Learn About Becoming Certified in NDT

The Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) National Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body (NDTCB) develops and implements programs to certify people who inspect the metals and materials in the components and structures used in Canada’s natural resources industries. The 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.

Becoming certified

To be certified for non-destructive testing, you must achieve certification in compliance with the CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2014 standard (Qualification and Certification of Non-Destructive Testing Personnel).

Your responsibilities

We advise certification candidates to study independently before writing the certification examinations, and to use the latest versions of the Initial Certification Examination Guides (go to our “Quick Downloads” page to obtain initial certification examination guides). We encourage candidates to consult all available reference materials, including the applicable acts, standards, regulations and safety codes.

Examinations for NDT certification

The first step to becoming certified in NDT is to apply for certification, and register for and pass the relevant examination(s). You can find information on how to do this starting on apply for NDT Certification.