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Need a refresher before your exam?

QMTS offers Practical Training sessions which take place prior to your scheduled exams. Both the Practical Training and Renewal and Re-sit exams take place on site at QMTS. We also offer an eLearning Refresher option which can be completed online.

Practical Training
When: Prior to your scheduled exam – refer to Course calendar
Location: On site at QMTS Industry Training
Duration: 6 hours
Cost: $620 (PT, MT, RI) & $720 (UTT, UTW)

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How to Enrol

  • Choose your course or exam
  • Confirm you meet the BINDT PCN DPI Enrolment Form
  • Download the enrolment pack for your course, this will include a guide to filling out the PCN Enrolment Form, and will help if you have any questions when completing the form
  • Complete and sign the forms and gather the required documents, such as your record of vision test, a digital photo and a photocopy of your driver's licence (if required)
  • Submit your completed enrolment forms by emailing them to ndt.training@qmts.net.au
  • Pay the enrolment fee to secure your place on the course and/or exam
Please Note

Enrolment documentation must be sent by email to ndt.training@qmts.net.au and payment of the full fee must be received no later than 1 WEEK prior to the course start date.

You will receive an invoice for the course fee/s once we receive your correctly completed Enrolment Form and signed Terms and Conditions.

If you have any questions about the course or enrolment process, please refer to our FAQ.

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These sessions are conducted one day before the scheduled examinations. Please refer to the Training Calendar for further details.

Cost: Fees may vary depending on the course, training method, or sector selected.

If you are unsuccessful in part or all of your initial exams, you may re-sit the failed parts at another time in accordance with the following:

  1. You will have 12 months from the date of your initial exam to re-sit the failed part/s, after this time you must repeat the entire examination.
  2. The re-sit exam may not be taken within 30 days of your previous exam, unless additional approved training is undertaken before the re-sit.
  3. Applicable to CSWIP examinations only – If you are unsuccessful in the re-sit exam, you will be required to take the approved course in full again, followed by the full exam (if taken within 6 months of the initial course, you will receive a 50% discount on the course only).

 

QMTS offers a Practical Training session in order to refresh your knowledge prior to your exam re-sit. These sessions are conducted one day before the scheduled examinations. Please refer to the Training Calendar for further details and session dates.

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The enrolment fee for the exam is $860

To achieve certification under the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) through the PCN scheme, candidates are generally required to meet four key requirements:

  • Structured Training: Complete approved training at a BINDT-recognised training centre for the specific NDT method and certification level being pursued.
  • Vision Examination: Provide a valid and documented eye test, including near vision and colour perception, in accordance with ISO 9712 requirements prior to sitting for examinations.
  • Industrial Experience: Submit documented evidence of the required practical on-the-job experience within the chosen NDT method.
  • Examinations: Successfully pass both the theoretical and practical examinations conducted by an Authorised Qualifying Body (AQB).

All new students are required to complete the Product Technology Online Training course, which is now available through British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing.

Please ensure all enrolment documents are submitted and payment is completed at least 10 days before the course commencement date. Kindly complete and return all required documents listed in the enrolment pack via email before the deadline to:

 

Confirmation of your placement in the course or examination will only be issued once all required documentation and payment have been successfully received. Please note that if your preferred course becomes fully booked before payment is received, you will be required to register for the next available course and/or examination intake.

The NDT result notifications will be sent to the email address provided during enrolment.

Your examination results will typically be issued within two weeks by QMTS staff and will also be submitted to British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing for further processing. 

If you are unsuccessful in part or all of your initial exams, you may re-sit the failed parts at another time in accordance with the following:

  1. You will have 12 months from the date of your initial exam to re-sit the failed part/s, after this time you must repeat the entire examination.
  2. The re-sit exam may not be taken within 30 days of your previous exam, unless additional approved training is undertaken before the re-sit.

 

QMTS offers a Practical Training session in order to refresh your knowledge prior to your exam re-sit. These sessions are conducted one day before the scheduled examinations. Please refer to the Training Calendar for further details and session dates.

You can find a guide to completing your PCN Enrolment Form in the course enrolment pack, or download it here

Your Record of Vision Test can be taken to Specsavers or an Optometrist who can complete the test. 

QMTS offers bridging courses to convert your current Welding Inspector qualifications to the equivalent CSWIP qualifications by undertaking the corresponding courses and exams listed. You will also be eligible to receive 50% discount off the full course fee when you enrol to complete the bridging course and exam.*

American Welding Society

Current: AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your AWS certification must be a current.

Welding Technology Institute of Australia

Current: WTIA Certified Welding Inspector
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your WTIA certification must be a current.

South African Institute of Welding Level 1

Current: SAIW Welding/Fabricator Inspector Level 1
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your SAIW certification must be a current.

South African Institute of Welding Level 2

Current: SAIW Welding/Fabricator Inspector Level 2
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.2.1 Senior Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.2.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your SAIW certification must be a current.

VT-W2 (Dutch)

Current: CWV2 Welding Inspector
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your CWV2 certification must be a current.

Canadian Welding Bureau Level 1

Current: CWB Welding Inspector Level 1
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.0 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.0 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your CWB Level 1 certification must be a current.

Canadian Welding Bureau Level 2

Current: CWB Welding Inspector Level 2
Equivalent: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Bridge your qualification by successfully completing the CSWIP 3.1 Course and Exam
Prerequisite: Your CWB Level 2 certification must be a current.

* A 50% discount will be applied to your course fee upon enrolment in the bridging course and exam of your choice. The discount applies to the course fee only and does not include the exam fee.

We run our Industry Training courses from the QMTS Head Office at 1/969 Abernethy Road, High Wycombe WA

You can find a map & more details are on our Contact page.