National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 22230: Non-destructive testers and inspectors
Non-destructive testers and inspectors operate radiographic, ultrasonic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current and similar testing equipment to detect discontinuities in objects of various compositions and materials. Below are the main duties, all 51 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 22230?
NOC 22230 is the code for non-destructive testers and inspectors in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include acoustic emission technician, aircraft non-destructive inspection technician, eddy current technician and industrial radiographer. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $36.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 22230
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $36.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 22230
Non-destructive testers and inspectors operate radiographic, ultrasonic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current and similar testing equipment to detect discontinuities in objects of various compositions and materials. They are employed by quality control, maintenance and safety departments of manufacturing, processing, transportation, energy and other companies and by private industrial inspection establishments.
Main job titles
- acoustic emission technician
- aircraft non-destructive inspection technician
- eddy current technician
- industrial radiographer
- infrared thermographer
- liquid penetrant testing technician
- non-destructive inspector
- non-destructive testing maintenance (NDT) technician
- pressure vessel tester
- radiographic technician - non-destructive testing
- ultrasonic testing technician
- visual inspection technician - welding
- weld tester
All 51 job titles in the NOC index
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.
Main duties of NOC 22230
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Transport, set up and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment
- Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using ultrasonic, radiographic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current and other non-destructive testing methods
- Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations
- Interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators
- Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results
- Organize and report test results
- May perform specialized inspections using acoustic emission, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and laser shearography testing methods
- May instruct and supervise trainees.
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.
Is NOC 22230 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 22230 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 22230 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.13 | $36.00 | $52.48 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $27.00 | $38.77 | $53.23 |
| Nova Scotia | $22.00 | $37.87 | $55.00 |
| New Brunswick | $19.56 | $32.64 | $49.75 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $29.91 | $43.02 |
| Ontario | $20.91 | $31.00 | $49.00 |
| Manitoba | $26.01 | $37.57 | $55.95 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.13 | $37.40 | $51.41 |
| Alberta | $22.00 | $36.38 | $55.00 |
| British Columbia | $25.32 | $41.77 | $56.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Employment Insurance Survey Data). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 22230 duties on your resume
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a acoustic emission technician?
NOC 22230, Non-destructive testers and inspectors, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 22230?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 22230 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 22230 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 22230 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $36.00 an hour, with most wages between $21.13 and $52.48. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 22230 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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