BINDT launches Product Technology online training course
Posted: 2025-5-12
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BINDT
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) has announced the launch of a new interactive Product Technology online training course designed specifically to help PCN candidates gain the required knowledge of materials and processes prior to undertaking formal PCN training.
In response to a demand from industry, ISO 9712:2022, the standard to which the PCN Scheme operates with respect to NDT certification, now requires that all candidates demonstrate a prior understanding of materials and processes, also known as 'product technology', before undertaking training in any method in order to supplement their knowledge of the specific methods and techniques to which they are seeking certification.
To meet this requirement, BINDT developed the Product Technology training course to help PCN candidates achieve the required materials and processes knowledge in an affordable and convenient way and at a time and pace that suits them.
The online training course includes learning modules covering industrial materials, manufacturing processes and an introduction to non-destructive testing (NDT), with material presented in a clear and concise format. Course content is organised in a logical manner, starting with how metals are created, through the processing of the raw materials to form components and the NDT methods and applications used to inspect them.
Interactive reading material requires candidate interaction both during the online training element and throughout the course assessments, featuring the use of traditional multiple choice-type questions and other questions that require candidates to select the most appropriate images and place them alongside the relevant text. Progress is automatically saved as candidates progress through the modules, meaning the course can be taken at the user’s pace.
The interactive element within each individual learning module has been carefully designed to make learning stimulating and enjoyable and to ensure that the candidate retains the required information through assessment at the end of each section.
The training module requires aspirant PCN candidates to successfully complete each individual section before demonstrating their knowledge in an end-of-course assessment, confirming their understanding of materials science and processes and the associated discontinuities that an NDT operative might encounter when deploying NDT within an industry and/or product sector.
A digital ‘Product Technology’ certificate will be issued following successful completion of the online training and achieving a pass in the end-of-course assessment.
Arthur Jones, Examinations & Project Coordinator, BINDT, completed user testing of the course software and commented: "I found the experience to be modern and user friendly and the course content made great use of a wide range of images, graphs and short videos to support the text. I think the course is a fantastic product and believe it will be a useful tool for preparing initial PCN candidates for a successful career in NDT."
The course is mandatory for all new PCN entrants and is also recommended as an efficient and enjoyable way for anyone simply wishing to refresh their knowledge of materials and processes. Initially available to PCN candidates based in the UK, the course is expected to be rolled out to overseas candidates in due course.
To find out more and to access the Product Technology online training, visit: www.bindt.org/certification/product-technology-online-training
In response to a demand from industry, ISO 9712:2022, the standard to which the PCN Scheme operates with respect to NDT certification, now requires that all candidates demonstrate a prior understanding of materials and processes, also known as 'product technology', before undertaking training in any method in order to supplement their knowledge of the specific methods and techniques to which they are seeking certification.
To meet this requirement, BINDT developed the Product Technology training course to help PCN candidates achieve the required materials and processes knowledge in an affordable and convenient way and at a time and pace that suits them.
The online training course includes learning modules covering industrial materials, manufacturing processes and an introduction to non-destructive testing (NDT), with material presented in a clear and concise format. Course content is organised in a logical manner, starting with how metals are created, through the processing of the raw materials to form components and the NDT methods and applications used to inspect them.
Interactive reading material requires candidate interaction both during the online training element and throughout the course assessments, featuring the use of traditional multiple choice-type questions and other questions that require candidates to select the most appropriate images and place them alongside the relevant text. Progress is automatically saved as candidates progress through the modules, meaning the course can be taken at the user’s pace.
The interactive element within each individual learning module has been carefully designed to make learning stimulating and enjoyable and to ensure that the candidate retains the required information through assessment at the end of each section.
The training module requires aspirant PCN candidates to successfully complete each individual section before demonstrating their knowledge in an end-of-course assessment, confirming their understanding of materials science and processes and the associated discontinuities that an NDT operative might encounter when deploying NDT within an industry and/or product sector.
A digital ‘Product Technology’ certificate will be issued following successful completion of the online training and achieving a pass in the end-of-course assessment.
Arthur Jones, Examinations & Project Coordinator, BINDT, completed user testing of the course software and commented: "I found the experience to be modern and user friendly and the course content made great use of a wide range of images, graphs and short videos to support the text. I think the course is a fantastic product and believe it will be a useful tool for preparing initial PCN candidates for a successful career in NDT."
The course is mandatory for all new PCN entrants and is also recommended as an efficient and enjoyable way for anyone simply wishing to refresh their knowledge of materials and processes. Initially available to PCN candidates based in the UK, the course is expected to be rolled out to overseas candidates in due course.
To find out more and to access the Product Technology online training, visit: www.bindt.org/certification/product-technology-online-training
