Non-Destructive Testing at SAIT 
The largest facility of its kind in western Canada, SAIT's Non-Destructive Testing Center is committed to providing first class training to those wishing to pursue a career in the NDT field. With over 100 years of experience between them, SAIT's instructors are eager to educate individuals, from technicians pursuing certification to those just entering the field, in all five testing methods. | General Inquiries: 403.774.4923 | | Exam Bookings and Information: 403.210.4344 | | Toll Free: 1.877.284.7248 | | Fax: 403.210.5829 | | Email: ndt@sait.ca | | Location: Main Campus, DE Building | What is NDT?
NDT is a complex procedure that is not easily definable by a few simple words. Technically defined, Non-destructive testing is the use of an interrogative medium to non-invasively determine the integrity of a material, component or structure. In general terms, NDT is the inspection or measurement of a material without damage to the item. Where is NDT used?
NDT is a service related trade industry that is the corner stone of quality and safety for virtually all other industries and business around the world. Non-destructive testing is used to ensure safety and quality, increase production and serviceability and to extend the life of equipment and systems components. An advantage of NDT examination is that many of the methods are extremely portable and testing can be done on-site on virtually any material. Many NDT inspections are performed during construction and prior to operation start-ups. The safety of the public is at stake in virtually all cases where NDT is applied. What sectors of industry use NDT?
NDT is utilized in virtually every industry including Transportation, Manufacturing, Fabrication, Medical, Food and Drug and Arts & History. Some of the more common places include products that we use on a daily basis. For example, the tires on your car, as well as every other part of the automobile, require NDT before entering the marketplace. How do I become an NDT Technician?
In a global economy, NDT, as a whole, requires personnel qualified and certified to carry out the testing. It is absolutely imperative that the testing is administered by an independent party that is unbiased in its approach to certification. Of the many different certification schemes used around the world, Canada uses ISO9712. This provides the Canadian NDT industry with established guidelines for training and on-the-job experience. Following this, there are third party exams to be challenged in order to gain certification. When completed, the certifications belong to the technician within Canada. Personnel are classified as Level I, Level II and Level III according to the following definitions. | Level I | Personnel who properly perform calibrations and specific techniques for processing pieces according to written instructions. Level I personnel carry out inspections under the supervision and instructions of a Level II or Level III technician. | | Level II | Personnel are qualified to carry out inspections and interpret results in accordance with the established specifications. They are also responsible for the method or technique used as well the interpretation. | | Level III | Fully qualified personnel who are able to assume full responsibility of a test facility and staff. | SAIT's Non-Destructive Testing Center offers training in all five NDT methods; Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Radiography, Ultrasonics and Eddy Current. Courses have been designed to instill the basic knowledge and skills of each method through comprehensive theory and lab practice in the Center's modernized classroom and lab facilities. Admission Requirements Students must have achieved a minimum grade of 50% Grade 10 Math and Grade 10 English or equivalents. Students showing strong skills in both math and English (written and verbal) experience more success in this program. Perfect attendance is mandatory to receive full credit for each course and to meet the certification requirements. Non-Destructive Testing Center Programs Non-Destructive Testing Programs Non-Destructive Testing Center Exam Facilities Training received by students will also prepare them for the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) exams and will meet the needs of other certification (SNT-TC-1A) requirements. CGSB exams (theory and practical) are offered through the Non-Destructive Testing Center's accredited exam facility. Applicants who intend to apply for CGSB NDT Certfication are responsible for verifying their own eligibility. Contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) at 613.992.0115 for more information. Additional CGSB exam fees are required for each type of NDT method being tested. For more information or to book a theory or practical exam, please call 403.210.4344.
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