NRCan/CGSB Certification of NDT Personnel: Program Updates

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1 NRCan/CGSB Certification of NDT Personnel: Program Updates Presentation for 2013 CINDE Conference Oct 10, 2013 P.K. Yuen Manager National Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body / Organisme national de certification en Essais-Non-Destructif CanmetMATERIALS Natural Resources Canada Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada

2 Presentation Outline 2 Program Updates Certification Statistics Administration & Client Service Scheme and Technical Committees ISO 9712:2012 CGSB Adoption CAN/CGSB :2013 Preview and Highlights of Updated Requirements and Rules of Implementation Recertification Training and Examination Summary

3 NDT C.B. Yearly Statistics Certificates Issued 3 PERSONNEL CERTIFIED EACH YEAR 2012, 2011, JANUARY 1, December 31, 2012 Total certified NDT clients: 572 Method Total certified NDT+XRF clients: 801 Level XRF RT UT MT PT ET Total Certified Level 3 Clients: Certified Level 2 Clients: Certified Level 1 Clients: Total NDT certificates issued: 670 Total NDT+XRF certificates issued: 899 Total JANUARY 1, DECEMBER 31, 2011 Total certified NDT clients: 562 Method Total certified NDT+XRF clients: 784 Level XRF RT UT MT PT ET Total Certified Level 3 Clients: Certified Level 2 Clients: Certified Level 1 Clients: Total NDT certificates issued: 655 Total NDT+XRF certificates issued: 877 Total Total certified NDT clients: 571 Total certified NDT+XRF clients: 733 Certified Level 3 Clients: 20 Certified Level 2 Clients: 513 Certified Level 1 Clients: 135 JANUARY 1, DECEMBER 31, 2010 Method Level XRF RT UT MT PT ET Total Total NDT certificates issued: 668 Total NDT+XRF certificates issued: 824 Total

4 NDT C.B. Statistics: Certificate Renewals NDT RENEWAL WIND UP A total of 1974 individuals with the family name starting with the letters G-M were to renew their NDT certifications by December 31, Renewal notices went out mid September As of May 3, 2013, 1763 individuals renewed at least one of their certificates. Thus 211 individuals failed to renew at least one of their certificates. This is an attrition rate of 10.6%. Note: We continue to receive renewal information daily and this rate may continue to decrease. Note: The attrition rate for the year before (2012) was 10.1%, and the rates in the previous years were 10.9 for 2011, 11.7% for 2010, 11.7% for 2009, 15.0% for 2008, 14.5% for 2007, 15.8% for 2006, and 13.5% for Total NDT non renewed clients: : Total NDT + XRF certificate drop: 549 NDT Certificates not renewed by May 3, 2013 Level Method XRF RT UT MT PT ET Total Total NDT Certificates not renewed by April 30, 2012 Total NDT non renewed clients: Method Level 160 XRF RT UT MT PT ET Total : Total NDT + XRF certificate drop: 354 Total

5 Administration & Client Service: Update 5 Program priority Providing expedient and high quality client-service nationally Updating and improving program delivery and policies Full website restructure ( Enhanced usability and accessibility Improved organization of information / documents, structured by specific program NRCan / CGSB NDT Personnel Certification NRCan / Health Canada Portable XRF Operator Certification CNSC CEDO Written Examination

6 Program Updates 6 Refreshing and Rebuilding the fundamentals Establishing resources (after relocation from Ottawa to Hamilton) Stakeholders & Industry Engagement Improved relevancy and transparency in decision-making and program interpretations Establishment of Scheme and Technical Committee(s) For the ongoing maintenance and further development of the national program, stakeholder consultation and industry participation will be the key fundamental philosophies for the program - Inputs from Industry and Experts First inaugural meeting to be held during Oct 22-23, 2013 at Trois- Rivieres (in conjunction with the CGSB 48/2 Committee meeting) Updated and Improved XRF Version 4 will be launched very soon

7 Structure - Committees 7 CanmentMATERIALS (CMAT) NRCan National NDT Certification Agency Supports NDT CA Advisory and Scheme Committee CMAT NDT CA Advisory Members: Recommendations provided directly to CANMET-MTL Directorate NDT CA Scheme Committee Members: Immediate Agenda Topics: Recertification Implementation Further Structure Development Sectoring Review: Broad Sectors vs. Specific, Additional methods for AS? Supports Technical Committee / Taskgroup: PT Technical Committee / Taskgroup: MT Technical Committee / Taskgroup: RT (Digital RT?) Technical Committee / Taskgroup: ET Technical Committee / Taskgroup: UT (+ Advanced) (UT-PA SubTaskgroup) Technical Committee / Taskgroup: VT (Proposed for review) Special Committee:: Official Languages

8 8 ISO 9712:2012 CGSB Adoption Updated Rules of Implementation Clarifications for Recertification

9 CAN/CGSB :2013 & Updated Rules of Implementation Preview and Some Highlights of Proposed Requirements For RT-only: Radiation Safety Training The candidate shall complete a minimum amount of radiation safety training provided by an Accepted Training Organization. Rationale: in section 7.2.4, reference Table 2, Note: For RT, training hours do not include radiation safety training. This leaves a significant gap in the training requirements for a critical subject matter, and should be addressed with an appropriate minimum requirement.

10 CAN/CGSB :2013 & Updated Rules of Implementation Preview and Some Highlights of Proposed Requirements 8. Minimum Period of Experience Prior to Examination NRCan to define meaningful % experience prior to Practical & Written Examinations For Written Examinations: a) Level 1: TBD (0%?) b) Level 2: TBD (0%?) c) Level 3: TBD (25%?) For Practical Examinations: a) Level 1: TBD (25-50%?) b) Level 2: TBD (25-50%?) c) Level 3: TBD (25-50%?) Rationale: This is needed to satisfy the requirements under The minimum period required should be meaningful and provides the basis for valid on-the-job type industrial experience. Some CGSB committee members suggested that even at 100%, the certification process has worked well in the past.

11 CAN/CGSB :2013 & Updated Rules of Implementation Preview and Some Highlights of Proposed Requirements 7. Validated Attestations of Experience a) Employer: On the updated application form, each level of reported experience (trainee, Level 1 and Level 2) will be attested to in writing by the candidate s Employer. b) Supervisor: On the updated application form, each level of reported experience (trainee, Level 1 and Level 2) will be attested to in writing by the employee s Supervisor. c) Sponsor: To protect the attestation from Supervisors/Employers who will sign anything, a Sponsor (CGSB certified Level 2 or 3) must co-sign the attestation of the various levels of experience. In special situations, (for example: self-employed work status, or other misc situations, etc.), special accommodations may be granted on a case-by-case basis by NRCan, provided that supporting written attestations are available. 25% Verification: As a general process guideline, NRCan will verify the claimed experience of 25% of applicants. Questionable experience: If the experience claimed is questionable, NRCan will perform a detailed assessment and investigation, and may also further verify the experience. Rationale: To protect the integrity of the certification scheme and properly validate the attestation of experience from unscrupulous Supervisors, a Sponsor (CGSB certified Level 2 or 3) must co-sign the attestation of the various levels of experience. Should the claimed experience be revealed as false, NRCan can take disciplinary action against those certified individuals who falsely attested. E.g. That s why a sponsor is required; as other non-certified individuals are not signatories to the NRCan Code-of-Conduct.

12 CAN/CGSB :2013 & Updated Rules of Implementation Preview and Some Highlights of Proposed Requirements 14. Accommodation Process for Foreign candidates a. Training: A foreign candidate, claiming previous training, will be directed to an accepted training organization of his choice, where he must pass the training organization's tests for: i) Basic Math ii) Materials & processes, and iii) NDT method(s). NRCan will accept as proof of adequate prior training, a certificate issued by the accepted training organization stating that the candidate had passed these tests (i, ii, iii). Note: The candidate does not have to take the training courses - just the tests. The candidate gets two tries at the tests. In the event that the candidate cannot pass the tests, the candidate must take the necessary training course(s) appropriate to pass each of the tests. NRCan will treat both national and foreign candidates the same way. All must produce a certificate from an NRCan accepted training organization stating the candidate has passed the training organizations test for basic math, the test for materials and processes and all tests pertaining the NDT methods/levels in which he/she seeks certification. b. Experience: A foreign candidate, claiming previous experience, will be required to meet the same requirements as national candidates. In cases where the experience is questionable and/or difficult to verify (previous supervisors reside in a foreign country, NRCan-certified sponsor not available), NRCan will further assess the submitted claims of experience. c. Certification: NRCan will assess the submitted claims of certification of a foreign candidate. His certifications may be acceptable proof of prior training and experience and NRCan may allow him to proceed to full or partial examination. On the other hand, the foreign candidate may be required to demonstrate training and experience as per item 14 a.) and b.).

13 Recertification Strategic Approach CGSB 48/2 NDT and NRCan Scheme Committee: NRCan to proceed forward in providing an implementation that complies with the requirements in the 9712 standard Considering the associated financial and logistical challenges, NRCan is taking a very careful approach in finalizing the details of recertification. Various elements are being adjusted and optimized for our national needs. E.g. the selection and refining of applicable test specimens, the coordinated scheduling and availability of examinations, a gradual transition through phasein of expiry dates, etc. The desired goal is a mandatory recertification process that is consistent, unbiased, credible, and places the least amount of undue stress on the industry, the users, and the certified personnel. Note: a voluntary recertification program via practical examination has been available for those seeking full compliance with respect to the recertification element in the ISO / CGSB 9712 standards. Some individuals who are certified under the current NRCan / CGSB scheme have already been successfully recertified under this provision.

14 Going forward: an Effective and Achievable Implementation Plan Flexible options to achieve efficient and effective recertification compliance is being considered - Mechanisms to minimize cost and disruptions: Practical examination specimens for recertification Number of specimens: 1 to 3 test pieces depending on Method/Level/Sector Optimized selection and grading criteria for recertification exams Not treated or graded as initial certification exam Options for examination locations Current network of Authorized Examination Centres (AECs) Special Examination Centres for Recert (i.e. On-Site locations) To allow registering of on-job-site locations as special examination centers (i.e. ref section 5.4.2) Procedures and control mechanisms will be incorporated to deal with potential conflicts of interest May be eligible to piggy-back onto other task-qualification or performancedemonstration Recertification examination kits to be made available for Special Examination Centres or other viable examination proctoring locations Combine mandatory recertification roll-out with extended renewal cycle (changeover from 3 to 5 years) Transitional phase-in of 5-10 years from start of mandatory program grace period

15 Training and Examination 15 National Forum for NDT Certification Training and Examination was held on May 2 nd, 2012 at Hamilton by NRCan Participation from Accepted Training Organizations (ATOs), Authorized Examination Centres (AECs), and other interested parties (scheduled in conjunction with CGSB Standard Committee) Technical Workshops/Seminars were provided by NRCan Staff & Examiners + with Open Discussion Sessions with All Participants Plan for next one in 2014 Priority: Improve communication, support and requirements to Training Organizations and Authorized Examination Centres Quality, Consistency, Effectiveness Fully updated requirements and guidelines for ATO s and AEC s is being developed and implemented Will be addressed and finalized via NRCan Scheme Committee

16 Upcoming Scheme Topics 16 Evaluate and provide recommendations on key processes and documentation/requirements in support of maintaining and further developing our quality management system Priority topics / Items: Recertification Accepted Training Organization (ATO) Requirements Authorized Examination Center (AEC) Requirements Minimum Experience Requirement Before Examination Confirming Sector Definition Certification process: improvements for the administrative scheme and client-service aspects

17 Summary 17 Properly implementing the updated CGSB/ISO standard is critical NRCan will be very cautious in implementing updated requirements, and where possible, provide effective alternative options to support the industry and certification candidates. Clarifications for the transition to the updated standard will be available on our website when details are locked-in. We re entering a new chapter for how the certification scheme will be maintained and improved going forward Many opportunities for inputs from stakeholders and the industry. Your ongoing support is essential and much appreciated. The Canadian CGSB / NRCan system is here to serve you.

18 18 Thank you! NRCan NDT website for program info & updates (English) (Français) Seize this opportunity to better shape and tailor our Canadian program to best satisfy the needs of our industry. Working together, renew and refresh our Canadian system to be best-in-world & best-in-class!

19 19 QUESTIONS? DISCUSSION FEEDBACK

20 ADDITIONAL / BACKUP SLIDES 20

21 NDT Personnel Certification

22 ISO CGSB Adoption: Considerations 22 Credibility National International Long-term (Impact: 6-8 year cycles) System Integrity Part of a world-wide evolving and continually improving system Foundation for Growth in Recognition Confidence

23 Technical Areas of Interest 23 Advanced Ultrasonics - Phased-Array Ultrasonic Inspection (UT-PA) Program UT-PA: confirmed need for national certification NRCan will implement a program for UT-PA within the next 9-12 months Program details to be further developed through Technical Committee structure Ongoing Evaluations to Support Additional Technologies Digital Radiography Updated body of knowledge Visual Inspection (VT) Etc. 23