COMADIT: Certification
Certification of competence in Condition Monitoring
The Institute is a certification body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) providing accredited certification in NDT and soon certification of competence for CM personnel in compliance with ISO18436 and managed by the internationally-renowned PCN (Personnel Certification in NDT) Scheme.
PCN certificates of competence are highly regarded in the UK and worldwide, and the Institute is registered under a European-wide multilateral recognition agreement for NDT personnel certification.
Members of the Institute are able to play an active role in shaping the PCN Scheme to suit the requirements of industry.
Why do I need a certificate of competence?
One of the many benefits of the scheme will be to confer wider recognition of personnel who contribute to effective plant asset management and condition-based management and predictive maintenance.
The qualification will also facilitate compliance with ISO 9001:2000, Quality management systems – Requirements for training and qualification of personnel.
Independent certification enhances confidence in competence!
Who is providing certification for Condition Monitoring personnel?
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) has developed a scheme for the certification of competence of personnel engaged in various condition monitoring disciplines as part of the internationally-recognised PCN Scheme.
The resulting certification will comply with the requirements of international standard ISO 18436.
When and where are examinations available?
Examinations are expected to be available from the second quarter of 2004, examinations will be widely available through the existing network of PCN Authorised Qualifying Bodies and Examination Centres, and at the premises of selected organisations currently offering Condition Monitoring training.
Level 1 examinations are available initially, with level 2 and level 3, the highest level, from later in the year.
What Condition Monitoring technologies will be covered?
Qualification examinations being offered cover Vibration Analysis, Acoustic Emission, Infrared Thermography and Lubrication Management.
Successful candidates will be issued PCN certificates of competence at one of three levels in each of the technologies offered.
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?
BINDT publishes a monthly newspaper style tabloid called NDT News, aimed at providing current information on Condition Monitoring, Non-Destructive Testing, Inspection and quality issues.
State-of-the-art technical articles on Condition Monitoring and NDT are also presented monthly in the BINDT publication, Insight.
Additional information may be obtained by email request to pcn@bindt.org, or by directing your enquiry to Stephen Roe or John Thompson on 01604 259056.
