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

Conduct non-destructive eddy current testing 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119250  Conduct non-destructive eddy current 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 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 is required by NDT Level II personnel who are responsible for undertaking eddy current testing of materials (ET Level II) 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 eddy current testing
  • Perform and supervise testing
  • Interpret and evaluate results
  • Organize 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 stating to learn towards this unit standard.
  • Mathematics at NQF Level 5
  • Physical Science at NQF Level 5
  • Basic Engineering drawing and design at NQF Level 2
  • An ability to conduct eddy current testing at NDT Level 1 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Specific range statements are provided in the body of the unit standard where they apply to particular outcomes or assessment criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Translate ET Codes, Specifications and Procedures into practical work instructions adapted to the actual working conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Eddy Current theory is applied in accordance with specific work applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The main types of discontinuities that may be detected are defined in terms of the actual working conditions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Equipment and techniques are defined to optimize the results in accordance with code requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Set up and verify equipment for eddy current testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The principles of operation of eddy current testing equipment and accessories are described in terms of the scope of work. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Type of equipment required is defined in terms of the scope of work. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Scope of work includes operating modes, component/object, defect type and detection.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Different types of signal displays and characterization parameters are identified in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Eddy current equipment is set up and calibrated for a variety of specific applications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Detection, eddy current distribution and orientation, sensitivity.
     

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

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform and supervise testing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The equipment is used in accordance with the approved work instruction and verified at regular intervals as specified in the approved work instruction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Work is allocated to team members and supervised in accordance with the competence, qualification and certification levels. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Preparation of inspection, control of actions by team members, performance of the tests, reporting of results.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Interpret and evaluate results. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Quality of data is in accordance with approved written instruction. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Signal quality, signal to noise ratio, interfering parameters, data storage and accessibility.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Result signals are analyzed in accordance with approved written instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Scope coverage, component orientation and identification.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Discontinuities are interpreted according to parameters/criteria stipulated in approved written instructions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Signal parameters, characterization criteria.
     

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

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Organize 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, inspection methodology, reference to procedures, component identification, indication characterization, appropriate use of language.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The inspection report communicates the results in accordance with agreed instructions. 

    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. 
    		•

    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
  • Computer literacy
  • Presentation skills 
    		•

    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.
    Note: The ability of the candidate to identify technical problems relative to potential testing techniques. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation or community.
    Note: The ability of the candidate to take cognisance of the safety of other people and to supervise ET testing. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.
    Note: The ability of the candidate to work autonomously and take responsibility for actions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
    Note: The ability of the candidate to collect and evaluate information from test results. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.
    Note: The ability of the candidate to organise and report results of a test to relevant personnel. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
    Note: The ability of the candidate to use equipment responsibly to avoid environmental pollution and to safeguard team health. 

    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.
    Note: The candidate is aware of his/her role in the organisation in terms of social, economic and environmental impact. 

    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.

    Note 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 then 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
    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 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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