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The Canadian Institute for Non-destructive Evaluation (CINDE) is committed to providing an engaging learning experience to support the academic success of students. This policy describes the circumstances under which a student may apply to attempt an end-of-course exam (final exam) for a second time.
This policy applies only to students who have met the attendance requirements but have not achieved a passing grade1 in a CINDE course delivered at any facility where CINDE does business such as the training centre in Hamilton, colleges, company locations, trade schools or other third-party training facilities.
- CINDE reserves the right to change the exam used for a repeat exam.
- Students may only apply once for a repeat exam (see Procedure 1) and if the repeat exam is failed, then the student has the option of attending the entire course again at 50% off of a regularly scheduled course, to be taken within one (1) year of the original course date.
- If a student's final mark is 59% or below, the student has the option to attend the entire course again at 50% off of a regularly scheduled course, to be taken within one (1) year of the original course date.
- Students applying for a repeat exam must waive the academic policies of other training or educational institutions where they may be enrolled.
- The final grade of the repeat exam shall be the only grade used for the student transcript and/or course certificate.
- In all cases, the repeat exam shall not be attempted sooner than one (1) month2 and not later than one (1) year after the course end date.
- In all cases, the repeat exam shall be scheduled at a date and time mutually agreeable to CINDE and the student. Please note that the exam date can be arranged ahead of time to allow for mailing of a paper copy exam to your proctor.
- If the repeat exam is at a location other than the CINDE Test Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, then a proctor3 shall be identified by the student and pre-approved by CINDE (eg. NRCan Accepted Exam Centre (AEC) staff, a teacher from a primary or secondary school, college or university). A list of CINDE pre-approved proctors can be found by clicking here.
- The current advertised exam re-attempt fee shall be paid before the repeat exam is attempted.
Procedures:
- Students who achieve a failing grade of 60% or above may apply to attempt a repeat exam.
- A written request and payment processed through a student's CINDE Account for a repeat exam will be acceptance of this policy and will include the desired date(s), times(s) and a suggestion of a live proctor.
How to Apply for a Course Repeat Exam:
- Log into your CINDE Account and under Tasks Available choose Exams > 19 - Register for practical and/or written exams
- Select the location you wish to take the exam. If not CINDE in Hamilton, choose "Locally Proctored" and ensure you have already found a local proctor3 (click here for a list of pre-approved proctors)
- Click "Written exam: Course Repeat Exam (by proctor)" and either select a date (if taking in Hamilton), or choose "On-Demand" (if locally proctored) then click "Continue". This date is one that is scheduled between you and the proctor3.
- To schedule this course repeat exam, payment is required.
1 For purpose of this policy, "passing grade" shall be 70% for all NDT courses needed for CGSB certification unless otherwise stipulated by the NRCan NDT Certification Body. The "passing grade" for CEDO courses shall be 75% unless otherwise stipulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
2 For purpose of this policy, "1 month" shall mean 28 days.
3 A "proctor" is an unbiased person that must be present while you attempt an exam.