Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Refresher Course

Overview

This Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Refresher Course provides a focused update for professionals responsible for supervising the safe use of ionising radiation sources in industrial and operational environments.

Designed for current RSOs, this radiation safety training course covers equipment and applications commonly used across industry, including fixed industrial gauges, X-ray analysis equipment (XRA), and portable XRF (pXRF) devices.

Participants will refresh their understanding of radiation protection principles, strengthen their knowledge of regulatory obligations, and build confidence in effectively communicating radiation risks to workers, management, and external stakeholders.

About this Course

This course ensures Radiation Safety Officers maintain competency in line with Australian radiation safety legislation, relevant codes of practice, and audit requirements.

On completion, participants will be able to:

• Oversee and maintain radiation safety management systems
• Support regulatory compliance and audits
• Ensure the safe operation of industrial radiation equipment
• Communicate radiation risks clearly and effectively in the workplace

Course Structure

This comprehensive RSO refresher training includes:

• Radiation Protection Fundamentals
• Radiation Dose and Risk in Perspective
• Regulatory Updates and Compliance Requirements
• Safe Work Procedures and Radiation Management Systems
• Auditing and Compliance (Fixed Gauges, XRA, and Portable XRF)
• Radiation Risk Communication
• Incident Response, Investigation, and Reporting

Assessment

Participants will complete a range of practical exercises and knowledge-based activities throughout the course to reinforce learning outcomes.

Note: This refresher course does not include a formal assessment component.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment recognising their ongoing competency in radiation safety.

This course supports continued compliance for Radiation Safety Officers working with industrial radiation sources in Australia.

Course Details

• Location: West Leederville, Western Australia
• Duration: 1 Day
• Course Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (approx.)
• Cost: $950 per person + GST
• Additional merchant fees may apply