Non-destructive testers and inspectors

NOC

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conduct tests that provide information about the condition of materials and components without destroying them. They use equipment, such as radiographic, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle devices.

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Full NOC Description

Non-destructive testers and inspectors operate radiographic, ultrasonic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current and similar testing equipment to detect discontinuities in objects of various compositions and materials. They are employed by quality control, maintenance and safety departments of manufacturing, processing, transportation, energy and other companies and by private industrial inspection establishments.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Transport, set up and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment

Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using ultrasonic, radiographic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current and other non-destructive testing methods

Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations

Interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators

Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results

Organize and report test results

May perform specialized inspections using acoustic emission, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and laser shearography testing methods

May instruct and supervise trainees.

Also Known As

acoustic emission technician
aircraft non-destructive inspection technician
eddy current technician
industrial radiographer
infrared thermographer

liquid penetrant testing technician

non-destructive inspector

non-destructive testing maintenance (NDT) technician

pressure vessel tester

radiographic technician - non-destructive testing

ultrasonic testing technician

visual inspection technician - welding

weld tester

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.

Completion of two years of an approved post-secondary science or engineering program may be required.

Additional classroom and on-the-job training is required for certification in non-destructive testing.

Non-destructive testing certification by Natural Resources Canada is available in three levels and is usually required by employers.

Industrial radiographers using a radioactive isotope must pass an examination to be recognized as a certified exposure device operator by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

Welding inspector certification by the Canadian Welding Bureau is available in three levels and may be required by employers.

Boiler and pressure vessel, process pipeline and above-ground storage tank inspector certification is available from the American Petroleum Institute.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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Female

100.0%

Male

Employment by age

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7.7%

15-24

28.2%

25-34

23.1%

35-44

28.2%

45-54

10.3%

55-64

2.6%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

10.3%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

25.6%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

64.1%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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61.5%

Professional, scientific and technical services

12.8%

Manufacturing

10.3%

Construction

15.4%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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12.80%

Northeast

15.40%

Southeast

59.00%

Southwest

12.80%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

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Salary

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