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Radiation Safety Officer

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    Robto Jone

    Teacher

  • Public Administration

    Public

  • $89.00
Training

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:
  • Freight and Transportation
  • Security and Customs
  • Production of Food and Beverage
  • Quality Control

Course Participants

  • • Radiation Safety Officers
  • Security Officers
  • Freight / Goods Inspectors
  • Quality Control Officers
  • 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

Course Content

  • Scientific information and terminology
  • Ionising radiation units and quantities
  • Ionising radiation types and their properties
  • Natural and manmade sources of ionising radiation
  • Biological effects of ionising radiation
  • Risk of radiation exposure
  • Radiation protection philosophy and radiation dose limits
  • Radiation dose control measures
  • Regulatory compliance and licensing requirements
  • Codes of practice and safety guides
  • Responsibilities of employer, employee, and radiation safety officer
  • Detection and monitoring
  • Radiation management plans
  • Cabinet X-ray specifics and safety considerations
  • 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: $675 plus GST per person
Perquisites: No perquisites
Enrolment: Please send your inquiries to training@arrayradiation.com.au