NOC 2261 – Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians

In Canada immigration application, the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 2261 is for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians job titles.

NOC skill type/level: Skill Level B

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of two years of an approved post-secondary science or engineering program may be required.
• Additional classroom and on-the-job training is required for certification in non-destructive testing.
• Non-destructive testing certification by Natural Resources Canada is available in three levels and is usually required by employers.
• Industrial radiographers using a radioactive isotope must pass an examination to be recognized as a certified exposure device operator by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
• Welding inspector certification by the Canadian Welding Bureau is available in three levels and may be required by employers.
• Boiler and pressure vessel, process pipeline and above-ground storage tank inspector certification is available from the American Petroleum Institute.

List of Job Titles for NOC 2261 – Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians

• acoustic emission technician
• acoustic emission tester
• aircraft non-destructive inspection technician
• black light technician – non-destructive testing
• boiler tester
• dye penetrant technician
• dye penetrant tester
• eddy current technician
• eddy current tester
• fluorescent penetrant testing technician
• fluoroscope tester
• forging tester
• hydrostatic tester
• industrial radiographer
• industrial radiographer – radiotelephony
• infrared technician
• infrared tester
• infrared thermographer
• infrared thermography technician
• liquid penetrant technician – non-destructive testing
• liquid penetrant testing technician
• magnetic particle technician
• magnetic particle tester
• magnetic particle testing technician
• maintenance technician – non-destructive testing (NDT)
• non-destructive examination technician
• non-destructive examiner
• non-destructive inspection technician
• non-destructive inspection tester
• non-destructive inspector
• non-destructive test technician
• non-destructive tester
• non-destructive testing maintenance (NDT) technician
• non-destructive testing trainee
• pipe tester – non-destructive testing
• pipeline testing technician – non-destructive testing
• pressure tank tester
• pressure vessel tester
• qualified operator – non-destructive testing
• radiographic technician – non-destructive testing
• radiographic tester
• reflectoscope tester
• thermographer-tester
• ultrasonic immersion tester
• ultrasonic technician – non-destructive testing
• ultrasonic tester
• ultrasonic testing technician
• ultraviolet light testing technician
• vibration analysis technician – non-destructive testing
• visual inspection technician – welding
• weld tester