Violations of NRCan Code of Conduct
CODE OF CONDUCT RECOMMENDED PENALTIES
- CHEATING ON EXAM : 1-year minimum suspension of all certifications.
- MISREPRESENTATION / FRAUD : 10-year suspension of all certifications.
HISTORICAL VIOLATIONS
| Date | Activity | Actions Taken |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | Individual undertook responsibilities of level 2 certified individual and signed for documentation stating that they are level 2 certified while not actively certified | 2-month XRF certification suspension |
| May 2022 | Breach of examination protocol; alternative techniques used outside the scope of the exam | 1-year suspension for eligibility for UT examination attempts |
| August 2020 | Incidents of misrepresentation, false and misleading claims, and breach of examination procedures and protocol | Level 2 UT and Level 2 PT examinations voided. 3- year suspension of all current NDTCB certifications (MT2, UT1, XRF Level 1). 3-year suspension for all NDTCB applications and examinations |
| January 2020 | Cheating on MT2 examination | 1-year suspension for eligibility for examination attempts |
| November 2019 | Misrepresentation of certification status | XRF examination voided; 5-year suspension for all NDTCB applications and examination attempts |
| September 2019 | Breach of examination protocol | Level 1 UT examination voided; 3-month suspension for eligibility for examination attempts |
| August 2019 | Falsified Vision Report Form; fraudulent use of medical professional signature | 5-year suspension for all NDTCB applications and examination attempts |
| March 2019 | Breach of examination protocol | Level 1 UT examination voided; 6-month suspension for all NDTCB applications and examination attempts |
| June 2019 | Breach of examination protocol | Level 3 PT examination voided |
| August 2018 | Falsified renewal application | Renewal denied, revalidation required and 1-year suspension for all NDT and XRF applications |
| January 2018 | Cheating on Level 2 PT exam | Level 2 PT examination voided; 1-year suspension for all NDTCB applications and examination attempts |
| September 2017 | Misrepresentation of examination results and NRCan NDTCB correspondence | 5-year suspension for eligibility for examination attempts |
| May 2017 | Breach of examination protocol | 1 year suspension for eligibility for examination attempts |
| March 2017 | Breach of Special Written Examination Centre protocol | 6-month suspension for eligibility for examination attempts; 5-year suspension from access to any Special Written Examination Centre accommodation for all exams |
| July 2016 | Improper submission of examination request | 4 months suspension for eligibility for examination attempts; 5-year suspension from access to any Special Test Centre accommodation for all exams |
| April 2014 | Improper and unauthorized uses of CGSB personnel’s signatures | Renewal application denied; 5-year suspension |
| January 2011 | Notes found during Level 1 ET exam | Level 1 ET exam voided; 6-month suspension for next exam attempt |
| July 2009 | Misrepresentation of certification status | Renewal application denied; Ongoing investigation |
| December 2007 | Cheating on Level 2 RT exam | Level 2 RT exams voided; 6-month suspension |
| November 2007 | Cheating on CEDO Exam | CEDO exams voided; 1 year suspension |
| March 2007 | Cheating on Level 2 PT exam | Level 2 PT exams voided; 1 year suspension |
| October 2006 | Not sufficient funds - 2005 renewal cheque | Late penalty; No personal cheques |
| August 2006 | Cheating on Level 1 UT exam | Level 1 UT exams voided; 1 year suspension |
| May 2006 | Cheating on CEDO Exam | CEDO exams voided; 1 year suspension |
| May 2006 | Level 2 posing as Level 3 (proc & reports) | All certification voided; 5-year suspension |
| April 2006 | Cheating on Level 2 RT exam | Level 2 RT exams voided; 1 year suspension |
| January 2006 | Special exam centre copied exams | Exam centre closed |
| October 2005 | Level 2 posing as Level 3 (insp. report) | All certification voided; 5-year suspension |
| November 2003 | Forged wallet card | All certification voided; 9-year suspension |
| March 2002 | Cheating on Level 2 Ultrasonic exam | Level 2 UT exams voided; 1 year suspension |
| September 1999 | Cheating on Level 2 RT written exam | Level 2 RT exams voided; 1 year suspension |
| September 1998 | Falsified radiographs of pressure vessel | 2-year suspension |
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