Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing

Purpose

The intended purpose of is to give the successful leaner a professional, vocational and sound understanding of the general theoretical principles and their applications in the field of Non- Destructive Testing.

Rationale

Qualifying learner reduces high skills scarcity to the need of the non-destructive testing in the industry, metallurgical and mining community.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

The Institutional Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and procedures are followed. Learners who do not meet entry requirements can apply for access to the qualification through RPL against a module, or part/full qualification for learning obtained through formal, informal and non-formal learning. Learners need to submit a Portfolio of Evidence which will be internally assessed. Credits may be awarded based on the assessment results and learners have the opportunity to appeal against the assessment result where credits were not awarded.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement is

• National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 4.

This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at NQF Level 5, 6 and 7 totalling at 381 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 137Credits

• Chemistry 1, 15 Credits.
• Applied Communication Skills 1.1, 8 Credits.
• Mathematics 2 (Applied), 12 Credits.
• Information and Communication Technology(ICT) Skills 1, 10 Credits.
• Intro to Non-Destructive Testing(NDT) (Theory),6 Credits.
• Penetrant Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
• Penetrant Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
• Mechanical Engineering Drawing, 12 Credits.
• Physics 1 (Applied), 12 Credits.
• Mathematics 1 (Applied), 12 Credits.
• Intro to NDT (Practical), 6 Credits.
• Entrepreneurship 1 (Applied Science), 12 Credits.
• Metallurgy for NDT 1, 12 Credits.
• Applied Communication Skills 1.2, 8 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 176 Credits

• Physics 2 (Theory), 8 Credits.
• Physics 2 (Practical), 4 Credits.
• Radiographic Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
• Radiographic Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
• Eddy Current Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
• Introduction to Fracture Mechanics, 12 Credits.
• Magnetic Particle Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
• Quality Assurance, 12 Credits.
• Ultrasonic Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
• Metallurgy for NDT 2, 12 Credits.
• Magnetic Particle Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
• Ultrasonic Testing (Practical), 12 Credits.
• Eddy Current Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
• Work Integrated Learning (NDT), 60 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 7, 68 Credits

• Advanced Ultrasonic Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
• Advanced Ultrasonic Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
• Advanced Radiographic Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
• Advanced Eddy Current Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
• Advanced Eddy Current Testing (Practical), 8 Credits.
• Advanced Radiographic Testing (Theory), 8 Credits.
• Project (Numerical Analysis), 12 Credits.
• Signal Processing, 8 Credits.

1. Operate specific non-destructive testing equipment, and control the testing processes and interpret the results within specifications laid down.
2. Communicate effectively through reports, presentations, specifications, drawings and standards.

The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in the integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the working principles of equipment, applications of equipment, control calibration of equipment and prepare samples to use.
• Test and use apparatus in the laboratory and ensure that equipment comply with industry requirements.
• Interpret statistical information, investigate and evaluate quality of processes and products.
• Evaluate the quality of statistical methods, specify results, identify technical problems, recommend, implement and maintain corrective action.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the properties of materials, practically identify materials, select correct testing methods for different materials, ability to characterise materials, and conduct failure investigations.
• Identify and assess adverse or hazardous environmental conditions and apply effective environmental control measures according to specified requirements.
• Record and control projects logistically and supervise operators, budget construction and control and delegate responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally and write technical reports.
• Interpret engineering drawings, write operational procedures and make formal presentations.
• Analyse failures and solve problems through: minor plant and material research projects.
• Illustrate the ability to work on his/her own within laid down guidelines according to constraints and abilities and demonstrate evidence of self-motivation.

Integrated Assessment.

Both formative and summative assessments are integral components of all modules within the programme and have application to both traditional summative and continuous assessment, ensuring overall applied competence. All teaching and learning activities in the programme are aligned to the assessment approach of the individual modules indicating a constructive alignment approach in the design of the programme. The assessment activities form an integral part of the teaching and learning process and are systematically and purposefully used to generate data for grading. Timely feedback to learner forms part of the assessment strategy of the institution and is used to inform teaching and learning and to improve the curriculum.

Learning outcomes in all modules give an indication as to what will be assessed in the module and thus ensures constructive alignment of the modules within the programme.