PCN Examinations
Certification Services Department
PCN24/PSL04 Examination availability Issue 07 dated December 2025
PCN examinations are available at a number of Authorised Qualifying Bodies (AQBs) and examination centres. Many AQBs have a high degree of flexibility and can conduct PCN examinations at any location, including overseas, upon demand.
Table 1 shows all current BINDT AQBs (holding ISO 9001 certification), whilst Table 2 shows examination centres where PCN examinations are either permanently or frequently available.
Please use the following link to verify BINDT-approved ISO 9001 companies: //certcheck.ukas.com
Examination availability by industry/product sector and NDT method
The headquarters location of the AQB is shown in bold type.
All initial contact and requests for examination information should be direct to the AQB, at the address/telephone/email address given in Table 1, unless alternative contact information is given under the examination centre location concerned.
PCN examinations are available at a number of Authorised Qualifying Bodies (AQBs) and examination centres. Many AQBs have a high degree of flexibility and can conduct PCN examinations at any location, including overseas, upon demand.
Table 1 shows all current BINDT AQBs (holding ISO 9001 certification), whilst Table 2 shows examination centres where PCN examinations are either permanently or frequently available.
Please use the following link to verify BINDT-approved ISO 9001 companies: //certcheck.ukas.com
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Table 1. The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing Authorised Qualifying Bodies
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| African NDT Centre (Pty) Ltd 21 Constantia Blvd, Constantia Kloof, Roodeport, Johannesburg 1709, South Africa PCN Coordinator: Ismail Mahomed T: +27 12 665 3248 M: +27 66 418 5518 E: ismail.mahomed@andtc.com W: www.andtc.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 01.05.2028 |
Altair Engineering Inspections Pte Ltd #05-109, 18 Boon Lay Way, Tradehub 21, Singapore 609966 PCN Coordinator: Siraj Hameed Masroor T: +65 6465 0877 E: siraj@altairengg.com W: www.altairengg.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 11.09.2027 |
| Argyll Ruane 4 Europa View, Sheffield Business Park, Sheffield, S9 1XH PCN Coordinator: Kristian Hampson T: +44 (0)114 399 5720 E: kristian.hampson@argyllruane.com W: //argyllruane.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 20.08.2027 | Array Training Ltd Hareness Circle, Aberdeen AB12 3LY PCN Coordinator: Ray Wilson T: +44 (0)1224 890806 E: ray.wilson@arraytraining.com W: www.arraytraining.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 30.11.2026 |
| A Star Training & Consultancy Pvt Ltd (India) 33, Plot 2, Ponniamman Koil 2nd Street, near Shikshaa, CBSE School, Maruthi Nagar, Hasthinapuram, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600064, India PCN Coordinator: Jiyavudeen Musthafa T: +91 91 2354 4074 / +91 89 3923 0676 E: jiyavudeen@astarindia.in W: www.astarindia.in PCN test centre approval expiry date: 27.10.2027 | BIT Inspection Technology No 11, 6th Pillaiyarkoil Street, Ambal Nagar, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai, India 600032 PCN Coordinator: Rajamanickam Baskar T: +91 98 4080 0863 E: rbaskar@bitndtindia.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 09.02.2028 |
| Lavender International Test Centre Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield S36 6HP PCN Coordinator: N Dodsley T: +44 (0)1226 765769 E: nic@lavender-ndt.com E: quality@lavender-ndt.com W: www.lavender-ndt.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 25.11.2026 |
NDE Institute of Trinidad Ltd 15 Robertson Street, Les Efforts East, San Fernando, Trinidad, West Indies PCN Coordinator: Reshma Maharaj-Jack T: +1 868 653 9343 E: reshma@learnndt.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 07.05.2026 |
| Noble Quality Evaluation Private Limited FAO: Ramesh Narayanasamy Plot 20 & 21, Anjaneya Nagar, (Near MIET), Gundur, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu 620 007, India PCN Coordinator: N Ramesh T: + 91 82 2095 4947/+91 87 5404 2871 E: nobleqe@gmail.com W: www.nobleqe.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 31.01.2026 (interim) |
Royal Tech Training & Consultancy Plot 19, Ratnagiri Nagar, near Indrani Function Hall, Chanukya Naga, Sujatha Nagar, Visakhapatnam, A P India 530051 PCN Coordinator: Hemachandra T: + 91 77 3206 9014 T: + 91 88 8627 6888 E: royaltechpcn@gmail.com W: www.royaltechndt.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 31.03.2026 |
| Serco Rail Technical Services Unit 9, Victoria Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8AN PCN Coordinator: Jan Makovsky Contact: Jon Cadd T: +44 (0)7718 194895 E: training.srts@serco.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 25.02.2026 | Singapore Welding Society c/o SETSCO Services Pte Limited, 531 Bukit Batok Street 23, Singapore 659547 PCN Coordinator: Maung Tint Lwin T: +65 566 7777 E: tintlwin@setsco.com W: //sws.org.sg PCN test centre approval expiry date: 28.05.2026 |
| Smart Technocrats & Consultancy Services (I) Pvt Ltd Plot No 05, Sector 18a, Nerul (W), Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400706 PCN Coordinator: Sunil Mukul T: +91 22 2770 6055 E: smartndt@vsnl.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 01.04.2028 |
South West School of NDT Longwood Drive, Forest Farm, Cardiff CF14 7HY PCN Coordinator: Alan Rees T: +44 (0)29 2054 0000 E: alan.rees@minton.co.uk E: training@minton.co.uk W: www.swsndt.co.uk PCN test centre approval expiry date: 20.01.2027 |
| Tonghui Testing Technical Services (Nanjing) Co Ltd Unit 2, Block 12, No 8, Kangzheng Road, Liuhe District, Nanjing, China 211599 PCN Coordinator: Sophia Bian T: +86 (0)25 5766 1836 E: sophia.bian@ndttraining.cn PCN test centre approval expiry date: 24.11.2028 |
Trichy Institute for Welding M.S.A Complex, 1st Floor, Rail Nagar, Ariyamangalam, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India 620010 PCN Coordinator: Prabu Venkatachalapathy T: +91 43 1244 2118 E: tiwpcnaudit@gmail.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 18.05.2027 |
| TWI Test Centre Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL PCN Coordinator: Michal Skerik Tel: +44 (0)1223 899500 E: trainexam@twitraining.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 19.02.2027 |
WENS Technical & Occupational Skills Training LLC PO Box 393179, Unit 107B, First Floor, Multiline 6 Business Centre, Arjumand Building, DIP 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates PCN Coordinator: Mr R Raghunathan T: +971 5 546284 / +971 5 07 563164 E: raghu@wensdubai.com W: www.wensdubai.com PCN test centre approval expiry date: 05.04.2028 |
Examination availability by industry/product sector and NDT method
The headquarters location of the AQB is shown in bold type.
All initial contact and requests for examination information should be direct to the AQB, at the address/telephone/email address given in Table 1, unless alternative contact information is given under the examination centre location concerned.
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Table 2. Authorised Qualifying Bodies’ examination centres
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| E1 – Eddy current M – Magnetic particle P – Penetrant R – Radiography RI – Radiographic interpretation U – Ultrasonic | CS – Critical sizing V – Visual testing TOFD – Time-of-flight diffraction U(pl) – Ultrasonic thickness measurement ACFM – Alternating current field measurement PA – Phased array | Pl – Plate testing WI – Welding inspection H1 – Rail axles H2 – Railway rail ARS – Advanced Radiation Safety BRS – Basic Radiation Safety | RPS – Radiation Protection Supervisor CRT – Computed radiography CRI – Computed radiographic interpretation U(TMCM) – In-service inspection, UT thickness measurement and corrosion monitoring of steel components | |||||
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Authorised Qualifying Bodies’ examination centre |
Aerospace |
Castings
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Railway
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Welds
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Wrought products |
General (multi‐sector)
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In-Service inspection |
Tubes and pipes |
| African NDT Centre (Pty) Ltd 21 Constantia Blvd, Constantia Kloof, Roodeport, Johannesburg, 1709 South Africa PCN Coordinator: I Mahomed T: +27 12 665 3248 M: +27 66 418 5518 E: ismail.mahomed@andtc.com | U, RI, E1 | M, P, V | ||||||
| Altair Engineering Inspections Pte Ltd #05-109, 18 Boon Lay Way, Tradehub 21, Singapore 609966 PCN Coordinator: Siraj Hameed Masroor T: +65 6465 0877 E: siraj@altairengg.com W: www.altairengg.com | U, RI (L2), TOFD, M (L2), P (L2) | PA | ||||||
| Altair Academy Sdn Bhd 129 & 129-01, Jalan Sierra Perdana 4, Taman Sierra Perdana, 81750, Masai, Johor, Malaysia Contact: Mr Shaik Khaja Mohiuddin E: khaja@altairengg.com | U, RI (L2), TOFD, M (L2), P (L2) | PA | ||||||
| Argyll Ruane 4 Europa View, Sheffield Business Park, Sheffield S9 1XH PCN Coordinator: Kristian Hampson T: +44 (0)114 399 5720 F: +44 (0)114 243 0035 E: kristian.hampson@argyllruane.com W: http://argyllruane.com |
RI, U, R |
E1, R, RI, U, CS, WI, TOFD |
U, U(pl) |
P, M, V, BRS, RPS, PA, CRT, CRI | U(TMCM) (L2) |
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| Argyll Ruane (Ruane-TATI) Terengganu, Malaysia Contact: Mohd Faizal Annuar T: +60 9 863 1033 E: faizal_rt@yahoo.com | RI, U, WI, E1 | U(pl) | P, M, V, BRS, RPS | |||||
| Argyll Ruane (MINDT) Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia T: +60 3 6280 3448 E: info@mindt.com.my | RI, U, WI, P, M | U(pl) | V, BRS, RPS | |||||
| Argyll Ruane (ANDTC) South Africa Contact: Ismail Mahomed T: +27 12665 3248 E: ismail.mahomed@andtc.com |
TOFD, WI |
U(pl) |
PA | |||||
| Argyll Ruane (IINDT) Trikarsa Equalita, Block C, No 12, Sei Panas, Batam, Indonesia 29433 Contact: Brillian Wiraprima Sardi / Hendra Wijaya T: +62 77 847 2122 E: hendra@iindt.com | E1, TOFD, P, M, U, RI, WI | PA | ||||||
| Argyll Ruane (LLC. I.V.EP.E.-SEV) Industrial and Business Education and Training Institute-SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, 143 Liosion Avenue & 6 Thirsiou Str, Attika Square, GR10445 Athens, Greece Contact: Theodoros Kasimatis T: +30 21 0 825 7800 E: tkasimatis@ivepe.gr | RI, U | V, P, M | ||||||
| Argyll Ruane (C & D Access Ltd) Unit 2B, Benton Business Park, Bellway Industrial Estate, Whitley Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SA Contact: A Gamarra T: +44 (0)191 691 7300 E: ana.gamarra@cdais.co.uk | E1, U, TOFD, PA | U(pl) | P, M, V | |||||
| Argyll Ruane Dunfermline 14 Pitreavie Court, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline KY11 8UU Contact: Peter MacPherson / Bryan Ravenshear T: +44 (0)1383 669004 E: fifendt@imeche.org E: bryan.ravenshear@imeche.org | U | E1, U, RI, WI, TOFD | U | P, M, V, PA | ||||
| Argyll Ruane (Apave SEE) Fjodor Dostoevski 72, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia T: +389 72 275 233 E: marija.janevska@apave.com | E1, U, R, RI | P, M, V, BRS | ||||||
| Array Training Ltd Hareness Circle, Aberdeen AB12 3LY PCN Coordinator: Ray Wilson T: +44 (0)1224 890806 E: ray.wilson@arraytraining.com W: www.arraytraining.com | U, R/RI, E1 | U(pl) | M, P, V BRS, ARS | U(TMCM) (L2) | ||||
| A Star Training & Consultancy Pvt Ltd (India)
Shree Building, 47/11-1 Devadi Street, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 600004 PCN Coordinator: Jiyavudeen Musthafa T: +91 90 0376 7420 E: jiyavudeen@astarindia.in | U, M (L2), P (L2), RI (L2), TOFD, PA | |||||||
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BIT Inspection Technology No 11, 6th Pillaiyarkoil Street, Ambal Nagar, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai, India, 600032 PCN Coordinator: Rajamanickam Baskar T: +91 98 4080 0863 E: rbaskar@bitndtindia.com |
U, R |
U, R, RI, WI, TOFD, PA |
U, U(pl) | M, P, V, BRS |
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Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd
Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield S36 6HP T: +44 (0)1226 765769 E: pcncoordinator@lavender-ndt.com |
R, RI, U
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E1, R, RI, U, CS, TOFD, ACFM, WI
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E1, U, U(pl)
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P, M, V, PA, BRS, RPS, CRT | ||||
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Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd, USA LLC
15200 Middlebrook Drive, Suite F, Houston, Texas 77058, USA T: +1 281 913 9064 E: james@lavender-ndt.com |
R, RI, U |
U, E1, TOFD, CS, R, RI, ACFM |
U, U(pl), E1 |
PA, BRS, RPS, M, P, V | ||||
| Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd (Oceaneering) 109 Bowesfield Lane, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3HF T: +44 (0)1642 604661 E: mholland@oceaneering.com E: varmstrong@oceaneering.com | R, RI, U | U, TOFD, CS, RI, R, E1, ACFM | U, U(pl), E1 | M, P, V, PA, BRS, RPS | ||||
| Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd Technology Centre, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Brunel Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5WG T: +44 (0)1226 765769 E: enquiries@lavender-ndt.com | U | U, TOFD, CS | U, U(pl) | PA | U(TMCM) (L2) |
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| Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd (Non-Destructive Academy of South Africa) 3 Pastoll Road, Pinetown, Sarnia, 3610 Durban, South Africa T: +27 (0)31 708 3433 E: nish@nondestructive.co.za |
R, RI, U |
E1, R, RI, U, CS, TOFD, ACFM, WI |
E1, U, U(pl) |
P, M, V, PA, BRS, RPS, CRT | ||||
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Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd (Quality Control Council of Canada) 120A, 10403 172 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada T5S 1K9 T: +1 780 4883 455 E: darcy@qcccanada.com |
TOFD |
PA | ||||||
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Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd (TQCC) G Papandreou 150, Metamorfosi, Athens, Greece 14452 T: +30 211 0127928 E: axir@tgcc.gr |
E1, R, RI, U, TOFD, WI, CS |
U(pl), E1, U |
P, M, V, PA, BRS, RPS | |||||
| Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd (TQCC) 14 Km Thessalonikis-Michanionas, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece T: +30 231 1110689 E: info@tqcc.gr | E1, RI, U, TOFD, WI, CS | U(pl), E1, U | P, M, V, PA | |||||
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NDE Institute of Trinidad Ltd
15 Robertson Street, Les Efforts East, San Fernando, Trinidad, West Indies PCN Coordinator: Reshma Maharaj-Jack T: +1 868 653 9343 E: reshma@learnndt.com |
U (L1,L2) | |
P (L2), M (L2) | |||||
| Noble Quality Evaluation Private Limited FAO: Ramesh Narayanasamy Plot 20 & 21, Anjaneya Nagar (Near MIET) via Trichy Airport, Gundur, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, 620 007, India PCN Coordinator: N Ramesh T: +91 82 2095 4947 T:+91 87 5404 2871 E: nobleqe@gmail.com W: www.nobleqe.com | U, R, RI, TOFD, PA | M, P, BRS | ||||||
| Royal Tech Training & Consultancy Plot 19, Ratnagiri Nagar, near Indrani Function Hall, Chanukya Naga, Sujatha Nagar, Visakhapatnam, A P India 530051 PCN Coordinator: Hemachandra T: +91 77 3206 9014 T: +91 88 8627 6888 E: royaltechpcn@gmail.com W: www.royaltechndt.com | U, TOFD, PA, RI (L2) | M, P | ||||||
| Serco Rail Technical Services Unit 9, Victoria Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8AN PCN Coordinator: Jan Makovsky Contact: Jon Cadd T: +44 (0)7718 194895 E: training.srts@serco.com | U, H1 (L1, L2) | |||||||
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Singapore Welding Society
c/o SETSCO Services Pte Limited, 531 Bukit Batok Street 23, Singapore 659547 T: +65 566 7777 F: +65 566 7718 E: tintlwin@setsco.com |
E1, P, M, R, U
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R, RI, U
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P, M, BRS, RPS, PA | |||||
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Smart Technocrats & Consultancy Services (I) Pvt Ltd Plot No 05, Sector 18a, Nerul (W), Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400706 PCN Coordinator: Sunil Mukul T: +91 22 770 6055 E: sunilmukul@rediffmail.com |
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U, RI, TOFD, P, M (all L2) |
PA (L2) | |||||
| TES Canada Inc Unit 335, 3750 46 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2B OL1 PCN Coordinator: Reza Arjmand T: +1 403 245 5548 E: reza.arjmand@tescan.ca | PA, TOFD (all L2) | |||||||
| Tonghui Testing Technical Services (Nanjing) Co Ltd Unit 2, Block 12, No 8, Kangzheng Road, Liuhe District, Nanjing, China 211599 PCN Coordinator: Sophia Bian Tel: +86 (0)25 5766 1836 Email: sophia.bian@ndttraining.cn | U, R, RI | U, RI, R, TOFD | U | M, P, V, PA, BRS, ARS | ||||
| Trichy Institute for Welding M.S.A Complex, 1st Floor, Rail Nagar, Ariyamangalam, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India 620010 PCN Coordinator: Prabu Venkatachalapathy T: +91 43 1244 2118 E: tiwpcnaudit@gmail.com | U, RI (L2), PA, TOFD | M, P | ||||||
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The South West School of NDT
Longwood Drive, Forest Farm, Cardiff CF14 7HY T: +44 (0)29 2054 0000 E: training@minton.co.uk E: alan.rees@minton.co.uk |
E1, P, M, R, U
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WI, U, R, RI
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E1
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P, M, BRS, RPS, VT | ||||
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The Welding Institute (TWI)
Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL T: +44 (0)1223 899500 E: trainexam@twitraining.com |
U
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E1, R, RI, U, CS, TOFD |
E1, U, U(pl)
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V, BRS, RPS, PA, CRI, M, P | ||||
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TWI Technology & Training Centre
(Northeast) Ferrous Road, Riverside Park, Middlesbrough TS2 1DJ T: +44 (0)1642 216320 E: twinorth@twi.co.uk |
E1, R, RI, U, CS, TOFD |
U, U(pl)
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P, M, V, BRS, RPS, CRT, CRI, PA | |||||
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Wens Technical & Occupational Skills Training LLC
PO Box 393179, Unit 107B, First Floor, Multiline 6 Business Centre, Arjumand Building, DIP 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates PCN Coordinator: Mr R Raghunathan T: +971 5 546284 T: +971 5 07 563164 E: raghu@wensdubai.com W: www.wensdubai.com |
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R, RI, U |
R, RI, U, WI, TOFD
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U |
P, M, V, BRS, PA |
