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Course Overview

This course is aimed at personnel who are supervising the use of Portable Density / Moisture Gauges, on behalf of their organisation.  This course provides course participants with the skill and knowledge requirements for the radiation management of portable density/moisture gauges including aspects such as: safe operation; auditing and compliance; radiation monitoring; wipe (contamination) testing; transport and storage; emergency response and disposal.

About this course

It is a requirement under the Radiation Safety Act 1975 that the use of Portable Density/Moisture Gauges is performed only by competent and licensed persons. This course is aligned with the ARPANSA Code of Practice for Portable Density/Moisture Gauges Containing Radioactive Sources (2004).

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
  • Portable Density / Moisture Gauges
  • Transport of Portable Density / Moisture Gauges
  • 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.
This course is recognised as a pre-requisite for licensing in all Australian States & Territories.

Course Details

  • Location: Osborne Park, WA
  • Duration:  2 days
  • Times: 08:00 to 17:00 (approx.)
  • Cost*: $1300 pp (min 3 people)

*ex. GST and merchant fees additional

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