Portable Density Moisture Gauges

Overview

This course is aimed at personnel who are supervising the use of Portable Density / Moisture Gauges on behalf of their organisation.

This course provides course participants with the skill and knowledge requirements for the radiation management of portable density/moisture gauges, including aspects such as safe operation, auditing and compliance, radiation monitoring, wipe (contamination) testing, transport and storage, emergency response, and disposal.

About this Course

It is a requirement under the Radiation Safety Act 1975 that the use of Portable Density/Moisture Gauges is performed only by competent and licensed persons.  This course is aligned with the ARPANSA Code of Practice for Portable Density/Moisture Gauges Containing Radioactive Sources (2004)

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
• Portable Density / Moisture Gauges
• Transport of Portable Density / Moisture Gauges
• 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 Statement of Attainment 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: 3 Days
Times: 08:00 to 16:30 (approx.)
Cost*: $1985 pp (min 3 people) ex GST
*ex. GST and merchant fees additional