Delivered in Alberta by CWB, CINDE and Holloway NDT & Engineering Inc. through Alberta Industry Skills Grant

Through the Government of Alberta's Industry Skills Grant, eligible participants may receive 100% of their course fees covered. The program will support up to 120 participants, with priority access for women, Indigenous peoples, youth, underrepresented groups, and UT Level 2 professionals upgrading to UT-PA. Seats under the grant are limited.

The CWB Group, the Canadian Institute for Non-destructive Evaluation (CINDE), and Holloway NDT & Engineering Inc. have partnered to deliver a comprehensive Ultrasonic Testing Phased Array (UT-PA) training course in Alberta.

This program has been funded by the Government of Alberta's Industry Skills Grant and will be delivered to up to 120 eligible participants, with 100% of course fees covered through the Grant. Seats under the grant are limited.

Eligibility Criteria Includes:

• Current resident of Alberta
• CGSB Ultrasonics Level 2 certification
• Application must be fully completed and personal information in CINDE account must be up-to-date or your application will be void
• Priority access will be granted to women, Indigenous Peoples, youth and other underrepresented groups

Course Overview

This CGSB certification course provides comprehensive instruction in UT-PA and will be delivered through a blended learning format:

• Online Theory (Week 1): Structured e-learning modules covering phased array fundamentals and standards-based requirements, completed at the participant's own pace.
• In-Person Practical (Week 2): Conducted at the CWB Nisku, Alberta facility, focusing on scanning techniques, flaw detection, and data interpretation. Practical sessions are scheduled bi-monthly starting February 23, 2026 and participants must complete the in-class component within 60 days of successfully finishing the online portion.

Topics Covered

• Fundamentals of phased array physics, probes, and instrumentation
• Digitization and data presentation formats
• Focal law principles, beam steering, and focusing
• Encoded scanning methods for weld and corrosion inspection
• Data analysis and interpretation

Equipment Requirement

Training content is presented using the Evident Omniscan X3 platform. A limited number of Omniscan X3 units are available. Participants can provide their own flaw detector. Participants wishing to train on a different make or model must contact the training centre in advance.

Certification and Standards

This course satisfies the training syllabus requirements of:

• CAN/CGSB-48.9712
• ISO 9712
• SNT-TC-1A

Graduates will be prepared to challenge certification exams under CAN/CGSB-48.9712, a nationally recognized standard that supports career advancement across oil and gas, construction, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors.

Registration

Practical training will be delivered by CINDE.

To apply for a grant, please click here.