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
As per PCN GEN 24:
- Training: 56 hours of approved RTFI Level 2 training.
- Work Experience: Minimum 4 months supervised film interpretation experience (before the exam or within 12 months after passing).
Certification: PCN Level 2 certification is awarded upon successful training, exam completion, and supervised work experience within 12 months.
Important Note: Candidates must have valid near vision and colour perception eye test results before examination.
Examinations for RTFI Level 2 follow the PCN certification scheme.
The Level 2 examination consists of:
- General Theory Paper
- Radiographic principles and image quality
- Types of discontinuities (welds, castings, etc.)
- Radiographic artefacts
- Standards, codes, and acceptance criteria
- Safety aspects in interpretation
- Specific Theory Paper
Application of the Method to the Specific requirements of RTFI Level 2, in particular making reference to those Codes, Specifications, Procedures and acceptance criteria used in industry, including the relevant control checks.
- Practical Examination
- Independently view and interpret radiographs
- Identify, size, and evaluate discontinuities against acceptance criteria
- Distinguish between artefacts and true flaws
- Produce complete inspection reports
- Prepare instructions for Level 1 interpreters
- Scientific Calculator
- Safety Boots (Practical)
- Overalls (Practical)
- ID proof with photograph
All other TOFD equipment, blocks, and training materials are provided by the academy.
