NDT Training

Lavender International is accredited by the British Institute of NDT (BINDT) Training School Programme. Our team of ASNT Level 3s and PCN NDT Level 3s is one of the largest in the world, offering quality and excellence in NDT training services.

All our training courses are accredited by the British Institute of Non Destructive Testing (BINDT). We provide training suitable for both PCN central certification, and also employer based certification to Levels 1, 2, and 3 to SNT-TC-1A, EN4179, EN473, ISO9712 and NAS410 programmes. We provide training for ASNT Level 3 for a range of methods. Choose from a variety of NDT methods, including Visual inspection, Penetrant inspection, Magnetic particle inspection, Radiographic inspection, Ultrasonic inspection, Eddy Current inspection and Material Evaluation. We supply to companies in a wide range of industrial sectors; Power, Nuclear, Shipping, Defence, Aerospace, Transport, Leisure, Pre-service, In-Service, Oil, Gas, Electricity and Pressure Vessels.

About Our Courses

Our courses are based heavily on practical exercises, which when combined with the recording, reporting and answering of quizzes, results in the understanding of a specific syllabus segment. Up front lecturing is reduced to a minimum and the emphasis is on training to the precise, specific needs of the individual. Exercises are regularly backed up by the tutor, and all teaching is reviewed by texts, standards and computer based learning where possible.

Training is currently available at our Head Office in Penistone, the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Sheffield (UK), and Houston Texas in the USA and Perth in Western Australia. We also provide training onsite providing an opportunity to better suit a course to a company's individual needs. Onsite training has taken place in many locations both in the UK and internationally.

To view detailed information about the courses we offer, select the method you require from the list. We can provide various courses for each method, each suited to your particular requirements. The type of course you choose depends on how much experience you have, whether you have received training previously or currently hold a certificate, and also what type of certification you are working towards.

More specialist courses are available under some methods, for example Time of Flight Diffraction and Phased Array being specialist subjects within Ultrasonic Testing. Material Evaluation courses include Acid Etch Inspection, Hardness Testing, Conductivity Testing, and Anodic Flaw Detection.

To book a course, simply call our office on +44(0)1226 765769 or email nicola@lavender-ndt.com to check availability and make a reservation. Generally information including syllabus is available online, however if you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to call our office.

Preparing For Your Course

It is important that all relevant parts relating to your application are completed. Please take great care to complete it fully. It may be that without completing the form fully we will not be able to accept your booking. 

Please attend at 08.30. Courses close at 16.30. Lunch is taken at times suitable to the candidate from 12.30 – 13.30. 

1. Eye Test – You are responsible for providing an Eye Test where applicable. PSL 44 is available for recording this information. 
2. Fees – No certificates will be issued unless fees have been paid in full. We do accept all major Credit and Debit Cards. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Lavender International’.  
3. Mobile Phones – Further to security issues associated with Lavender International being an examination centre, please be aware that you will NOT be allowed to bring your mobile phone into the Lavender buildings. 
4. Log Books – Lavender International are pleased to provide all NDT personnel with a FREE Log Book. In order to prepare for 5 years renewal or recertification, it is important to complete the Log Book on a regular basis.

Please select which method you would like to view training information for: