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TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

NSW Course Number: 9323

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Statement of Attainment
in
Non-Destructive Testing
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Accreditation Date: 27-Nov-2002

Expiry of Accreditation: 31-Dec-2002

MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL & MATERIALS PROGRAM AREA

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1. Proponent

NSW TAFE Commission - Manufacturing and Engineering

2. Address

NSW TAFE Commission

1 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

3. Contact details

Clearing House Officer

Tel:(02) 9244 5073

4. Type of submission

Accreditation

Reciprocal Registration

Training Package Qualification

X Training Package - Part Qualification

5. Copyright information

TAFE NSW acknowledges that the competency standard units referred to in this
document remain the property of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related
Services ITAB and certain training module/descriptors are copyrighted to
Australian Training Products (ATP Ltd).

Copies of the national descriptors are available through the Manufacturing and
Engineering Division of TAFE NSW, a licenced distributor on
behalf of ATP Ltd, for national metals and engineering curriculum.
Phone: (02) 8713 4400 Fax: (02) 9790 7003

Requests for copyright clearance should be directed to ATP Ltd,

Phone: (03) 9630 9836 Fax: (03) 9639 4864

The competency standard unit modules and workplace performance modules as shown
in the Course Competency Units Table in Section B of the course syllabus remain
the property of TAFE NSW. TAFE NSW acknowledges that this curriculum is derived
from national training package material, funded by ANTA.

Reproduction or transmittal of NSW Crown copyright material in whole or in part,

is prohibited unless written permission is obtained from the Department of
Education & Training (DET) and appropriate acknowledgements are provided.
However, permission is given to trainers and teachers to make copies for use
within their own training organisation or workplace where on-the-job training
is being conducted. Reproduction for use other than for these purposes is not
permitted.

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6. Course licensing and franchise arrangements

Licensing and franchising arrangements should be negotiated with the copyright

owner.

For information related to the licensing of State of NSW, Department of

Education and Training copyright material contact Curriculum Resourcing and
Operations Unit, Phone: (02) 9244 5361 Fax: (02) 9244 5182

For information related to the licensing of National copyright material contact

Australian National Training Authority (ANTA): Phone: (03) 9630 9800.

For information related to the licensing of material copyrighted to the

Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) Phone: (02) 6240 8111.

7. Accreditation authority

Training Package - not applicable

8. Classification information

ASCO Code: 3129-13 Metallurgical and Materials Technician

ANZSIC Code: 27 Metal Product Manufacturing
2712 Iron And Steel Casting And Forging
273 Non-Ferrous Basic Metal Product Manufacturing
2732 Non-Ferrous Metal Rolling, Drawing, Extruding N.E.C.
2733 Non-Ferrous Metal Casting
2751 Metal Container Manufacturing
2765 Non-Ferrous Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
28 Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing
2811 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
2819 Automotive Component Manufacturing N.E.C.
286 Industrial Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing
2862 Mining And Construction Machinery Manufacturing
2864 Machine Tool And Part Manufacturing
2865 Lifting And Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing
2869 Industrial Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing N.E.C.
294 Other Manufacturing
2949 Manufacturing N.E.C.
Field of Education: 030799 Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technolo
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1. COURSE NAME AND QUALIFICATION

1.1 Course qualification and name

Statement Of Attainment In Non-Destructive Testing

1.2 Nominal duration: 18 hours

The duration of this course will depend on the duration of the units of
competency undertaken. The minimum time to achieve a unit of competency in the
course is 18 hours.

1.3 Related Training Package:

MEM98 Metal And Engineering Industry

2. COURSE DEVELOPMENT

2.1 Industry and market needs

There continues to be a steady demand for training in non-destructive testing.

Many students studying in this field do not aim to achieve a major
qualification. Their aim is to achieve one or more individual units of
competency relevant to the NDT area. At the same time they may wish to
achieve certification under Australian Standard AS 3998-1992 "Non-Destructive
testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel - General Engineering" or
Australian Standard AS 3669-2001 "Non-Destructive Testing - Qualifications and
Registration of Personnel - Aerospace".

This course allows students to achieve only those units of competency they are
aiming at, as well as preparing them for certification under AS 3998 or AS 3669.

2.2 Review for re-accreditation

3. COURSE OUTCOMES

3.1 Course outcomes

This course provides training leading to the achievement of units of competency

in specific areas of non-destructive testing, as selected by students, that are
relevant to their areas of occupation. The course is intended to develop the
competencies relating to the use of the selected non-destructive testing
techniques in the manufacturing and engineering environment.

Students may elect to be examined for certification under Australian Standard

AS 3998-1992 "Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of
Personnel - General Engineering" or Australian Standard AS 3669-2001
"Non-Destructive Testing - Qualifications and Registration of Personnel -
Aerospace" in any of following NDT techniques:
* Penetrant testing
* Magnetic particle testing
* Eddy current testing
* Ultrasonic testing

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* Radiographic testing.

3.2 Competency standards

This course has been assembled with reference specifically to the Metal and
Engineering Industry National Competency Standards.

To provide a link between the National Competency Standards units and

off-the-job training, modules from the National Metal and Engineering Curriculum
(NMEC) bank have been mapped where appropriate with competency units. Where
necessary some competency units have been aligned to modules from the National
Communications Standards.

In some cases, where appropriate modules do not exist in the NMEC bank, new
modules have been created specificially to deliver the knowledge and skills
relating to the relevant competency unit.

The relationship between the competency standards and the modules is detailed in
the Course Competency Units Table at the end of Part B.

3.3 General competencies

Since this TAFE statement course is intended to enable students to achieve

knowledge and skills relevant to specific techniques in non-destructive testing,
it does not address the development of general competencies.

3.4 Recognition given to course

This course utilises national units of competency, which are recognised by the
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services ITAB as counting towards career
progression.

If students elect to undertake appropriate theory and practical examinations

they can be certified against Australian Standard AS 3998-1992 "Non-Destructive
testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel - General Engineering" or
Australian Standard AS 3669-2001 "Non-Destructive Testing - Qualifications and
Registration of Personnel - Aerospace" as NDT technicians in the chosen
techniques.

3.5 Licensing and regulatory requirements

This course provides knowledge and skills which prepare students for
certification under Australian Standard AS 3998-1992 "Non-Destructive
Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel - General Engineering" or
Australian Standard AS 3669-2001 "Non-Destructive Testing - Qualifications and
Registration of Personnel - Aerospace".

Certification is carried out under the auspices of an external certifying body,

such as the Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing.

Information on the modules required for meeting this certification is available

from the Manufacturing and Engineering Division or the college teachers or
directly from the Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing.

Persons aiming to carry our radiographic testing must be licenced by the NSW
Environmental Protection Authority. Successful completion of the module 1144A

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"Radiography and Radiation Safety" is recognised as meeting the training
requirements for this licence.

4. COURSE STRUCTURE

4.1 Outline of course structure

Group 1 of this course contains the Non-Destructive Testing units of

competency. To complete this course students must complete at least one of
these.

Group 2 contains a prerequisite unit for Group 1 units. Completion of this

unit does not count for the purpose of course completion.

Group 75 contains the curriculum modules which develop the knowledge and skills
required to achieve the units of competency.

Group 76 contain the Workplace Modules (WPM) which are the means of reporting
successful workplace experience relating to the units.

Your local college will be able to advise you on the relationships between the
units of competency and the curriculum and WPM modules required to achieve the
units.

Group 1 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING UNITS

At least 1 module must be completed

NSW National
Module Module Module Name Nominal
No Code Hours
6059ZM Mem24.1A Perform Basic Penetrant Testing 1
6059ZN Mem24.2A Perform Penetrant Testing 1
6059ZP Mem24.3A Perform Basic Magnetic Part... 1
6059ZQ Mem24.4A Perform Magnetic Particle Tes.. 1
6059ZR Mem24.5A Perform Basic Eddy Current.... 1
6059ZS Mem24.6A Perform Eddy Current Testing 1
6059ZT Mem24.7A Perform Ultrasonic Thickness... 1
6059ZU Mem24.8A Perform Ultrasonic Testing 1
6059ZV Mem13.13A Work Safely with Ionising Ra.. 1
6059ZW Mem24.9A Perform Basic Radiographic..... 1
6059ZX Mem24.10A Perform Radiographic Testing 1
6059ZY Mem 24.11B Establish Non-Destructive ... 1
6059ZZ Mem24.12A Apply Metallurgy Principles 1

Group 2 PREREQUISITE UNITS

BRIDGING MODULES

NSW National
Module Module Module Name Nominal
No Code Hours
6059AE Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 1

Group 75 CURRICULUM MODULES-DO AS REQUIRED FOR SELECTED UNITS

BRIDGING MODULES

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NSW National
Module Module Module Name Nominal
No Code Hours
1127A EA611 Radiographic Testing Methods 36
1127B EA614 Ultrasonic Testing Methods 36
1142A EA613 Ultrasonic Testing 108
1144A EA612 Radiography and Radiation Safety 36
1144B EA610 Radiographic Testing 108
4247AY Discontinuities in Wrought Products 18
4247AZ Non-Destructive Testing Project 72
4247BH Industry Applications of N.D.T. 54
4247BJ Advanced Radiographic Testing 36
4247BK Advanced Penetrant Testing 36
4247BL Advanced Magnetic Particle Testing 36
4247BM Advanced Ultrasonic Testing 36
4247N Metallurgical Principles for Ndt 18
4247X Eddy Current Testing Methods 36
4247Y Magnetic Particle Testing Methods 18
4247Z Penetrant Testing Methods 18
6161C EA605 Eddy Current Testing 72
6161E EA697 Welds and Weld Discontinuities 54
6161F EA696 Castings and Casting Discontinuities 54
6161H EA609 Penetrant Testing 54
6161J EA607 Magnetic Particle Testing 72
6181AR EA606 Liquid Penetrant & Magnet.Particle Test 36
7786AL MEC072 Hand Tools 18

Group 76 WORK PERFORMANCE MODULES-DO AS REQUIRED FOR SELECTED UNITS

BRIDGING MODULES

NSW National
Module Module Module Name Nominal
No Code Hours
6059YY W.P.M. Perform Basic Penetrant Testing 1
6059YZ W.P.M. Perform Penetrant Testing 1
6059ZA W.P.M. Perform Basic Mag Part Testing 1
6059ZB W.P.M. Perform Mag Particle Testing 1
6059ZC W.P.M. Perform Basic Eddy Cu Testing 1
6059ZD W.P.M. Perform Eddy Current Testing 1
6059ZE W.P.M. Perform Ultrasonic Thick Testing 1
6059ZF W.P.M. Perform Ultrasonic Testing 1
6059ZG W.P.M. Work Safely with Ionis Radiation 1
6059ZH W.P.M. Perform Basic Radiogr Testing 1
6059ZJ W.P.M. Perform Radiographic Testing 1
6059ZK W.P.M. Establish Non-Destructive Tests 1

Group 999 TUTORIAL

These are tutorial modules and do not count towards completion.

NSW National
Module Module Module Name Nominal
No Code Hours
4208C Manuf. & Eng. Technical Tutorial Support 54
8999B Tutorial Support (Optional) 36

4.2 Requirements to receive the qualification

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Students must achieve one of the units of competency listed in Group 1 of the
course structure in order to complete this qualification.

Modules from Group 75 and Group 76 must be completed, in order to achieve

individual Unit completion. The modules to be completed will depend on the
Unit(s) selected. For details, please contact your local campus.

4.3 Exit points

As only one unit of competency from Group 1 (the non-destructive testing units)
is required to complete the course, there is no intermediate point at which
students may exit this course with a qualification.

Students who complete any modules and who exit the course before completion will
be provided with a transcript showing all modules completed.

4.4 On-job requirements

To complete this course, certain on-the-job requirements need to be met.

Achievement of the on-the-job requirements need to be reported on by a
workplace supervisor possessing the skills and knowledge of the unit being
undertaken. These requirements are reported in the workplace report (WPM)
modules.

4.5 Customisation

Customisation of the supporting curriculum modules for the purposes of

accommodating a specific training organisation's needs is permissible within the
current national training package customisation guidelines.

The units of competency are designed to provide flexibility and scope for
enterprises to apply local procedures, processes and particular operating
requirements in achieving the overall unit outcome.

4.6 Entry requirements

There are no formal educational requirements for this course.

PLEASE NOTE

Entry requirements are the minimum qualifications, attributes, skills and /or
experience that students must have to enter a course.

Selection criteria should be applied if demand exceeds the supply of places.

4.7 Recognition of prior learning

Students who have enrolled in this course and who have completed formal
training or who have relevant life/work experience and consider they are able
to meet any individual module purpose, may seek recognition of their prior
learning (RPL). Students may have to take a challenge test and/or an interview
with specialist staff.

If RPL is to be considered by interview, a portfolio must be prepared including

"certified copies" of any formal training results and/or work created by

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themselves to the standard detailed in each of the modules for which RPL is
requested.

A statement from the student's employer/former employer or a statutory

declaration stating who created the work must accompany the portfolio. In
addition a report must be included, that clearly shows how the various items
of evidence provided satisfies the granting of RPL against the module purpose.

It is the responsibility of the student to assemble the material listed above.

Units of competence awarded through another registered training organisation

will be recognised and credit granted accordingly.

5. ASSESSMENT

5.1 Assessment strategy

Achievement of the units of competency in this course are measured by success in

the modules mapped against the units (refer to the Course Competency Unit
Table). These modules fall into two groups:

· Curriculum modules, which develop the knowledge and skills that underpin
competency. Assessment in these modules may be by practical tests, by
written/oral testing, by practical projects or by assignments. Curriculum
modules either provide a graded result or a pass/fail result.
· Workplace Modules, which are used to measure effective implementation of the
unit of competency in the workplace. Sufficient evidence must be gathered to
meet the criteria set out in each of the workplace modules. Student success in
the workplace modules is reported on a Pass/Fail basis.

If a student is to be assessed directly against a unit of competency in the

workplace itself (rather than through a combination of off-the-job and on-the
job assessment), then the assessor must ensure that sufficient evidence is
collected; this evidence must address the assessment criteria outlined in the
associated curriculum modules for that competency unit mapping, as well as the
relevant workplace assessment criteria for that mapping.

The assessment for this course is designed to be competency based,

workplace focused and workplace relevant.

The assessment approaches are targeted to the collection of sufficient evidence

to assess both theoretical and practical components. Learning and assessment
methods focus on the clustering and integration of knowledge, skills and
attitudes required of people working in non-destructive testing and related
fields.

Assessment methods used in this course include both written or oral tests and
practical tests and assignments.

The assessment evaluates the students' level of acquisition of theoretical

knowledge, ie, their grasp of technical terminology and applications applicable
to a variety of industrial situations. Practical exercises assess skills in
the use of equipment used in the manufacturing industry. Practical exercises
test either product or process, as appropriate.

The emphasis of assessment is on teacher/trainer judgment and holistic

assessment against module purpose. The focus is on the clustering and
integration of areas of knowledge, skills and attitudes, rather than on a
"checklist" or atomistic approach.

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Informal (formative) assessment is an integral and vital part of the teaching

strategy, which provides feedback to learners. This is an on-going process of
monitoring learner progress.

Formal (summative) assessment is a measure of the learner's achievement against

the module purpose and its learning outcomes. From an educational point of view
it is not desirable to spend more than 10% of the module hours, or a maximum of
15% for mainly practical modules, on summative assessment. Information on
assessment is provided in each module.

Summative assessment may also be an ongoing process, but also determines the
learner's results and is the basis of reporting on learner achievement.

The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act (1992) makes it unlawful to treat

people with a disability less fairly than people without a disability. In the
context of this course, the principle of Reasonable Adjustment is applied to
ensure that participants with a disability have equitable access to all aspects
of the learning situation. For assessment, this means that artificial barriers
to their demonstrating competence are removed.

Examples of reasonable adjustment in assessment include:

- substitution of an oral assessment task for a written one provision of extra
time
- use of an interpreter
- use of adaptive technology.

A range of assessment methods, consistent with the teaching and learning

methods, has been incorporated into modules to ensure that all the intended
outcomes of the course are addressed and that the assessment is valid, reliable
and appropriate.

6. DELIVERY OF COURSE

6.1 Delivery modes

Delivery of this program includes on and off-the-job elements; typically the

on-the-job focus is on the application and assessment of work activities, and
the off-the-job focus is on the underpinning knowledge and skills.

The learning outcomes and assessment strategies for the individual modules,
together with the workplace assessment requirements, provide for an integrated
on and off-the-job delivery. Generally, there will be substantial work based
practice and further development of what is delivered off-the-job.

This course should be adjusted to incorporate the principles of reasonable

adjustment in accordance with the requirements of the Commonwealth Disability
Discrimination Act (1992).

Reasonable adjustment may need to be made to delivery methods for learners with
disabilities. Adjustments to delivery may include:
- assistance with reading (eg, explicitly teaching procedures)
- adjusting content for the target group
- adjusting teaching sequence
- providing extra practice/time to acquire skills
- providing extra demonstrations and explanations of skills and tasks
- using adaptive technology
- providing customised learning materials (eg, with pictorial cue)
- providing specialist tutorial assistance

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- professional development for teachers
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6.2 Resources

6.2.1 ESSENTIAL TEACHER/TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS

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To deliver and conduct assessments in the modules in this course, teachers/

trainers must satisfy AQTF and TAFE NSW requirements. (See note at the end of
this section)

Teachers/trainers must have a combination of:

· Vocational qualifications, to ensure knowledge of the occupation or
vocation in which the vocational education is provided
· Industry or related experience, to ensure the currency and relevance of
the vocational program to the learner and the industry or community.
· Educational qualifications, to ensure competence in educational
delivery and in competency based assessment

Vocational Qualifications
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Teachers/trainers/assessors must be able to demonstrate current vocational
competence. Usually this requires completion of a relevant degree, diploma or
other vocational qualification. The vocational competencies must be at least at
the level of the competencies being delivered and/or assessed.
Teachers/trainers/assessors should have a broad perspective and depth of
understanding of the vocational area.

Note - A person with a qualification in a vocational area that is different from

the course in which the module is delivered may also meet the requirements to
deliver the modul

Appropriate vocational qualifications include a Diploma or a higher

qualification in Non-Destructive Testing or Materials Testing or equivalent
qualification that will provide a teacher/trainer with skills and knowledge (or
units of competence) to deliver and conduct assessment in this course.

Relevant Experience
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Teachers/trainers must be able to demonstrate a broad perspective and depth of
understanding of the vocational area based on current and relevant experience in
the industry or community sector. Usually, this will be a minimum of three
years experience gained no longer than five years previously. It may have been
gained through employment, professional development, industry or community
liaison, return to industry programs, community service or a combination of
these and other relevant methods.

Educational Qualifications
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As a minimum all TAFE NSW trainers/assessors must meet the qualification
requirements detailed in the AQTF Standards 7.3 and 7.4 (see the note below), or
equivalent.

Teachers, trainers and assessors who are involved in on-line delivery and
assessment should be competent on-line facilitators. Should professional
development be required, training can be provided by professional organisations
such as TAFE NSW Professional Development Network (PDN) on-line program.

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Teachers, trainers and assessors should have current knowledge and awareness of
access and equity issues relevant to learners needs arising from a variety of
factors including socio-economic status, disability status, ethnic background,
race, family differences, sexual preferences and gender specific differences.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
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AQTF Requirements
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Under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF), registered training
organisations (RTOs) must ensure that delivery and assessment personnel have
appropriate qualifications and experience. It is the responsibility of the
RTO to verify that its employees have the required qualifications or their
equivalent.

Assessor Qualifications - RTO standard 7.3

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A - The RTO must ensure that assessments are conducted by a person who has:
i the following competencies from the Training Package for Assessment
and Workplace Training, or demonstrated equivalent competencies:

a) BSZ401A Plan Assessment;

b) BSZ402A Conduct Assessment;
c) BSZ403A Review Assessment; and

ii relevant vocational competencies, at least to the level being

assessed.

B - However, if a person does not have all of the competencies in Standards

7.3 a (i) and 7.3 a (ii), one person with the competencies listed in
Standard 7.3 a (i), and one or more persons who have the competencies
listed in Standard 7.3 a (ii) may work together to conduct assessments.

Trainer Qualifications - RTO standard 7.4

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The RTO must ensure that training is delivered by a person who:

i has all the competencies in the Certificate IV from the Training

Package for Assessment and Workplace Training (or has demonstrated the
equivalent competencies) or who is under the direct supervision* of a
person with these competencies; and

ii is able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level of

those being delivered.

* Direct supervision is achieved when a person delivering training on behalf of

the RTO has regular guidance, support and direction from a person designated by
the RTO who has the competencies in Standard 7.4 (i) and who monitors and is
accountable for the training delivery. It is not necessary for the supervising
person to be present during all training delivery.

TAFE NSW Requirements

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RTOs may require qualifications in addition to those specified in the AQTF, to
enhance the quality of their delivery and assessment practice, eg TAFE NSW may
specify a degree or diploma in educational or vocational areas.

The qualifications and experience required by teachers/ trainers to deliver and

conduct assessments in this course may vary between modules. Consult the
individual module documents for details specified in each module. The
requirements comprise vocational qualifications, educational qualifications, and

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relevant experience.

For specific qualifications and other requirements for appointment of full-time

and part-time teaching staff, consult your Staff Services Unit for the relevant
Teacher Designation requirements.

6.2.2 SPECIALISED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

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The facilities and requirements for this course depend on the units of
competence being undertaken and are detailed in the curriculum modules mapped to
the units of competence in the Course Competency Units Table. It should be
recognised that there are significant requirements for some of the modules,
particularly those relating to radiographic testing. Providers should be aware
of the requirements for any modules they are considering offering.

7. ARTICULATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER

7.1 Articulation and credit transfer

Any competency standard unit or curriculum module completed in this course can
be used to obtain credit in any other course which contains that unit or module.

7.2 Training, education and career pathways

Students who complete units of competence or modules in this course may

subsequently enroll in other courses in the manufacturing and engineering area
which contain those modules as long as they meet the specified entry
requirements. All units of competence or modules completed in this course may
be credited towards completion of such courses.

These courses include:

9324 Certificate IV in Engineering - Higher Engineering Trade (Non-Destructive

Testing)
9325 Diploma of Engineering (Non-Destructive Testing).

8. ONGOING MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Curriculum maintenance involves the review, monitoring and evaluation of a

course, to evaluate its effectiveness and to advise on the continuing needs and
requirements of industry and the community with specific consideration of
changing technology.

The Registered Training Organisation (RTO) responsible for curriculum

maintenance will monitor and evaluate the course during its period of
accreditation or registration. It will collect information from a range of
providers/stakeholders including teachers, learners, graduates, employers,
industry and community representatives and the relevant ITAB, on:

- general relevance of the program to the intended vocational outcomes

- specific strengths of the course
- sections of the course that need to be reviewed or strengthened
- suggestions for improvement
- appropriateness of entry requirements and selection criteria
- appropriateness of assessment strategies
- need to address current industry development and new technologies
- monitoring changes to the training package where relevant.

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This information will be used to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and

appropriateness of the course and its delivery.

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Course Competency Units Table

METAL & ENGINEERING INDUSTRY - NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARDS

(Endorsed Metal & Engineering Training Package MEM 98)

Learned in Module
Competency Units Module Name National NSW
Module Module
Code Number
MEM13.13AA Work safely with ionising Radiography and Radiation Safety EA612 1144A
radiation
W.P.M. Work Safely with Ionis Radiation 6059ZG
MEM18.1AB Use hand tools Hand Tools MEC072 7786AL
MEM24.1AA Perform basic penetrant testingMem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Basic Penetrant Testing 6059YY
Liquid Penetrant & Magnet.Particle Test EA606 6181AR
MEM24.1AA Perform basic penetrant testingPenetrant Testing Methods 4247Z
Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Basic Penetrant Testing 6059YY
MEM24.2AA Perform penetrant testing Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Penetrant Testing 6059YZ
Mem24.12A Apply Metallurgy Principles 6059ZZ
Penetrant Testing EA609 6161H
MEM24.3AA Perform basic magnetic particle Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
testing
W.P.M. Perform Basic Mag Part Testing 6059ZA
Liquid Penetrant & Magnet.Particle Test EA606 6181AR
MEM24.3AA Perform basic magnetic particle Magnetic Particle Testing Methods 4247Y
testing
Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Basic Mag Part Testing 6059ZA
MEM24.4AA Perform magnetic particle testingMem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Mag Particle Testing 6059ZB
Mem24.12A Apply Metallurgy Principles 6059ZZ
Magnetic Particle Testing EA607 6161J
MEM24.5AA Perform basic eddy current testingEddy Current Testing Methods 4247X
Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Basic Eddy Cu Testing 6059ZC
MEM24.6AA Perform eddy current testing Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Eddy Current Testing 6059ZD
Mem24.12A Apply Metallurgy Principles 6059ZZ
Eddy Current Testing EA605 6161C
MEM24.7AA Perform ultrasonic thickness Ultrasonic Testing Methods EA614 1127B
testing
Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Ultrasonic Thick Testing 6059ZE
MEM24.8AA Perform ultrasonic testing Ultrasonic Testing EA613 1142A
Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Ultrasonic Testing 6059ZF
Mem24.12A Apply Metallurgy Principles 6059ZZ
MEM24.9AA Perform basic radiographic testingRadiographic Testing Methods EA611 1127A
Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Basic Radiogr Testing 6059ZH
Mem13.13A Work Safely with Ionising Ra.. 6059ZV
MEM24.10AA Perform radiographic testing Radiographic Testing EA610 1144B
Mem 18.1A Use Hand Tools 6059AE
W.P.M. Perform Radiographic Testing 6059ZJ
Mem13.13A Work Safely with Ionising Ra.. 6059ZV
Mem24.12A Apply Metallurgy Principles 6059ZZ
MEM24.11BA Establish non-destructive tests Non-Destructive Testing Project 4247AZ
Advanced Magnetic Particle Testing 4247BL
W.P.M. Establish Non-Destructive Tests 6059ZK
Mem24.2A Perform Penetrant Testing 6059ZN
Mem24.4A Perform Magnetic Particle Tes.. 6059ZQ
Mem24.6A Perform Eddy Current Testing 6059ZS
Mem24.8A Perform Ultrasonic Testing 6059ZU
Mem24.10A Perform Radiographic Testing 6059ZX
MEM24.11BA Establish non-destructive tests Non-Destructive Testing Project 4247AZ
Advanced Penetrant Testing 4247BK

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Course Competency Units Table
Learned in Module
Competency Units Module Name National NSW
Module Module
Code Number
W.P.M. Establish Non-Destructive Tests 6059ZK
Mem24.2A Perform Penetrant Testing 6059ZN
Mem24.4A Perform Magnetic Particle Tes.. 6059ZQ
Mem24.6A Perform Eddy Current Testing 6059ZS
Mem24.8A Perform Ultrasonic Testing 6059ZU
Mem24.10A Perform Radiographic Testing 6059ZX
MEM24.11BA Establish non-destructive tests Non-Destructive Testing Project 4247AZ
Advanced Ultrasonic Testing 4247BM
W.P.M. Establish Non-Destructive Tests 6059ZK
Mem24.2A Perform Penetrant Testing 6059ZN
Mem24.4A Perform Magnetic Particle Tes.. 6059ZQ
Mem24.6A Perform Eddy Current Testing 6059ZS
Mem24.8A Perform Ultrasonic Testing 6059ZU
Mem24.10A Perform Radiographic Testing 6059ZX
MEM24.11BA Establish non-destructive tests Non-Destructive Testing Project 4247AZ
Advanced Radiographic Testing 4247BJ
W.P.M. Establish Non-Destructive Tests 6059ZK
Mem24.2A Perform Penetrant Testing 6059ZN
Mem24.4A Perform Magnetic Particle Tes.. 6059ZQ
Mem24.6A Perform Eddy Current Testing 6059ZS
Mem24.8A Perform Ultrasonic Testing 6059ZU
Mem24.10A Perform Radiographic Testing 6059ZX
MEM24.12AA Apply metallurgy principles Discontinuities in Wrought Products 4247AY
Metallurgical Principles for Ndt 4247N
Welds and Weld Discontinuities EA697 6161E
Castings and Casting Discontinuities EA696 6161F
MEM24.12AA Apply metallurgy principles Industry Applications of N.D.T. 4247BH
Metallurgical Principles for Ndt 4247N

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1. TAFE NSW course(s) replaced by this course

Not applicable

2. Handbook description

TYPICAL ATTENDANCE Variable, depending on local need

This course is for people who want to develop competencies in the metal and
engineering industry, specialising in non-destructive testing (NDT). You can
achieve units of competency under the Metal and Engineering Training Package
MEM98 relating to any of the main fields of NDT at production operator,
technician or management level. You will learn about the advantages,
limitations and applications of each NDT method and how to carry out specific
testing with normal test equipment.

Course duration will vary depending on the competency standard unit(s)

selected; it will generally depend on the duration of the supporting curriculum
module(s) as well as the signing off of the appropriate work experience.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NDT tester in the particular techniques studied, or, if

specified modules have been satisfactorily completed, certified technician (for
specific testing techniques) under relevant Australian Standards. Completion of
competency standard units from this course will enhance your career progression
under the Federal Metal Industries Award.

ARTICULATION Depending on the units and modules completed, credit transfer may
be available in qualifications under the Metal and Engineering Training Package
MEM98.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal educational requirements for this course.

3. Student selection

SELECTION CRITERIA Your application will be assessed using the following

selection criteria (in priority order):

1. A demonstrated requirement for the special skill training in current

employment.
2. Current employment in a relevant industry.
3. Previous related training and education.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of, and interest in, this subject area.
5. Other applicants.

SELECTION METHOD Your selection into this course will be based on the
information provided on the TAFE NSW Application Form.

PLEASE NOTE

Selection criteria are considerations which are applied where demand for a
course exceeds available places. All students must meet entry requirements to
be eligible for entry in a course BEFORE selection criteria are applied (see
Section B, Course information, 4.6 Entry requirements).

Selection methods are the tools used to evaluate students against the selection
criteria.

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4. Procedures for student selection

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5. Course grading

This qualification is ungraded

6. NSW recognition of prior learning

Please refer to Part B section 4.7.

TAFE Advanced Standing Arrangements and/or Standard Exemptions which have been
created in respect of modules in this course are shown in Part B of the syllabus
of each module. The module syllabus also provides information about appropriate
evidence for assessing recognition applications.

7. Employer report

Not applicable

8. Minimum essential course resources

For details of teaching and learning resources and major texts and references
refer to each module.

8.1. Physical resources comments

Deliverers of modules in this training program must have access to the physical
requirements listed in the modules.

8.2. Human resources comments

The teacher qualifications stated in Part B: 6.2.1 Human Resources are a guide
to the minimum qualifications required by all teachers to deliver and conduct
assessments in this course.

For qualifications required to deliver and conduct assessments in individual

modules in this course, consult individual module syllabuses.

For specific qualifications and other requirements for appointment of full-time

teaching staff, consult the relevant Teacher Designation requirements on
LATTICE, through your Staff Services Unit.

9. Additional information

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