Certification Services Division

1 Spencer Parade, Northampton

NN1 5AA, United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1604-259-056.
Fax: +44(0)1604-231-489.
E-mail: pcn@bindt.org

PSL/8A - PCN DOCUMENTS ISSUE STATUS

ISSUE AS PER FOOTER
PSL/8A is revised at quarterly intervals and details the current status of all PCN published documents. It is
circulated automatically to personnel and organisations listed on document PSL/8B - holders of controlled
PCN documents - under cover of a transmittal note.
Changes to a document's issue status are indicated by a vertical line in the left margin adjacent to the
document concerned. Withdrawn documents should be destroyed or clearly marked on each page
"WITHDRAWN" or "SUPERSEDED".
Any of the documents referenced herein, except those for PCN internal use, may be obtained from the
Certification Services Division at the British Institute of NDT, and many of them may be obtained directly
from any PCN Authorised Qualifying Body.
Revised, amended or re-issued documents will automatically be sent to members of the PCN Registered
Update Scheme. For details please contact the Certification Services Division.
Holders and recipients of documents who do not subscribe to the PCN Registered Update Scheme are
advised to check the status of any documents they hold before use. PCN cannot be held responsible for the
update of any documentation acquired outside of the update scheme.
REFERENCE

ISSUE

DATE

CONSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENTS

PCN/1

06.10.05

PCN Certification Advisory Board

PCN/2

27.09.05

PCN Scheme Committee

PCN/3

27.09.05

PCN General Technical Committee

PCN/5

28.11.05

PCN Scheme Certification Panel (for internal use only)

PCN/7

24.07.01

PCN Personnel Certification Scheme Authorised Qualifying Body

Workshop (for AQBs only)

PCN/8

1 rev A

27.11.03

Marketing Ad Hoc Group (for internal use only)

PCN/9

29.04.03

Employer Certification Group

PCN/10

20.09.04

Certification Panel for Radiation Protection Advisors (for internal

use only)

REFERENCE

ISS

DATE

QUALITY SYSTEM CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

QS1

01.01.04

Requirements for the approval of organisations providing NonDestructive Evaluation Services

QS2

5 Rev A

01.04.04

Procedure for PCN assessment and registration

QS3

5 Rev A

01.04.04

Quality Management System assessment instructions and

checklist (confidential to PCN Assessors only)

QS4

01.01.04

PCN Assessment and Registration fees

REFERENCE

ISSUE

DATE

CENTRAL PAPERS (USUALLY DETAILING POLICY)

CP9

7 rev F

23.03.06

Requirements for Authorised Qualifying Bodies

CP9 Annex A

28.11.05

Application for approval as a BINDT Authorised Qualifying Body

CP9 Annex B

01.04.03

Specifications for PCN examination specimens (for distribution

only to existing and applicant AQBs)

CP9 Annex C

01.11.04

Minimum equipment holdings for BINDT Authorised Qualifying

Bodies

CP10

28.11.05

Guidance on the procedure for conduct of BINDT assessments

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CP12

29.05.01

PCN Transitional Arrangements for all levels of certification

CP13

29.11.05

Guidelines for PCN Job Specific Examination (set and conducted

by employers)

CP14

4 rev A

02.12.03

BINDT audit procedure and report forms

CP15

2 rev A

26.11.02

PCN Guidelines for examination at Level 1(revised due to

formatting only)

CP16

14 rev A

23.03.06

Renewal and Recertification of PCN Level 1 and Level 2

certificates excepting in the aerospace sector.

CP17

3 rev A

23.03.06

Renewal and Recertification of PCN Level 3 certificates

excepting in the aerospace sector.

CP17A

22.02.06

Recertification of PCN Level 3 Aerospace Certificates

CP19

28.11.05

Informal Access to BINDT Authorised Qualifying Bodies by Third

Parties

CP21

4 rev B

20.09.04

Complaints and Appeals (revised due to formatting only)

CP22

6 rev A

01.10.02

Grading Practical Examinations (for AQBs only)

CP23A

27.09.05

Accredited Certification Bodies seeking to become PCN

Authorised Qualifying Bodies

CP24

2 rev A

26.11.02

Using NDT equipment with a storage facility in PCN examinations

(for AQBs only)

CP25

01.01.02

Guidelines for the preparation of NDT procedures and instructions

in PCN examinations

CP25 Annex A

2 rev A

26.11.02

General specification for visual examination (revised due to

formatting only)

CP26

1 rev A

08.02.01

Procedure for the administration of PCN examinations in

languages other than English

CP27

1 rev A

21.09.04

Code of ethics for PCN certificate holders

REFERENCE

ISS

DATE

STANDARD PCN FORMS AND INFORMATION SHEETS

PSL/4

45

01.04.06

PCN examination availability

PSL/4A

13

01.12.03

Summary of BINDT certificated organisations

PSL/6

23.10.02

Use of PCN results notices (for AQBs only)

PSL/7

34

23.03.05

List of Certification Advisory Board member organisations

PSL/9

19

28.11.05

Numbering of PCN certificates (for AQBs only)

PSL/10

10

28.11.05

Information sheet - The PCN Scheme

PSL/18

21.11.01

Application for duplicate certificate/wallet card

PSL/26

10

21.07.03

Info sheet: PCN certification available

PSL/28

11

01.04.05

Late/deferred renewal/recertification application

PSL/30

19.03.01

Log of pre-certification employment & experience

PSL/31

28.11.05

Information. Use of the PCN logo

PSL/33

04.01.02

PCN wallet cards - verification of photographic likeness

PSL/35

25

01.01.06

PCN charges for certification services

PSL/35A

01.01.06

Remuneration for BINDT Assessors for (confidential to Assessors

only)

PSL/41

01.07.02

Employer Authorisation

PSL/42

01.07.02

Log for recording pre-certification on-the-job training and/or

experience

PSL/44

7 rev B

17.05.05

Vision Requirements

PSL/45

01.07.02

Use and Misuse of PCN Certification

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PSL/49

10

01.04.03

PCN examination exemptions for holders of current valid

certificates issued by other certification bodies

PSL/50

19

01.07.02

PCN Test Centre policy (available only to PCN applicant and

approved Test Centres)

PSL/51

28.11.05

Acceptable certification for supervision of candidates for

certification

PSL/53

01.01.05

Application for PCN certificate of qualification (suitable for

framing)

PSL/55

01.07.02

Extension of latest retest date

PSL/56

17.11.04

Commitment to confidentiality and impartiality

PSL/57A

1 Rev B

17.07.03

Application form for INITIAL examinations

PSL/57B

1 Rev B

17.07.03

Application form for recertification, supplementary and retest

examinations

PSL/57C

2 Rev A

01.10.05

Application form for the issue of PCN certification where

experience was gained subsequent to initial examination

PSL/57 WIA

1 Rev B

17.07.03

Application form for INITIAL examinations for Welding Inspection

PSL/58

01.02.02

Blank PCN wallet card for supply to BINDT AQB (referenced here
for document distribution and control purposes only)

PSL/60

1 rev A

28.11.05

Pressure Equipment Directive BINDT Services

PSL/61

01.07.02

Notification of cancellation of certification following failed

recertification (for internal use only)

PSL/62

27.09.05

Recertification of PCN certificates after examinations conducted

by recognised Certification Bodies

PSL/64

20.01.05

Standards of assessment and criteria for radiation protection

adviser (core competence)

PSL/66

27.07.05

BINDT Approved Stamps For PCN Certificate Holders

PSL/67

12.01.06

Supplementary 56 day rule waiver

REFERENCE

ISS

DATE

PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR

AEROSPACE EXAMINATIONS

PCN/AERO A0

1 rev A

22.02.06

General requirements for the certification of personnel engaged

in for the aerospace multi-sector With effect from 1st April 2006

PCN/AERO A1

04.08.05

Eddy current testing of aerospace materials, components and

structure With effect from 1st April 2006

PCN/AERO A2

04.08.05

Ultrasonic testing of aerospace materials, components and

structure With effect from 1st April 2006

PCN/AERO A3

04.08.05

Radiographic testing of aerospace materials, components and

structure With effect from 1st April 2006

PCN/AERO A4

04.08.05

Radiographic testing of aerospace welds With effect from 1st

April 2006

PCN/AERO A5

04.05.08

Magnetic particle testing of aerospace products With effect from

1st April 2006

PCN/AERO A6

04.08.05

Liquid penetrant testing of aerospace products With effect from

1st April 2006

Z1_Aerospace

As per
date

04.08.05

Syllabus compendium for PCN aerospace sector examinations

With effect from 1st April 2006

Z2_Aerospace

As per
date

04.08.05

Example questions for PCN aerospace sector examinations With

effect from 1st April 2006

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REFERENCE

ISS

DATE

PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

PCN/GEN

09.02.06

General Requirements for the Certification of Personnel Engaged

in NDT. The document is supported by a number of appendices
detailing sector specific requirements, examination syllabi and
specimen examination questions. Published appendices are as
follows: (With effect from 1st April 2006)

Appendix B1

16.12.04

Specific requirements, examination syllabus and specimen

examination questions for PCN Certification of Personnel
engaged in Ultrasonic Testing of Castings

Appendix B2

16.12.04

Specific requirements, examination syllabus and specimen

examination questions for PCN Certification of Personnel
engaged in Radiographic Testing of Castings

Appendix C1

01.10.01

Specific requirements, examination syllabus and specimen

examination questions for PCN Certification of Personnel
engaged in Ultrasonic Testing of Fusion Welded Ferritic Steels

Appendix C2

16.12.04

Specific requirements, examination syllabus and specimen

examination questions for PCN Certification of Personnel
engaged in Radiographic Testing of Welds

Appendix C3A

4 rev B

01.05.01

Specific requirements, examination syllabus and specimen

examination questions for PCN Certification of Personnel
engaged in Electromagnetic Testing of Welds

Appendix C3B

2 rev A

20.03.01

Specific requirements, examination syllabus and specimen

examination requirements for PCN Certification of Personnel
engaged in Alternating Current Field Measurement

Appendix C4

1 rev B

25.01.02

Requirements, examination syllabus and example questions for

the certification of personnel engaged in Ultrasonic Time of Flight
Diffraction Testing of Welds

Appendix D1

3 rev A

20.03.01

Specific requirements, examination syllabus and specimen

examination questions for PCN Certification of Personnel
engaged in Ultrasonic Testing of Wrought Products

Appendix D2

4 rev A

20.03.01

Specific requirements, examination syllabus and specimen

examination questions for PCN Certification of Personnel
engaged in Eddy Current Testing of Wrought Products

Appendix E1

16.12.04

Requirements, examination syllabus and example examination

questions for PCN certification of personnel engaged in Magnetic
Particle Inspection

Appendix E2

16.12.04

Requirements, examination syllabus and example examination

questions for PCN certification of personnel engaged in Liquid
Penetrant Inspection

Appendix E3

4.3

24.07.01

Requirements (now at issue 4.3 dated 24 July 2001), examination

syllabus and example examination questions for PCN certification
of personnel for Radiation Safety

Appendix E5

4 rev C

01.04.03

Requirements, examination syllabus and example examination

questions for the certification of personnel engaged in Visual
Testing of metallic products at Levels 1, 2 and 3

Appendix E8

13.03.01

Requirements, examination syllabus and example examination

questions for the certification of personnel engaged in Ultrasonic
Thickness Measurement of metals and composite engineering
materials

Appendix E9

Issue 1
rev B

16.12.05

Requirements, examination syllabus and example examination

questions for the certification of personnel engaged in Ultrasonic
Testing using Phased Array transducers (for implementation from
01 January 2005)

Appendix F1

2 rev B

31.07.03

Requirements, examination syllabus and specimen examination

questions for PCN certification of personnel engaged in the
Ultrasonic Testing of Railway Axles

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Appendix F2

25.09.01

Requirements, examination syllabus and specimen examination

questions for PCN certification of personnel engaged in the
Ultrasonic Testing of Railway Rail

Appendix F3

16.12.04

Requirements, examination syllabus and specimen examination

questions for PCN certification of personnel engaged in Magnetic
Particle Testing of Railway Running Rail and Associated
Components

Appendix F4

1 rev B

01.08.03

Requirements, examination syllabus and specimen examination

questions for PCN certification of personnel engaged in Liquid
Penetrant Testing of Railway Running Rail and Associated
Components

Appendix G

11.12.04

Certification of competence of personnel engaged in nondestructive testing in the Tubes and Pipe Sector

Appendix G1

11.12.04

Requirements, examination syllabus and specimen examination

questions for PCN certification of personnel engaged in Magnetic
Particle Testing of Ferritic Steel Tubes and Pipes

Appendix G2

11.12.04

Requirements, examination syllabus and specimen examination

questions for PCN certification of personnel engaged in Liquid
Penetrant Testing of Ferritic Steel Tubes and Pipes

Appendix G3

11.12.04

Requirements, examination syllabus and specimen examination

questions for PCN certification of personnel engaged in Eddy
Current Testing of Ferritic Steel Tubes and Pipes

Appendix G4

11.12.04

Requirements, examination syllabus and specimen examination

questions for PCN certification of personnel engaged in Ultrasonic
Testing of Tubes and Pipes

PCN/WPSB/UT
4/90(AL1)

01.03.91

Requirements for the certification of Personnel engaged in the

Manual Ultrasonic Testing of Wrought Plate material

PCN/SPEC
(1997 edition)

15.10.96

PCN Requirements for the Employer Specific Certification of

Personnel engaged in NDT. This document will eventually be
supported by a number of appendices detailing employer specific
requirements, examination syllabi and specimen examination
questions. Appendices will be notified in PSL/8A as they are
published

REFERENCE

ISS

DATE

BINDT Engineering and Testing

PCN I&T GEN

24.07.02

General Requirements for the Certification of Personnel for

Engineering Inspection and Testing

PCN WI

10.01.06

Specific Requirements for the Certification of Personnel for

Welding Inspection

PR3

01.04.03

Certification of Competence for Personnel Engaged in Welding

Inspection

REFERENCE

ISS

DATE

APPROVALS FOR SERVICE PROVISION

OAQS/1

1 rev D

17.01.06

Approval of Outside Agency Services (related to training and

examinations provided to employees of companies operating inhouse qualification and certification systems)

OAQS/2

1 rev D

17.02.06

Schedule of BINDT Approved Outside Agencies

OAQS/3

N/a

N/a

CAA Addendum to Airworthiness Notice No. 94

REFERENCE

ISS

DATE

QUALIFICATION OF NDT

IQB/QP1

1 Rev G

13.12.05

Requirements for the qualification of NDT personnel for ultrasonic

testing of shell boiler T butt (end attachment) welds and shell
longitudinal seam welds

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REFERENCE

ISS

DATE

BINDT PED SERVICES

PED/01

As per
date

30.03.05

BINDT PED Services published documents (this document

gives the issue status of a number of other documents related to
BINDT PED Services)

REFERENCE

ISS

DATE

CONDITION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

PSL/8A CM

01.04.06

Condition Monitoring Documents issue status

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