MEM24030 — Undertake radiographic tests

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What an assessment for MEM24030 must cover

90 assessable components: 5 elements (31 performance criteria), 23 performance evidence and 36 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Establish job requirements

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

2 Prepare for testing

2.1Liaise with client to explain testing/safety requirements and schedule tests to minimise disruption, as necessary
2.2Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with standard operational procedures (SOPs)
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 in accordance with WHS and regulatory requirements
2.6Assess inspection areas visually and identify obvious discontinuities

3 Conduct radiographic tests

3.1Select the most appropriate radiographic test technique for the material or application
3.2Select test and processing equipment and conduct pre-use checks in accordance with relevant standards and/or procedures
3.3Optimise quality of radiographic test set-up for various geometries
3.4Conduct radiographic tests in accordance with relevant standards, codes and specifications
3.5Set up and conduct radiographic tests for specialised applications
3.6Record any site observations that may affect results
3.7Process films to maximise quality of image and achieve optimum results

4 Interpret and report results of radiographic tests

4.1Review conduct of the test and confirm test procedures were applied correctly
4.2Establish conditions necessary to view and interpret radiographs
4.3Assess indications and determine the type of discontinuity for each relevant indication
4.4Apply acceptance criteria to discontinuities to detect defects
4.5Classify defects in accordance with relevant national and international codes and standards
4.6Confirm defects in accordance with workplace procedures and industry practices
4.7Seek advice for problems outside technical competence or knowledge
4.8Report test results and complete all job records in accordance with relevant standards and SOPs

5 Maintain a safe work environment

5.1Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
5.2Secure and safely transport radiation sources in accordance with regulatory requirements
5.3Use radiation controls and monitoring to minimise exposure of others to radiation
5.4Use radiation controls and specified shielding to minimise personal radiation exposure
5.5Use radiation dosimeter to monitor personal exposure to radiation
5.6Minimise environmental impacts of testing and generation of waste
5.7Dispose of all waste in accordance with workplace procedures
5.8Check, store and maintain radiographic testing equipment in accordance with SOPs and manufacturer’s instructions

Performance evidence

preparing the area on at least two specimens for testing and identifying discontinuities in accordance with procedures
complying with workplace procedures, relevant regulations and WHS requirements during radiographic testing
identifying and interpreting specifications, relevant testing standards and other reference documentation for performing radiographic testing on at least two specimens
performing at least three of the following radiographic test techniques on one occasion each:
single wall, single image (plate)
double wall, single image (tube)
double wall, double image
double wall, double image, source superimposed
selecting the most appropriate radiographic test technique for the material or application
applying safe work practices and controls for minimising radiation exposure to self and others on at least two occasions:
ensuring security of radiation sources during storage, transport and use
using signs, barriers, shielding to minimise radiation exposure of public
reducing personal exposure time
maintaining greatest feasible distance between radiation source and equipment operator
using maximum feasible shielding between radiation source and equipment operator
using a dosimeter to monitor personal radiation exposure
maintaining statutory records of the use of radiation sources and/or instruments that emit ionising radiation
optimising the quality of radiographic test set-up for various geometries and specialised applications
calculating film illumination/exposure and producing optimum quality radiographs
interpreting and evaluating radiographs including confirming indicators and identifying all defects
classifying all defects in accordance with national and international codes and standards
reporting test results and completing job records in accordance with SOPs and customer service requirements
conducting testing with minimal environmental impact

Knowledge evidence

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to radiographic testing
nature and sources of radiation including:
principal types and sources of radiation including X-rays, Gamma rays, radioisotopes
production of X-rays and gamma rays, comparison on basis of energy and intensity, effect on radiographic sensitivity
absorption of ionizing radiation by matter, biological effects
exposure, shielding thickness
radiation safe work practices and controls including:
measures to ensure security of radiation sources during storage, transport and use
signs, barriers, and shielding used to minimise radiation exposure of public
measures to reduce personal exposure time
measures to maintain greatest feasible distance between radiation source and equipment operator
measures for maximum feasible shielding between radiation source and equipment operator
use of a dosimeter to monitor personal radiation exposure
procedures for maintaining statutory records of the use of radiation sources and/or instruments that emit ionising radiation
principles of radiographic image formation including:
exposure techniques, image formation, film and chemical properties and processing techniques
types of films and screens, their properties and effects on image quality
Reciprocity law – illumination and exposure
preparation and use of exposure charts, radiographic equivalence charts
requirements of all applicable national/Australian standards, Safe Work Australia guidelines, State/Territory regulatory codes of practice relevant to basic radiographic testing
applications and limitations of basic radiographic testing
types of materials commonly tested radiographically
radiographic tools and equipment types
equipment set-up procedures including:
system verification checks
common faults and damage
safety features of radioisotope cameras and X-ray equipment
procedures for carrying out each radiographic test
radiographic applications used in job role
film processing and storage
cleaning and preparation processes for a range of test surfaces
assessment procedures and techniques
types of discontinuities and defects and their consequences or implications for the material or application
standard recording and reporting formats and procedures for reporting test results, job records, routine reports
basic maintenance and storage procedures for testing equipment
relevant hazards; health, safety and environment requirements relevant to job role including WHS regulations, safe work procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Questions about assessing MEM24030

What does an assessment tool for MEM24030 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM24030 needs to address all 90 unit components: 5 elements with 31 performance criteria, 23 performance evidence requirements, 36 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 MEM24030?

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