Non Destructive Testing Certification Canada

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Changesdue to the updated standard deployment impact the management of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) initial certification, renewal, and recertification at NRCan NDTCB, Authorized Exam Centres (AEC), Recognized Training Organizations (RTO) and directly affect how candidates apply for and maintain NDT certifications.

The new requirement will only affect candidates beginning a first attempt practical after the implementation date. Any candidates currently in-process, will not need to complete the written instruction during the practical re-examination process.

Note: 100% of the required QWE remains a requirement prior to certification for all levels and must be satisfied within 5 years from successful completion of all exams. Please refer to updates on the NRCan website for the QWE requirements.

NRCan NDTCB is now issuing non-destructive testing (NDT) certifications under the CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2022 standard effective April 1, 2024. Certifications awarded prior to this new standard will be valid for the stated period of validity on the certification until the next step in the certification process (renewal, recertification, or revalidation), which will be carried out according to the 2022 standard and the new NRCan NDTCB Rules of Implementation.

Certification according to the 2014 standard and Rules of Implementation will fulfill the requirements of both the 2014 version and preceding versions of the standard. Consequently, any requirement for certification to any version of the CAN/CGSB-48.9712 standards shall be fulfilled by a valid certification according to the applicable standard at the time of issuance by the NDTCB.

This transitional framework is necessary in ensuring credible, fair and accessible mechanisms for individuals and the NDTCB to manage certification requirements with respect to variations of the ongoing standard publishing cycles.

Once candidates receive official electronic written examination authorization from the NRCan NDTCB, they can register for and book their examinations through the online exam system portal and select the closest available examination centre. Candidates who have valid written examination admittance and registration forms for the methods/examinations listed above must submit a request to the NRCan NDTCB by email at ndt...@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca to receive electronic written examination authorization. Immediately after completing an exam, candidates can view unofficial examination results through the online examination system.

Paper-based NDT multiple-choice examinations have been phased out, however paper-based XRF examinations will be maintained for use by select special XRF examination centres (SXECs). Additionally, Special Written Examination Centres (SWECs) for NDT and XRF written exams are no longer available. For more information, please contact the NRCan NDTCB.

Learn about becoming certified in NDT

Read detailed information about how non-destructive testing certification works, including application procedures, examinations, training requirements and more.

Certified personnel directory

View the list of NDT and XRF personnel that are currently certified, and find out when certifications expire (require renewal) and when certifications are due for recertification.

If you are interested in obtaining a certification, you can learn more about what we do and how to apply in these pages. If you have a certification already, and are simply looking to renew it or recertify, consider going straight to Manage Your NDT Certification or Quick Downloads.

These sectors rely on many non-destructive testing inspection methods and techniques in industries related to aircraft and rail transportation, heavy equipment manufacturing, oil and gas pipelines and refineries, nuclear reactors and generating stations, civil infrastructure and other essential manufactured components.

The NDTCB certification program also aims to continually improve and maintain reliability, security and safety with regards to how metals and materials are used by industries across Canada. The NRCan NDTCB is committed to quality and has achieved certification for its quality management system to the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

The NDTCB is solely responsible for, retains authority for, and does not delegate its decisions relating to certification, including the granting, maintaining, recertification, expansion and reduction of scope, suspension, or withdrawal of certifications.

The NDTCB understands the importance of impartiality in carrying out its certification activities. Processes are in place to manage potential conflicts of interest and to ensure the objectivity of all certification activities.

The NDTCB strives to ensure that new applications are processed within ten (10) working days of receipt by our office, and that examination results are made available within fifteen (15) working days of receipt by our office. As applications and examinations are processed in arrival sequence, processing times may vary depending on the volume of applications and/or examinations received and are not guaranteed. Incomplete documentation or complexity of routine verifications and checks may also lead to longer processing times.

The NDTCB makes every reasonable effort to ensure candidate applications, examination requests, and certification submissions are completed in accordance with our service standard targets 80% of the time (at minimum). Despite these efforts, there can sometimes be errors, omissions, or delays. NRCan is not responsible for any direct and indirect costs, expenses, or delays that may arise.

The NRCan NDTCB has sole ownership of all paper declarations of achievement and photo identification (ID) cards as issued. This property is subject to update or recall at any time. Clients and certificate holders cannot possess duplicate photo ID cards and/or multiple photo ID cards for the same certification (i.e. NDT, XRF, EDO). Only the most recent ID card issued from the NRCan NDTCB is considered valid. It is the responsibility of the clients and certificate holders to ensure that all previously issued cards are destroyed or returned to the NRCan NDTCB.

EDO certification

Find out more about NRCan's role in administering the written examination for exposure device operators who want to become certified by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

Certified personnel directory

View the list of NDT and XRF personnel that are currently certified, and find out when certifications expire (require renewal) and when certifications are due for recertification.

There are a lot of varieties of Non-destructive Testing Techniques in use. However, a person has to understand and learn the fundamentals of non-destructive testing before conducting the testing methods.

The main objective of Non-destructive Testing Training/Courses is to build technically trained manpower and make the working engineers aware of numerous non-destructive processes adopted for examining welding joints & several other substances.

The Canadian Institute for Non-destructive Evaluation was established in Canada as an NDT member society specially dedicated to individuals and organizations engaged in the work of non-destructive testing, evaluation, and inspection.

They are one of the leaders in NDT Training & Certification testing in ultrasonic, radiography, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, Eddy Current Testing, and many more emerging non-destructive technologies.

The Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is a highly recognized National Non-destructive Testing Certification Institute (NDTCB) that manages the Canadian program that certifies people to execute non-destructive testing.

RTOs or Recognized Training Organizations are associations firmly accepted by the NRCan to perform and administer Non-destructive Testing Training Courses in congruence with published NRCan requirements and expectations.

The non-destructive foundation's program at SAIT Polytechnic enables you to achieve step 1 of this procedure, i.e., training, which properly prepares you to finish steps 2 and 3 after the successful completion of program.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) was established in the year 1964 and has educated and trained professionals, experts & innovators who work towards shaping our economy all around the world.

They provide technical skills and real-world experiences to their students and enhance their problem-solving ability, which is required to take in complexity & and drive innovation in a quickly transforming workforce.

Without NDT, the reliability and safety of the materials can be extremely jeopardized, which often leads to catastrophic failures such as Pipeline leaks & explosions, crashes of airplanes & locomotives, sinking of ships, and nuclear reactor failures, and ships sinking.

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Non-Destructive Testing (also referred to as Non-Destructive Evaluation - NDE) is the process through which materials and systems are evaluated without causing damage to the item being tested. Inspections and testing processes directly affect the safety of others and the environment in which we live and work. With the desire for heightened safety and environmental awareness, the demand for NDT and its technology continue to grow.

NAIT's NRCan NDTCB (Non-Destructive Testing Certification Board) approved programming offers a full spectrum of courses, course bundles, and workshops to help you begin and grow within your chosen career.

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