National Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body

Alert: Mail Delays Expected

Due to the Canada Post service disruption situation, there may be some delays in the delivery of NDT and XRF certification cards, EDO ID cards, letters and other official documents.

For any questions or concerns, please contact us directly via email at ndt-end@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

UT-PA Launch

NRCan NDTCB Ultrasonic Testing Phased Array (UT-PA) Level 2 technique will be launched in two (2) phases:

• Phase 1: NRCan CGSB UT-PA certification of candidates currently holding UT-PA certification(s) from other ISO 9712 certification schemes – Launch date: October 28, 2024

• Phase 2: NRCan CGSB UT-PA certification of initial candidates without any valid UT-PA certification – Launch date: December 13, 2024

For more information, see UT-PA Rules of Implementation and Application Guide page to start your application. Download the UT-PA initial examination guide and application forms at Quick Downloads: NDT Certification Body Forms and Guides page. 

Visual Testing Launch

NRCan NDTCB Visual Testing (VT) new method deployment: Target launch date on January 31, 2025.
More information to follow.

2022 Standard Implementation

Updated certification requirements and forms according to CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2022 standard is currently in effect as of March 31, 2024. Refer to the updated Rules of Implementation for the CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2022 / (ISO 9712:2021, IDT) standard rollout and the list of key updates on the  Non-Destructive Testing Certification page.

Natural Resources Canada Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body (NRCan NDTCB)

NRCan manages the Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body (NDTCB), which is the national program that certifies personnel who perform non-destructive testing (NDT).

The NDTCB is committed to:

• Protecting Canadians and Canada’s natural resources through its certification programs.
• Providing certification to the appropriate Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) standard (CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2022, Qualification and Certification of Non-Destructive Testing Personnel).
• Developing and implementing programs to certify people who inspect the metals and materials in the components and structures used in Canada’s natural resources industries.

The NDTCB certification program also aims to continually improve and maintain reliability, security and safety with regards to how industries use metals and materials across Canada. We are committed to quality and have achieved certification for our quality management system to the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

The NDTCB:

• Understands the importance of impartiality and takes it seriously.
• Has processes to manage potential conflicts of interest and ensure all certification activities are objective.
• 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.

Additional Resources:

• NDT Certification Body: FAQs