1-day course. Available on-site or at our facility.
EPA Approved Radiation Safety Training for NSW S30 Licence
Our Focus
Hunter Geotechnical Services offers EPA-approved Radiation Safety Training for professionals who use radioactive substances for moisture/density determination.
Our training is specifically designed to meet the requirements for obtaining the NSW EPA S30 Licence, ensuring that participants are fully qualified to use, store, and transport portable nuclear moisture/density gauges.
Our Services
Course Overview
This comprehensive 1-day course is taught by Scott Picton, a seasoned expert with 16 years of experience using soil and moisture density gauges, including 8 years as a certified trainer and assessor for NSW EPA Cert IV training. The course covers essential safety principles to ensure the responsible handling of radioactive materials, in alignment with the ARPANSA Code of Practice.
What You'll Learn
The course includes radiation safety training across a variety of topics:
- The Scientific Background: Understand the fundamentals of radiation.
- Units of Measurement: Learn the standard units used in radiation measurement.
- Biological Effects: Discover how radiation impacts biological systems.
- Radiation Protection Philosophy and Standards: Familiarise yourself with safety standards.
- Applying the ALARA Principle: Learn how to minimise radiation exposure.
- Background Radiation: Explore sources of background radiation.
- Practical Issues of External Radiation Control: Hands-on guidance on safe handling.
- Safe Storage, Use, and Transport: Practical tips to ensure compliance with EPA regulations.
Course Details
- Duration: 6.5 to 7 hours (1 day)
- Location: Offered at our Hunter Geotechnical Services facility, or on-site for a minimum of 2 participants.
- Trainer: Scott Picton, NSW EPA Cert IV trainer and assessor.
- Certification: A Certificate of Attainment will be provided upon successful completion.
- Included: Lunch and all course materials are included.
Pricing
- Minimum of two participants per session, maximum of six.
- $900 + GST per person for the first two participants.
- $800 + GST per person for each additional participant (up to six).
Training can be conducted at our Thornton office or on-site at your location. If held on-site, additional travel and accommodation costs may apply.
Refresher Course Available
Please note that some authorities require a refresher course every two years. We offer a 2-hour refresher course to help keep your certification current and ensure continued compliance with EPA standards. Contact us for pricing.
Book Your Spot Today
Enrol in our Radiation Safety Training today by calling us or completing the form. We accommodate both group and individual training needs, with the flexibility to train on-site or at our facility.
Why Choose Hunter Geotechnical Services?
Our Radiation Safety Training is directly aligned with the services we already offer, including Construction Material Testing and Earthworks Testing. With our expertise, we ensure that you not only meet regulatory requirements but also feel confident in your ability to safely handle and use moisture/density gauges.
Hunter Geotechnical Services is a NATA Accredited Organisation.
See our Scope of Accreditation here.
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