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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

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This source lists 16 tasks, including 15 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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Core · Task 16626 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.

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Core · Task 16620 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.

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Core · Task 16622 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.

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Core · Task 16618 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.

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Core · Task 16625 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.

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Core · Task 16623 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.

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Core · Task 16619 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics.

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Core · Task 16627 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.

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Core · Task 16616 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.

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Core · Task 16613 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.

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Core · Task 16612 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.

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Core · Task 16624 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.

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Core · Task 16617 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Map the presence of imperfections within objects, using sonic measurements.

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Core · Task 16615 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Develop or use new non-destructive testing methods, such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.

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Core · Task 16621 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Identify defects in concrete or other building materials, using thermal or infrared testing.

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Supplemental · Task 16614 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.

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