PCN 2024 Document Download
The PCN Scheme has been undergoing a major review and relaunch following the issue of ISO 9712:2022. All new PCN24 Scheme documents are prefixed 'PCN24' and officially launch on 1 July 2024; however, there will be a phased introduction. Where new PCN24 documents have not yet been issued, the legacy documents should continue to be used.
Any concerns or queries should be forwarded to the Certification Services Department, which will endeavour to respond in good time:
Technical enquiries: technical@bindt.org
PCN enquiries: pcn.enquiries@bindt.org
Audit enquiries: audits@bindt.org
| PCN24 – Document download – PSL | |||||
| PCN24/PSL04 | Examination availability | Issue 06 | November 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL18 | Application for a duplicate PCN certificate | Issue 01 | October 2024 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL28 | Applications for late/deferred approval | Issue 01 | October 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL30 | Log of industrial NDT experience Guidance on the use of this document can be found here. | Issue 03 | November 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL31 | Use of the accreditation mark, the PCN logo and reference to PCN | Issue 01 | March 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL33 | Verification of photograph and signature supplied for PCN e-certification | Issue 01 | March 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL35 | Charges for Certification Services for 2025 Charges for 2026 can be found here. | Issue 01 | January 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL44 | Visual acuity and colour perception guidance document | Issue 01 | July 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL45 | Use and misuse of PCN certificates | Issue 01 | October 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL49 | PCN examination exemptions | Issue 01 | February 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL49A | PCN acceptance of non-BINDT/ATO training | Issue 01 | February 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL53 | Application to purchase individual certificates of NDT qualification suitable for framing | Issue 01 | April 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL55 | Extension of latest retest date for failed PCN examinations | Issue 01 | October 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL57A | Application of PCN examination (initial, recertification, retest, sector supplementary and extension to certification) | Issue 02 | November 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL57C | Post-experience application: application for certification where experience is gained following examination | Issue 01 | April 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL60 | BINDT/PCN compliance with the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016: Guidance (GB) and European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU | Issue 01 | March 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL62 | PCN Level 1 and Level 2 recertification upon receipt of evidence of success in examinations conducted by Recognised Certification Bodies | Issue 01 | June 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL66 | BINDT-approved stamps for PCN certificate holders | Issue 02 | October 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/PSL70 | Application for the award of a Level 2 certificate (related to a Level 3 certificate issued following success in the Level 2 practical examination) | Issue 01 | October 2025 |  | |
| PCN24 – Document download – CP | |||||
| PCN24/CP12 | Transitional arrangements for the appointment of examiners – New or resurrected certification schemes or sectors | Issue 01 | May 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/CP14 | Conformity assessment of ATOs, AQBs and quality management systems | Issue 03 | July 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/CP16 | Renewal and recertification of PCN Level 1, 2 and 3 certificates A PCN24/CP16 FAQ can be found here. A presentation on the use of PCN24/CP16 can be found here. | Issue 03 | June 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/CP19 | Informal access to BINDT Authorised Qualifying Bodies by third parties | Issue 01 | March 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/CP21 | Procedure for complaints, falsification, cheating and appeals | Issue 02 | March 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/CP27 | Code of Ethics for PCN certificate holders | Issue 01 | March 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/CP28 | Structured experience programme (fast-track experience) | Issue 01 | July 2025 |  | |
| PCN24 – Document download – General | |||||
| PCN24/GEN | General requirements for qualification and PCN certification of NDT personnel | Issue 02 | August 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/GEN/AppendixZ1 | NDT examination syllabi | Issue 01 | February 2024 |  | |
| PCN24/GEN/APP/ET | PCN certification eligibility and examination requirements for personnel engaged in non-destructive testing using the electromagnetic testing (ET) method at Levels 1, 2 and 3 | Issue 01 | July 2024 |  | |
| PCN24/GEN/APP/MT | PCN certification eligibility and examination requirements for persons engaged in non-destructive testing (NDT) using the magnetic particle testing (MT) method at Levels 1, 2 and 3 | Issue 02 | August 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/GEN/APP/PT | PCN certification eligibility and examination requirements for persons engaged in non-destructive testing using the penetrant testing (PT) method at Levels 1, 2 and 3 | Issue 02 | August 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/GEN/APP/RT | PCN certification and examination eligibility requirements for personnel engaged in non-destructive testing using the radiographic testing (RT) method at Levels 1, 2 and 3 | Issue 01 | May 2024 |  | |
| PCN24/GEN/APP/UT | PCN certification eligibility and examination requirements for personnel engaged in non-destructive testing using the ultrasonic testing (UT) method at Levels 1, 2 and 3 | Issue 02 | August 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/GEN/APP/VT | PCN certification eligibility and examination requirements for persons engaged in non-destructive testing using the visual testing (VT) method at Levels 1, 2 and 3 | Issue 02 | August 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/GEN/APP/WI | Specific PCN requirements for the certification of personnel for weld inspection | Issue 01 | January 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/SYL/DOC/RUT | PCN training and examination syllabus document for: rail sector – Ultrasonic testing (RUT) rail track and rail axle testing at PCN Levels 1, 2 and 3 | Issue 01 | January 2025 |  | |
| PCN24/SYL/WI | PCN Syllabus – Welding inspection (WI) | Issue 01 | January 2025 |  | |
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