Course Title: Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6069 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Title: Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 20

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
PROC5248C	City Campus	TAFE	130T Vocational Engineering	Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace	Term2 2011, Term2 2012, Term1 2013

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit covers performing ultrasonic thickness testing in a range of industrial applications. Knowledge of metallurgy associated with the level of application in this unit is required.

This unit applies to inspecting, interpreting and reporting on ultrasonic testing techniques of fabrications, structures and components. Testing is across a wide range of industries and includes identifying abnormalities such as thickness measurement of corrosion, laminations of nonferrous/ ferrous alloys steels, composite materials. The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using general tools and specific ultrasonic testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operators instructions.
Actual and potential defects are to be considered, together with ongoing abnormalities in fabrications, components and structures on a wide range of applications. Ultrasonic tests are performed on critical component or structural zones, and may require re-assessment of competency at regular intervals in accordance with Australian standards and/or other relevant standards. All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal safety and OH&S
regulations. Certification against Australian standards may be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is
carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712. Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations – for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products – are subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in
accordance with safe work practices.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Path 1
MEM18001C Use hand tools

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEM24007B Perform ultrasonic thickness testing
Elements:	1. Prepare inspection areas for ultrasonic thickness testing 2. Perform ultrasonic thickness testing 3. Report the results of ultrasonic thickness tests

Learning Outcomes

Evidence that confirms skills in:
interpreting and following procedures
identifying inspection areas
Required skills:
identifying discontinuities and defects
selecting appropriate testing techniques, equipment and procedures
performing calculations
assessing risk
entering routine and familiar information onto proformas and standard workplace forms
Evidence that confirms knowledge of:
cleaning and preparation processes for a variety of test surfaces
procedures and OH&S requirements in relation to the preparation process
established assessment procedures and techniques
basic principles of ultrasonic thickness testing
properties and behaviour of ultrasound
basic concepts associated with frequency, velocity, wavelength, amplitude
generation of ultrasound
types of discontinuities and their consequences
procedures for carrying out ultrasonic thickness tests
tools, equipment, techniques and system verification
checks necessary to carry out the ultrasonic thickness test
advantages and limitations of ultrasonic thickness testing
hazards and safety requirements associated with ultrasonic thickness testing
basic maintenance and storage procedures for testing equipment
common basic defects
indications and thicknesses
methods/procedures for reporting test results
ultrasonic thickness testing equipment
types of displays:
a-scan display
b-scan display
types of couplants, desirable characteristics
Required knowledge
straight beam testing method:
calibration of thickness testing equipment
frequency
probe size and shape
thickness testing
plate testing
acceptance standards within the scope of this unit
recording and reporting:
job records
routine reports
codes and standards
variables affecting test results
methods of controlling variables
component variables:
size and geometry
distance location from entry surface
orientation to entry surface
reflecting characteristics of back wall
any applicable industry standards, national/Australian
standards, NOHSC guides, State/Territory regulatory
codes of practice/standards
use and application of personal protective equipment
safe work practices and procedures

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.

Evidence of student’s competence can be gathered through a variety of ways including:
• observation of processes and procedures;
• oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills;
• testimony from supervisors, colleagues, clients and/or other appropriate
persons;
• inspection of the final product or outcome;
• a portfolio of documentary evidence.

Graded Assessment out of 100 Marks will be based on the results obtained for Assignments, Practical Reports & Unit Tests.
Students must gain a pass in ALL forms of assessment in order to gain this competency.