The QCCC National Training Society is a Recognized Training Organization approved by Natural Resources Canada National Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body.
All courses are now available to register online. There will be no phone or email registrations accepted for course registrations. Payment by Visa, Mastercard, American Express. If a course is full you may add yourself to the waiting list however, there are no guarantees of placement. Registrations must be paid in full before your seat is confirmed. Some courses require proof of pre-requisites, proof of age and you will be able to upload PDFs or JPGs/PNGs of those items during the registration process. If the required documentation is invalid or missing your registration will be rejected. Please be sure to read the course description before registering for complete information.
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Course Descriptions
QCC 100 - Materials and Processes for NDT
QCC 200 - Magnetic Particle Level 2
QCC 300 - Liquid Penetrant Level 2
QCC 600 - Certified Exposure Device Operator
QCC 700 - Radiography Level 1 and 2
American Petroleum Institute (API) and National Board
QCC 100 - Materials and Processes for NDT
Course Description:
QCC 100 is designed to introduce the student to the Materials and Processes within the Non-destructive Examination (NDE) industry. Knowledge of materials and processes is considered fundamental to the understanding and application of all NDE methods. It is a prerequisite course to the further study of NDE. The course covers an introduction to material properties and structures, basic steel making, non-ferrous materials, castings, basic welding terminology, metal forming, corrosion, heat treating, mechanical properties, and flaws. The course will cover the components necessary to meet the requirements of NRCan and CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
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QCC 200 - Magnetic Particle Level 2
Course Description:
QCC 200 is designed to introduce the student to the Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) method within the Non-destructive Examination (NDE) industry. Knowledge of magnetic particle inspection is considered fundamental to the inspection of surface and near-surface discontinuities. The course covers an introduction to basic principles and applications of MPI through a series of lectures and labs. The course will cover both the theoretical and practical components necessary to meet the requirements of NRCan and CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
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QCC 300 - Liquid Penetrant Level 2
Course Description:
QCC 300 is designed to introduce the student to the Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI) method within the Non-destructive Examination (NDE) industry. Knowledge of liquid penetrant inspection is considered fundamental to the inspection of surface breaking discontinuities. The course covers an introduction to basic principles and applications of LPI through a series of lectures and labs. The course will cover both the theoretical and practical components necessary to meet the requirements of NRCan and CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
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QCC 400 - Ultrasonic Level 1
Course Description:
QCC 400 is designed to introduce the student to the Ultrasonic Testing (UT) method within the Non-destructive Examination (NDE) industry. Knowledge of Ultrasonic testing is considered fundamental to the inspection of volumetric discontinuities and thickness measurements. The course covers an introduction to basic principles and applications of UT through a series of lectures and labs. The course will cover both the theoretical and practical components necessary to meet the requirements of NRCan and CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
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QCC 500 - Ultrasonic Level 2
Course Description:
QCC 500 is designed to further the student’s knowledge in the field of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) method upon completion of the UT Level 1 course within the Non-destructive Examination (NDE) industry. Knowledge of Ultrasonic testing is considered fundamental to the inspection of volumetric discontinuities and thickness measurements. This course covers advanced principles and applications of UT through a series of lectures and labs. The student will further develop skills in following and writing written procedures. The course will cover both the theoretical and practical components necessary to meet the requirements of NRCan and CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
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QCC 600 - Certified Exposure Device Operator (CEDO)
Course Description:
QCC 600 is designed to meet the requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Document PCP-09 and prepare the student for the written examination component. This course is the first training that must be completed for a student to gain employment in Industrial Radiography. The course will cover the following industrial radiography topics: fundamentals of radiation and radioactivity, units of radiation detection and measurement, CNSC regulatory requirements, security measures, operational procedures, and radiation protection.
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QCC 700 - Radiography Level 1 and 2
Course Description:
QCC 700 is designed to introduce the student to the field of Radiography Testing (RT) within the Non-destructive Examination (NDE) industry. This course combines the Level 1 and Level 2 requirements into one course over a three-week period. Knowledge of Radiography testing is considered fundamental to the inspection of volumetric discontinuities. This course covers advanced principles and applications of RT through a series of lectures and labs. The student will further develop skills in following and writing NDE written procedures. The course will cover both the theoretical and practical components necessary to meet the requirements of NRCan and CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
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Course Description:
QCC 800 is designed as a math refresher for students to help them to be successful in any of the NDT courses. The course will give the student an overview of the topics that are covered on the Basic Mathematic Skills Exam that is a prerequisite requirement of NRCan and CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
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QCC 900 - XRF Level 1
Course Description:
QCC 900 – X-ray Fluorescence Level 1 is designed to introduce the student to the X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) diagnostic Non-destructive Testing (NDT) method. Knowledge of XRF inspection is considered fundamental for the detection and determining the concentration or elements within substances. The course covers an introduction to basic principles and applications of XRF through a lecture and lab. The course will cover both the theoretical and practical components necessary to meet the requirements of NRCan NDTC XRF Operator Program based on Health Canada Safety Code 32 and ISO 20807.
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QCC 910 - XRF Level 2
Course Description:
QCC 910 – X-ray Fluorescence Level 2 is designed to enhance the student to the X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) diagnostic Non-destructive Testing (NDT) method. Knowledge of XRF inspection is considered fundamental for the detection and determining the concentration or elements within substances. The course covers an introduction to basic principles and applications of XRF through a lecture and lab. The course will cover both the theoretical and practical components necessary to meet the requirements of NRCan NDTC XRF Operator Program based on Health Canada Safety Code 32 and ISO 20807.
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Heat Treatment
Heat Treatment Training Info:
Level I Requirements:
Minimum 1,000 hours and 6 months field experience
Level II Requirements:
Completion of Level I and within 500 hours of Level II completion
Level III Requirements:
Completion of Level II and within 500 hours of Level III completion
Level IV Requirements:
Completion of Level III, full number of hours and time as per the Collective Agreement
Members completing courses prior to obtaining hour and time requirement as per CBA will not be advanced to their next Level until these requirements have been verified. The Occupation Certification exam is administered during the Level IV course, so members must have all hours and time completed prior to writing the exam.
Members meeting the requirements to write the certification exam can contact Bruce Stewart for any additional training/refreshing necessary.
Members with 6 years experience and 10,000 hours are eligible to challenge the certification exam and would have to complete the application and pay the fee ($450.00). Further information on this certification exam challenge can be found on the Trade Secrets Website tradesecrets@gov.ab.ca.
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Advanced Ultrasonics
Phased Array
Course Description
The general theory covered includes:
- Principles of Phased Array probes
- Principles of inspection sensitivity
- Phased Array Instrument
- Scanning with Phased Array probes
- Calibration and checks
- Software for data collection and data analysis
- Principles of data analysis
- Software familiarity
- Use of software tools for defect detection and sizing
- Data analysis
- Procedures for verification of flaw existence and position
- Reporting
TOFD (Time of Flight Diffraction)
Course Description
See Lavender International website for course syllabus.
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American Petroleum Institute (API) and National Board
Learn more about Bob Yagle and BAY Technical at https://www.baytechnical.com.
API 510 Pressure Vessels
Course Description
This course is an intense one-week (5 instructional days) course designed to prepare the participant to take the API-510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification Examination. The course is beneficial for design, operating, maintenance, fabrication, engineering, reliability, and repair personnel of process vessels interested in learning more about the Codes and how to navigate through them.
API 570 Pressure Piping
Course Description
This class is an intense one-week (5 instructional days) course designed to prepare the participant to take the API-570 Piping Inspector Certification Examination. The course is beneficial for design, maintenance, fabrication, engineering, reliability, and repair personnel of process piping systems interested in learning more about the Codes and how to navigate through them.
API 653 Tanks
Course Description
This class is an intense one-week (5 instructional days) course designed to prepare the participant to take the API-653 Authorized Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector Certification Examination. The course is beneficial for design, operating, maintenance, erection, fabrication, engineering, reliability, and repair personnel of aboveground storage tanks interested in learning more about the Codes and how to navigate through them.
National Board Prep
Course Description
The National Board Inspector Certification Examination Preparation Course is an intense two-week (9 instructional days) course designed to prepare the participant to sit for the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector's Certification Examination.