Nondestructive testing (NDT) is the process of inspecting, testing, or evaluating materials, components or assemblies for discontinuities, or differences in characteristics without destroying the serviceability of the part or system. Because NDT does not permanently alter the article being inspected, it is a highly valuable technique that can save both money and time in product evaluation, troubleshooting, and research.
Admission Requirements
Entrance Requirements
For students who desire to achieve CGSB certification, the following prerequisites are required. A candidate without these prerequisites may not have his/her training recognized by the NDT certifying agency”.
Please note: The entrance requirements for Non-Destructive Testing have changed as of March 31st, 2015
A summary of the NDT Certifying Agency prerequisites follows. For complete information about overall prerequisites as well as certification requirements please contact the NDT Certifying Agency of NRCan: http://ndt.nrcan.gc.ca.
Materials and Processes Pre-requisite
Prior to taking any NDT training courses all students must pass a 40 hour course or provide evidence acceptable to Red River College that he/she has successfully passed a Materials & Process examination administered by an NDT Accepted Training Organization (NATO). Proof of this training must be provided to the NDT instructor a minimum of 8 days prior to the start of the course. Students not providing proof will be removed from the course
Math Pre-requisite
Anyone taking any NDT method course will be required to pass the Red River NDT math skills test or provide evidence acceptable to Red River College that he/she has successfully passed an NDT math examination administered by an NDT Accepted Training Organization (NATO). Proof of the successful completion of the NDT math exam must be provided to the NDT instructor a minimum of 8 days prior to the start of the course. Students not providing proof will be removed from the course.
Courses and Descriptions
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Please contact us by email: stevensonwinnipeg@rrc.ca or by phone: 204-945-6001 to be put on a waiting list for this course.
This 40hr General Materials and Process course will provide students with the basics of the materials and processes subject. Topics will include: Nature and properties of materials, metals and metallurgy of ferrous and nonferrous metals, the methods and processes used in the manufacturing and manipulation of metals such as the casting process, mill working, forging, fusion bonding, powder metallurgy, welding and heat-treating. The course will also cover the types of discontinuities/defects possibly created by the processes used to manufacture an item and or by the service of the manufactured item.
Please contact us by email: stevensonwinnipeg@rrc.ca or by phone: 204-945-6001 to be put on a waiting list for this course.
Liquid Penetrant is a method used to detect cracks extending to the surface of various objects.
CGSB Certification Option
Introduction to CGSB, EMR, Exam Applications and Certification
Brief outline of other Non Destructive Inspection methods
Materials and Processing; types of castings and procedures, millwork and forging, welding, service and repair, discontinuity and defects, discontinuity classifications
Basic steps and procedures of penetrant inspection
Types of different penetrants and their sequence
Safety and system controls
Practical experience
Test and evaluation
This course is intended to meet the training requirements for Levels I and II CGSB Standard 48.9712-2006 for certification of NDT personnel – LP method.
Non-CGSB Certification Option
Exam Applications and Certification
Brief outline of other Non Destructive Inspection methods
Materials and Processing; types of castings and procedures, millwork and forging, welding, service and repair, discontinuity and defects, discontinuity classifications
Basic steps and procedures of penetrant inspection
Types of different penetrants and their sequence
Safety and system controls
Practical experience
Test and evaluation
Please note: There is no pre-requisite course required for the Non-CGSB Certification Option.
Please contact us by email: stevensonwinnipeg@rrc.ca or by phone: 204-945-6001 to be put on a waiting list for this course.
Magnetic Particle Inspection is a method used to detect cracks and defects extending to or near the surface of various objects.
Introductions to the roles of CGSB, EMR, Exam Applications, Certification
Brief outline of other Non Destructive Inspection methods
Materials and processing; types of castings and procedures, millwork and forging, welding, service and repair, discontinuity and defects, discontinuity classifications
Magnesium and magnetic materials; orientation of fields, terminology
Types of equipment; types of magnetic fields produced
Demagnatization
Equipment tests and standards
Practical experience
Test and evaluation
This course is intended to meet the training requirements for Levels I and II CGSB Standard 48.9712-2006 for certification of NDT personnel - MT method.
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
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Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload • Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues. • Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/studentcomputing for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
Other Information
Certification Preparation Workshops
Certification training workshops are for students or NDT technicians approved by the NRCan NDT Certification Body to challenge a CGSB NDT certification exam. Workshops provide students the opportunity to become familiar with the equipment used during an exam, set up and calibration of test equipment and inspecting test pieces with realistic flaws. To schedule a workshop please call (204) 945-6001 or e-mail stevensonaviation@rrc.ca.
This is the only Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) certified NDT test centre in Manitoba.
A refund of tuition, less the $40.00 administration fee will be granted to students who officially withdraw from courses eight days prior to the first class.
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