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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Conduct ultrasonic testing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119243  Conduct ultrasonic testing 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Engineering 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is required by NDT level 1 people who are responsible for conducting ultrasonic testing of materials (UT Level 1) in accordance with approved written instructions.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Set-up ultrasonic testing equipment.
  • Perform ultrasonic testing.
  • Record and classify the results.
  • Report the results. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The credit calculation is based on the assumption that learners are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this unit standard:
  • Mathematics at NQF Level 3.
  • Physical Science at NQF Level 3.
  • Design and drawing at NQF Level 3.
  • Language skills at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular outcomes or assessments. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Set-up ultrasonic testing equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles of generating ultrasonic energy and the distribution of the ultrasonic beam are described with reference to basic theory. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The principles of operation of ultrasonic testing equipment and accessories are applied in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Type of equipment required is identified in terms of approved written instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Written instruction includes operating modes, component/object, defect type sought and detection.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Ultrasonic testing equipment for specific applications is set-up and calibrated in accordance with written instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
    Detection, ultrasonic energy distribution and beam orientation, sensitivity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Equipment checks and equipment performance are verified in accordance with written instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Calibration samples, reference samples, ultrasonic testing equipment, probe cables, probes, probe manipulation, environmental/inspection conditions.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform ultrasonic testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The testing technique is implemented in accordance with the applicable work instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The equipment is used in accordance with the work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The equipment and accessories are verified and checked in accordance with the work instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment problems are identified and communicated in accordance with works procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Problems include out of range, calibration, incorrect responses and defunct cable and probes.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Inspection progress and scope of coverage is monitored and documented in accordance with written instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Record and classify the results of the tests. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Data recording sheets are completed in accordance with written instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The quality of the data is in accordance with written instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Signal quality, signal to noise ratio, interfering parameters, data storage and accessibility.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Discontinuities are interpreted and recorded according to parameters stipulated in working instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Signal parameters, characterisation criteria.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Report the results. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The relevant results are reported in accordance with the written instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The language and terminology used is appropriate to the method and can be interpreted by the recipient. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The format is in accordance with the written instruction. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA by SAQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Essential embedded knowledge will be assessed through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the stipulated assessment criteria. Candidates are unlikely to achieve all the specific outcomes, to the standards described in the assessment criteria, without knowledge of the enlisted embedded knowledge. This means that for the most part, the possession or lack of the knowledge can be directly inferred from the quality of the candidate's performance. Where direct assessment is required, assessment criteria have been included in the body of the unit standard.

    The following embedded knowledge is addressed in an integrated way in the unit standard:
  • Organising and performing inspections.
  • Report Writing.
  • Health and Safety knowledge.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Technical drawing interpretation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking:
  • The ability of the candidate to identify technical problems relative to potential testing techniques. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organization or community:
  • The ability of the candidate to take cognisance of the safety of other people and to supervise ultrasonic testing. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively:
  • The ability of the candidate to work autonomously and take responsibility for actions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information:
  • The ability of the candidate to collect and evaluate information from test results. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, scientific and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation:
  • The ability of the candidate to organise and report results of a test to relevant personnel. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others:
  • The ability of the candidate to use equipment responsibly to avoid environmental pollution and to safeguard team health. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation:
  • The candidate is aware of his/her role in the organisation in terms of social, economic and environmental impact. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Terminology:
  • As stipulated in Normative Standards and codes.

    Notes to assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensue assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessments at title level are unmanageable and then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.
  • Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be close to real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to how the candidate is able to perform in the real situation.
  • Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgments should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.
  • The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the candidate can achieve the outcomes again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.
  • All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: Appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent.

    Unit standard justification:

    Level:

    Attribute:
  • Skills.
  • Procedures.
  • Context.
  • Knowledge.
  • Information processing.
  • Problem solving.
  • Orientation of activities.
  • Application of responsibility.
  • Orientation of scope of responsibility.

    Credits:

    Total hours required by the learner to achieve the required outcome:

    Activity: Minimum Period:
  • Classroom Training/Learning: 40 hours.
  • Practical Workplace Training: 40 hours.
  • Practical Workplace Experience: 4 months.
  • Mentoring required: Yes.
  • Total: 80.

    Credits achieved: = 80/10=8
    Credits assigned: = 8 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  57887   Further Education and Training Certificate: Welding Application and Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


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