CERTIFICATION SERVICES DIVISION
PSL 8A Issue 94: Dated 1 April 2013
PSL/8A is revised at quarterly intervals and details the current status of all PCN published documents. It is circulated automatically to holders of controlled PCN documents – under cover of a transmittal note. Changes to a document's issue status are indicated by a vertical line in the left margin adjacent to the document concerned. Withdrawn documents should be destroyed or clearly marked on each page 'WITHDRAWN' or 'SUPERSEDED'.
A number of documents are available to download. They are hyperlinked in the tables, so if a link exists that document is available. The documents are in PDF format – a copy of Acrobat Reader is required to view them. For information on how to obtain a copy of Adobe Acrobat, click on the icon. The size of the file is indicated in each case.
Of course, we do not ignore the possibility that you would prefer to receive copies by post and you can request this service by contacting Nicole Scutt on +44 (0)1604 89 3856. Any of the documents referenced herein, except those for PCN internal use, may be obtained from the Certification Services Division at The British Institute of NDT, and many of them may be obtained directly from any PCN Test Centre. Revised, amended or re-issued documents will be automatically sent to members of the PCN Registered Update Scheme. For details, please contact the Certification Services Division.
Holders and recipients of documents who do not subscribe to the PCN Registered Update Scheme are advised to check the status of any documents they hold before use. PCN cannot be held responsible for the update of any documentation acquired outside of the update scheme.
A downloadable version of PSL 8A is available here in PDF format:
| REFERENCE | ISSUE | DATE | CONSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENTS |
PCN/1  |
2 | 01.01.11 | BINDT Certification Management Committe (PCN Scheme Committee) |
| PCN/2 |
2 rev A | 01.12.11 | Industry Sector Group Committees (generic terms of reference for ad hoc specialist technical working groups) |
| PCN/5 | 6 rev A | 01.12.11 | PCN Scheme Certification Panel (for internal use only) |
| PCN/7 | 3 | 09.01.07 | PCN Personnel Certification Scheme Authorised Qualifying Body Workshop (for AQBs only) |
| PCN/8 | 1 rev B | 01.10.10 | Marketing Ad Hoc Group (for internal use only) |
| REFERENCE | ISSUE | DATE | QUALITY SYSTEM CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS |
| QS1 |
7 | 01.01.13 | Requirements for the approval of organisations providing Non-Destructive Evaluation services |
| QS2 |
6 rev B | 01.04.13 | Procedure for PCN assessment and registration |
| QS3 | 6 rev A | 01.12.11 |
Quality Management System assessment instructions and checklist (confidential to PCN Assessors only) |
| QS4 |
7 | 01.01.13 | PCN Assessment and Registration fees |
| REFERENCE | ISSUE | DATE | CENTRAL PAPERS (USUALLY DETAILING POLICY) |
| CP9 |
8 rev E | 01.05.11 | Requirements for Authorised Qualifying Bodies |
| CP9 Annex A | 5 | 09.02.11 | Application for approval as a BINDT Authorised Qualifying Body (for distribution only to existing and applicant AQBs) |
| CP9 Annex B | 9 | 01.09.09 | Specifications for PCN examination specimens (for distribution only to existing and applicant AQBs) |
| CP9 Annex C | 4 | 21.07.11 | Minimum equipment holdings for BINDT Authorised Qualifying Bodies (for distribution only to existing and applicant AQBs) |
| CP9 Annex D | 1 rev B | 01.01.13 | Code of Practice for AQBS and ATOs (for distribution only to existing and applicant AQBs) |
| CP10 |
5 rev A | 01.04.09 | Guidance on the procedure for conduct of BINDT assessments |
| CP12 |
5 rev B |
01.01.13 | PCN Transitional Arrangements for all levels of certification |
| CP13 |
4 Rev A | 01.01.13 | Guidelines for PCN Job Specific Examination (set and conducted by employers) |
| CP14 |
4 rev B |
01.04.09 | BINDT audit procedure and report forms |
| CP16 |
16 rev D | 01.01.13 | Renewal and recertification of PCN Level 1 and Level 2 certificates. |
CP16  | 17 | 01.04.13 | For implementation 01.07.13 – This issue will NOT be accepted before the date specified |
| CP16A |
3 | 01.01.13 | Acceptable ASNT certification for PCN CP 16 surveillance activity. |
| CP17 |
4 rev E | 01.01.13 | Renewal and recertification of PCN Level 3 certificates – except in the aerospace sector. |
| CP17 | 5 | 01.04.13 | For implementation 01.07.13 – This issue will NOT be accepted before the date specified |
| CP17A |
1 rev D | 21.09.11 | Recertification of PCN Level 3 Aerospace Certificates |
| CP17A | 2 | 01.04.13 | For implementation 01.07.13 – This issue will NOT be accepted before the date specified |
| CP19 |
6 rev A |
01.04.09 | Informal access to BINDT Authorised Qualifying Bodies by Third Parties |
| CP21 |
5 |
01.04.09 | Complaints and Appeals |
| CP22 |
7 rev A |
16.04.09 | Grading Practical Examinations |
| CP23A |
2 Rev A | 01.01.13 | Accredited Certification Bodies seeking to become PCN Authorised Qualifying Bodies |
| CP25 |
4 rev A | 06.08.09 | Guidelines for the preparation of NDT procedures and instructions in PCN examinations |
| CP25 Annex A |
2 rev A | 26.11.02 | General specification for visual examination |
| CP26 |
1 rev C | 01.01.13 | Procedure for the administration of PCN examinations in languages other than English |
| CP27 |
1 rev A | 21.09.04 | Code of ethics for PCN certificate holders |
| REFERENCE | ISSUE | DATE | STANDARD PCN FORMS AND INFORMATION SHEETS |
| PSL/4 |
64 | 01.04.13 | PCN examination availability |
| PSL/4A |
22 | 01.04.13 | Summary of BINDT certificated organisations |
| PSL/6 | 11 | 12.01.07 | Use of PCN results notices (for AQBs only) |
| PSL/7 |
37 | 01.04.09 | List of Certification Advisory Board member organisations |
| PSL/9 | 23 | 01.01.13 | Numbering of PCN certificates (for AQBs only) |
| PSL/10 |
12 Rev A | 01.01.13 | Information sheet – The PCN Scheme |
| PSL/18 |
8 | 01.07.08 | Application for duplicate certificate/wallet card |
| PSL/26 |
11 |
04.05.09 | Info sheet: PCN certification available |
| PSL/28 |
13 rev B |
01.04.13 | Late/deferred renewal/recertification application |
| PSL/30 |
6 | 06.06.07 reviewed 09.12.11 |
Log of pre-certification employment and experience |
| PSL/30(I) |
1 |
26.04.08 reviewed 09.12.11 |
Log of inspection experience |
| PSL/31 |
8 rev C |
01.10.12 |
Information: Use of the PCN logo |
| PSL/33 |
7 | 06.06.07 reviewed 09.12.11 | PCN wallet cards – verification of photographic likeness |
| PSL/35 |
33 | 01.04.13 | PCN charges for certification services |
| PSL/35A | 12 | 01.01.13 | Remuneration for BINDT Assessors (confidential to Assessors only) |
| PSL/40 |
2 rev B | 09.12.11 | PCN info sheet – Use of logbooks |
| PSL/41 |
2 Rev A | 06.12.07 reviewed 09.12.11 |
Employer Authorisation |
| PSL/42 |
6 rev A |
09.04.09 | Log for recording pre-certification on-the-job training and/or experience |
| PSL/44 |
13 rev B | 01.10.12 | Vision Requirements |
| PSL/44A |
1 rev A | 08.02.11 | Vision Requirements (Aerospace only) |
| PSL/45 |
4 | 07.06.07 reviewed 09.12.11 | Use and misuse of PCN Certification |
| PSL/49 |
13 rev A | 01.01.13 | PCN examination exemptions for holders of current valid certificates issued by other certification bodies |
| PSL/51 |
4 rev B |
01.01.13 | Acceptable certification for supervision of candidates for certification |
| PSL/53 |
16 | 01.01.13 | Application for PCN certificate of qualification (suitable for framing) |
| PSL/55 |
5 | 01.01.11 | Extension of latest retest date |
| PSL/56 | 2 | 17.11.04 | Commitment to confidentiality and impartiality |
| PSL/57A |
3 | 01.04.13 | Application form for INITIAL examinations |
| PSL/57B |
3 | 01.04.13 | Application form for recertification, supplementary and retest examinations |
| PSL/57C |
5 rev A | 01.04.13 | Application form for the issue of PCN certification where experience was gained subsequent to initial examination |
| PSL/57Q_NDT |
1 rev A | 01.01.11 | Application for renewal of a BINDT certificate of qualification issued under the IQB-QP1 procedure |
| PSL/57WIA |
2 rev C | 01.04.13 | Weld Inspector examinations application form |
| PSL/57WIR |
2 rev B | 21.09.11 | Application for renewal of PCN weld inspection certification |
| PSL/58 | 3 rev A | 06.12.07 reviewed 09.12.11 | Blank PCN wallet card for supply to BINDT AQB (referenced here for document distribution and control purposes only) |
| PSL/60 |
2 | 01.01.13 | Pressure Equipment Directive – BINDT Services |
| PSL/61 | 1 rev C | 01.01.13 | Notification of cancellation of certification following failed recertification (for internal use only) |
| PSL/62 |
1 rev A | 01.01.13 reviewed 09.12.11 | Recertification of PCN certificates after examinations conducted by recognised Certification Bodies |
| PSL/66 |
10 | 01.04.13 | BINDT Approved Stamps for PCN Certificate Holders |
| PSL/67 |
1 rev B | 01.01.11 | Supplementary 56 day rule waiver |
| PSL/68 |
4 rev A | 01.01.13 | PCN eligibility for holders of other certification |
| PSL/69 |
1 | 01.07.08 | Pre Certification Training – General Information |
| PSL/70 |
3 |
26.11.08 | Issue of PCN L2 certification to holder of related L3 certificate. |
