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  Ultrasonics Examinations at Lavender International    
       
 

We provide examinations for Ultrasonic Testing, including PCN personal certification examinations to Levels 1, 2 and 3, plus examination for employers based schemes such as SNT-TC-1A, NAS410, EN4179, to Levels 1, 2 and 3. We are unable to offer ASNT Level 3 examinations, as these are only available in one location in the UK. For the dates and location of the next ASNT Level 3 examinations, telephone the Lavender office on +44(0)1226765769.

Please Note: PCN require that an exam levy is paid at an appropriate rate

   
       
  Level 1    
       
 

To be eligible for the PCN/SNT Level 1 examination, an eye test must be passed (near vision and colour).

The UT Level 1 examination includes a theory paper, specific paper, and a practical exam.

The PCN requirements for Level 1 UT are: 40 hours training, previous to the exam, and 3 months supervised work experience, to be obtained either before the examination, or within 12 months after passing the exam.

Once the 40 hours training have been obtained, the examination passed, and 3 months supervised work experience obtained within 12 months of passing the exam, PCN will issue certification.

The options for UT Level 1 examinations are:

UT Castings
UT Plate Tester
UT Forgings (Plate)
UT Forgings (Plate, Bars, and Billets)
UT Welds 3.1
UT Spot Weld Tester
UT Time of Flight Diffraction*
Resit (Theory)
Resit (Practical)
Recertification

*UT Welds Level 1 is required before UT TOFD can be taken.

   
       
  Level 2    
       
 

To be eligible for the PCN/SNT Level 2 examination, an eye test must be passed (near vision and colour).

The UT Level 2 examination includes a theory paper, specific paper, and a practical exam.

The PCN requirements for Level 2 UT are: 80 hours training if Level 1 is held, or 120 hours direct to level 2, previous to the exam, and 9 months supervised work experience additional to Level 1 (12 months direct), to be obtained either before the examination, or within 12 months after passing the exam.

Once the 80 additional hours training have been obtained, the examination passed, and 9 additional months supervised work experience obtained within 12 months of passing the exam, PCN will issue certification.

The options for UT Level 2 examinations are:

UT Castings
UT Plate Tester
UT Forgings (Plate)
UT Forgings (Plate, Bars and Billets)
UT Forgings (Plate, Bars and Billets, Forgings)
UT Spot Weld Tester
UT Welds 3.1 Plate
UT Welds 3.2 Pipe
UT Welds 3.1 + 3.2
UT Welds 3.7 'T'
UT Welds 3.8 Nozzle
UT Welds 3.9 Node
UT Welds 3.8 + 3.9
UT Welds Critical Sizing*
UT Time of Flight Diffraction*
UT Phased Array*
Resit (Theory)
Resit (Practical)
Recertification

*Please note that these require UT Welds Level 2 to be held before they are taken.

   
       
  Level 3    
       
 

To be eligible for the PCN/SNT Level 3 examination, an eye test must be passed (near vision and colour).

You can view the PCN requirements for Level 3 on the Certification page.

The Level 3 Basic exam must be passed, this is a theory exam containing questions from a range of methods. In addition to the basic exam, the method exam must then be passed. For PCN, there are 3 theory papers, General, Specific, and Written Procedure. In PCN, if Level 2 is not held, the Level 2 practical exam must be passed.

The options for UT Level 3 examinations are:

Basic Examination
UT Examination
TOFD Examination
UT Level 2 Practical
TOFD Level 2 Practical
Resit
Recertification