Continuing Education

NDTC800 - Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer Level 1 & 2

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Course Overview

Welcome to the fascinating world of X-Ray Fluorescents (XRF). XRF is widely used for elemental analysis and chemical analysis. Discover how an XRF analyzer works. Explore the safety involved in its operation, including the fundamentals of radiation protection and dangers of x-rays. Describe the potential sources of measurement error and troubleshooting. Delve into the general XRF applications such as for uses in geochemistry, forensics, archeology, art (paintings), and building materials. This course is intended to meet the training requirements for Levels I and II International Standard (ISO) 20807:2004 – “Qualification of personnel for limited applications of Non-Destructive Testing” with modification to form the basis for x-ray fluorescent (XRF) operator certification. As well as Canadian Labour Code “Safety Code 32”. You should be aware, the initial certification requires: a completed NRCan application form for XRF certification; a completed photo and identification form along with 2 passport photos; training declaration (certificate) of 5 hours of formal training; a completed NRCan form of satisfactory vision; a signed NRCan “code of conduct”; and a minimum passing grade of 70% of both Level 1 and 2 final exams. NRCan Link: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/non-destructive-testing/x-ray-fluorescence-analyzer-operator-certification/19572 Note: Candidate is advised to self-study the XRF Pocket booklet prior to attending the training.

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Non-Destructive Testing Courses


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  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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