Northern Test Centre - Examinations
Northern Test Centre offers the following examinations on a continuous basis:-
PCN
- Ultrasonic Testing (Welds, Wrought and Castings)
- Magnetic Particle Testing (General)
- Penetrant Testing (General)
- Radiographic Safety (BRS/RPS)
- Radiographic Interpretation
- Full Radiography (Welds and Castings)
- Visual Testing
- Electromagnetic Testing (Welds)
- Weld Level 2/Weld Level 3 Inspeciton
(Aerospace available - please enquire)
ICORR
- Painting Inspector
- Pipeline Coatings Inspector
- Cathodic Protection Technician
- Metallic Coatings Inspector
- Insulation Inspector
- Fire Proofing Inspector
SNT-TC-1A (ASNT), EN 4179 & NAS-410 (MIL-STD-410)
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Radiography (Testing and Interpretation)
- Eddy Current Testing
- Penetrant Testing
- Magnetic Particle Testing
- Visual Testing
- Thermography
(Covers Rolls Royce, Agusta Westland and BAE needs)
BGAS - CSWIP
CSWIP
Abbreviations
PCN - Personnel Certification in Non-Destructive Testing
ASNT - American Society for Non-Destructive Testing
ICorr - Institute of Corrosion
API - American Petroleum Institute
Metascop - A power industry approval scheme
Fees
See separate documentation for examination fees.
Please note that fees for examinations conducted at centres other than Rotherham, may carry a regional supplement to cover the expenditure involved in conducting examinations away from the main locations. Examinations in South East Asia, the Middle East and other overseas locations are separately priced. Please enquire at Northern Test Centre for details.
Important Information
As a general rule candidates should allow the following revision periods before attempting any examinations;
5 day course - at least 5 days revision
4 day course - at least 4 days revision
3 day course - at least 3 days revision
2 day course - at least 2 days revision
1 day course - at least 1 day revision