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1. PCN Ultrasonic testing (UT)

Ultrasonic testing (UT) is a family of non-destructive testing techniques based on the propagation of ultrasonic waves in the object or material tested.

In most common UT applications, very short ultrasonic pulse-waves with center frequencies ranging from 0.1-15 MHz, and occasionally up to 50 MHz, are transmitted into materials to detect internal flaws or to characterize materials.

Ultrasonic testing is often performed on steel and other metals and alloys, though it can also be used on concrete, wood and composites, albeit with less resolution.

It is used in many industries including steel and aluminium construction, metallurgy, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and other transportation sectors.

PCN Level 1 & 2

This course is designed to provide the participants, a better understanding about theory and application of ultrasonic testing in welds, to train them and qualify them as PCN Level I or II in ultrasonic testing.

PCN Level 2 UT 3.8 & 3.9

This course extends your practical Ultrasonic Testing knowledge in the Welds category to include Nozzles (3.8) & Nodes (3.9). In gaining Nozzle (3.8) certification you are also then certified to test “T” Welds (3.7). We recommend 3 days of training for both Nozzle & Node. However, these can be done individually. This is applicable for UT level 2 certified personnel.

PCN Level 3

This guidance course is aimed at the PCN Level 3 requirements for Ultrasonic Testing practitioners. The main objective of the course is to make candidates fully aware of the scope of the examination and level.

Training Hours

Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
40 Hrs	80 Hrs	40 Hrs
Direct access to Level 2 requires the total hours shown in table for Levels 1 and 2

Experience

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

3 months

9 months

36 months

Note-1: For Level 2 certification, the intent is that work experience consists of time as a Level 1. If the individual is being qualified directly to Level 2, with no time at Level 1, the experience shall consist of the sum of the times required for Level 1 and Level 2. No reduction in the period of experience shall be allowed

Note-2: Industrial NDT experience in the appropriate sector may be acquired either prior to or following success in the qualification examination.

• PSL 57-A Initial Examination application
• PSL 30- Log of Experience
• PSL 44-Vision Requirements (which has to be certified by a registered medical practitioner)
• CP-27 code of ethics
• PCN ID (wallet or e-certificate) -only for existing PCN certificate holders
• PCN UT level I Certificate copy (If applicable)
• One govt approved identity card (example: Passport/voter ID /Aadhaar Card)

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