Application Form Non Destructive Testing Certification: PROTECTED (When Complete)
Application Form Non Destructive Testing Certification: PROTECTED (When Complete)
Cardholder Signature______________________________________________________
Please Note: Payment of fees does not complete or guarantee the application process. Admittance forms are issued only after completion,
verification, and NRCan NDTCB approval of application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the NRCan NDTCB with payment information
for each application submitted. To protect payment information, we ask that all forms containing credit card information (Mastercard, Visa, AMEX)
be submitted via Fax or Mail only. Do not send credit card information by e-mail. If you have any questions, please call 1-866-858-0473.
Other Information
Payment: Government of Canada Acquisition Cards are not accepted by the NRCan National Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body. Payment from Other
Government Departments should be made by inter-departmental FIS transactions.
Fees: Fees and other process requirements are subject to change; please refer to our website ndt.nrcan.gc.ca for the most current information.
Privacy Policy: The NRCan NDTCB is committed to protecting your privacy whether you are an existing client or a new applicant. All personal information created, held, or
collected by the Government of Canada is protected under the federal Privacy Act. Our office will ensure that collected personal information and any communications
between the NDTCB and their clients or applicants are considered confidential, protected, and are for the exclusive use of the intended recipient to fulfill certification
program requirements. Personal information is collected as stated in NRCan’s Info Source (PAA 3.1.2 – Materials and Certification for Safety and Security - Bank Number:
NRCan PPU 015), and the certified personnel's name, city and province of residence and certification status are made publicly available in support of section 9.3 of the
CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2014 national standard as a mechanism of effective certification status verification.
Responsibilities: Certified personnel and applicants must respond to NRCan NDTCB communication in a timely manner, and inform the NRCan NDTCB of any changes
to address and contact information. Clients are responsible for the official documentation issued to them by the NRCan NDTCB. Fees may apply for the replacement of
these documents.
Admittance Form Requirements: All applications will require the following requisites (as a minimum) - to receive Written Exam Admittance forms:
- Application form signed and current dated by the applicant;
- Application and examination fees processed;
- NRCan NDTCB Code of Conduct form signed and current dated by the applicant;
For new/initial applicants to NRCan/CGSB – must include passport photographs with a signed Photograph Verification Form, a verified true copy of one (1) valid piece of
Canadian Government recognized identity document on a signed Identification Verification Form, and must have their Application form signed by their supervisor. If you are
currently unemployed, please contact the NRCan NDTCB for further instruction.
Practical Examination Admittance and Registration forms will only be issued if the above requirements are satisfied in addition to:
- A minimum of 25% of the method-specific QWE required
- The reported QWE being reviewed and approved by the NDTCB
The remaining seventy-five percent (75%) of NDT experience may be acquired either before or after success in the qualification examination. Certification is possible only
if candidates provide evidence of having gained the qualifying work experience, and the other qualifying requisites (as noted) within 2 years of successfully completing the
examinations, otherwise, their examination results would be void.
Education
Province
Training
NDT training courses only. Please submit a copy of each training certificate
Recognized Training Theory Hours Practical Hours
Organization Method Date of Completion
Acquired NDT Experience : MT hours ______ PT hours _____ ET hours______ UT hours______ RT hours _______ VT hours_____
Note: At least one (or more) of the fields for "Hours of NDT Experience" must be filled.
Position 2
Company 2________________________ Period Of Employment: From ___________ To ____________ Location___________________
Acquired NDT Experience : MT hours ______ PT hours _____ ET hours______ UT hours______ RT hours_______ VT hours_____
Please note: you must have acquired 2 5% of your experience hours in order to be issued your practical examination admittance form.
General Work History in NDT
Industry Applications Materials Percentage of Time Approximate Percentage Time Spent
_________% MT _____ % doing inspections
□ Aviation/aerospace □ Welds □ Steel
□ Nuclear □ Forgings □ Stainless Steel _________% PT _____ % planning/reporting
□ Petro-Chemical □ Castings □ Copper
□ Manufacturing □ Pipe/Tubes □ Aluminum _________% RT _____ % supervision of staff/meetings
□ Mining □ Fittings/valves □ Magnesium
□ Pulp and paper □ Pressure vessels □ Concrete _________% UT _____ % training (take/give) conferences
□ Ship Yard □ Nozzles/nodes □ Ceramic
□ Structural □ Storage tanks □ Plastic _________% ET _____ % writing procedures /documents
□ Training/Certification □ Lift Equipment □ Composites
□ Research □ Structures Other: _______ _________% VT _____ % other ___________________
Other: ___________ Other: _______
Combined Total =
100%
Details (approximate) of Work History in Each NDT method
MT PT RT UT ET VT
□ Yoke □ Aerosol □ Isotope □ Thickness gauge □ Analog meter
□ Coil wrap □ Brush □ X-Ray □ Flaw detector □ Phase display
□ Prods □ Dip Tanks □ Linear accelerator □ Phased array □ Single freq
□ Wet bench □ Solvent removable □ Film □ Straight beam □ Multi-freq
□ Dry Powder □ Water wash □ Fluoroscopy □ Angle beam □ Remote field
□ Aerosol □ Post emulsifier □ Digital □ Contact □ Absolute mode
□ Visible □ Visible □ Auto develop □ Immersion □ Differential mode
□ Fluorescent □ Fluorescent □ Manual dev Other:_________ □ Spinning mode
Other:_________ Other: ________ Other:_________ Other:_________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer's signature Employer's job title
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current employer Address
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor's signature Supervisor's job title
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current employer Address
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sponsor’s signature Sponsor's job title
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current employer Sponsor’s telephone number
Applicant: I attest that the statements made by myself in this application are true and complete. I understand that if any of these statements are found to be untrue, this application
may be rejected, and/or the resultant certification be withdrawn. I understand that the NRCan NDTCB may conduct audits and investigations to verify the validity of the information in this
application, and that I will fully cooperate in providing any additional documentation and explanation as requested. I am fully aware that the NRCan NDTCB may actively communicate with
the individuals referenced in this application, and/or other related individuals, to ensure the validity of the declarations on this application. I attest that I have reached the age of majority in
my province and that I have not applied to the NRCan NDTCB previously using a different name or alias unless otherwise stated. The NRCan NDTCB may contact me to verify
information related to this application. My signature is an attestation that I clearly understand and will comply with the terms and conditions of NRCan NDTCB’s program for certification.
Your signature MUST NOT exceed the inner limits of the signature box.
All applications will require the following four (4) requisites as a minimum prior to examination or certification. Enclosed
Examination Admittance and Registration Forms will only be issued with the completion and acceptance by the NRCan NDTCB of all of the following: Yes No
1. APPLICATION FORM
The application form must be fully completed, signed and current dated by the applicant who has reached the age of majority in their province.
2. FEES
Application, Written & Practical fees are required for each method and are payable to the Receiver General for Canada. Payments may be
made via Fax or Mail only. Please do not submit credit card information by email.
Application Fee: This fee is submitted to the NRCan National Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body for assessment of examination
eligibility. Please note that assessment of application forms will not be performed unless this fee accompanies the application. This fee is non-
refundable and non-transferable and applies only to the initial application form for a given method and level, regardless of the number of repeat
examinations.
Written and Practical Examination Fees: These fees can be remitted at the same time as the candidate application fee, or separately. The
NRCan National Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body must receive these fees before it can issue the written or practical examination
admittance and registration forms, which allow the NDT candidate to participate in the examination(s).
2. PREREQUISITES
The candidate shall provide evidence acceptable to the certification body that he/she has successfully passed the required prerequisites administered
by an NDTCB Recognized Training Organization (RTO). Please refer to the NRCan NDTCB website for the most up to date prerequisites.
3. VISION TEST REPORT FORM FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING PERSONNEL
Each NDT candidate must undergo a visual acuity test with an ophthalmologist, optometrist or other medically recognized personnel attesting that the
candidate has completed a satisfactory vision test as outlined by the 8.2.1-003 - Vision Test Report Form for Non-Destructive Testing Personnel.
4. QUALIFYING WORK EXPERIENCE
The candidate must provide a complete and thorough description of his/her work experience specific to the NDT method(s) applied for and clearly
identify the period of employment for each employer/company and the acquired NDT experience in hours or months (based on 175 hours/month)
by NDT method(s).
Each submission of qualifying experience requires signature and date by the candidate, supervisor and sponsor.
The supervisor's or sponsor’s name, registration number, type of certification (level 2 certification of the applicable method or level 3 certification
is required), position/ title and organization must be identified; if certificated under a foreign/non-CGSB scheme, documented proof of certification
is required. The application and supporting documentation dealing with NDT experience must be signed and dated by both the applicant and the
immediate supervisor.
Certification is possible only after providing evidence of having gained the qualifying work experience, and the other qualifying requisites (as
noted) within two (2) years of successfully completing the examinations, otherwise, your examination results would become expired.
Please note: Candidates must have acquired 25% of the required experience hours in order to be issued a Practical Examination Admittance and
Registration Form.