NORM Awareness

Overview

This introductory level course is aimed at personnel who are working with NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) in their workplace.

This course provides the participant with information on:

• NORM Assessment
• Detection of NORM
• NORM hygiene
• Working in accordance with your Radiation Management Plan (RMP).

About this Course

It is a requirement under the Radiation Safety Act 1975 that the NORM is managed under the supervision of a competent and licensed person. Licensing for NORM requires a degree of mentoring and experience prior to working autonomously.

Course Structure

• An Introduction to Radiation
• Radiation in Perspective
• Radiation Dose, Measurement & Protection Principles
• Regulatory Considerations
• Introduction to Handling, Transport & Storage of NORM
• 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 attendance is issued upon successful completion of this course.

Course Details

Location: West Leederville, WA
Duration: One day
Times: 08:00 – 16:30 (approx.)
Cost*: $890 pp (min 3 people)
*ex. GST and merchant fees additional