MEM24040 — Undertake basic penetrant tests

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What an assessment for MEM24040 must cover

45 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 13 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 Determine job requirements

1.1Comply with relevant WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPS) for basic penetrant testing
1.2Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
1.3Identify job requirements from specifications

2 Prepare for testing

2.1Assemble all specified testing equipment, materials and containers and safety equipment
2.2Identify inspection area and determine if special access requirements are required
2.3Clean and prepare inspection areas for testing using appropriate test procedures and materials
2.4Assess inspection areas visually to identify obvious discontinuities

3 Conduct basic penetrant tests

3.1Use the test technique specified in work instructions or standard operating procedures
3.2Prepare test equipment and materials in accordance with relevant standards and/or operating procedures
3.3Select the test media and apply the test in accordance with workplace practices and specifications
3.4Conduct the penetrant test in accordance with relevant work instructions
3.5Record any site observations that may affect results

4 Report results of basic penetrant tests

4.1Review conduct of the test and confirm test procedures were applied correctly
4.2Monitor indications and determine whether they are true or false
4.3Determine whether indications are relevant or non-relevant
4.4Determine type of discontinuity for each relevant indication
4.5Apply acceptance criteria to discontinuities to determine the presence of common defects
4.6Seek advice for problems outside technical competence or knowledge
4.7Record and classify the results of the tests according to written criteria
4.8Report test results and complete all job records in accordance with relevant standards and/or procedures

5 Maintain a safe work environment

5.1Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
5.2Minimise environmental impacts of testing and generation of waste
5.3Restore test site, clean inspection area and equipment and dispose of all waste in accordance with enterprise procedures
5.4Store and maintain penetrant testing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and WHS requirements

Performance evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two occasions. Each test occasion should be different in terms of: product form, material specification, discontinuity type.
preparing the inspection area for testing and identifying discontinuities
complying with WHS requirements during basic penetrant testing
following work instructions and workplace procedures for performing basic penetrant testing and applying relevant standards and specifications
applying test media and performing penetrant testing using specified techniques for material(s) to be tested
checking and confirming basic indicators and identifying all defects in accordance with procedures
reporting test results using standard workplace forms
conducting testing with minimal environmental impact

Knowledge evidence

scope and description of basic penetrant test techniques performed in job role types of discontinuities and their consequences
definition of a defect and examples of common defects
general properties of penetrants such as: penetrability, removability, visibility
classification of penetrants according to viewing characteristics: colour, contrast, fluorescent
emulsifier and developer types
use of standard test panels
established assessment procedures and techniques
pre-cleaning methods and their areas of use such as: solvents, vapour degrease, etching, detergents, paint removers, mechanical methods
cleaning and preparation processes, procedures and the potential environment impact of incorrect testing procedures
procedures for performing penetrant testing including: penetrant application and dwell times, penetrant removal, developer application, dry powder and development time, factors affecting indications, non-relevant indications, post-cleaning methods and their areas of use
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 MEM24040

What does an assessment tool for MEM24040 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM24040 needs to address all 45 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 13 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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