Important
NDT Review sessions are delivered in person and are 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 session's status.
Overview
Need more practice? The NDT Ultrasonic Testing Review is a refresher course designed to reinforce key theoretical concepts and practical techniques in preparation for the NRCan CGSB Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level 1 practical certification exam.
Increase your confidence and reinforce your UT skills using specialized equipment in a safe, supervised lab environment. The course includes a guided activity book to walk you through the method, with instructors available to provide mentorship and support as needed.
You may use all or part of the 8-hour lab time for focused practice.
To be eligible to take this course, you must be at least 18 years old.
We recommend that you have completed an NRCan-approved course or training in the NDT Ultrasonic Testing (UT) method before registering for this course.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- identify and correctly set up standard UT equipment and accessories
- review safe operating practices and care for UT Equipment
- follow and adhere to written instructions for the performance of Level 1 tasks
- perform basic straight beam and and angle beam calibrations using IIW blocks
- demonstrate scan and evaluation techniques in accordance with written instructions
- interpret A-scan signals to identify reflector types, locations, and approximate sizes.
This is an ungraded course. To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Learn more about how to apply for NDT certification.
SAIT is an authorized examination centre for NDT certification and offers testing services for government examinations.
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 a guided student activity book distributed in class.
SAIT will provide the NDT UT equipment and any additional supplies needed.
Additional supplies
You'll need to bring/wear CSA-approved steel-toed boots during lab time.
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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