Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare inspection areas for penetrant testing
- Inspection areas are identified, cleaned and prepared for testing using appropriate procedures and materials.
- Preparation processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, statutory and OH&S requirements.
- Inspection areas are visually assessed and obvious discontinuities are identified.
- Perform penetrant testing
- The most appropriate penetrant test for the material/application is selected.
- Test equipment is selected and prepared in accordance with standards and/or procedures.
- Appropriate test media is selected and applied in accordance with workplace/industry practices.
- Penetrant test is carried out in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and OH&S requirements.
- Penetrant test equipment is checked for defects, maintained and stored in accordance with procedures, OH&S requirements and manufacturer instructions.
- Interpret and report the results of penetrant test(s)
- Indications are assessed and defects are detected and classified in accordance with national and international codes and standards.
- Defects are confirmed in accordance with enterprise procedures and industry practices.
- Test results are reported in accordance with enterprise procedures, accepted industry practices and customer service requirements.