MEM24022 — Undertake penetrant tests

1 Establish job requirements

• 1.1Comply with relevant WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for penetrant testing
• 1.2Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2 Prepare for testing

• 2.1Liaise with client to explain testing requirements and schedule tests
• 2.2Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
• 2.3Assemble all specified testing equipment, materials and containers and safety equipment
• 2.4Identify inspection areas and determine if special access requirements appropriate for the NDT test need to be communicated to the client
• 2.5Clean and prepare inspection areas for testing using appropriate test procedures and materials
• 2.6Assess inspection areas visually and identify obvious discontinuities.

3 Conduct penetrant tests

• 3.1Select the most appropriate penetrant test technique for the material or application
• 3.2Select test equipment and conduct pre-use checks in accordance with relevant standards and/or procedures
• 3.3Select and apply appropriate test media in accordance with workplace/industry practices
• 3.4Conduct penetrant tests in accordance with relevant standards and work instructions
• 3.5Minimise environmental impacts of testing and generation of waste

4 Interpret and report the results of penetrant tests

• 4.1Review conduct of the test and confirm test procedures were applied correctly
• 4.2Monitor and assess indications and determine the type of discontinuity for each relevant indication
• 4.3Apply acceptance criteria to discontinuities to detect defects
• 4.4Classify defects in accordance with relevant national and international codes and standards
• 4.5Confirm defects in accordance with workplace procedures and industry practices
• 4.6Seek advice for problems outside technical competence or knowledge
• 4.7Record any site observations that may affect results
• 4.8Report test results and complete all job records in accordance with relevant standards and SOPs

5 Maintain a safe work environment

• 5.1Restore test site, clean inspection area and equipment and dispose of all waste in accordance with enterprise procedures
• 5.2Store and maintain penetrant testing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and WHS requirements.

What does an assessment tool for MEM24022 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM24022 needs to address all 45 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM24022?

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