Enclosed X-Ray Equipment for Special Applications

Course Overview

This course is aimed at personnel who are supervising the use of Enclosed X-ray Equipment for Special Applications (Diamond Sorting & Ore 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 Enclosed X-ray Equipment (Diamond and Ore 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 certificate of completion 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: One day
Times: 08:00 to 16:30 (approx.)
Cost*: $890 pp (min 3 people) ex GST
*ex. GST and merchant fees additional