radiation protection officer - Environmental Science & Research
radiation protection officer - Environmental Science & Research
radiation protection officer - Environmental Science & Research
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National Centre for Radiation <strong>Science</strong><br />
RADIATION PROTECTION<br />
OFFICER<br />
Training Course<br />
www.esr.cri.nz
Radiation Protection Officer Course<br />
Participant numbers: Small (limited to 10 attendees)<br />
Duration: Three days (9 am to 5 pm)<br />
Location: ESR, Christchurch <strong>Science</strong> Centre, Christchurch<br />
Course delivery<br />
Our course trainers are qualified, skilled professionals with<br />
extensive experience in the assessment and management<br />
of the effects of <strong>radiation</strong> in both the workplace and<br />
the environment. Effective training is delivered through<br />
a combination of oral presentations, hands-on exercises,<br />
practical demonstrations and group discussions.<br />
Audience<br />
The course would be beneficial to people who deal with<br />
<strong>radiation</strong> safety on a routine basis or who are responsible for<br />
<strong>radiation</strong> sources, such as X-ray equipment. This may include<br />
licensees, principal licensees, managers, supervisors and<br />
health and safety professionals with a responsibility to oversee<br />
the <strong>radiation</strong> safety programme at their facility.<br />
Course Outcome<br />
You will obtain the technical knowledge and competence<br />
to act as a Radiation Protection Officer according to the<br />
definition of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA)<br />
Basic Safety Standards (IAEA GSR Part 3).
Learning objectives<br />
On completion of the course, participants will be able to:<br />
• understand and apply the basic principles of <strong>radiation</strong><br />
<strong>protection</strong><br />
• understand and apply the national and international<br />
requirements and legislation for <strong>radiation</strong> <strong>protection</strong><br />
• perform <strong>radiation</strong> and radioactive contamination<br />
measurements and surveys and prepare survey reports<br />
• identify the sources of natural and artificial <strong>radiation</strong><br />
• identify the various uses of <strong>radiation</strong> in New Zealand<br />
• understand and apply the international guidelines for<br />
security of radioactive material<br />
• apply the IAEA Transport Regulations to consign radioactive<br />
materials packages<br />
• demarcate <strong>radiation</strong> and radioactive contamination<br />
controlled areas and practise personal contamination<br />
monitoring and decontamination procedures<br />
• prepare Radiation Safety Plans and associated documents<br />
• plan and perform emergency actions in <strong>radiation</strong> accident<br />
scenarios
Radiation Protection Officer<br />
Course outline<br />
Teaching modules cover:<br />
• Basic <strong>radiation</strong> physics<br />
• Biological effects of <strong>radiation</strong><br />
• Principles of <strong>radiation</strong> <strong>protection</strong><br />
• Sources of <strong>radiation</strong><br />
• Naturally occurring radioactive materials<br />
• Radiation uses in NZ<br />
• Legislation and international requirements<br />
• Security of radioactive sources<br />
• Transport of radioactive material<br />
• Selection of instruments<br />
• Emergency preparedness and response<br />
• Radioactive waste management
Practical exercises include:<br />
• Radiation physics<br />
• Gamma dose rate survey<br />
• Preparation of a site <strong>radiation</strong> safety plan<br />
• Consignment of a radioactive materials transport<br />
package<br />
• Live agent emergency exercise
For further information, please contact:<br />
ESR<br />
National Centre for Radiation <strong>Science</strong><br />
27 Creyke Road<br />
Ilam<br />
Christchurch 8041<br />
Tel: +64 3 351 6019<br />
Email: ncrs@esr.cri.nz<br />
www.esr.cri.nz/NCRS-training<br />
The National Centre for Radiation <strong>Science</strong> (NCRS) is a<br />
specialist unit of the Institute of <strong>Environmental</strong> <strong>Science</strong><br />
and <strong>Research</strong> Ltd (ESR).<br />
ESR is a New Zealand Crown research institute whose<br />
mission is to protect people and their environment<br />
through science.<br />
The NCRS provides measurement and monitoring<br />
services, research capability and expert advice on ionising<br />
and non-ionising <strong>radiation</strong>.<br />
Our goal is to ensure <strong>radiation</strong> science benefits<br />
New Zealand’s people, environment and industries, by<br />
helping protect them from <strong>radiation</strong> and radioactive<br />
contamination; as well as promoting safe and beneficial<br />
use of <strong>radiation</strong> and radioactive materials.<br />
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ESR JULY 2013
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