Cabinet X-ray
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Robto Jone
Teacher
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Public Administration
Public
- $89.00
Radiation Protection for Users of Cabinet X-ray Systems
Course Objective
This course aims to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and understanding to ensure both their own safety and the safety of their staff members while working with or supervising Cabinet X-ray equipment. Typical sectors that utilise Cabinet X-ray equipment:
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Freight and transportation;
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Security and customs;
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Production of food and beverage;
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Quality control.
Course Participants
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Radiation safety officers;
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Security officers;
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Freight / Goods inspectors;
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Quality control officers;
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Production line technicians.

Course Structure
The program has been structured as an independent set of modules with no prerequisites. Following an introduction to various aspects of radiation, the course progresses through principles and safe practices related to management and use of cabinet X-ray devices. The course is suitable for persons having no previous experience or for those requiring refresher. This course is aligned with The Statement on Cabinet X-ray Equipment for Examination of Letters, Packages, Baggage, Freight and Other Articles for Security, Quality Control and Other Purposes.Course Content
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Scientific information and terminology;
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Ionising radiation units and quantities;
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Ionising radiation types and their properties;
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Natural and manmade sources of ionising radiation;
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Biological effects of ionising radiation;
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Risk of radiation exposure;
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Radiation protection philosophy and radiation dose limits;
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Radiation dose control measures;
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Regulatory compliance and licensing requirements;
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Codes of practice and safety guides;
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Responsibilities of employer, employee, and radiation safety officer;
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Detection and monitoring;
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Radiation management plans;
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Cabinet X-ray specifics and safety considerations;
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Workbook, exercises, and competency tests.

Assessment
There are multiple practical exercises and competency tests that will be assigned to attendees throughout the day.
Certification
The participant who successfully passes the course will be granted a certificate of attainment which can be used as a proof of training or for licence application purposes.
Course Details
Duration: 1 day (9:00am to 4:00pm)
Price: please contact our team for more details
Perquisites: No perquisites
Enrolment: Please send your inquiries to training@arrayradiation.com.au