Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:59 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Work safely with ionizing radiation

Work safely with ionizing radiation

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM13018
State Code
OEU85
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work safely with ionizing radiation when performing radiographic testing on fabrications, structures and components in a range of open or closed industrial applications across a wide range of industries.The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, using general tools, specific radiographic testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operator instructions.All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal and work health and safety (WHS) regulations. Certification against Australian Standards can be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in AS ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing - Qualification and certification of non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel.Materials and chemicals that are subject to codes and regulations such as chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids and noxious waste products must be subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices.This unit is a prerequisite to undertaking any other radiographic units of competency.Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1.Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
2. Identify the hazards and effects of ionizing radiation in the workplace
  • 2.1 Identify the source of ionizing radiation in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures
  • 2.2 Identify attenuation factors of ionizing radiation and the biological effects on living tissue
  • 2.3 Identify the biological effects of radiation
3. Apply radiation safety policy and procedures
  • 3.1 Employ appropriate ionizing radiation protective measures in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures
  • 3.2 Identify and adhere to exposure limits for personnel as laid down by the radiation authorities in Australia
  • 3.3 Determine minimum exposure rates and distances from calculations and charts
  • 3.4 Operate ionizing radiation sources in accordance with legislation, standards and organisational policy and procedures
4. Select and use radiation monitoring equipment
  • 4.1 Select the tools and equipment necessary to monitor radiation and use according to work requirements
  • 4.2 Select and apply techniques and system verification checks necessary to monitor radiation
  • 4.3 Document safety breaches and report in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
5. Respond to emergency situations
  • 5.1 Follow procedures for dealing with both X-ray and gamma ray emergency situations
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAV24 MEM13013 Work safely with ionizing radiation Unit of competency