This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work safely with ionizing radiation when performing radiographic testing in a range of open or closed industrial applications on fabrications, structures and components across a wide range of industries.

The work can relate to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, using general tools, specific radiographic testing equipment as specified in maintenance documentation, testing procedures or operator instructions.

All testing must be completed with particular attention to personal and work health and safety (WHS) regulations. Certification against Australian Standards can be achieved where assessment in this unit of competency is carried out in conjunction with an examining authority as described in ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and certification of non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel.

Materials and chemicals which are subject to codes and regulations – for example, chemicals, explosives, solvents, dangerous materials, acids, or noxious waste products – must be subject to safe work habits and must be stored and used in accordance with safe work practices.

This unit is a prerequisite to undertaking any other radiographic units of competency.

Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Unit Weight: 4

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This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Radiation safe work practices and controls include the following:	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
Standards and codes include the following:	the latest version of all relevant Australian and international standards and codes applicable to radiographic testing AS 2177 Non-destructive testing—Radiography of welded butt joints in metal AS 3507.1 Non-destructive testing - Guide to radiography for ferrous castings ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing -- Qualification and certification of NDT personnel codes of practice from Australian and overseas engineering and technical associations and societies
WHS, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures include:	WHS Acts and regulations industry codes of practice risk assessments safe work practices workplace documents, such as: SOPs quality procedures equipment manuals calibration and maintenance schedules safety data sheets (SDS) safety procedures work schedules workplace recording and reporting procedures waste minimisation containment, processing and safe disposal procedures codes, regulations and safe work practices covering the use, handling, storage and transport of: radiation sources instruments that emit ionising radiation dangerous materials such as chemicals, solvents, acids, or noxious waste products

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Identify the source of ionizing radiation in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures
Employ appropriate ionizing radiation protective measures in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures
Select the tools and equipment necessary to monitor radiation and use, as required
Demonstrate procedures for dealing with both X-ray and gamma ray emergency situations

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