Course Description
We'll refresh on the responsibilities of the various persons involved. Who are the persons involved, what are their responsibilities, and what are the obligations placed by the legislation and Codes of Practice on each of them.
Then, we'll focus on how we can keep radiation doses within limits and as low as reasonably achievable. An understanding of dose limits and the application of radiation protection strategies of time, distance, and shielding will allow you to keep your radiation doses within the dose limits in routine and emergency situations.
Measuring radiation exposure: You'll refresh about workplace / area and personal monitoring devices and their correct use, including the conduct of functional checks before starting any radiographic inspection work.
Finally, the course covers three important codes: the Industrial Radiography Code*, Transport Code* and the Security Code*. These codes apply to radiographic testing conducted in fully enclosed, partially enclosed and at open sites. We'll break down their key requirements in a clear and practical way, ensuring you can confidently follow them on the job.
Competency on the job: As an experienced RT2 (or RT3) technician you will have had hands-on application conducting industrial radiography. However, you may have mainly performed radiographic testing in a partial enclosure and require reminding about open site, for example. Also, sometimes bad habits can creep in over time. The competency checklist provides an opportunity for you to confirm application of course material on the job and will provide a valuable record for your Responsible Person.
This competency checklist is only available to persons enrolled on a Radiation Training course.
*abbreviated references to these Codes.
Learning Outcomes
Apply radiation safety principles:
- Explain the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle in radiation protection.
- Describe the application of justification, optimisation, and limitation in radiation work.
- Define dose and dose limits for occupational exposure.
- Identify the three strategies of radiation protection (time, distance, shielding).
- Apply concepts of half-life and half-value layer to industrial radiography scenarios.
Implement safe work practices, considering the Industrial Radiography, Transport and Security Codes:
- Identify the regulatory requirements impacting on industrial radiography.
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in radiography operations.
- Describe the proper use of radiation monitoring devices, both personal and area (including calibration and function checks).
- Apply the requirements of the Industrial Radiography Code to fully enclosed, partially enclosed and open site locations.
- Discuss the procedures for safe and secure handling, storage, and transport of radioactive sources under the Transport Code and Security Code.
Recognise and respond to emergencies:
- Identify potential emergencies involving radioactive sources.
- Explain the steps to take in the remediation of a radiation emergency.
Maintain radiation safety records:
- Describe the responsibilities and requirements for maintaining records of personal monitoring.
- Complete a radiation source movement log.
- Discuss the requirements for reporting, investigating and documenting radiation incidents.
Course Approvals & Recognition
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