in works under certificated
supervision
3.2. For level 2 certification, work experience normally consists of time as a level 1. However, if the
candidate is to qualify *directly at level 2 with no time at level 1, the experience will consist of the
sum of the periods required for levels 1 and 2
3.3. Work experience, which is based on a nominal 40 hour working week, may be gained
simultaneously in two or more of the NDT methods for which PCN certification is sought, with the
reduction of total experience as follows:
 Two testing methods – reduction of total time required by 25%
 Three testing methods – reduction of total time required by 33%
 Four testing methods – reduction of total time required by 50%

NOTE: Level 3 candidates – must have the required amount of NDT experience prior to taking any
examination.

4. Procedure for applications of post experience

One application form is to be submitted in respect of each certificate applied for, and applications and
supporting information must be legibly completed.

The following must be submitted with this application;

 Documented proof, authenticated by an employer or responsible agency (PCN may contact the
employer/agency for verification purposes before an application for work experience for certification
can be accepted)
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  List of all employers during the period in which experience was gained
 Verifiable evidence of satisfying experience criteria by completing the form below
 Eye Test (Documentary evidence of a satisfactory test of visual acuity (meeting the published
requirements of PCN document PSL44) conducted within 12 months of this application)
The Supervisors’ certificate(s) must be verified as the same level, sector and method and must be valid at the
time the experience was gained.
This may include certification schemes other than ISO 9712, such as EN 4179 and SNT-TC-1A providing that
this certification has been gained using external training/examination support provided by a BINDT approved
organisation. The organisation must be a BINDT approved ATO, AQB and/or OA status. Please contact
[email protected] if clarification on this is required.

5. Candidate’s statement confirming eligibility for Certification

I have read and understand PCN General Requirements for the certification of personnel engaged in NDT,
particularly the criteria for eligibility, and hereby confirm that I satisfy those criteria covering vision, training
and experience applicable to the level and NDT method for which I am seeking certification. In the event that I
should be awarded PCN certification. I agree to comply with the PCN Code of Ethics (published as PCN
document CP27).

I understand that, in the event of a false statement being discovered, any certification awarded as a result of
such a declaration will be null and void.

NOTE: BINDT will store and use the information given on this form only for the purpose for which it has been
provided. Your personal details and any other data you provide to BINDT will not be passed on to a third-party
without your permission.
BINDT would like to contact you from time to time to let you know about its other services that may be of
interest, such as special offers and discounts, events and new products. If you are happy to be contacted by
BINDT, please indicate by ticking the box below:
I am happy for BINDT to contact me with information that may be of interest [ ]
You can subscribe or unsubscribe at any time, simply let us know.

SIGNATURE: ……………………………………………………........…..........…............ DATE: ………………………………..

ATTACH
a. Candidates having passed a PCN examination will already possess a PCN identity card.
If, for whatever reason, this is not the case, a PSL33 will need to be completed and submitted with this
application.
b. PCN Vision Requirements, including optional form for recording results of tests vision test certificate
issued within the preceding 12 months (PSL44 may be used)
c. Certification fee (see part 5 of this form)
NOTE: fees will not be refunded after processing of an application.

SIGNATURE: …………………………………………………….........…..........…..........…........... DATE: ………………………………..

For internal use only.

Application reference: Checked by:
Invoice details: Dispatch date:

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 PROCESS FOR COMPLETEING PSL57C
IF ANY PARTS OF THE
APPLICATION ARE NOT
Do not submit, Is application
COMPLETED OR ARE INCORRECT,
you will need to NO within 2 years
DO NOT SUBMIT AS THIS MAY
sit initial exam of exam date
RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION
BEING CANCELLED
YES

Has candidates statement been signed

on both parts on page 3

NO YES

Have all parts of Candidates Personnel details, part

1 been completed and signed if being sent to a
different address

YES
NO

Has all of part 2,

Current
Employment
details been
completed

NO YES

DO NOT SUBMIT Has part 3,

IF THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED Examination
NO
WITHIN 2 YEARS OF EXAM DATE, details been
BUT IS INCOMPLETE, THE completed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL YES
NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE NO
2 YEAR CUT OFF DATE OR THE Has part 4, Record of Pre
APPLICATION WILL BE CANCELLED or Post Certification
Employment been
completed
NO
YES

Has name of supervisor,

Has all of PSL30 position in company, contact
YES
been completed email, Tel No, signature and
certificates been provided

YES

Has part 5, correct

NO payment been submitted YES
as per PSL35
NO

YES
NO

Has part 6, Verification of

Candidates Statement
been signed

YES

Has vision test been submitted as per requirements on

PSL44

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APPLICATION FORM - INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY APPLICANT

This application form asks for specific details on experience and must be signed to the effect that these details
are correct (if uncertain of the requirements, consult the PCN [email protected] before proceeding). Please
complete all of the following parts.

PART 1. CANDIDATE'S PERSONAL DETAILS

Family Given
name: names:
Candidate’s usual residence, including post code Address, including postcode, to which the PCN
(address shown on the certificate): certificate, when issued, is to be sent:

CANDIDATES SIGNATURE AUTHORISING CERTIFICATE

TO BE SENT TO ABOVE ADDRESS:
Telephone PCN number:
number:
E-mail address: Date of birth
(dd/mm/yyyy):
Gender
(optional):

PART 2. CURRENT EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Employer's name and address (including post code):

Email Telephone:
address:

PART 3. PCN EXAMINATION DETAILS

Name of AQB: Date of examination: Examination result reference:

PART 4. RECORD OF PRE OR POST CERTIFICATION EMPLOYMENT

Employing organisation Date from/to Telephone number and email address

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PART 5. PAYMENT (complete applicable sections only)
Are you VAT registered?
Please provide VAT Number.

Payment type if not paying by card (please tick & complete as appropriate)
Cheque Bank Transfer Purchase Order
Enclosed? (BACS) Number

Credit/Debit Card (provide details below)

Please tick the appropriate boxes:

For payment by credit Switch

card Visa MasterCard Amex Issue
(tick relevant box): No.
Corporate/ Personal Card
company card
Name as shown on the card:

Card Number

Signature of above named individual:

Security code:
(Last 3 digits on the security strip on reverse of
the card)

Card valid from:

Card expiry:

Billing address:
(Address the invoice will be sent to, if Corporate
card then address of company and name of
whom the invoice should be sent to)

Please debit the above credit/debit card for the

amount shown (applicants must enter the £ : (including VAT)
correct amount, which can be ascertained from
document PSL/35):

NOTE: fees will not be refunded after processing of an application.

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PART 6. VERIFICATION OF CANDIDATE’S STATEMENT BY THE SPONSOR, EMPLOYER OR, IF THE CANDIDATE IS SELF-
EMPLOYED, A REFEREE.

To the best of my belief, the candidate's statement given above is correct at the time of signing.

NAME: ………………………………………………..……..……..……..……..…….. SIGNATURE: …………………………………………..……..……..……..

COMPANY: ………………………………..……..……..……..……..……...…….. EMAIL: ……………….……………………………..……..……….…………

TELEPHONE: ……………….……………………………..……..……….….

CHECK YOU HAVE INCLUDED;


1. Valid Vision test that states you can read N4.5 or less or Jaeger 1 and you have taken the Ishihara 24
colour plate test and you can read the first 17 plates (PSL44)

2. All pages have been submitted and all information required entered

3. Record of experience (PSL30)

4. Application does not exceed 2 years after exam date

5. Payment is included (See PSL35 for fees)

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE POSTED OR EMAILED TO;

PCN Certification Records Office, Midsummer House, Riverside Way, Bedford Road, Northampton NN1 5NX OR
[email protected]

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

Tel: +44(0)1604-438-300.
E-mail: [email protected]

LOG OF EXPERIENCE
PSL/30 Issue 11 dated 1st October 2019
IMPLEMENTATION DATE: 1st December 2019

Industrial NDT experience in the applicable NDT method, field of application or inspection application which leads to the
acquisition by a PCN candidate of the required skill and knowledge, is to be gained and recorded prior to the award of
certification by PCN. In the event that a false statement is made concerning pre-certification experience, any certification
awarded as a result will be null and void.

CONTENTS
1. Terms and Definitions: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
2. Required experience: Levels 1, 2 and 3 ....................................................................................................................... 2
3. Recording experience .................................................................................................................................................. 2
PSL/30 - RECORD OF PRE-CERTIFICATION EXPERIENCE ……..................................................................................................3

1. Terms and Definitions:

Inspection Experience – the experience needed to acquire the skill and knowledge to fulfil the provisions of
qualification in the appropriate inspection method, and which is gained under the supervision of Appropriately
Qualified Personnel, in the application of the inspection method in the sector concerned.
Industrial NDT Experience – the experience needed to acquire the skill and knowledge to fulfil the provisions of
qualification in the appropriate sector, and which is gained under the supervision of Appropriately Qualified
Personnel, in the application of the NDT method in the sector concerned.
Qualified supervision – supervision of candidates gaining experience by NDT personnel certificated under the PCN
Scheme or by non-certificated personnel who, in the opinion of BINDT, possess the knowledge, skill, training and
experience required to properly perform such supervision
Appropriately Qualified Personnel – Individuals carrying out supervision of candidates for PCN certification holding
relevant certification issued by a BINDT recognised certification body meeting the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024.

*NOTE: The Supervisors’ certificate(s) must be verified as the same or higher level, sector and method and must be
valid at the time the experience was gained.
(This may include certification schemes other than ISO 9712, such as EN 4179 and SNT-TC-1A providing that this
certification has been gained using external training/examination support provided by a BINDT approved
organisation. The organisation must be a BINDT approved ATO, AQB and/or OA status.
Please contact [email protected] if clarification on this is required. If you do not have an appropriately qualified
supervisor, please contact PCN for advice)

THIS NOTE DOES NOT APPLY TO WELD INSPECTION RECERTIFICATIONS/RENEWALS.

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assessment and certification against criteria set out in international and European standards through the PCN Certification Scheme.
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 2. Required experience: Levels 1, 2 and 3
The candidate shall have had regular practical experience in the application of the NDT method and this will include a
specified period of recorded practical work on site or in works under certificated supervision. The minimum periods of
experience for eligibility, which may include the required period of training, are specified below:

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

NDT METHOD (months) (months) (months)
ET,RT,UT,TOFD,ACFM 3 9 36
PT,MT,VT,PAUT 1 3 24
RI N/A 6 N/A
Inspection of Wrought
N/A 4 N/A
Plate (ISO20807)
Weld Inspection Refer to the latest PCN Refer to the latest PCN Refer to the latest PCN
(does not comply with ISO document document document
9712) PCN WI PCN WI PCN WI

For level 2 certification, work experience normally consists of time as a level 1. However, if the candidate is to qualify
directly at level 2 with no time at level 1, the experience will consist of the sum of the periods required for levels 1 and 2.

Level 3
Level 3 responsibilities require knowledge beyond the technical scope of any specific NDT method. This broad knowledge
may be acquired through a variety of combinations of education, training and experience. The table above details
minimum experience for level 3 candidates.
For level 3 candidates who have successfully completed a degree or diploma at a technical school or completed at least
two years of engineering or science study at an accredited college or university, proof of qualifications will be required,
may be eligible for a reduction in the amount of experience required by 50%.
For Level 3 certification, the intent is that work experience consists of time as a Level 2. If the individual is being qualified
directly from Level 1 to Level 3, with no time at Level 2, the experience shall consist of the sum of the times required for
Level 2 and Level 3. No reduction in the period of experience shall be allowed.

Work experience, which is based on a nominal 40 hour working week, may be gained simultaneously in two or more of
the NDT methods for which PCN certification is sought, with the reduction of total experience as follows:
* Two testing methods - reduction of total time required by 25%
* Three testing methods - reduction of total time required by 33%
* Four testing methods - reduction of total time required by 50%

NOTE: Level 3 candidates must have the required amount of NDT experience prior to taking any examination.

3. Recording experience
Candidates will be required to provide documented proof, authenticated by an employer or responsible agency (who PCN
may contact for verification purposes), of the above work experience before an application for certification can be
accepted by PCN. Please list all employers during the period in which experience was gained:
The forms overleaf, which may be freely copied, are intended to assist the PCN candidate in recording employment whilst
gaining experience for certification.

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 PSL/30 - RECORD OF PRE-CERTIFICATION EXPERIENCE (use more than 1 sheet if necessary) SHEET ____ OF _____

Candidate's name: ________________________________________________________PCN number (if known): ____________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________Telephone: ____________________________________________

NDT Method NDT Technique Description of Details of application, Experience gained Signature, name and contact e-mail or telephone
or or component, material procedure, code or number of certificated supervisor
Inspection Method Inspection Technique and/or structure tested standard (you must include a copy of the relevant
from to
certificates of the supervisor signing below refer to
DD/MM/YY DD/MM/YY
*NOTE)

Name of supervisor:
Position in Company:
Contact Email:
Tel:
Signature:

*NOTE: The Supervisors’ certificate(s) must be verified as the same or higher level, sector and method and must be valid at the time the experience was
gained.
(This may include certification schemes other than ISO 9712, such as EN 4179 and SNT-TC-1A providing that this certification has been gained using external
training/examination support provided by a BINDT approved organisation. The organisation must be a BINDT approved ATO, AQB and/or OA status.
Please contact [email protected] if clarification on this is required. If you do not have an appropriately qualified supervisor, please contact PCN for advice)

THIS NOTE DOES NOT APPLY TO WELD INSPECTION RECERTIFICATIONS/RENEWALS.

PSL/30 Issue Page 3 of 4 1st October 2019

Summary of changes

Issue Issue date Summary of changes

10 01.07.2018 NOTE changed to state same or HIGHER level,

sector and method.

11 01/10/2019 Day, month, year added to experience log

PSL/30 Issue Page 4 of 4 1st October 2019

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

Tel: +44(0)1604-438-300.
E-mail: [email protected]

PSL/44 VISION REQUIREMENTS – Issue 17

Dated 1st January 2018
Implementation date 1st February 2018

All PCN candidates and holders of PCN certification shall have natural or corrected vision satisfying the
following minimum requirement:

PCN will recognise the Tumbling E Chart as a satisfactory near vision test please refer to BS EN ISO 18490
previously NANDTB 24 which has been superseded http://www.eminspection.co.uk/visiontests/. (Existing
documentation or Tumbling E vision test charts that continue to state NANDTB/24 remain valid but ISO 18490
is the standard that must be adhered to.)
The candidate shall provide documented evidence of satisfactory vision in accordance with the following
requirements:
A. Corrected or uncorrected near-vision acuity shall permit reading a minimum of Times Roman N4.5
or equivalent letters (having a vertical height of not more than 1.6 mm – see note 1) at not less than
30 cm.
B. Colour vision (see note 2) shall be sufficient that the candidate can distinguish contrast between the
colours or shades of grey used in the NDT method concerned as specified by the employer see
PSL/44 ANNEX A for employer guidance.
Subsequently to certification, the tests of visual acuity shall be carried out at least annually. Records of tests
shall be retained by the employer or responsible agency and provided to PCN upon request. Failure to do so
will invalidate all PCN certification.
NOTE 1. Laminated hand held vision test charts are available from a number of suppliers, including the
Institute of Optometry*. Further information may be obtained from the Certification Services
Division of the British Institute of NDT. *http://www.ioosales.co.uk/html/practice/eye06B.html
NOTE 2. All candidates and holders of PCN certification will be required to have had colour perception
assessed by the Ishihara 24 plate test. For VT and CRT the candidate is usually required to undergo
both the Ishihara and Grey scale tests, however, the employer will need to confirm with the AQB.
For Film RT and Film RI the grey scale may be sufficient without the need for the Ishihara plate test,
this shall be confirmed by the employer. The test is required every five years. In the event that a
colour perception deficiency, indicated by misreading any of the first 17 plates, is detected
during the Ishihara test, a further 'trade test' is to be carried out by the employer to ascertain
whether the detected colour perception deficiency affects the individual's ability to perform the
NDT for which he is certificated. This trade test is to be documented and the record of the test
made available to BINDT upon request.
In such cases as a new medical issue arises candidates are required to undergo further eye examinations as
some medical conditions such as diabetes or a major medical condition can affect both near vision and colour
perception.
Forms overleaf may be used to record the results of near vision, colour perception and contrast tests.
BINDT accepts that a *nominated official of an Authorised Qualifying Body, a PCN Level 3 certificate holder or
other medical professional, having documented proof of satisfactory training in the administration of the test,
and is medically recognised as competent to conduct such tests for candidates and holders of PCN certification.
*nominated officials must provide proof of appropriate training upon request by BINDT.

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing is an accredited certification body offering personnel and quality management
systems assessment and certification against criteria set out in international and European standards through the PCN Certification
Scheme.
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 RECORD OF VISION TESTS

Name of individual tested: _____________________________ PCN number: _________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________ Email: ____________________________________

Employer: _______________________________________________________________________

RESULT OF NEAR VISION TEST

(record the smallest text capable of being read).
CORRECTED UNCORRECTED

Times Roman N: ___________, or Times Roman N: ___________, or

Jaeger number: ___________ Jaeger number: ____________

RESULT OF NEAR VISION TEST – Tumbling E Option

(candidates should correctly identify 5 out of 5 on each line, and lines 1-9)
CORRECTED UNCORRECTED

Line 1 Pass/Fail Line 1 Pass/Fail

Line 2 Pass/Fail Line 2 Pass/Fail
Line 3 Pass/Fail Line 3 Pass/Fail
Line 4 Pass/Fail Line 4 Pass/Fail
Line 5 Pass/Fail Line 5 Pass/Fail
Line 6 Pass/Fail Line 6 Pass/Fail
Line 7 Pass/Fail Line 7 Pass/Fail
Line 8 Pass/Fail Line 8 Pass/Fail
Line 9 Pass/Fail Line 9 Pass/Fail

RESULT OF ISHIHARA COLOUR VISION TEST

Record the Ishihara test results, and indicate if an alternative (trade) test is suggested.

Please state number of Ishihara Record of Ishihara plates failed (the test administrator may,
plates correctly interpreted: Failure optionally, provide comment on the nature of colour perception
to record this will result in vision test deficiency):
being rejected

(MINIMUM OF FIRST 17)

RESULT OF GREY SCALE TEST

Which grey scale test was used? Number of correct readings given for Dr Kolbl ONE/TUV/BV Eye
Examination (20 minimum)
Pass/Fail (delete as appropriate)
The Skerik grey scale test: - Contrast modification – It is required that
the contrast of 2% and above shall be clearly discriminated on pattern
while contrast of less than 1% shall not be visible.
Pass/Fail (delete as appropriate)

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 RESULT OF COLOUR VISION TRADE TEST (WHERE NECESSARY - SEE NOTE 2)
The employer should state the NDT methods and associated colours used by the employee:

NDT METHOD ASSOCIATED COLOURS COLOUR CONTRAST DETECTION

DIFFERENTIATION

RESULT OF OPTIONAL FAR VISION TEST

CORRECTED UNCORRECTED
Corrected far vision acuity shall have a minimum Uncorrected far vision acuity shall have a
value of 0.8 (or imperial measurement 6/7.5 i.e. the minimum value of 0.8 (or imperial measurement
candidate will be able to read the characters on the 6/7.5 i.e. the candidate will be able to read the
line marked 7.5 M-units at a distance of 6 metres). characters on the line marked 7.5 M-units at a
distance of 6 metres).
Pass/Fail
(delete as appropriate) Pass/Fail
(delete as appropriate)
DETAILS OF PERSON CARRYING OUT AND RECORDING ANY OF THE ABOVE TESTS
Signature: Name of tester:

Date of test:

Expiry date of test:

(note: maximum 12 months from date of test but
may be prior to that)

Organisation and telephone number (please use official stamp if available):

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