Carrying out routine maintenance, cleaning and checking of NDT (Non Destructive Testing) technical equipment

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This standard covers the competences you need to carry out routine maintenance, cleaning and checking of the technical equipment used for Non Destructive Testing. Technical equipment might be, but is not restricted to, chemical, electronic, weighing and measuring, information technology or engineering equipment and can include relevant instruments.

You will select and use relevant knowledge, ideas and skills to complete well-defined, and generally routine, tasks and address straightforward problems. Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures and to report any problems with activities or equipment that you cannot resolve or which are outside your permitted authority. You will take personal responsibility for your actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.

You will know about NDT (Non Destructive Testing) technical equipment, materials and consumables in adequate depth to provide a sound background for carrying out the activities to the required specification. You will know how to interpret job instructions and ideas and be aware of the types of resources that are relevant to these scientific or technical activities. You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the technical activities and will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace.

This standard is for anyone who carries out routine maintenance, cleaning and checking of Non Destructive Testing equipment.

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1. work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
2. use safe practices and the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE)
3. select and use appropriate equipment and materials for maintenance, cleaning and checking activities
4. prepare equipment and materials, checking they comply with specification requirements, are safe to use and fit for purpose
5. carry out routine maintenance, cleaning and checking in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and organisational procedures
6. confirm the correct operation, functions and operating tolerances of non-destructive testing equipment.
7. dispose of any waste in line with organisational policies and environmental legislation
8. record accurately the results of maintenance, cleaning, checking in the appropriate format and in line with legislative and organisational requirements and pass to designated people

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1. relevant health and safety and other regulations, directives, national standards and guidelines and your responsibilities to yourself and others including those relating to quality control
2. hazards associated with maintenance and cleaning activities including the use of inflammable, toxic and volatile materials, aerosol containers, sprays and powders
3. safe working practice and specific safety precautions to minimise hazards when carrying out routine maintenance, cleaning and checking of equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used, and how to obtain it
4. the use, functions and operation of the non-destructive testing equipment
5. how to obtain and interpret job instructions/techniques and testing specifications
6. the techniques and processes related to maintenance, cleaning and testing
7. the importance of correct identification of equipment, and any unique organisational coding system
8. the lines of communication and responsibilities in your department, and their links with the rest of the organisation
9. the limits of your own authority and to whom you should report if you have problems that you cannot resolve including the department or person to whom equipment faults should be reported
10. the manufacturers' specifications, instructions, drawings, procedures and recommendations for the maintenance and calibration of equipment
11. the methods used for carrying out auditory and visual checks on l equipment
12. the different types, condition and quantities of equipment and consumables required for the range of equipment maintained, cleaned and checked
13. how to check that the equipment is working correctly and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications
14. the common types of equipment fault, and how these must be dealt with
15. the methods used for keeping records of the maintenance, cleaning and calibration of, and why this is important
16. the organisational procedures for disposal of any waste produced or of any equipment beyond repair

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1. Carry out all of the following during maintenance and cleaning activities:
   1. comply with job instructions/techniques, NDT testing specifications, risk assessments and other relevant safety standards
   2. ensure the safe isolation of equipment (such as electrical and         fluids supply)
   3. check that the tools and equipment used are in a safe and usable condition
   4. ensure that the equipment is kept free from foreign objects, dirt or other contamination
   5. carry out auditory and visual checks on the operation of equipment
   6. leave the work area in a safe condition on completion of the activities
   7. ensure that accurate, complete and legible records are kept of the maintenance activities
2. Carry out maintenance and cleaning on two of the following categories:
   1. chemical equipment and/or instruments
   2. electronic equipment and/or instruments
   3. weighing and measuring equipment and/or instruments
   4. information technology equipment
   5. engineering machines, equipment and/or instruments
   6. other technical equipment or instruments

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1

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2024

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Current

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Original

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Enginuity

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SEMETS378

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Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Technicians

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3113

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Technical, Testing equipment, chemical equipment, weighing and measuring equipment, report, engineering machines, Non-Destructive

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