Radiation Protection – Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges (Including ADR Transport Awareness Training)

About This Course

The following options are available for delivery of the course

By individual participants online at your own pace, including knowledge based assessments and upon successful completion a certificate will be automatically issued. (If multiple users wish to complete the course online, please contact admin@radiationsafety.ie for discounted pricing)
It can also be undertaken remotely via Microsoft Teams for up to 10 people from the same organisation
Alternatively the course may also be delivered in house at your premises at a time and date that suits you and up to 10 people may attend.

Who is this course for?

A Radiation Protection Course for Radiological Protection Officers, Supervisors and Users of Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges. The course content covers the following key areas;

Radiation – Basic Concepts & Types of Radiation
Health Effects of Ionising Radiation, Radiation Doses and Units of Dose
Principles of Protection from External Radiation, Time, Distance & Shielding
Am 241/ Be and Cs 137 sources in Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges
The Safe Storage, Handling, Transport & Use of Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges
Emergency Scenarios with NMD Gauges
ADR Transport Awareness Requirements for NMD Gauges
Compliance with Legislation and Licence / Registration Requirements
Radiation Safety Procedures & Radiation Risk Assessments
The Role and Duties of the Radiation Protection Officer

A learning assessment is undertaken on completion of each module and a training certificate is issued by Radiation Safety Ireland following the successful completion of the course. Certificates are valid for 3 years when refresher training is recommended.