MEM24031 — Establish procedures for non-destructive tests

1 Establish job requirements

• 1.1Determine relevant WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards and risk assessment for testing
• 1.2Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2 Assess testing requirements and evaluate options

• 2.1Assess inspection area for testing and identify all possible failure sites using materials analysis techniques
• 2.2Collect relevant information about previous and current NDT testing
• 2.3Analyse available information to assess suitability of existing NDT tests and procedures and the advantages/limitations of possible alternatives
• 2.4Determine if a new, adapted, or modified NDT test strategy is required

3 Recommend NDT test procedures

• 3.1Select appropriate NDT methods, techniques and/or procedures to meet job requirements in accordance with relevant codes, standards, specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 3.2Identify any changes to SOPs required prior to implementation of selected methods, techniques and/or procedures
• 3.3Recommend the most appropriate NDT methods, techniques and/or procedures and seek authorisation to proceed

4 Establish valid NDT test procedures

• 4.1Establish NDT test procedures and in accordance with authorisation SOPs and materials technology principles
• 4.2Conduct trial tests/inspections to verify the performance of proposed test procedures
• 4.3Interpret and evaluate test/inspection results using relevant codes, standards and specifications
• 4.4Document all safety, preparation, testing, data processing and reporting requirements in test procedures
• 4.5Submit all documentation to appropriate personnel for review and approval
• 4.6Distribute approved NDT procedures in accordance with SOPs, relevant codes and standards
• 4.7Provide guidance to other NDT personnel where required

5 Evaluate NDT procedures

• 5.1Evaluate approved NDT procedures for their effectiveness
• 5.2Document and report evaluation results according to SOPs
• 5.3Make approved changes/amendments to NDT procedures and distribute as necessary

What does an assessment tool for MEM24031 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM24031 needs to address all 38 unit components: 5 elements with 19 performance criteria, 8 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.

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