NRCan NDTCB Service fees update
The NRCan NDTCB is implementing a service fee update to existing fees; this update will take effect April 1, 2025. Application and fee submissions to the NRCan NDTCB that are postmarked, emailed or faxed after March 31, 2025 are subject to the new fee schedule.
Visual Testing Launch
NRCan NDTCB Visual Testing (VT) new method deployment: Launch date January 31, 2025.
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 level 2 and Visual Testing initial examination guides and application forms from the Quick Downloads: NDT Certification Body Forms and Guides page.
Learn about becoming certified in NDT
Read detailed information about how non-destructive testing certification works, including application procedures, examinations, training requirements and more.
Apply for NDT certification
Initiate your CGSB certification by completing the required forms and understanding the associated fees.
Manage your NDT certification
Apply for certification renewal, recertification or certification revalidation.
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.
A note about transitioning to the new 2022 standard
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.
Online Examination System for CAN/CGSB-48.9712 NDT and XRF multiple-choice exams
All written multiple-choice examinations for CAN/CGSB-48.9712 NDT and XRF have been updated to a computer-based electronic format (in-person live proctored) as of July 28, 2023.
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-end@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.