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Patrick Boulton

Patrick Boulton, technical and certification engineer, BINDT. For more information, call +44 (0)1604 438263 or email [email protected].

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) is a UK-based professional engineering institution working to promote the advancement of the science and practice of nondestructive testing (NDT), condition monitoring (CM), diagnostic engineering and all other materials and quality testing disciplines. Internationally recognized, it is concerned with the education, training and certification of its members and all those engaged in NDT and CM and through its publications and annual conferences and events it disseminates news of the latest advances in the science and practice of the subjects. For further information about the Institute and its activities, visit www.bindt.org.

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Digital Learning and the Future of NDT Competence

In assessing how digital learning might be introduced responsibly, BINDT is also informed by regulatory guidance from adjacent safety-critical sectors.
Patrick Boulton
March 7, 2026

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) Burns Supper Seminar, held in January, provided a timely forum for industry discussion on professional development, competence assurance, and the evolving demands placed on technical training systems. 


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NDT | Certification

Introducing PCN24: Independent Third-Party Certification for Nondestructive Testing

All standards are reviewed and updated to meet revised working practices and industry expectations.
Patrick Boulton
July 8, 2025

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) certifies NDT practitioners through its PCN scheme, ensuring they are properly trained and qualified. This guarantees industry access to skilled personnel for various projects.


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NDT | Standards

Certification standards within nondestructive testing: Options for NDT Personnel

As NDT evolves, it is typical for the personnel certification requirements attributed to the NDT methods, technologies and techniques to also evolve.
Patrick Boulton
March 13, 2024

NDT personnel must be qualified and certified to perform their tasks safely and correctly. BINDT provides certification options for central certification under the PCN banner, complying with BS EN ISO 9712:2022. Other certification systems, such as employer-based schemes, also exist.


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