Forum General Discussions      Re: PCN vs. ASNT Posted by: S.V.Swamy (PID_839), E-mail: Address, on November 28, 2008 at 11:24 : In Reply to: PCN vs. ASNT posted by : Abdulla Benamer , E-mail: Address, on November 23, 2008 at 13:07 : ----------- Start Original Message ----------- : Dear Sir. : I would like to know which scheme i should accept when contractor doing job for me is it ASNT or PCN? ------------ End Original Message ------------ You already got very good answers. In my long service, I came across many operators, who could be divided into three categories: practically good but theoretically weak, theoretically good but practically lacking and a small minority who were good in both. Of course, another minority which was not in good in either aspect need not be discussed here. The Certification at best assures you that the person is theoretically good (or at least adequate). Evaluation of practical skills is a must before the person is actually put on field work. If the person shows promise, a few hours of on-the-job training will become a good investment. And lastly, the specification should be clear about the type of certificate that is acceptable and should also be clear on the practical test that the operator has to pass. Best regards. Swamy NDT Guru Follow Ups: Post a Followup: Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: ----------- Start Original Message ----------- : : Dear Sir. : : I would like to know which scheme i should accept when contractor doing job for me is it ASNT or PCN? : You already got very good answers. In my long service, I came across many operators, who could be divided into three categories: practically good but theoretically weak, theoretically good but practically lacking and a small minority who were good in both. Of course, another minority which was not in good in either aspect need not be discussed here. : The Certification at best assures you that the person is theoretically good (or at least adequate). Evaluation of practical skills is a must before the person is actually put on field work. : If the person shows promise, a few hours of on-the-job training will become a good investment. : And lastly, the specification should be clear about the type of certificate that is acceptable and should also be clear on the practical test that the operator has to pass. : Best regards. : Swamy : NDT Guru ------------ End Original Message ------------ Optional Link URL: Example: "http://www....html". Alternative write "http://www.ndt.net/wshop/attach/filename.htm" if you transfered a filename.htm via FTP Page Title: is important! Optional Image URL: http://www....gif Attention! Please click the button only once. This may take a moment to process Forum General Discussions Help