Industrial engineering environment
PCN Level 3 Certified · Independent Consultancy

INDEPENDENT
PCN LEVEL 3
CONSULTANCY &
RESPONSIBLE LEVEL 3
SERVICES

Providing technical authority, personnel qualification systems, Written Practices and certification support throughout the UK and internationally.

25+
Years Experience
PCN L3
Certified
UK+
International
100%
Independent
Credentials

WHY ORGANISATIONS
TRUST NORTH NDT

PCN certification across four NDT methods, underpinned by an engineering degree and decades of applied industrial experience.

Method
ET

PCN Level 3 Eddy Current Testing

Technical authority, procedure approval, examination setting and personnel certification oversight for eddy current methods across aerospace, rail and precision engineering sectors.

Method
PT

PCN Level 3 Penetrant Testing

Written Practice development, procedure approval and certification programme management for liquid penetrant inspection across manufacturing, fabrication and offshore sectors.

Method
MT

PCN Level 3 Magnetic Particle Testing

Responsible Level 3 services, competence assessment and qualification system development for magnetic particle inspection across heavy engineering, lifting and rail.

Degree
BSc

BSc (Hons) Non-Destructive Testing

Academic foundation underpinning technical consultancy — combining theoretical rigour with decades of applied industry experience across UK and international engineering projects.

Technical Services

TECHNICAL AUTHORITY
FOR NDT PROGRAMMES

01

Responsible Level 3 Support

Ongoing or project-based Responsible Level 3 services. Acting as technical authority for your qualification programme without the overhead of a full-time appointment.

02

SNT-TC-1A Written Practices

Development, review, revision control and approval of Written Practices aligned to SNT-TC-1A. Full programme builds or individual section updates to existing documentation.

03

Personnel Qualification Systems

Design, implementation and management of NDT personnel qualification systems. Examination administration, certification records and structured competence assessment.

04

Procedure Approval & Review

Technical development, review and Level 3 approval of NDT procedures to applicable codes, standards and customer specifications. Independent review of existing procedure libraries.

Responsible Level 3

TECHNICAL AUTHORITY
WITHOUT THE COST OF A
FULL-TIME LEVEL 3

North NDT provides ongoing Responsible Level 3 support agreements for organisations requiring access to Level 3 expertise without the overhead of a permanent appointment. Flexible, scalable and technically authoritative.

Technical Authority

Acting as designated Responsible Level 3 and technical authority for your NDT qualification programme and related documentation.

Certification Oversight

Management of personnel certification records, renewal schedules and regulatory compliance documentation across your NDT workforce.

Examination Administration

Setting, administering and marking of written general, specific and practical NDT examinations to SNT-TC-1A requirements.

Written Practice Maintenance

Ongoing review and revision of Written Practices to reflect standard updates, scope changes and operational modifications.

Procedure Review

Technical review and Level 3 approval of inspection procedures to applicable codes, standards and customer specifications.

Competence Assessment

Practical competence evaluation of NDT technicians against defined qualification and certification requirements.

Sector Experience

EXPERIENCE ACROSS
CRITICAL INDUSTRIES

Decades of applied NDT consultancy across the UK's most demanding engineering sectors.

Rail
Network Rail · LUL
Offshore
Oil · Gas · Marine
Fabrication
Structural · Pressure
Manufacturing
OEM · Tier 1 Supply
Heavy Engineering
Structures · Plant
Lifting Equipment
LEEA · LOLER
Renewables
Wind · Solar · Wave
Energy
Power · Nuclear · Gas
Associate Network

MULTI-METHOD LEVEL 3 SUPPORT

North NDT maintains relationships with approved PCN Level 3 specialists, enabling access to expertise across specialist NDT methods without compromise on quality or independence.

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NDT+
SPECIALIST
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AUTOMATED
PCN

All associates hold current PCN Level 3 certification in their respective methods.

100%

Fully independent — no conflicts with inspection companies or training providers.

UK+

UK-based and international capability through our approved associate network.

Documentation

DOWNLOAD NORTH NDT
CAPABILITY STATEMENT

View our technical capability, Responsible Level 3 services, personnel qualification systems and sector experience in a single premium document.

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Engagement

HOW WE WORK

01

Initial Consultation

Understanding your current NDT programme, qualification requirements and specific technical challenges.

02

Technical Review

Assessment of your existing documentation, procedures and qualification records against applicable standards.

03

Implementation

Development of Written Practices, procedures, examination papers and qualification systems to fully compliant status.

04

Ongoing Support

Continued technical authority through a flexible support agreement — examinations, renewals, standard updates and maintenance.

Contact

NEED INDEPENDENT
LEVEL 3 SUPPORT?

Whether you require Responsible Level 3 services, Written Practice development, personnel qualification programmes, procedure approval or technical support, North NDT can assist.

Email
enquiries@ndtnorth.co.uk
LinkedIn
North NDT
Location
United Kingdom
Independent.
Experienced.
Technically Authoritative.

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