Fees & Schedule
Course Fees & Dates
Price List and Schedule
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Course fees & Dates:
Vaal fees & dates 2026
Constantia Kloof fees & dates 2026
price list 2025
Training Course Fees:
Training Course Fees Include the Complete Course, End Of Course Exam, and a Successful Training Certificate. Successful Completion of the End of Course Exam, is the benchmark to meet the Eligibility to do the PCN exam.
Training Course Fees do not include the PCN Certification Examination Fee.
| Abbreviation | Course Title | Level | Sector | Training Hours | Exam Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | Liquid Penetrant Testing | 1 | Welds | 40 Hours | ±8 Hours | R10350 |
| PT | Liquid Penetrant Testing | 2 | Welds | 40 Hours | ±8 Hours | R10350 |
| PT | Liquid Penetrant Testing | 1+2 | Welds | 56 Hours | ±8 Hours | R18750 |
| MT | Magnetic Particle Testing | 1 | Welds | 40 Hours | ±8 Hours | R10350 |
| MT | Magnetic Particle Testing | 2 | Welds | 40 Hours | ±8 Hours | R10350 |
| MT | Magnetic Particle Testing | 1+2 | Welds | 56 Hours | ±8 Hours | R18750 |
| UT | Ultrasonic Testing | 1 | Welds Plate and Pipe | 40 Hours | ±8 Hours | R26450 |
| UT | Ultrasonic Testing | 2 | Welds Plate and Pipe | 80 Hours | ±18 Hours | R27600 |
| UT | Ultrasonic Testing | 1+2 | Welds Plate and Pipe | 120 Hours | ±18 Hours | R50600 |
| VT | Visual Testing | 1+2 | Welds | 40 Hours | ±8 Hours | R18750 |
| RI | Radiographic Interpretation | 2 | Welds | 56 Hours | ±8 Hours | R22425 |
| RT | Radiographic Testing | 1 | Welds | 64 Hours | ±16 Hours | R26450 |
| RT | Radiographic Testing | 2 | Welds | 80 Hours | ±24 Hours | R27600 |
| RT | Radiographic Testing | 1+2 | Welds | 144 Hours | ±24 Hours | R48300 |
| RTS | Radiation Safety | n/a | Industrial | 40 Hours | ±4 Hours | R12075 |
| ET | Eddy Current Testing | 1 | Welds | 40 Hours | ±8 Hours | R26450 |
| ET | Eddy Current Testing | 2 | Welds | 40 Hours | ±8 Hours | R27600 |
| ET | Eddy Current Testing | 1+2 | Welds | 80 Hours | ±8 Hours | R50600 |
| WT | Ultrasonic Wall Thickness | 2 | n/a | 35 Hours | ±8 Hours | R12075 |
| PA | Phased Array | 2 | Welds Plate and Pipe | 80 Hours | ±18 Hours | R58000 |
End of Course Exam Rewrite Fees:
AT NASA GP your first rewrite will always be FREE (All methods except RTS)
| Method | General paper | Specific Paper | Per Practical | Written Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT, MT , UT , VT , RT, WT, ET | R230 | R230 | R575 | R230 |
| RI | R230 | R230 | R230 (per film) | n/a |
| RTS* | R2875 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
*Note: RTS rewrites need to be booked in advance as the exams need to be requested from SAINT Professional Body
PCN Exam Fees:
PCN is an international programme for the certification of NDT Personnel which satisfies the requirements of International Standards. PCN meets the requirements of ISO 9712: Non-destructive testing – Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel. The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) is an accredited certification body offering PCN, and NASA is an Authorised Examination Center (AEC).
| Examination Title | Level | Sector | Scope of Competence | Exam Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Penetrant Testing | 2 | Welds | Visible and Fluorescent | ±8 Hours | R12650 |
| PT Practical Supplementary | 2 | Multisector (WFC) | n/a | ±8 Hours | R12650 |
| Liquid Penetrant Testing 2 | 2 | Multisector (WFC) | Visible and Fluorescent | ±8 Hours | R12650 |
| Magnetic Particle Testing | 2 | Welds | Portable Equipment | ±8 Hours | R12650 |
| MT Practical Supplementary | 2 | Multisector (WFC) | Potable and Fixed Installations | ±8 Hours | R12650 |
| Magnetic Particle Testing | 2 | Multisector (WFC) | Potable and Fixed Installations | ±8 Hours | R12650 |
| Visual Testing | 2 | Welds | Direct and Indirect | ±8 Hours | R12650 |
PCN Exam Rewrite Fees:
| Level | Method | 1 Theory Paper | Or 2 Theory Papers | Or Practical Only | Full Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | PT, MT, VT | R9500 | R12650 |
PCN Recertification by Exam, Fees:
| Examination Title | Level | Sector | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Methods | 2 | Welds | R12650 |
| All Methods | 3 | General | R12650 |
Schedule
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