In the field of nondestructive testing, safety and precision are paramount. Your ability to conduct testing to the appropriate specifications not only gives you job security, but ensures the safety of your coworkers, customers and the public at large. To govern skills and safety in its nondestructive testing industry, Canada has what’s known as CGSB certification.

Looking to advance your career as a welder or welding inspector? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain what certifications you need, where to go to get them, what your career prospects look like for the next decade and what steps you should be taking today to find and land your next job in the welding industry. The first thing you need to know is the body that oversees the entire welding industry in Canada: the CWB.

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) has many functions in the world of NDT. A major one is to help companies make sure the NDT personnel they hire have the appropriate skills to get the job done safely and correctly. In this article, we break down ASNT’s SNT-TC-1A employer-based certification for NDT technicians.