Training
Training must cover the training content recognised by the PT technical committee. The minimum training time is 3 days. (The duration of a training day is at least seven hours, which may be completed on a single day or by accumulated hours.)
Please note that for an intended Level 3 certification in a method, a passed BASIC examination is a prerequisite.
Examination centres
A list of authorised training and examination centres is available on the Locations page.
Examination procedure
| Section | Explanation | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Identification of participants, examination rules, preparation | ||
| Part D: Level 3 knowledge relating to the NDT method applied | 30 questions | 60 min |
| Break | ||
| Part E: Application of the NDT method in the sector concerned | 20 questions | 60 min |
| Break | ||
| Part F: Drafting of an NDT procedure in the relevant sector | 240 min |
Dates
| Course no. | Training | Examination | Organiser, location |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT-26-377 Renewal Recertification | 22.10.2026 - 23.10.2026 | 23.10.2026 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| PT-27-092 Initial | 30.03.2027 - 01.04.2027 | 02.04.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| PT-27-094 Initial | 05.04.2027 - 06.04.2027 | 06.04.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| PT-27-133 Renewal Recertification | 03.05.2027 - 04.05.2027 | 04.05.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| PT-27-159 Initial | 07.06.2027 - 09.06.2027 | 10.06.2027 | VECTOR Shanghai, Shanghai (CN) |
| PT-27-200 Initial | 12.07.2027 - 14.07.2027 | 15.07.2027 | VECTOR, München |
| PT-27-245 Initial | 06.09.2027 - 08.09.2027 | 09.09.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| PT-27-251 Initial | 13.09.2027 - 14.09.2027 | 14.09.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |
| PT-27-268 Renewal Recertification | 27.09.2027 - 28.09.2027 | 28.09.2027 | VECTOR, Hattingen |