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Undertake radiographic tests

Undertake radiographic tests

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM24030
State Code
OFH21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/09/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work safely with X-ray equipment and gamma-ray sources in open and closed sites and undertake radiographic tests in a range of industrial applications. Personnel are required to select the most appropriate radiographic test techniques and test equipment for a specific material or application and set-up, check and optimise equipment for specific tasks. The unit also includes interpreting the test data, detecting and classifying defects using relevant standards, and reporting the results.Radiographic tests are performed on critical components or structural zones. Personnel are required to consider actual and potential defects together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, critical components, structures or aircraft components.This unit of competency applies to non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians who are performing radiographic tests as defined in Australian and international codes and standards working in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, and associated industry sectors. The work is performed 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. This unit does not cover digital and computed radiography. For these skills refer to MEM24034 Undertake digital and computed radiography.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.Where the application of materials technology principles is required unit MEM24039 Apply materials technology principles to non-destructive tests should also be selected.Band: BUnit Weight: 6Assessment as competent against MEM24030 Undertake radiographic tests may contribute to certification against the Australian NDT standards where the assessment of 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, codes of practice, standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for radiographic testing
  • 1.2 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets, previous NDT results and/or work instructions
2. Prepare for testing
  • 2.1 Liaise with client to explain testing/safety requirements and schedule tests to minimise disruption, as necessary
  • 2.2 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with standard operational procedures (SOPs)
  • 2.3 Assemble all specified testing equipment, materials and containers and safety equipment
  • 2.4 Identify inspection areas and determine if special access requirements appropriate for the NDT test need to be communicated to the client
  • 2.5 Clean and prepare inspection areas for testing using appropriate test procedures and materials in accordance with WHS and regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Assess inspection areas visually and identify obvious discontinuities
3. Conduct radiographic tests
  • 3.1 Select the most appropriate radiographic test technique for the material or application
  • 3.2 Select test and processing equipment and conduct pre-use checks in accordance with relevant standards and/or procedures
  • 3.3 Optimise quality of radiographic test set-up for various geometries
  • 3.4 Conduct radiographic tests in accordance with relevant standards, codes and specifications
  • 3.5 Set up and conduct radiographic tests for specialised applications
  • 3.6 Record any site observations that may affect results
  • 3.7 Process films to maximise quality of image and achieve optimum results
4. Interpret and report results of radiographic tests
  • 4.1 Review conduct of the test and confirm test procedures were applied correctly
  • 4.2 Establish conditions necessary to view and interpret radiographs
  • 4.3 Assess indications and determine the type of discontinuity for each relevant indication
  • 4.4 Apply acceptance criteria to discontinuities to detect defects
  • 4.5 Classify defects in accordance with relevant national and international codes and standards
  • 4.6 Confirm defects in accordance with workplace procedures and industry practices
  • 4.7 Seek advice for problems outside technical competence or knowledge
  • 4.8 Report test results and complete all job records in accordance with relevant standards and SOPs
5. Maintain a safe work environment
  • 5.1 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
  • 5.2 Secure and safely transport radiation sources in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • 5.3 Use radiation controls and monitoring to minimise exposure of others to radiation
  • 5.4 Use radiation controls and specified shielding to minimise personal radiation exposure
  • 5.5 Use radiation dosimeter to monitor personal exposure to radiation
  • 5.6 Minimise environmental impacts of testing and generation of waste
  • 5.7 Dispose of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.8 Check, store and maintain radiographic testing equipment in accordance with SOPs and manufacturer’s instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OET69 MEM24010 Perform radiographic testing Unit of competency