
Radiation Training
General Radiation Safety Officer Training
Date | Multiple dates available |
Cost |
$1,650 incl. GST
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Venue | ANSTO New Illawarra Road Lucas Heights NSW 2234 |
Register: 16-18 March 2021 (SOLD OUT) | |
Register: 13-15 July 2021 | |
Register: 12-14 October 2021 | |
COVID-19 Update - Radiation Safety Training CoursesĀ
Radiation training courses have now resumed. To support the health and safety of our visitors and teams we have implemented a number of additional measures. Our courses may be delivered slightly differently however this will not impact your overall learning experience. If you have any questions please reach out to our team atĀ radiationservices@ansto.gov.au
Course Objective
Develop sufficient radiation protection knowledge and skills to be able to:
- recognise the need for an operational and management framework for the safety and security of radioactive substances and radiation apparatus
- formulate and implement a radiation protection program
- comply with regulations, standards and requirements
Audience
Personnel that have operational or management responsibilities for radioactive substances and/or radiation apparatus as part of their work:
- As a Radiation Safety Officer in industries such as research, medical, government, manufacturing, supply or servicing
- In a role that requires a detailed understanding of the science of ionising radiation, radiation safety and security, and emergency response
Course Content
- Scientific Background
- Workshop: Scientific Background
- Ionising Radiation in the Environment
- Biological Effects of Radiation
- Radiation Protection Principles
- External Radiation Hazards
- Internal Radiation Hazards
- Detection and Measurement
- Practical: Dose Rate Survey
- Working with X-Ray Equipment
- Role of a Radiation Safety Officer
- Workshop: Radiation Protection Calculations
- Legislation and Codes of Practice
- Practical: Surface Contamination Survey
- Practical: Shielding Effectiveness
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Workshop: Incident Scenarios
- Lecture & Workshop: Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials
- Working with Unsealed Sources
- Workshop: Developing a Radiation Management Plan
- Source Security
Tour: OPAL (Open Pool Australian Lightwater) reactor