Enclosed X-ray Equipment for Special Applications – Diamond Sorting (08 February 2024)

Course Overview

This 1 Day course is aimed at personnel who are supervising the use of Enclosed X-ray Equipment for Special Applications (Diamond Sorting), on behalf of their organisation.

This course provides course participants with the skill and knowledge requirements for the radiation management of Enclosed X-ray Equipment including aspects such as: auditing and compliance; radiation monitoring; legislative compliance; and incident response.

About this course

It is a requirement under the Radiation Safety Act 1975 that the use of Special Purpose X-ray Analysis (XRA) Equipment (Diamond Sorting) is performed under the supervision of a competent and licensed person.  This course is aligned with the NHMRC (ARPANSA) RHS22 Statement on Enclosed X-ray Equipment for Special Applications (1987).

A moderate level of mathematical understanding is required to successfully complete this course.

Course Structure

• An Introduction to Radiation
• Radiation in Perspective
• Radiation Dose, Measurement & Protection Principles
• Regulatory Considerations
• X-ray Analysis Introduction & Equipment
• Enclosed X-ray Equipment (Special Applications)
• Safety Aspects of XRA
• Basic Calculations (Exposure, Time, Distance & Inverse Square Law)
• Procedures: Radiation Management Systems; Security; Emergency Response
• Assessment

Assessment

There are multiple practical exercises and activities throughout the course and theoretical understanding is assessed against Radiological Council requirements.

Certification

A Statement of Attainment is issued upon successful completion of this course.

Course Details

• Location: West Leederville, WA
• Duration:  1 Day
• Times: 08:00 to 16:30
• Cost*: $850 pp (min 3 people)

*ex. GST and merchant fees additional