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Undertake advanced ultrasonic testing

Undertake advanced ultrasonic testing

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM24037
State Code
OFH28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/09/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2026
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
08/04/2026
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required by non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians to perform advanced ultrasonic testing to the level described in relevant Australian and international standards and codes. The unit applies to ultrasonic time of flight diffraction (TOFD) and phased array ultrasonic (PAUT) testing performed either separately or in combination in a range of industrial applications including testing on welds, fabrications, structures and components. The unit covers testing on both metallic and non-metallic materials. Advanced ultrasonic testing may be performed by NDT technicians in a wide range of industries and sectors including mechanical or mechatronics engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, aerospace, and associated industry sectors.The unit covers calibrating, setting up, and using TOFD and PAUT equipment, selection of the most appropriate testing techniques, interpreting results including classifying defects, and reporting of test results. These employees work under the general supervision of personnel such as engineering associates, NDT technicians aligned to level 3 in technical standards; professional engineers and scientists; engineering technologists; and production, operations and maintenance managers.Where interpretation of technical drawings is required, unit MEM09229 Read and interpret technical drawings should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required, unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of hand tools are required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools are required, unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.Band: BUnit Weight: 6Assessment as competent against MEM24037 Undertake advanced ultrasonic testing may contribute to certification against Australian NDT standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in AS ISO 9712 NDT - Qualification and certification of personnel, or subsequent Standards.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish job requirements
  • 1.1 Comply with relevant WHS and regulatory requirements, standards, codes of practice and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for advanced ultrasonic testing
  • 1.2 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2. Prepare for TOFD and PAUT testing
  • 2.1 Liaise with client to explain testing requirements and schedule tests
  • 2.2 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.3 Identify inspection areas and determine if special access requirements appropriate for the NDT test need to be communicated to the client
  • 2.4 Clean and prepare inspection areas for testing using appropriate procedures and materials
  • 2.5 Assess inspection areas visually and identify obvious discontinuities
3. Conduct TOFD tests
  • 3.1 Select appropriate TOFD test technique and equipment
  • 3.2 Set up and prepare TOFD equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specification
  • 3.3 Select appropriate probe for TOFD test
  • 3.4 Use calibration and reference blocks to calibrate and optimise TOFD equipment for specified tests
  • 3.5 Set TOFD test parameters in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specification
  • 3.6 Couple probe to surface and undertake testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specification
4. Conduct PAUT tests
  • 4.1 Select appropriate PAUT test technique and equipment
  • 4.2 Set up and prepare PAUT test equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specification
  • 4.3 Select appropriate probe for PAUT task
  • 4.4 Use calibration and reference blocks to calibrate and optimise PAUT equipment for specified tests
  • 4.5 Set PAUT test parameters in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specification
  • 4.6 Couple probe to surface and undertake testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specification
5. Interpret and report PAUT and TOFD results
  • 5.1 Review conduct of the tests and confirm test procedures were applied correctly
  • 5.2 Monitor scans and assess indications for discontinuities, defects and other data required in test report
  • 5.3 Apply acceptance criteria to discontinuities to detect defects
  • 5.4 Classify defects in accordance with test specification and relevant standards
  • 5.5 Report test results and complete all job records in accordance with relevant standards, test specifications and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD72 MEM24018 Perform advanced ultrasonic testing Unit of competency