Prerequisites:
Important Update for First-Time PCN Candidates
Effective 1st November 2025, PCN has introduced a mandatory prerequisite for all first-time aspirants. Before you can register for any PCN course at an approved institute, you must complete an online Product Technology Training course.
Key Details:
• Who it applies to: All students (at any level) attending their first BINDT ATO-approved training course.
• Level 3 Exception: This also applies to Level 3 bespoke training unless the applicant already holds a valid ISO 9712 certificate.
• Frequency: This training only needs to be completed once.
• Scope: Because this mandatory course exceeds standard "basic prior knowledge" requirements, it must be finished in advance of your first class.
Note on Certificate Validity: To be exempt from the Level 3 requirement, your ISO 9712 certificate must be recognized by BINDT and listed in ICNDT OP19 – MRA Schedule 2 and/or the European Federation for Non-Destructive Testing (EFNDT) MRA Schedule 2.
If you have already completed this course, please reply with a copy of your certificate. If you have not yet completed it, please follow the instructions below:
Key Points to Note:
• Training Access: https://wcet-online-training.bindt.org/ (Step-by-step registration guidance is attached).
• A fee of £88.5 + VAT (charged by BINDT) is payable online and is valid for 365 days.
• Duration: The 24-hour course can be completed online at your convenience.
• Upon payment, you will gain access to course materials consisting of three modules: -
Module 1: Industrial Materials –
Module 2: Manufacturing Processes –
Module 3: Introduction to NDT (Total course duration: approximately 24 hours)
• A minimum passing score of 80% is required.
• Each candidate will have three attempts to achieve the passing score.
• Certification: Upon passing, you will receive a Course Completion Certificate, which is mandatory for your registration.
• We encourage all new aspirants to complete this training at the earliest to avoid any delay in the registration process.
• Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Royal Tech team for assistance.
• Once we receive your Product Technology Certificate, we will proceed with your enrolment for any Level 1/ 2 course
PCN 24/GEN Requirements for Level 2:
- Training: 40 hours of approved training (in addition to Level 1 training).
- Work Experience: 3 months of supervised experience, which may be completed before the exam or within 12 months after passing.
Certification:
Candidates who successfully complete the training, pass the examination, and fulfil the required supervised work experience within 12 months will be awarded PCN Level 2 certification.
Important Notes:
- A valid eye test (near vision and colour perception) is mandatory before examination.
The Level 2 examination consists of:
- General Theory Paper
- Principles of magnetism and MT
- Magnetisation techniques
- Field strength and direction
- Demagnetisation
- Detection media and sensitivity
- Equipment calibration
- Evaluation against acceptance standards
- Codes and standards
- Safety in MT
- Specific Theory Paper
- Application of MT to relevant sectors (welds, castings, forgings, etc.)
- Interpretation of standards, codes, and specifications
- Control checks and documentation requirements
- Practical Examination
- Select suitable MT techniques and equipment for given test objects
- Perform equipment checks and calibrations
- Conduct inspections independently
- Detect, interpret, and evaluate indications against standards
- Produce complete test reports
- SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR
- SAFETY BOOTS (Practical)
- OVERALLS (Practical)
Bring one identification proof showing the Photograph for Examination.
All other equipment and Training course are provided by EmergePro Academy for Method as required.
