Special note
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations. TDLs/film badges will be supplied to all candidates. We are able to arrange medicals and TLDs if candidates are not currently classified.
Candidates attempting a PCN examination must meet the PCN/GEN requirements. If attempting an ASNT/EN4179/NAS410 examination the requirements of your company’s written practice must be met.
- Basic radiation safety
- Properties of X-ray and Gamma rays
- Atomic structures
- Generation of X-rays
- Natural and artificial gamma radiation sources
- Gamma ray equipment
- Radiographic film
- Intensifying screens, exposure charts, calculations
- Techniques for weld and/or casting radiography
- Darkroom procedures
- Radiographic quality
- Interpretation of radiographs
- Preparation of a written instruction/radiographic technique
- Specifications and procedures
- Practical exercises
Validated by BINDT and recognised by PCN
An individual certified to Radiographic Testing Level 2 has demonstrated competence to perform NDT according to NDT procedures. Within the scope of the competence defined on the certificate, Level 2 personnel may be authorised by the employer to:
- Select the Radiographic Testing technique for the test method to be used
- Define the limitations of application of the testing method
- Translate Radiographic Testing codes, standards, specifications and procedures into Radiographic Testing instructions adapted to the actual working conditions
- Set up and verify Radiographic Testing equipment settings
- Perform and supervise Radiographic tests
- Interpret and evaluate results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or procedures
- Prepare written Radiographic Testing instructions
- Carry out and supervise all tasks at or below Level 2
- Provide guidance for personnel at or below Level 2
- Report the results of Radiographic tests.
If BRS held:
Training course: Castings: £1,713. Welds: £2,079
Examination: Castings: £601. Welds: £730
PCN levy: £84
PCN PED Admin Charge (Welds Only): £45
Total Castings: £2,398
Total Welds: £3,022
If BRS not held:
Training course: £2,079
Examination: £730
PCN levy: £160
PCN PED Admin Charge (Welds Only): £45
Total Castings: £2,969
Total Welds: £3,014
