Portable Density/Moisture Gauges (22-24 November 2023)

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: West Leederville, WA
• Duration:  3 days
• Times: 08:30 to 17:00 (approx.)
• Cost*: $1900 pp (min 3 people) ex GST

*ex. GST and merchant fees additional