Training Courses: Part One
Approved Training Establishments – Validated Courses available
All courses listed below are approved as suitable preparation for the corresponding PCN examinations.
Note: Courses validated as suitable pre-approval training for PCN examinations also broadly satisfy the General Theory and Product Technology requirements of employer-based schemes (eg NAS 410, EN 4179 and SNT TC 1A). Any course offered under a company-based certification scheme must also satisfy the requirements of the employer's written practice and training programme. It is the employer's responsibility that any necessary company specific training that would fall outside the validated course syllabus and content is adequately addressed. Condition Monitoring courses are in accordance with ISO18436 and CMGEN.
Note: Courses validated as suitable pre-approval training for PCN examinations also broadly satisfy the General Theory and Product Technology requirements of employer-based schemes (eg NAS 410, EN 4179 and SNT TC 1A). Any course offered under a company-based certification scheme must also satisfy the requirements of the employer's written practice and training programme. It is the employer's responsibility that any necessary company specific training that would fall outside the validated course syllabus and content is adequately addressed. Condition Monitoring courses are in accordance with ISO18436 and CMGEN.
Numbers in bold type indicate the certification level at which the course(s) are aligned.
Letter(s) in brackets indicate the product sector to which each course is aligned.
Letter(s) in brackets indicate the product sector to which each course is aligned.
| Name of Approved Training Organisation & Contact Details | Courses available |
| East Anglia | |
| International School of Aerospace NDT (ISA) Unit 2, Beech Avenue, Taverham Norwich NR8 6HW T: +44 (0)1603 260148 Contact: Samantha Wright Training Coordinator: Gary Jenkins E: samantha.wright@isandt.co.uk E: gary.jenkins@isandt.co.uk E: info@isandt.co.uk W: www.isandt.co.uk | RT: 1,2 (A) UT: 1,2 (A) PA MT: 1,2 (A) PT: 1,2 (A) ET: 1,2 (A) |
| Tri Service School of NDT 71 (IR) Squadron, Building 716 RAF Wittering Peterborough PE8 6HB T: +44 (0)1780 417912 Contact: Darren Allen-Exton Training Coordinator: Darren Allen-Exton Deputy Training Coordinator: Dan Lewis Deputy Training Coordinator: Mark Ellison E: darren.allen-exton561@mod.gov.uk E: daniel.lewis809@mod.gov.uk E: mark.ellison643@mod.gov.uk | RT: 2 (A) UT: 2 (A) MT: 2 (A) PT: 2 (A) ET: 2 (A) |
| TWI Ltd – Cambridge Granta Park, Abington Cambridge CB21 6AL T: +44 (0)1223 899500 Contact: Michal Skerik E: michal.skerik@twi.co.uk E: trainexam@twitraining.com W: www.twitraining.com | RT: 2 (W,C) BRS, RPS RI: 2 (W,C) CRT: 1,2 (G) UT: 2 (W) TOFD PA MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 2 (F,A) 1,2 (W,F) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) Wrought E-Learning |
| East of England | |
| Aerospace Inspection Training (AIT) Ltd Units 9 & 10 Takeley Business Centre, Dunmow Road, Takeley Essex CM22 6SJ T: +44 (0)1279 870276 Contact: Samantha Wright Training Coordinator: Joanne Nair E: samantha.wright@aerospacendt.co.uk E: admin@aerospacendt.co.uk E: joanne.nair@aerospacendt.co.uk W: www.aerospacendt.co.uk | RT: 1,2a (A) BRS CRT: 1,2 UT: 1,2 (A) PA MT: 1,2 (A) PT: 1,2 (A) ET: 1,2 (A) |
| East Midlands | |
| Serco Limited Room 130 Stephenson House, RTC Business Park London Road, Derby DE24 8UP Training Coordinator: Gerie Connors T: +44 (0)330 109 8855 E: geraldine.connors@serco.com E: joel.sainsbury@serco.com | UT: 1,2 (C,D), 1 (R) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C,R) |
| Sperry Rail (International) Ltd Derwent House, RTC Business Park London Road, Derby DE24 8UP Contact: Damian Casson Training Coordinator: Damian Casson T: +44 7717 375203 E: dcasson@sperryrail.com | UT: W/P 1,2 ET: W/P 1,2 |
| North East | |
| C & D Access Ltd Unit 2B, Benton Business Park Bellway Industrial Estate, Whitley Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE12 9SA T: +44 (0)191 691 7300 Contact: Ana Gamarra E: ana.gamarra@cdais.co.uk | UT: 1,2 (W), 1,2 (W 'Plate') F,C MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 1,2 (W) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) |
| NDT Centre (Oceaneering Inspection) 109 Bowesfield Lane Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3HF T: +44 (0)1642 604661 Contact: Viktoria Armstrong E: varmstrong@oceaneering.com E: ppresland@oceaneering.com | RT: 2 (W) RI: 2 (W) UT: 2 (W) MT: 2 (W) PT: 2 (W) |
| TWI Technology and Training Centre (North East) Ferrous Road, Riverside Park Middlesbrough TS2 1DJ T: +44 (0)1642 216320 Contact: Michal Skerik E: michal.skerik@twi.co.uk W: www.twitraining.com | RT: 2 (W,F,C), BRS, RPS RI: 2 (W,C) CRT: 1,2 (G) UT: 2 (W) TOFD PA MT: 2 (W,F,C) PT: 2 (W,F,C) ET: 2 (F,A) 1,2 (W,F,C) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) Wrought |
| Scotland | |
| Array Training Limited Hareness Circle Aberdeen AB12 3LY T: +44 (0)1224 890806 Contact: Ray Wilson/Ashleigh Sutherland E: ray.wilson@arraytraining.com E: ashleigh.sutherland@arraytraining.com E: info@arraytraining.com W: www.arraytraining.com | RT: 1,2 (W) BRS RI: 2 (W) UT: 1,2 (W,F) MT: 1,2 (W,F) PT: 1,2 (W,F) ET: 1,2 (W) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ACFM: 1,2 ISI UT: ISI UT |
| IMechE Fife NDT Limited 14 Pitreavie Court, Pitreavie Business Park Dunfermline KY11 8UU T: +44 (0)7778 157459 T: +44 (0)114 399 5720 Contact: Kristian Hampson E: kristian.hampson@imeche.org W: http://argyllruane.imeche.org | RI: 1,2 (W) UT: 1,2 (W,F,C); PA: 1,2 (W); TOFD: 1,2 (W) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 1,2 (W) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) WI: 1,2 (W) |
| South West | |
| Testia Ltd Airbus Main Gate, Golf Course Lane Building 07D, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QQ T: +44 (0)1179 361242 Contact: Keith Phillips Training Coordinator: Keith Phillips E: keith.phillips@testia.com W: www.testia.com | RT: 1,2 (A) UT: 1,2 (A) MT: 1,2 (A) PT: 1,2 (A) ET: 1,2 (A) |
| Wales | |
| South West School of NDT Longwood Drive, Forest Farm Cardiff CF14 7HY T: +44 (0)2920 540000 Contact: Jonathan Coldman Training Coordinator: Stanley Elworthy E: jon.coldman@minton.co.uk E: stan.elworthy@minton.co.uk E: training@minton.co.uk W: www.swsndt.co.uk | RT: 1,2 (W,A) RI: 2 (W) UT: 1,2 (A,W) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C,A) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C,A) ET: 1,2 (A,F) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) WI: 2 |
| West Midlands | |
| NDT Consultants Ltd Middlemarch House, Siskin Drive Coventry CV3 4FJ T: +44 (0)24 7651 1151 Contact: Mike Reilly Training Coordinator: Mike Reilly E: mike@ndt-consultants.co.uk E: sales@ndt-consultants.co.uk W: www.ndt-consultants.co.uk | RT: 1,2 (A) UT: 1,2 (F,C,A) MT: 1,2 (F,C,A) PT: 1,2 (F,C,A) ET: 1,2 (F,C,A) |
| Yorkshire & Humber | |
| IMechE Argyll Ruane 4 Europa View, Sheffield Business Park Sheffield S9 1XH T: +44 (0)114 399 5720 T: +44 (0)7778 157459 Contact: Kristian Hampson E: kristian.hampson@imeche.org W: http://argyllruane.imeche.org | RT: 1,2 (W,F,C) BRS, RPS RI: 2 (W,C) CRT: 1,2 (W,F,C) UT: 1,2 (W,F,C) TOFD PA MT: 1,2 (W,F,C,R) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C,R) ET: 1,2 (W) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) WI: 1,2 ISI UT: ISI UT |
| Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Limited Unit 7, Penistone Station Sheffield S36 6HP T: +44 (0)1226 765769 Contact: Nicola Dodsley E: nic@lavender-ndt.com E: quality@lavender-ndt.com W: www.lavender-ndt.com | RT: 1,2 (W,F,C) BRS, RPS RI: 2 (W,C) CRT: 1,2 (W,F,C) UT: 1,2 (W,F,C) TOFD (W) PA (W,F,C) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 1,2 (F,g) 1,2 (W,e) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) WI: 2 ACFM: 1,2 (W) ISI UT: ISI UT |
| Liberty Steel UK Limited Stocksbridge Sheffield S36 2JA T: +44 (0)1142 832071 Contact: Steve Brammer E: steve.brammer@libertysteelgroup.com W: www.libertyspecialitysteels.com | UT: 1,2 |
| Australia | |
| ATTAR 44-48 Rocco Drive, Scoresby Victoria 3179, Australia T: +61 3 9574 6144 Contact: Tracey Herbert and Mark Welland E: training@attar.com.au E: markwelland@attar.com.au W: www.attar.com.au | RT: 2 (W) UT: 2 (W) MT: 2 (W,F,C) PT: 2 (W,F,C) |
| TCS NDT 138 Hasler Road, Osborne Park Perth, Western Australia 6017 T: 08 9443 3412 Contact: Alisa Hewling Training Coordinator: Alisa Hewling E: alisa@tcsndt.com.au W: www.tcsndt.com.au | RT: 1,2 (W) 1,2 BRS UT: 1,2 TOFD PA (W) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 1,2 (W) ISI UT: ISI UT |
| Canada | |
| TES Canada Inc Unit 335, 3750 46 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta Canada T2B 0L1 T: 403 245 5548 M: 587 436 1352 Contact: Reza Arjmand Training Coorindator: Reza Arjmand E: reza.arjmad@tescan.ca E: farshid.alizadeh@tescan.ca | UT: 1,2 PA (UT) (W) TOFD (W) |
| Caribbean | |
| NDE Institute of Trinidad Ltd 15 Robertson Street, Les Efforts East San Fernando, Trinidad W.I. T: (868) 653 9343 T: (868) 657 6572 Contact: Sonny James E: sjames@learnndt.com E: loriann.keane@gmail.com E: info@learnndt.com W: www.learnndt.com | UT: 1,2 (W) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) |
| China (People's Republic) | |
| SGS (Shanghai) NDT Training & Examination Centre SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co Ltd, 2F, Building 8 No 69, 1159 East Kangqiao Road, Pudong District, Shanghai 201319, PR China T: +44 (0)7825 099176 Contact: Sophia Bian E: sophia.bian@sgs.com W: www.sgs.com |
RT: 1,2 (W,C) 1,2 (C) RI: 2 (W,Cb) UT: 1,2 (W,F,C) TOFD PA (W) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) |
| Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co Ltd Guandian Second Road, Huli District Xiamen 361006, PR China T: (86) 592 5737 290 Contact: Lei Yue E: leiyue@haeco.com |
RT: 1,2 (A) UT: 1,2 (A) MT: 1,2 PT: 1,2 (A) ET: 1,2 (A) |
| Xiamen United Technology Center Ltd Wu Han Building, 261 Jai He Lu Building 1, Room 9C, Xiaman, PR China T: (86) 592 5083 118 Contact: Raymond Ho E: utcraymond@vip.126.com |
RT: 1,2 (A) UT: 1,2 (A) PA (W) MT: 1,2 (A) PT: 1,2 (A) ET: 1,2 (A) |
| Greece | |
| IVEPE-SEV 143 Liossion & 6 Theirsiou Str Attikis Square, 10445, Athens, Greece T: +30 210 8257 817 Contact: Petros Bozoglou E: bozoglou@ivepe.gr W: www.ivepe.gr | RI: 2 (W) UT: 1,2 (W) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) |
| TQCC/Lavender Greece Z Pigis 51, 382 22 Volos Magnesia, Greece T: +30 24210 59881 Contact: Athena Xirofotou Training Coordinator: Dimitrios G Pitteris E: info@tqcc.gr E: dpit@tqcc.gr W: www.tqcc.gr | RT: 1,2 (W,C) RI: 2 (W,C) UT: 1,2 (W 'Plate',F,C) (PA 1,2 W,F,C) (TOFD 1,2 W,F,C) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 1,2 (W,F,C) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) WI: 2 |
| TQCC/Lavender Greece G Papandreou 150, 14452 Metamorfosi, Athens, Greece T: +30 24210 59881 Contact: Athena Xirofotu Training Coordinator: Dimitrios G Pitteris E:info@tqcc.gr E: dpit@tqcc.gr | RT: 2 (W) RI: 2 (W) UT: 1,2 (W 'Plate',F,C) 1,2 PA MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 1,2 (F) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) WI: 2 |
| India | |
| A Star Training & Consultancy Pvt Ltd 'Shree' Building, 47/11-1 Davadi Street, Off Kutchery Road, Near More Supermarket, Mylapore, Chennai 600004, Tamil Nadu, India Contact: Jiyavudeen Musthafa Training Coordinator: Muneer Ahmed T: +91 44 2495 0082 E: siraj@astar-training.com E: aziz@astar-training.com E: jiyavudeen@astarindia.in | RI: 2 (W) UT: 1,2,3 (W) TOFD 1,2,3 PA (W) 1,2,3 MT: 1,2 (W) PT: 1,2 (W) |
| BIT Inspection Technology No 11, 6th Pillaiyar Koil Street, Ambal Nagar, Ekkatthuthangal, Chennai, India 600032 T: +91 984 080 0863 Contact: Rajamanickam Baskar Training Coordinator: P Ezhilarasan E: rbaskar@bitndtindia.com E: ezhil@bitndtindia.com | RT: 1,2,3 (W/C) BRS RI: 2 (W/C) UT: 1,2,3 (W) 1,2,3 TOFD PA (W) WUT thickness measurements MT: 1,2,3 (W,F) PT: 1,2,3 (W,F) VT: 1,2,3 (W,F) WI: 1,2,3 (W) |
| Noble Quality Evaluation Private Ltd Plot No 20 & 21, Anjaneya Nagar (Near Miet), Gundur (Post), Tiruchirapalli 620007, Tamil Nadu, India T: +91 822 095 4947 Contact: Ramesh Narayanasamy E: nobleqe@gmail.com W: www.noblege.com | RT: 1,2 (W) BRS, RPS RI: 2 (W,b) UT: 1,2,3 (W) TOFD PA (W) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) |
| Royal Tech Training & Consultancy Plot 19 Ratnagiri Nagar, Near Indrani Function Hall, Chanukya Nagar, Sujatha Nagar, Visakhapatnam, AP India 530051 T: +91 773 206 9014 T: +91 886 276 888 Contact: Raja Suhas E: royaltechpcn@gmail.com W: www.royaltechndt.com | RI: 2 (W b) UT: 1,2,3 (W) TOFD PA (W) MT: 1,2 (W) PT: 1,2 (W) |
| Smart Technocrats and Consultancy Services (I) Pvt Ltd Plot No 5, Sector 18A, Nerul, Navi, Mumbai, India 400706 T: +91 222 770 6055 Contact: Sunil Mukul E: sunilmukul@rediffmail.com | RT: 1,2 (W) RI: 2 (Wb) UT: 1,2 (W) TOFD PA (W) MT: 1,2 (W) PT: 1,2 (W) |
| Trichy Institute for Welding M.S.A Complex, 1st Floor, Rail Nagar, Ariyamangalam, Trichy, 620010, Tamil Nadu, India T: +91 431 244 2118 Contact: Prabu Venkatachalapathy E: tiwpcnaudit@gmail.com | RT: 1,2 (W) RI: 2 (W) UT: 1,2,3 (W) UTPA 1,2,3 TOFD 1,2,3 MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) |
| Indonesia | |
| Indonesia Institute of NDT (IINDT) Trikarsa Equalita, Block C, No 12, Sei Panas, Batam, Indonesia 29433 Contact: Hedra Wijaya T: +62 778 472 122 E: hendra@iindt.com for Training Coordinator E: admin@iindt.com for courses E: vincent@iindt.com for examinations | RI: 2 (W) UT: 1,2 (W) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) WI: 1,2 |
| Macedonia | |
| Apave SEE Fjodor Dostoevski 72, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia T: +389 72 275 233 Contact: Marija Janevska Training Coordinator: Marija Janevska E: marija.janevska@apave.com | RT: 1,2 (W) BRS UT: 1,2 (W) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 1,2 (W) VT: 1,2 (W) |
| Malaysia | |
| MINDT Training & Certification Sdn Bhd No 18 Jalan Tanjung 13/2, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T:+603 6280 3448 Contact: Had'ain Bin Adnan Training Coordinator: Had'ain Bin Adnan E: wendyphuah@mindt.com.my E: stanleyleong@mindt.com.my E: hadain@mindt.com.my | RI: 1,2 (W) UT: 1,2 (W) MT: 1,2 (W) PT: 1,2 (W) WI: 1,2 (W) |
| Ruane-Tati Sdn Bhd (Terengganu Advanced Technical Institute) PT 4847, Jalan Panchor, Telok Kalong, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia T: +609 863 1022 Contact: Azmil Mohamad E: mukhtar.malik@ruane-tati.com E: akmaliani@ruane-tati.com W: www.ruane-tati.com | RI: 2 (Wb & I) UT: 1,2 (W) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 1,2 (W) WI: 1,2 |
| Singapore | |
| Altair Engineering Inspections Pte Ltd #05-109, 18 Boon Lay Way, Tradehub 21, Singapore, 609966 T: +65 6465 0877 Contact: Siraj H Masroor/M A Aziz Khan E: siraj@altairengg.com E: aziz@altairengg.com W: www.altairengg.com | RI: 2 (Wb) UT: 1,2 (W) TOFD PA |
| SETSCO Services PTE Ltd 531 Bukit Batok Street 23, Singapore 659547 T: +65 6566 7777 Contact: Mr Madhavan Krishnamurthy Training Coordinator: See Wah Kiaw E: madhavan@setsco.com E: marketing@setsco.com E: seewk@setsco.com W: www.setsco.com | RT: 1,2 (W,A) UT: 1,2 (W,A) PA MT: 1,2 (W,F,C,A) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C,A) ET: 1,2 (A) |
| South Africa | |
| African NDT Centre (Pty) Ltd 520 van Ryneveld Avenue, Pierre van Ryneveld Park, Centurion, 0045 South Africa T: +27 (0)12 665 3248 Contact: Debbie Myburgh Training Coordinator: Nolan Gounden E: debbie.myburgh@andtc.com E: nolan.gouden@andtc.com W: www.andtc.com | RT: 1,2 (W) RI: 2 (W) UT: 1,2 (W), PA (W,F,C) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 1,2 (W1) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) WI: 1,2 |
| NASA GP 8 Leeuwenhoek Street, Duncanville, Vereeniging South Africa 1939 Contact: A Mahomed T: +2773 223 1832 E: mo@nasandt.com E: hannes@nasandt.com | MT: 2 (W) PT: 2 (W) VT: 2 (W) |
| NASA Dbn (Pty) Ltd 3 Pastoll Road, Sarnia 3610, Durban, South Africa Contact: Nish Kanaye T: +27 (0) 31 708 3433 E: academy@nondestructive.co.za E: nish@nondestructive.co.za W: www.nondestructive.co.za | RT: 1,2 (W) RI: 1,2 (W) UT: 1,2 (W) MT: 1,2 (W) PT: 1,2 (W) ET: 1,2 (W) VT: 1,2 (W) WI: 1,2 (W) |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | |
| Wens Technical & Occupational Skills Training LLC PO Box 393179, Unit 2F-A-02, Empire Heights, Tower A, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE T: +971 4554 6284 T: +971 5624 28507 Contact: Babu Sajeesh Kumar Training Coordinator: R Raghunathan E: wensdubai@gmail.com E: admin@wensdubai.com E: raghu@wensdubai.com | RT: 2 (W) BRS RPS RI: 2 (W,C) UT: 1,2 (W) TOFD 1,2 (W) PAUT 1,2 (W,F,C) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) WI: 1,2 |
| United States of America | |
| Lavender International NDT University Business Park, Suite G, 15200 Middlebrook Drive, Houston, Texas 77058, USA T: +44 (0)1226 765769 Contact: Michelle Chapman Training Coordinator: Ian Griffin E: james@lavender-ndt.com E: shemika@lavender-ndt.com E: tim@lavender-ndt.com W: www.lavender-ndt.com | RT: 1,2 (W,F,C) BRS RPS RI: 2 (W,C) CRT: 1,2 (W,F,C) UT: 1,2 (W,F,C) TOFD PA (W,F,C) MT: 1,2 (W,F,C) PT: 1,2 (W,F,C) ET: 1,2 (Fg) 1,2 (We) VT: 1,2 (W,F,C) WI: 2 ACFM: 1,2 ISI UT: ISI UT |
| NDT method RT – Radiographic testing RI – Radiographic interpretation CRT – Computerised radiographic testing UT – Ultrasonic testing MT – Magnetic particle testing PT – Penetrant testing ET – Eddy current testing VT – Visual testing WI – Weld Inspector ACFM – Alternating current field measurement ISI UT – UT thickness measurement and corrosion monitoring of steel GUIDED WAVE E-Learning | Scope of competence a – X-Ray only b – Dense metals only c – Ultrasonic testing of railway axles d – Ultrasonic testing of railway axles (solid or hollow) e – Single frequency eddy current testing of welds g – Tube Testing r – Rail TOFD – Time of flight diffraction PA – Phased array | Product sector G – General W – Welds C – Castings F – Forgings P – Wrought products A – Aerospace R – Rail ISI – In-service inspection |
