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Perform basic penetrant testing

Perform basic penetrant testing

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM18110
State Code
OFH36
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 perform basic penetrant testing procedures and techniques in a range of metal fabrication and welding trade related industrial applications including fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries.Penetrant testing is performed on critical component or structural zones and actual and potential defects are considered, together with ongoing abnormalities.This unit should not be selected when unit MEM24022 Undertake penetrant tests has already been selected.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.Where the selection and use of industrial chemicals is required unit MEM13003 Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials 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: AUnit Weight: 2Assessment as competent against MEM18110 Perform basic penetrant 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. 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
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications
2. Prepare inspection areas for basic penetrant testing
  • 2.1 Clean inspection areas and prepare for testing using appropriate procedures and materials
  • 2.2 Carry out preparation processes in accordance with the relevant procedures
  • 2.3 Assess inspection areas visually and identify obvious discontinuities
3. Perform basic tests
  • 3.1 Identify nominated test from SOPs
  • 3.2 Prepare test equipment in accordance with relevant standards and/or procedures
  • 3.3 Select test media and apply in accordance with workplace practices and specifications
  • 3.4 Carry out penetrant test in accordance with relevant work instructions
  • 3.5 Maintain penetrant testing equipment and store in accordance with SOPs
4. Report the results of penetrant tests
  • 4.1 Check and confirm basic indications and identify defects in accordance with organisational standards and/or procedures
  • 4.2 Report test results including an accurate identification of location and size of discontinuities in accordance with organisational standards and/or procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OEU51 MEM24001 Perform basic penetrant testing Unit of competency