MEM: Non-Destructive Testing Skills

Status

We have established a Technical Committee to provide expert advice, a pivotal step as we commence development work on the project. As we move forward, we encourage your active involvement in public consultations where you can provide valuable input on the draft training products.

Register now to have your say about this project. Please direct any questions to solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au.

What we’re reviewing

The work includes reviewing and updating 19 units of competency and one qualification.

Qualifications

• MEM50422 Diploma of Engineering – Non-Destructive Testing

 Units of Competency

• MEM24001 Perform basic penetrant testing 
• MEM24002 Perform penetrant testing 
• MEM24003 Perform basic magnetic particle testing 
• MEM24004 Perform magnetic particle testing 
• MEM24005 Perform basic eddy current testing 
• MEM24006 Perform eddy current testing 
• MEM24007 Perform ultrasonic thickness testing 
• MEM24008 Perform ultrasonic testing 
• MEM24009 Perform basic radiographic testing 
• MEM24010 Perform radiographic testing 
• MEM24011 Establish non-destructive tests 
• MEM24012 Apply metallurgical principles
• MEM24014 Perform thermography tests 
• MEM24015 Perform digital and computed radiography 
• MEM24016 Perform eddy current array tests 
• MEM24017 Perform visual testing to non-destructive testing standards 
• MEM24018 Perform advanced ultrasonic testing 
• MEM24019 Apply codes and standards to non-destructive testing 
• MEM24020 Apply materials technology principles to non-destructive tests

Training Package Maintenance - Minor Changes

As part of maintenance in the MEM Training Package, the following qualifications and skill set will be updated to reflect the revised NDT codes and titles.

Qualifications

• MEM30119 Certificate III in Engineering – Production Systems
• MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
• MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering – Technical
• MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
• MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
• MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
• MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering – Technical
• MEM50522 Diploma of Engineering – Materials
• MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Skill Set

MEMSS00002 Non-Destructive Testing – Level 2 NDT practitioner

Technical Committee and Consultation Strategy

A Technical Committee of subject matter experts has been established to provide industry and educational advice on the Project Overview and Consultation Strategy and the draft training products.

Technical Committee

Closed

Public and government consultation was open for MEM: NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SKILLS from 03 June until 28 June.

In consultation with stakeholders, 18 units of competency for NDT that are used extensively across trade, post-trade, and technician occupations have been revised to better match occupational roles and where required reflect new ISO Standards. Additionally, 5 new units have been developed to align and support certification requirements for NDT technicians reflected in the Non-destructive testing – NDT training syllabuses (ISO/TS 25107:2019).

The proposed changes have been informed by extensive research, analysis, and consultation.

We are seeking feedback on the suitability of the draft content to ensure it is accurate and relevant and meets the needs of industry.

Providing feedback 

Please see the summary of proposed changes  and the proposed training package components below.

You can provide your feedback here.

Information sessions

Online information sessions will be held to provide further details about changes to the units and how to provide feedback. Click below to register.

Note: All feedback is important, whether you’re letting us know you agree with the proposed changes or making suggested changes.    

For more information:
solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au

View drafts

  Download the summary of proposed changes

View draft Companion Volumes:

Training Package Maintenance - Minor Changes

As part of maintenance in the Manufacturing and Engineering (MEM) Training Package, the following updates have been made:

Supporting information

Download the summary of proposed changes

Complete

Public and government consultation took place between 03 June and 28 June 2024.

Feedback was collected during the Public and Government Consultation phase through information sessions, phone calls, emails, and feedback forms.

We would like to thank all participants who provided their feedback and contributed to the development of the draft training products.

Consultation log

A high-level summary of all feedback received, the changes incorporated in response to that feedback, and justifications for changes not made in response to that feedback are available in the consultation log summary.

Summary of proposed changes

An updated version of the summary of proposed changes contains the most up-to-date amendments and how the proposed training products differ from those currently listed on training.gov.au.

The components can be viewed below.

View Drafts

Training Package Maintenance - Minor Changes

As part of maintenance in the Manufacturing and Engineering (MEM) Training Package, the following updates have been made:

For more information, contact solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au.

Under review

The draft training products have been submitted to Senior Responsible Officers – senior officials in each state and territory and from the Commonwealth – who will review the proposed training products to ensure any implementation issues identified during the consultation period have been resolved in each jurisdiction.

All feedback received will be captured in the consultation log.

For more information, contact solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au.