Important
This NDT course is delivered in person and is subject to minimum enrollment.
If you’re travelling from outside the Calgary area to attend and need to make travel or accommodation arrangements, please contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca at least 14 calendar days before the start date to confirm your section's status.
Overview
For industries where precision and safety are non-negotiable, Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) is an essential skill. As a trusted NDT method, MPI ensures material integrity in high-stakes industries. Magnetic Particle Levels I and II equips you with the expertise to detect material flaws accurately, operate certified MPI equipment, and meet stringent regulatory standards.
With hands-on training in cutting-edge inspection techniques, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge to make accurate evaluations and ensure structural integrity in industries like oil & gas, aerospace, manufacturing, and construction. Additionally, this course prepares you for CGSB certification, a valuable credential that enhances your career prospects.
Designed for technicians, quality control professionals, inspectors, and those interested in working with ferromagnetic materials in industries such as oil & gas, aerospace, manufacturing, and infrastructure inspection, this course provides practical, real-world MPI training that enables you to identify defects with precision and uphold industry standards.
By completing Magnetic Particle Levels I and II, you’ll be able to select the right MPI techniques, interpret results with confidence, and contribute to the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure.
This course is ideal if you:
- want to build a specialized skill set in NDT
- are pursuing CGSB certification
- prefer hands-on experience with advanced testing tools and inspection methods
- aim to enhance your qualifications and expand your career opportunities in high-demand industries.
To be eligible to take this course, you must be at least 18 years old and have completed CODE 118 Materials and Processes for NDT.
If you have completed this requirement at a school other than SAIT, please email your proof of completion to ConEdAdvising@sait.ca at least one week prior to the course start date.
To be successful in this course, we recommend you have:
- a minimum 50% in Math 10-C course
- If you haven’t taken this course or would like to refresh consider taking an Academic Upgrading course equivalent.
- a clear understanding of the training requirements and prerequisites for non-destructive testing certification.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- recognize the key principles and fundamentals affecting magnetic particle testing
- select the most appropriate technique for magnetic particle testing for a given situation
- demonstrate the ability to successfully carry out magnetic particle inspections using the wet fluorescent particle bench and the yoke with dry powder, and black and white visible particle methods
- determine the results of an inspection
- adhere to all applicable standards and codes while performing magnetic particle testing.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day before the start date for online self-paced courses.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you’ll receive course content accessible online in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access
You are not required to bring your laptop to class.
Additional supplies
You'll need the following items starting the first day of class:
- Geometry set
- Safety glasses (UV-protected, clear lenses)
- Scientific calculator
- Steel-toe safety boots
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
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