NDT Testing Qualification

[Welderpaul]

A question for those in the know?...

As NSSS 6th edition has a change in the requirements for NDT testing (thickness criteria now 30mm rather than 20mm, and (more importantly) a specified monthly inspection regime), NDT testing for us (which takes the form of MPI) is staring to get expensive to get our RWC in every time (£150 per half day).
I'm looking at getting 'a' qualification which lets me do my own MPI inspections. This should save money in the long run and avoid a few co-ordination issues.

I have been pointed towards a PCN Level 2 qualification by SCCS (Our CE/ISO9001 auditor) - 5 days and around £1500 at first glance, as well as cost of the testing gear.
Am I on the right tracks with this qualification or is there a simpler/quicker qualification that can be acheived that 'suitably' qualifies me.

I'm not sure if the PCN Level 2 is a widely recognised qualification?

Thanks.

 

[andymfell]

PCN is a recognised qualification

have a look at Lavender-ndt.com they have a list of courses & prices about £920+VAT for 5 day level 2 MPI
they are in Sheffield

 

[Stingray]

Not sure about doing stuff for yourself but do you not have to have 40hrs practical experience to get your level two from scratch?

 

[Richard.]

A question for those in the know?...

As NSSS 6th edition has a change in the requirements for NDT testing (thickness criteria now 30mm rather than 20mm, and (more importantly) a specified monthly inspection regime), NDT testing for us (which takes the form of MPI) is staring to get expensive to get our RWC in every time (£150 per half day).
I'm looking at getting 'a' qualification which lets me do my own MPI inspections. This should save money in the long run and avoid a few co-ordination issues.

I have been pointed towards a PCN Level 2 qualification by SCCS (Our CE/ISO9001 auditor) - 5 days and around £1500 at first glance, as well as cost of the testing gear.
Am I on the right tracks with this qualification or is there a simpler/quicker qualification that can be acheived that 'suitably' qualifies me.

I'm not sure if the PCN Level 2 is a widely recognised qualification?

Thanks.

In your position Paul I’d suggest you go cswip 3.1. This then covers you for all inspection work on fusion welds. You’ll be covered to inspect all your guys work in shop, on site and you’ll be qualified to oversee and inspect people carrying out NDT and DT. It doesn’t qualify you to carry out the ndt process what ever that may be but it will qualify you to carry out an inspection throughout and after the ndt is carried out. Although UT and radiography is covered in the course it doesn’t make you a UT tester.
Worth looking into maybe