Forum General Discussions      Re: ndt qualification??? Posted by: prabhu S.R.G. (PID_3814), E-mail: Address, on December 29, 2008 at 14:59 : In Reply to: Re: ndt qualification??? posted by : tj , E-mail: Address, on December 29, 2008 at 14:36 : TJ, I fully agree to your view...it is the PERSON not the certificate makes one reach better heights in this field... continuing education, diversifying to other NDT methods like phased array and AUT to name a few will open up more exciting and rewarding career. The motivation and determination to excel is very very important in this field with willing to learn all the time... ----------- Start Original Message ----------- : Jim Stuckless said: : : Adam, : : The difference between PCN and ASNT is quite substantial. PCN is the convening authority regarding NDE in the UK. They have extremely high standards and are recognized world wide as some of the best technicians available. ASNT is an American version similar to PCN in the UK and CGSB here in Canada. Not to offend any americans out there but both the UK and Canadian governing bodies provide their technicians with certifications that are more widely recognized and valued on a global market. If you want to "get in quick' and care little about getting really good at a lot of things....... take the ASNT route...... if you want to hit the job market with a highly developed skill set in a number of areas .... take the PCN training.... once its all over and you are finally certified....... you wont ever look back...... and your career will likely skyrocket shortly thereafter. : : Good luck! : : : : I would think that this is a pretty lame statement about NDT professionals certified through ASNT. I don't feel that my knowledge base or opportunities are limited with my certification. In fact, this drives me to experience more diverse applications. Doesn't matter if you are PCN, ASNT or whatever, if you want to "skyrocket" in this business YOU make it happen not your cert. : TJ : TJ ------------ End Original Message ------------ Follow Ups: Re: ndt qualification??? adam 04:23 Jan-04-2009 (0) Post a Followup: Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: ----------- Start Original Message ----------- : TJ, : I fully agree to your view...it is the PERSON not the certificate makes one reach better heights in this field... : continuing education, diversifying to other NDT methods like phased array and AUT to name a few will open up more exciting and rewarding career. The motivation and determination to excel is very very important in this field with willing to learn all the time... : : Jim Stuckless said: : : : : Adam, : : : The difference between PCN and ASNT is quite substantial. PCN is the convening authority regarding NDE in the UK. They have extremely high standards and are recognized world wide as some of the best technicians available. ASNT is an American version similar to PCN in the UK and CGSB here in Canada. Not to offend any americans out there but both the UK and Canadian governing bodies provide their technicians with certifications that are more widely recognized and valued on a global market. If you want to "get in quick' and care little about getting really good at a lot of things....... take the ASNT route...... if you want to hit the job market with a highly developed skill set in a number of areas .... take the PCN training.... once its all over and you are finally certified....... you wont ever look back...... and your career will likely skyrocket shortly thereafter. : : : Good luck! : : : : : : : I would think that this is a pretty lame statement about NDT professionals certified through ASNT. I don't feel that my knowledge base or opportunities are limited with my certification. In fact, this drives me to experience more diverse applications. Doesn't matter if you are PCN, ASNT or whatever, if you want to "skyrocket" in this business YOU make it happen not your cert. : : TJ : : TJ ------------ 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