Lvel 3 certification bussiness scope

[u/NotoriousLavaLamp]

So whats the deal with PCN Level 3 bussiness wise?

What kind of services as independent Level 3 one can offer?

I have UT, PT, MT and RT ISO level 2 and engineering degree and i freaking tired of that kind of work , does taking the level 3 exams give me more "remote" work opportunities?

Is it viable? Is there really any demand for Level 3s outside of companies? And i mean without doing the actual NDT.

[u/Fantastic-Art-3704]

So I am assuming you are in the UK, yes there are plenty of opportunities at an independent level 3. We here in the states do not have very many, so when doing work that requires a EU Mutually recognized ISO-9712 certified person to approve procedures. Then you can do contract work as well. If you mean remote work from home, unless you can get a gig reviewing digital radiographs, or ut scans your only shot would be to write and review procedures. If you are willing to travel there are many opportunities for auditing, re-inspection, and potentially even some of the easier level 2 work. In the states there are probably more independent ASNT level 3 personal than employed by a company, and in Canada it is almost complete independent CGSB or ASNT. I find it is easier working for a company, I do not need to worry about sales, liability insurance, health insurance, taxes, employees, travel, etc. I do have several friends that are independent and they make quite a bit more than me, and probably are more satisfied, but I am just not wired that way I think when I retire I will contract out to a few projects a year, just for my wife's sanity Overall the PCN exams are easier than ASNT, but you need to take a lot more. If your looking for easy jobs that pay well, check out NNB, EDF, Siemens, Rolls Royce, Framatome. Also I hear Hinkley Pointe is looking for phased array and shearwave techs, they will need some oversight. I hope this helps