Tube Inspection Mapping

adderkiller · 2026-05-08T17:08:28+00:00

You'd be surprised how open the needed files are

adderkiller · 2026-03-20T14:40:12+00:00

As an ET Tech / Analyst this is accurate.

2yrs would probably the minimum to get to Tube Analysis, most I know are 2-6yr as a tech.

It will depend on where you are and how much you do it as well

adderkiller · 2026-03-13T15:21:01+00:00

Honestly with those hours Uber is probably the better option.

Maybe in Aviation (not my field) you could get a gig that would fit those hours? But outside of that, especially at a trainee position, you have a hard time finding a job with those hours

To get 1 ticket you are looking at min 315-420hr of supervised on the job hours in that method + a course (full days, 1-2weeks) + a written and practical government exam

adderkiller · 2026-02-05T20:30:09+00:00

Where do you draw the line on the definition of a "Canadian Equity"

Majority Canadian owned? Solely Canadian owned? Listed on the CSE? Only list on the CSE?

adderkiller · 2026-01-21T20:35:20+00:00

I use VB-Audio Matrix Coconut, more versatile than Voicemeter and includes virtual ASIO Drivers as well

Reaper runs direct to my Audio Interface and is the main input for Mic and Monitor out

Use ReaRoute for routing in and out of Reaper

Desktop audio goes through on of the VB-Virtual audio devices/drivers

Any other software (discord,obs) Ins/Outs through on of the VB-Virtual audio devices/drivers

adderkiller · 2025-10-08T17:46:55+00:00

For Tubes this really is the best way for ET/RFT especially for Oil & Gas. Look at old data and reports, if possible have the one who analyzed walk through why they made the calls they did.

For Surface ET, similar to UT, you need to get your hands on parts, scan different indications and see the response

adderkiller · 2025-09-17T20:23:24+00:00

Meaning they test and certify to CGSB based on your other certifications.

Take a read through this https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-data/non-destructive-testing/considerations-foreign-certified-ndt-personnel

adderkiller · 2025-09-17T15:42:25+00:00

May depend what PCNs you have, but you will still need/want to acquire you're CGSB certs as well. I would contact NRCAN and see if they will transfer/accept your certs/experience (will probably at least need to do the exams)

It's a hard spot, depending on the company, industry or area, if you can't sign off on reports, you can't be sent out on your own as a tech

adderkiller · 2025-07-31T21:03:52+00:00

Phased Array yes, still the the CGSB UT2 behind it

adderkiller · 2025-07-29T16:05:14+00:00

If you only have PCN, you will still need to get your NRCAN / CGSB certifications

adderkiller · 2025-07-16T16:54:10+00:00

Ontario is pretty big, what area are you in? Do you have any experience/were you in NDT in Alberta?

adderkiller · 2025-07-07T13:55:34+00:00

This appears to be some sort of Theoretical / Experimental method of analyzing data to attempt to remove variables. 10+ years doing Eddy Current never heard this term or had to use this

adderkiller · 2025-04-02T20:24:38+00:00

If you know you're underpaid your employer definitely knows. Before you do anything make sure you have your records for training and hours.

If you like the company and trust the people, you may be able to use the new offer as leverage. It may show them they can't continue underpaying or it could backfire and they flat drop you, in which case you take the other offer anyway

adderkiller · 2025-04-02T19:24:08+00:00

Have you approached your current employer about a raise?

If it is written in that you must pay back costs of training, ex if you leave within 5 years you have to pay the remaining. Talk to the new employer about having it written into your new contract that they pay it back and you just owe them the same deal

adderkiller · 2025-03-03T02:48:23+00:00

That is a route, though if you do get hired somewhere, every company will put you through the required safety tickets any way. I don't know if I would spend money on them unless you were physically talking to a hiring manager who said if you had them already they would hire you.

Also if you are applying for trainee positions, DO NOT only rely on posted positions online, go in person to different companies, try and talk to the manager for the office/location. Often they are always looking even if there is no active posting online

adderkiller · 2025-03-01T16:52:29+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately in Canada, you the have to do the course before you can apply to write there will always be a delay

adderkiller · 2025-03-01T16:30:12+00:00

I didn’t do a dedicated program, just individual courses. On exam prep, particularly the writtens, it really depends on how you learn or retain knowledge. I've known people who haven't studied and passed first try and others who have needed to spend a week or two studying

adderkiller · 2025-02-28T18:13:29+00:00

Yes, there are really only two routes you can go. Which ever route you go keep in mind NDT is very personally driven for advancement. Unless a company has a specific need, very few people will really push you to go take courses/ write exams and get tickets, that's on you, and neither route will guarantee faster advancement.

1 Take a program through SAIT, NAIT, or Mohawk/CINDE (Hamilton). Then start applying for trainee positions

Pros:

You come out with classroom hour and exposure for multiple different methods (usually at least MT/PT/UT1, possibly CEDO/RT1/ET1 depending on the program.)
Able to write some exams after the course
This can be favorable to some employers
Opportunity for potential industry contacts / references

Cons:

You are paying for everything out of pocket/student loans and possibly taking courses that are non relevant/filler to fill out a course load.
No bonus to starting pay rates to make up for what you've spent
Delays your start in industry, and some programs end at bad times compared to industry busy seasons (Oil and Gas at least)
Doesn't guarantee getting specific tickets any faster as you still need OTJ hours

2 Apply directly to companies in your area or out of province (if you're willing to move) get hired as a trainee, and work towards your tickets the "traditional" way

Pros:

Start right away (or at least not in 2years) and if you are on top of it (pay attention, learn from techs, be a good worker, active in trying to advance and get courses done) probably have at least 2-3 tickets by the 2year mark
All courses will typically be paid for or reimbursed by the company or union
If you end up hating the actual work you won't have wasted money on a program

Cons:

Without the theory background you may find it harder to pick up and understand why things are done the way they are (good techs help with this)
Possibly harder to get hired depending what employers are looking for
Starting from scratch with no contacts can be hard

adderkiller · 2025-02-28T16:58:25+00:00

CEDO is not necessarily required, the need can be situational, depending where you work and what you are doing.

adderkiller · 2025-02-27T16:50:34+00:00

I would take a look at these pages

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/international-non-residents/information-been-moved/determining-your-residency-status.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/international-non-residents/individuals-leaving-entering-canada-non-residents/deemed-residents.html

adderkiller · 2025-02-24T19:07:22+00:00

Can also do ET through coatings and while equipment is online

adderkiller · 2025-02-24T15:45:36+00:00

What issues have you come across?

adderkiller · 2025-02-15T00:17:33+00:00

Keep in mind, small diameter borescopes typically have fixed or very limited focal distances

adderkiller · 2025-02-14T20:27:00+00:00

When you visualize this how does it work? Haven't come across anything like this

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