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313936

313936 Non-destructive Testing Technician

Uses non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to examine and test the functionality and performance of objects, structures or materials without damaging or affecting their functionality.

Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3139 Other Engineering Technicians
Edition
OSCA 2024
Skill level
Level 2

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Role overview

Uses non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to examine and test the functionality and performance of objects, structures or materials without damaging or affecting their functionality.

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Occupation facts

Skill level
2
Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group
31 Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
Minor group
313 Engineering Technicians
Unit group
3139 Other Engineering Technicians

Tasks

  • Uses NDT techniques to study the properties of materials and structures
  • Uses NDT techniques to test materials at all stages of a manufacturing or construction process
  • Tests and identifies product flaws and structural weaknesses using NDT techniques
  • Conducts NDT to determine where corrosion may occur and how it will spread
  • Calibrates and maintains NDT equipment

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Alternative titles

  • NDT Technician

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Compare OSCA 313936 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code313936 Non-destructive Testing Technician313931 Biomedical Technician313932 Electronic Engineering Technician
Official role definitionUses non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to examine and test the functionality and performance of objects, structures or materials without damaging or affecting their functionality.Tests, calibrates, repairs, services and maintains biomedical equipment using a variety of tools and computer applications to keep biomedical machinery operating in optimal conditions.Supports and assists Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists in circuitry design, testing, data collection and analysis, and assembles circuitry of electronic systems.
Skill levelSkill Level 2Skill Level 2Skill Level 2
Key tasks
  • Uses NDT techniques to study the properties of materials and structures
  • Uses NDT techniques to test materials at all stages of a manufacturing or construction process
  • Tests and identifies product flaws and structural weaknesses using NDT techniques
  • Conducts NDT to determine where corrosion may occur and how it will spread
  • Conducts scheduled maintenance, quality control checks and electrical safety inspections of biomedical equipment to ensure safe and effective operation
  • Installs and calibrates biomedical equipment or components
  • Demonstrates and assists with the operation of specialised biomedical equipment
  • Cleans, repairs and replaces biomedical equipment when necessary
  • Collects data, performs analysis, and maintains and repairs electronic systems
  • Conducts tests on components and equipment to ensure functionality and performance in line with industry standards
  • Assembles circuitry and electronic components according to engineering specifications
  • Assists Electronics Engineers and Engineering Technologists in designing and developing electronic systems
Alternative titles
  • NDT Technician
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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