Visual Testing - Level III

An individual certified to Visual Testing Level 3 has demonstrated competence to perform and direct Visual Testing operators for which he is certified. Visual Testing Level 3 personnel have demonstrated:

• The competence to evaluate and interpret results in terms of existing standards, codes, and specifications
• Sufficient practical knowledge of applicable materials, fabrication, process, and product technology to select Visual Testing methods, establish Visual Testing techniques and assist in establishing acceptance criteria where non are otherwise available
• A general familiarity with other NDT methods

Within the scope of the competence defined on the certificate, Visual Testing Level 3 personnel may be authorised to:

• Assume full responsibility for the test facility or examination centre and staff
• Establish, review for editorial and technical correctness and validate Visual Testing instructions and procedures
• Interpret codes, standards, specifications and procedures
• Designate the particular Visual test methods, techniques and procedures to be used
• Within the scope and limitations of any certification held, carry out all tasks at all levels
• Provide guidance for Visual Testing personnel at all levels

Level 3 certified personnel may be authorised to carry out, manage and supervise PCN qualification examinations on behalf of the British Institute of NDT (BINDT).

Where Level 3 duties require the individual to apply routine NDT by a method or methods within a particular product or industry sector, BINDT strongly recommends that the industry demand that this person should hold and maintain Level 2 certification in the applicable method(s) and sector(s).

The range and scope of PCN certification available at each level is defined in the relevant appendix to these general requirements.

PCN L3 VT - Training: depends on experience (after passing PCN Basic Exam)

Full PCN certification is only achieved once the required once sufficient experience is acquired following the completion of the required training hours and passing of the examination Please contact us for more details

VT Level III - 24 Months supervised work experience is required for PCN Level III in VT (Please contact us for confirmation)

*Work experience in months is based on a nominal 40 hours/week or the legal week of work.