Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Engineering - Non-Destructive Testing

Diploma of Engineering - Non-Destructive Testing

Qualification
National Code:
MEM50422
State Code:
BJC4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
03/02/2023
Approved Date
24/05/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
815
Duration
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2023
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 03/02/2023 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work as a non-destructive testing (NDT) technician in manufacturing, engineering and associated industries. The qualification covers theory and practice for major NDT techniques, materials skills and knowledge, and general support skills required to work as an NDT technician.
Completion of this qualification may contribute to recognition at Level 2 or Level 3 against NDT technical standards and NDT industry accreditation schemes.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- Seven (7) core units
- Thirteen (13) elective units, consisting of:
- at least eight (8) Group A units
- other units to bring the total number of elective units to thirteen (13). These may come from Group A or B; up to four (4) may come from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

Seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFD75 MEM24019 Apply codes and standards to non-destructive testing 20 Unit of competency
OFD74 MEM24020 Apply materials technology principles to non-destructive tests 55 Unit of competency
OEX19 MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 Unit of competency
OAV03 MEM16008 Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
OAV04 MEM16006 Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
OEX60 MEM30007 Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
OEU85 MEM13018 Work safely with ionizing radiation 36 Unit of competency
2. Group B – General electives

Up to five (5) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEX98 MSL925006 Analyse data and report results 120 Unit of competency
OEX99 MSL925005 Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties 80 Unit of competency
OFD79 MEM48033 Apply chemistry principles to materials used in manufacturing and engineering processes 70 Unit of competency
OEV27 MEM23109 Apply engineering mechanics principles 55 Unit of competency
OFD57 MEM48030 Apply materials selection analysis techniques 110 Unit of competency
OEQ76 MSS404056 Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
OEU20 MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics 60 Unit of competency
OAV42 MEM12005 Calibrate measuring equipment 54 Unit of competency
OAW59 MEM06003 Carry out heat treatment 54 Unit of competency
ODB23 PMBTECH505E Choose polymer materials for an application 50 Unit of competency
OAV11 MEM15011 Exercise external quality assurance 54 Unit of competency
OEU73 MEM48029 Interpret and produce complex binary phase diagrams 40 Unit of competency
OEU15 MEM48004 Interpret basic binary phase diagrams 20 Unit of competency
OAV00 MEM16012 Interpret technical specifications and manuals 36 Unit of competency
OAV10 MEM15012 Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures 36 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
OAV18 MEM15001 Perform basic statistical quality control 18 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OEW76 MEM22001 Perform engineering activities 40 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
OAV16 MEM15004 Perform inspection 18 Unit of competency
OAV12 MEM15010 Perform laboratory procedures 72 Unit of competency
OAV44 MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement 18 Unit of competency
OEY23 MSL904003 Perform standard calibrations 60 Unit of competency
OAV19 MEM14006 Plan work activities 32 Unit of competency
ODA72 PMBTECH401E Predict polymer properties and characteristics 60 Unit of competency
OEV74 MEM48006 Prepare and examine metallographic samples 40 Unit of competency
OEY08 MSL924005 Process and interpret data 60 Unit of competency
OAV15 MEM15005 Select and control inspection processes and procedures 36 Unit of competency
OEW89 MEM23063 Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests 20 Unit of competency
OEW53 MEM23064 Select and organise mechatronic engineering material tests 20 Unit of competency
OFD58 MEM48031 Select ceramic and glass materials for engineering and manufacturing applications 35 Unit of competency
OFD59 MEM48032 Select composite materials for engineering and manufacturing applications 70 Unit of competency
OAW60 MEM06004 Select heat treatment processes and test finished product 54 Unit of competency
OAV60 MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
OEQ22 MSS402084 Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
OAV33 MEM12025 Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations 18 Unit of competency
OAU93 MEM18001 Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
OAU92 MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
OFD73 MEM29001 Work in Industry 4.0 35 Unit of competency
OAV23 MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 32 Unit of competency
OAV01 MEM16010 Write reports 18 Unit of competency
3. Group A – NDT and related units

At least eight (8) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEW55 MEM24012 Apply metallurgical principles 36 Unit of competency
OEV55 MEM24011 Establish non-destructive tests 108 Unit of competency
OFD72 MEM24018 Perform advanced ultrasonic testing 70 Unit of competency
OFD82 MEM24015 Perform digital and computed radiography 55 Unit of competency
OFD81 MEM24016 Perform eddy current array tests 55 Unit of competency
OEW84 MEM24006 Perform eddy current testing 54 Unit of competency
OEW28 MEM24004 Perform magnetic particle testing 36 Unit of competency
OEX28 MEM24002 Perform penetrant testing 36 Unit of competency
OET69 MEM24010 Perform radiographic testing 54 Unit of competency
OFD83 MEM24014 Perform thermography tests 90 Unit of competency
OEW36 MEM24008 Perform ultrasonic testing 54 Unit of competency
OEX35 MEM24007 Perform ultrasonic thickness testing 18 Unit of competency
OFD80 MEM24017 Perform visual testing to non-destructive testing standards 90 Unit of competency
OEV44 MEM09229 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings 35 Unit of competency
OAU93 MEM18001 Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BOZ1 MEM50425 Diploma of Engineering - Non-Destructive Testing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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