Please Advice regarding NDT certification
I am currently looking to advance my career in quality assurance and am considering pursuing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications and the CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) Level 1 Welding Inspector exam.
My background
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a foreign country and three years of experience as a quality assurance technician in an aluminum extrusion company in Canada . My background is primarily in product and process quality, and I am now looking to specialize further into technical inspection roles.
I would appreciate insights from those who have taken this path:
NDT vs. CWB Level 1
For a Quality Technician with a mechanical engineering background, which certification typically offers the best "day one" ROI in terms of job opportunities? Does it make more sense to pursue a specific NDT method (like UT or MPI) before tackling CWB?
- The Learning Curve
Given my experience with technical standards and quality systems, how challenging is the transition into the more "hands-on" technical requirements of welding inspection and NDT? Are there specific areas where my engineering background will give me a significant head start?
I am confused where to start ?
Please advise
it would be a wise decision to take this route considering no experience in NDT and welding inspection ?