Terms & Conditions — XRF Certification Course & Exam

Introduction

ELVATECH CANADA LTD. is an NRCan Accepted Training Organization (ATO) providing XRF certification courses and examinations under the CAN/CGSB-48.9712 standard.

Eligibility Requirements

Please review the following before completing your registration:

  1. You have never applied for or attempted the NRCan XRF examination before. ✅ Eligible.
  2. You are due for recertification. ✅ Eligible.
  3. You were previously or recently unsuccessful on an examination. ❌ Not eligible without written authorization from NRCan NDTCB. Candidates must ensure they are authorized to re-attempt and may not be permitted to write the same examination version again.
  4. Your certification is still valid and not close to expiry. ❌ Not eligible for examination.
  5. You are only due for renewal. ❌ Not eligible for examination.
  6. Your certification has expired but you are still eligible for renewal. ❌ Not eligible for examination.

Exam Rules

  • The examination is closed book.
  • Time limit is 90 minutes.
  • Passing grade is 70%.
  • Most questions are focused on radiation safety.
  • Candidates may not communicate with each other during the examination.
  • Candidates may be removed for misconduct or violation of examination rules.

Prohibited Items

The following items are not permitted during the examination:

  • Cell phones
  • Smart watches
  • Notes
  • AI tools
  • Any electronic devices

Video Monitoring & Security

The examination session may be monitored or recorded for security, audit, and NRCan compliance purposes.

Required Documents

Each participant must bring:

  • Two Canadian passport-style photos (dated and stamped by the photo provider)
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Required NRCan forms (if applicable)
  • Credit card for NRCan certification fees

Preparation Booklet

All candidates must download and review the NRCan XRF Preparation Booklet Version 5 before the course and examination.

⬇ Download NRCan XRF Preparation Booklet Version 5

Payment & Eligibility Notice

Payment and registration do not automatically guarantee eligibility to write the NRCan XRF certification examination. ELVATECH CANADA may verify candidate eligibility before confirming examination access.

Cancellation Policy

Course fees are non-refundable within 7 days prior to the course date.

Location & Access

ELVATECH CANADA LTD.
409 Granville St, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1T2
Meeting Room B
Access code: 1229#

Please arrive 30 minutes before the course/exam start time.