PCN Documents (CPs PSLs Qs etc)
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 Withdrawn documents should be destroyed or clearly marked on each page 'WITHDRAWN' or 'SUPERSEDED'.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

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

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

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.