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Apply materials technology principles to non-destructive tests

Apply materials technology principles to non-destructive tests

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM24039
State Code
OFH35
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
55
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to determine an appropriate strategy for a non-destructive test and interpret the test results, based on the composition, properties and behaviour of manufactured products.Personnel are required to determine the most appropriate non-destructive test strategy and techniques for a particular application based on their capabilities and limitations for detecting specific discontinuities in metals, alloys and/or composites/plastics.This unit of competency applies to non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians and other technicians and metallurgists who interpret NDT test results for processes used in manufacturing, maintenance, mining, oil/gas, and other industry sectors.Where reading and 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: 8Assessment as competent against MEM24038 Apply codes and standards to non-destructive testing may contribute to certification against Australian NDT standards 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. Apply general principles of non-destructive testing to materials and products
  • 1.1 Check that specified non-destructive testing method, access and set-up requirements will leave material and product usable after NDT
  • 1.2 Review general principles of calibration and uncertainty of measurement for implications for NDT request
  • 1.3 Identify safety and environmental considerations of test methods
  • 1.4 Comply with work health and safety requirements (WHS)
2. Review the properties of products and materials specified for non-destructive testing
  • 2.1 Identify provided materials and products for consistency with specifications
  • 2.2 Review material physical and mechanical properties and identify properties relevant to specified NDT
  • 2.3 Review the implications of the manufacturing processes and use and operating conditions of provided products for NDT strategy
3. Determine test strategy and techniques for a product
  • 3.1 Apply knowledge of material and product properties to predict the most likely failure modes, discontinuities and defects present and their significance
  • 3.2 Identify an appropriate test strategy from standards, codes and standard operating procedures
  • 3.3 Select appropriate test techniques to provide reliable data to confirm product integrity or detect degradation
  • 3.4 Report findings including the methodology used and the advantages and limitations of the recommended test strategy and techniques
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State Code National Code Title Type
OFD74 MEM24020 Apply materials technology principles to non-destructive tests Unit of competency