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

Conduct non-destructive radiographic tests 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119247  Conduct non-destructive radiographic tests 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12 
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 specifies the requirement for NDT Level 2 people who are responsible for undertaking radiographic testing of materials (RT Level 2) in accordance with international codes and specifications, and interpreting the results.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Translate NDT procedures into practical testing instructions adapted to the actual working conditions.
  • Set up and verify equipment for radiography.
  • Perform and supervise testing.
  • Interpret and evaluate results.
  • Organise and report 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 4.
  • Physical science at NQF level 4.
  • An understanding of basic radiation safety.
  • An ability to conduct industrial radiography at level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular specific outcomes or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Translate NDT procedures into practical testing instructions adapted to the actual working conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Radiation theory is applied in accordance with specified work applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Radiation image detection methods are defined in accordance with the image quality required, the type of material to be inspected and the type of defect to be sought. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Radiation safety principles are in accordance with ALARA principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Equipment and techniques are defined to optimise the results in accordance with code requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Consequences of incorrect work instructions is defined in respect of image quality and radiation exposure (safety). 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Set up and verify equipment for radiography. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Type of equipment required is defined in terms of the scope of work. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Scope of work includes type of radiation, object, defect type and detection.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment is arranged in accordance with the specified radiographic technique to produce the result required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Radiation safety requirements are adhered to, in accordance with ALARA principles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Radiation direction, radiation barriers, shielding, and collimation of the radiation beam.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Set up and type of equipment is verified through assessment of the achieved results and the radiation dose records. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Equipment checks and equipment performance are verified in accordance with written procedures and manufacturers operating instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Survey meters, personal dosimeters, radiation equipment, densitometers, dark room facilities.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform and supervise testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The members of the radiography team are informed in terms of the specific radiation safety requirements for the work task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The equipment is used in accordance with the work instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Work is allocated to team members and supervised in accordance with their competence, qualification and certification levels and relevant legislation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Preparation of inspection, control of actions by team members, performance of the test, reporting of the results.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Interpret and evaluate results. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The radiograph is assessed in terms of its quality in accordance with written instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Density, sensitivity, contrast, definition and film artefacts.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The radiograph is assessed with regard to scope of work. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Diagnostic coverage, location markers and radiograph identification.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The images of discontinuities on the radiograph are documented in accordance with recording levels applicable for the task. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Discontinuities are evaluated against the applicable acceptance criteria for the task. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Organise and report results. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Results are documented in a format consistent with the requirements applicable to the task. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Technical detail and exposure parameters, film-processing detail, reference to procedures, appropriate use of language.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The inspection report communicates the result in accordance with agreed instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The relevant results are reported in accordance with the required accuracy. 


    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 listed 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 of knowledge 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:
  • Report writing.
  • Health and safety knowledge.
  • Legal and site-specific requirements. 
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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, organisation or community:
  • The ability of the candidate to take cognisance of the safety of other people and to supervise radiographic 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, organise 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, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations:
  • 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 the Normative Standards and codes.

    Notes to assessors:

    Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:
  • Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, 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 as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show 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 the assessment criteria.
  • The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the 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 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 or 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: 80 hours.
  • Practical Workplace Training: 40 hours.
  • Practical Workplace Experience: 12 months.
  • Mentoring required: Yes.
  • Total: 120 hours + 12 months.

    Credits achieved: = 120/10=12
    Credits assigned: = 12 
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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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