NORM Awareness

Overview

Our NORM Awareness introductory-level course is aimed at personnel who work 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*: $950 pp (min 3 people)
*ex. GST and additional merchant fees