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National Radiation LaboratoryRADIATION PROTECTIONOFFICER TRAINING COURSEwww.esr.cri.nz

Radiation Protection Officer CourseParticipant numbers: Small (limited to 10 attendees)Duration: Three days (9 am to 5 pm)Location: ESR, Christchurch Science Centre, ChristchurchCourse deliveryOur course trainers are qualified, skilled professionals withextensive experience in the assessment and managementof the effects of radiation in both the workplace andthe environment. Effective training is delivered througha combination of oral presentations, hands-on exercises,practical demonstrations and group discussions.AudienceThe course would be beneficial to people who deal withradiation safety on a routine basis or who are responsible forradiation sources, such as X-ray equipment. This may includelicensees, principal licensees, managers, supervisors andhealth and safety professionals with a responsibility to overseethe radiation safety programme at their facility.Course OutcomeYou will obtain the technical knowledge and competenceto act as a Radiation Protection Officer according to thedefinition of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA)Basic Safety Standards (IAEA GSR Part 3).

Learning objectivesOn completion of the course, participants will be able to:• understand and apply the basic principles of radiationprotection• understand and apply the national and internationalrequirements and legislation for radiation protection• perform radiation and radioactive contaminationmeasurements and surveys and prepare survey reports• identify the sources of natural and artificial radiation• identify the various uses of radiation in New Zealand• understand and apply the international guidelines forsecurity of radioactive material• apply the IAEA Transport Regulations to consign radioactivematerials packages• demarcate radiation and radioactive contaminationcontrolled areas and practise personal contaminationmonitoring and decontamination procedures• prepare Radiation Safety Plans and associated documents• plan and perform emergency actions in radiation accidentscenarios

Radiation Protection OfficerCourse outlineTeaching modules cover:• Basic radiation physics• Biological effects of radiation• Principles of radiation protection• Sources of radiation• Naturally occurring radioactive materials• Radiation uses in NZ• Legislation and international requirements• Security of radioactive sources• Transport of radioactive material• Selection of instruments• Emergency preparedness and response• Radioactive waste management

Practical exercises include:• Radiation physics• Gamma dose rate survey• Preparation of a site radiation safety plan• Consignment of a radioactive materials transportpackage• Live agent emergency exercise

For further information, please contact:ESRNational Radiation Laboratory27 Creyke RoadIlamChristchurch 8041Tel: +64 3 351 6019Email: nrl.training@esr.cri.nzThe National Radiation Laboratory is a specialist unit of TheInstitute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd (ESR),a New Zealand Crown Research Institute and is based inChristchurch, New Zealand.ESR provides expert advice, services and research capability onpublic, occupational and medical exposure to radiation, theperformance of radiation equipment and the measurement ofradiation and radioactivity.ESR has national and international connections with radiationprotection and associated health agencies.©ESR MARCH 2013www.esr.cri.nz