Unit of competency Outline
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Undertake digital and computed radiography
Undertake digital and computed radiography
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM24034
MEM24034
State Code
OFH20
OFH20
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Pending
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 by non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians to perform computer and digital radiographic testing to the level described in relevant Australian and international standards and codes. The unit applies to computer digital radiographic testing undertaken in a range of industrial applications, including metallic and non-metallic fabrications, structures and components. Digital radiography testing may be performed by NDT technicians in a wide range of industries and sectors, including mechanical or mechatronics engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, and associated industry sectors.The unit covers calibration, set-up and use of computer and digital radiography equipment, including X-ray generators and sealed radioactive sources. Techniques covered include real-time digital radiography (DR), digital detector arrays (DDA) and computed radiography (CR). The unit requires attention to personal and work health and safety (WHS) and ionizing radiation equipment materials and chemicals codes and regulations. 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 MEM24034 Undertake digital and computed radiography may contribute to certification against Australian NDT standards where the 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.Individuals must adhere to the state and national safety regulation in relation to radiation use and licencing.
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 digital and computed radiography testing
- 1.2 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2. Prepare testing sites
- 2.1 Assess suitability of site for digital radiography
- 2.2 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
- 2.3 Liaise with client to explain testing and safety requirements and schedule tests
- 2.4 Assemble all specified testing equipment, materials and containers and safety equipment
- 2.5 Determine test site boundary for test operations
3. Prepare test material and equipment
- 3.1 Identify inspection area and determine if special access requirements appropriate for the NDT test need to be communicated to the client
- 3.2 Clean and prepare inspection areas for testing using appropriate test procedures and materials in accordance with WHS and regulatory requirements
- 3.3 Assess inspection areas visually and identify obvious discontinuities
- 3.4 Select the most appropriate digital radiographic test technique for the material or application
- 3.5 Select appropriate testing and processing equipment and conduct pre-use checks in accordance with relevant standards and/or procedures
- 3.6 Calibrate computer and digital radiography equipment using radiography phantoms and reference images records
4. Perform computed radiographic testing
- 4.1 Optimise computed radiography equipment set-up for various geometries in accordance with standards and/or procedures
- 4.2 Conduct computed radiographic tests in accordance with relevant standards, codes and specifications
- 4.3 Use radiation control measures to minimise personal radiation exposure
- 4.4 Process image plate and assess radiograph for quality
- 4.5 Modify computed images to optimise defect detection
5. Perform digital radiographic testing
- 5.1 Optimise digital radiography equipment set-up for various geometries in accordance with standards and/or procedures
- 5.2 Conduct radiographic tests in accordance with relevant standards, codes and specifications
- 5.3 Use radiation control measures to minimise personal radiation exposure
- 5.4 Process digital radiograph and assess for quality
- 5.5 Modify digital images to optimise defect detection
6. Interpret and report radiographic test results
- 6.1 Review conduct of the test and confirm test procedures were applied correctly
- 6.2 Assess computed or digital radiograph indications and determine the type of discontinuity for each relevant indication
- 6.3 Classify defects in accordance with relevant national and international codes and standards
- 6.4 Interpret results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications or procedures
- 6.5 Prepare report according to standards and specifications
- 6.6 Maintain statutory records of the use of radiation sources and/or instruments that emit ionising radiation
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFD82 | MEM24015 | Perform digital and computed radiography | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOZ1 | MEM50425 | Diploma of Engineering - Non-Destructive Testing | Qualification |