PREREQUISITE: CGSB Level 2 Radiography certification, or equivalent. Registrants must also have satisfied the math prerequisite.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES: This course is an intensive 5 day course is designed for CGSB Level 2 Certified technicians who wish to challenge the CGSB Level 3 Certification Examinations as per CAN/CGSB-48.9712. It is intended to present the necessary information as a foundation on which to build a successful management career in Radiography. CGSB defines Level 3 personnel as, "fully qualified personnel who are able to assume full responsibility for an NDE test facility and staff". Many of the skills required by the Level 3 are common to each NDT method. Four days of the course will concentrate on engineering, materials and components, procedure writing and other methods of NDT.

1. Establishing correct techniques to ensure proper inspection of the part.
2. Interpreting specifications and codes, designating the particular test methods and techniques to be used, and interpreting the results.
3. Interpreting radiographs and evaluating specimens in accordance with applicable acceptance standards. Sufficient knowledge in applicable materials technology is necessary to assist in establishing tests and acceptance criteria where none are otherwise available.
4. Initiating and assigning radiographic projects.
5. Exercising responsibility for the instruction and supervision of personnel in the correct and safe use of radiographic equipment.
6. Exercising responsibility for the interpretation and implementation of all pertinent regulations concerning radiation safety.
7. Knowledge of theory and operation of equipment.
8. Recommendations for the purchase of new equipment.
9. General familiarity with other commonly used nondestructive test methods.

NOTE: Participants are requested to have a calculator capable of scientific notation. Safety shoes are mandatory for all laboratory work.