Initial NDT Certification Examinations
The charts on this page show you the durations and further options related to all levels of examinations for certification to Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standard 48.9712 in the following non-destructive testing (NDT) areas:
- Radiographic Testing (RT)
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Magnetic Testing (MT)
- Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Eddy Current Testing (ET)
Types and number of specimens for practical exams
The table below shows the minimum number and type of specimens for initial certification.
| Industrial sectors | UT1 | UT2 | RT1 | RT2 | ET1 | ET2 | MT2 | PT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC | 2 f/w/e/wp |
4 f/w/e/ wp/p |
2 c/f/w |
4 c/f/w/p +24 rs |
3 e/wp |
4 e/as/ac |
4 c/f/w |
4 c/f/w |
| Aerospace | 4 +24 rs |
Notes:
- Where the sector examination involves multiple product types, the specimens are selected by the examiner from the product range or materials that make up the sector.
- A set of radiographs is considered as one specimen.
Key: c = castings; EMC = Engineering, Materials and Components; f = forgings; w = weldments; e = various shapes and tubes; wp = wrought products; p = composite materials; fs = facility surveillance; rs = radiographs; as = aircraft structures; ac = aircraft components.
RT examinations
| Exam | RT Level 1 | RT Level 2 | RT Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Details |
Written: General, 1 hour EMC sector, 1 hour Radiation protection, 1 hour (common to all levels in industrial radiography) Practical: ½ day |
Written: General, 1 hour EMC sector, 2½ hours Practical: 2 day |
Written: General, ¾ hour EMC sector codes and applications, 1¾ hours; Aerospace sector, 1½ hours; 2Basic, 3½ hours |
Notes
1 Level 3 NDT candidates who have successfully completed a 4-hour Written procedure examination will have the option to complete a 1½ hour Written procedure review examination for each additional Level 3 method.
2 The Basic paper is common to all methods and need not be repeated for other sectors and methods.
UT examinations
| Exam | UT Level 1 | UT Level 2 | UT Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Details |
Written: General, 1 hour EMC sector, 1 hour Practical: 1 day |
Written: General, 1 hour EMC sector, 2½ hours Practical: 2½ days |
Written: General, ¾ hour EMC sector codes and applications, 1¾ hours; 2Basic, 3½ hours |
Notes
1 Level 3 NDT candidates who have successfully completed a 4-hour Written procedure examination will have the option to complete a 1½ hour Written procedure review examination for each additional Level 3 method.
2 The Basic paper is common to all methods and need not be repeated for other sectors and methods.
MT examinations
| Exam | MT Level 2 | MT Level 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Details |
Written: General, 1 hour EMC sector, 2 hour Practical: 1 day |
Written: General, ¾ hour EMC sector codes and applications, 1¾ hours; 2Basic, 2½ hours |
Notes
1 Level 3 candidates who have successfully completed a 4-hour Written procedure examination will have the option to complete a 1½ hour Written procedure review examination for each additional Level 3 method.
2 The Basic paper is common to all methods and need not be repeated for other sectors and methods.
PT examinations
| Exam | PT Level 2 | PT Level 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Details |
Written: General, 1 hour EMC sector, 2 hour Practical: ½ day |
Written: General, ¾ hour EMC sector codes and applications, 1¾ hours; 2Basic, 3½ hours |
Notes
1 Level 3 candidates who have successfully completed a 4-hour Written procedure examination will have the option to complete a 1½ hour Written procedure review examination for each additional Level 3 method.
2 The Basic paper is common to all methods and need not be repeated for other sectors and methods.
ET examinations
| Exam | ET Level 1 | ET Level 2 | ET Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Details |
Written: General, 1 hour EMC sector, 1 hour Practical: 1 day |
Written: General, 1 hour EMC sector, 2¼ Practical: 2 days |
Written: General, ¾ hour EMC sector codes and applications, 1¾ hours; 2Basic, 3½ hours |
Notes
1 Level 3 NDT candidates who have successfully completed a 4-hour Written procedure examination will have the option to complete a 1½ hour Written procedure review examination for each additional Level 3 method.
2 The Basic paper is common to all methods and need not be repeated for other sectors and methods.
Magnetic Testing Examination Guide for Initial Certification (PDF, 1.56 MB)
Read about Magnetic Testing examination formats and requirements for Levels 2 and 3.
Penetrant Testing Examination Guide for Initial Certification (PDF, 1.19 MB)
Read about Magnetic Testing examination formats and requirements for Levels 2 and 3.
Ultrasonic Testing Examination Guide for Initial Certification (PDF, 476 Kb)
Read about Ultrasonic Testing examination requirements for Levels 1, 2 and 3.
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