PCN News
Certification Services Department – June 2025
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Changes in requirements for PCN renewal and recertification in line with BS EN ISO 9712
There is a requirement for all BS EN ISO 9712-accredited Certification Bodies, of which BINDT is one, to ensure that all certificate holders applying for renewal or recertification meet the criteria defined within the latest edition of BS EN ISO 9712 prior to the issue of certification to them.
This allows Certification Bodies to demonstrate to organisations such as the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) that the certification decisions made are complete, correct, documented and meet the requirements of the standards aligned to the Certification Body’s scope of accreditation.
It is the requirement of the latest edition of BS EN ISO 9712, and therefore the PCN Scheme, to ensure that the practical competency of a Level 1, 2 or 3 certificate holder can be verified at the point of certification renewal, hence the need for all certificate holders (Level 1, 2 or 3) to have successfully demonstrated this to PCN, through correct submission of the recently published PCN24/CP16. These changes are a mandated requirement of the latest edition of BS EN ISO 9712.
More information can be found at: www.bindt.org/admin/downloads/PCN24-CP16-FAQ.pdf
Update to PCN certificates
You will be aware that the Certification Services Department and the Technical and Industrial Department have been working with industry representatives to fully revise the PCN certification scheme in line with the latest edition of BS EN ISO 9712. The new suite of documentation can be found on our website at https://www.bindt.org/Certification/PCN24download/.
As a result of the changes, we have received feedback that the PCN certificates no longer show the legacy numbering on the reverse of the PCN certificate. BINDT is working through this PCN24 transition process and is currently dealing with updating the certificates to resolve this issue very soon. The updated reverse of the PCN certificate will look as follows:
Improvements to Certification Services
The British Institute of NDT (BINDT) and its Certification Services Department have embarked on a number of exciting developments to improve services for certificate holders, training schools and examination centres, as well as others engaging with the PCN Scheme, by re-prioritising its strategy and implementing a digital transformation.
BINDT is developing an ‘Application Management’ system, which will align with the upgrade to the BINDT website.
Also in development is a system for the online submission of examination results notices, from the AQB directly to PCN, avoiding duplication of data entry, minimising the risk of errors and improving efficiency.
In summary, users of the PCN Certification Scheme can expect the following improvements in the coming months:
- Improved customer service
- Additional resource to process applications and respond to queries
- Application Manager system to track the progress of applications and renewals
- Online examinations
- Electronic certificates
- Online submission of results notices
- Product Technology online training course
- Update to Rail Sector scheme
- Update to Weld Inspection scheme.
Ongoing verification of Basic Radiation Safety competence for PCN certification in RT – Mandatory notice
Successful completion of the PCN BRS certification examination will verify to PCN that the candidate’s knowledge for radiation safety has met the minimum training and examination requirements for radiation safety, which shall be the satisfactory benchmark in terms of level of knowledge and understanding.
New contact emails for certification department
As part of its improvements to services, the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing has implemented some new contact details for the PCN team:
pcn.enquiries@bindt.org for general PCN enquiries
renewals@bindt.org for all PCN Level 1 and Level 2 applications
pcn.applications@bindt.org for any other PCN applications ie late, deferral or post experience.
Lost, stolen or withdrawn certificates
All employers, agencies and end-users are advised that PCN certificates are only valid when presented with a laminated wallet card bearing the image and signature of the certificate holder.
Information on withdrawn/suspended certification:
At the discretion of the Certification Body, certification may be suspended/withdrawn in those situations whereby the Certification Body deems it necessary that a certification suspension/withdrawal is appropriate in line with PCN24/CP21 (Annex A – complaints, cheating and falsification applied penalties).
| PCN number | Name | Suspension end date | ||||||
| 212770 | Erik Aulin | 27 July 2025 | ||||||
| 340366 | Derajat Arianto | 16 October 2025 | ||||||
| 213191 | Darren Thomson | 19 March 2026 | ||||||
| 304873 | Mohd Nasir | 10 February 2026 | ||||||
| 313662 | Damion Hartley | 5 May 2026 | ||||||
| 332973 | Mark Jeffry Celis | 6 June 2026 | ||||||
| 336997 | Rohith Tadakala | 7 December 2026 | ||||||
| 301251 | Salim Agus | 3 March 2027 | ||||||
| 306704 | Shahrilahzam Bin Maraideen | 3 March 2027 | ||||||
| 212298 | Sebastian Lata | 6 June 2027 | ||||||
| N/A | Ruslan Moh | 14 February 2027 | ||||||
| N/A | Mohamad Mohaizzat Bin Mohktarr | 20 July 2027 | ||||||
| 317409 | Nofa Setiawan | 20 October 2029 | ||||||
| 328804 | Amber Neville | 11 September 2029 | ||||||
| 313844 | Khairunniza Mohammed | 26 September 2029 | ||||||
| 101620 | Alan Boyd | 11 November 2029 | ||||||
| 301347 | Micheal Williams | 28 March 2030 | ||||||
| 337219 | Andrei Prokopenko | Until Russian sanctions lifted | ||||||
| 343684 | Sergei Vyrelkin | Until Russian sanctions lifted | ||||||
| N/A | Lalitha Venkatesh | Permanent | ||||||
| 210063 | Abdul Rahman | Permanent | ||||||
| 300332 | Suman Dey | Permanent | ||||||
| 309098 | Mohd Fadzil Anuar | Permanent | ||||||
| 302284 | Francis Regis Joe | Permanent | ||||||
| 309672 | G Venkataraman | Permanent | ||||||
| 313268 | K V Sivaramakrishnan | Permanent | ||||||
| 317701 | K Kumaran | Permanent | ||||||
| 315893 | Mohd Ismail Dollah | Permanent | ||||||
| 325842 | Biju Pappu | Permanent | ||||||
| 327730 | Andrew Harvey (AKA A J Lourdes) | Permanent | ||||||
| 328063 | P Muthu Kumar | Permanent | ||||||
| 329206 | R Ganesh | Permanent | ||||||
| 329274 | Venkaiah Vanka | Permanent | ||||||
| 329278 | G Narayanaswamy | Permanent | ||||||
| 333686 | C Thangachariman | Permanent |
PCN FAQ page
PCN has a frequently asked questions page on the BINDT website, which can be found at: www.bindt.org/certification/general-information/frequently-asked-questions-faq
For any other PCN-related questions, email: pcn.enquiries@bindt.org
Verification of PCN applications
There is a high percentage of verification checks carried out on information submitted in support of PCN applications. In the event that a deliberate attempt to deceive is detected, severe penalties will be applied; please refer to document CP27 ‘Code of ethics for PCN certificate holders’, available at: www.bindt.org/downloads/cp27.pdf
If in doubt about the validity of the information you are providing, seek the advice of BINDT Certification Records Office staff at: pcn.enquiries@bindt.org
Code of Ethics for PCN certificate holders
Individuals certificated within the PCN Scheme must recognise that personal integrity and professional competence are the fundamental principles on which their testing activities are founded. Accordingly, it is a condition of PCN certification that certificate holders shall abide by the PCN Code of Ethics (PCN document PCN24/CP27). All certificate holders agree to comply with this Code of Ethics at the point of application for examination, recertification and renewal.
Complaints and appeals, which are handled with extreme discretion and impartiality, can be submitted using PCN form PCN24/CP21 (www.bindt.org/downloads/pcn24-CP21.pdf).
The process for whistleblowing can be viewed by visiting: www.bindt.org/membership/for-individuals/guidance-on-whistleblowing
BINDT training and examination centre status
All up-to-date contact details for Authorised Qualifying Bodies (AQBs)/examination centres, new and continually approved, can be found at: www.bindt.org/downloads/PSL4.pdf
All up-to-date contact details for Approved Training Organisations (ATOs), new and continually approved, can be found at: www.bindt.org/education-and-training/bindt-approved-trainers
Approved PCN stamps
BINDT offers candidates the opportunity to purchase an approved form of stamp, which, when used in support of the usual signature, will positively identify the PCN certificate holder reporting the results of tests or authorising NDT instructions and procedures.
For an order form and further information on approved PCN stamps, see PCN document PCN24/PSL/66, which can be found at: www.bindt.org/downloads/PCN24/PSL66.pdf
