Assessor Resource
PSPRAD401
Monitor radiation
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency applies to personnel working in radiation-related work activities, including:
extracting, milling, processing and packing radioactive ores
operating, installing, servicing and calibrating fixed radiation gauges, bore hole logging or industrial radiography equipment, and moisture and density gauges
decontaminating and servicing equipment that has been in contact with radioactive material
XRF and XRD analysis
collecting, preparing and testing samples containing radioactive materials
using radionuclides in a laboratory
The activities may take place:
at a mine or plant that processes radioactive ore and minerals
with instruments that emit ionising radiation at geotechnical, construction, mining and manufacturing sites, or analytical and research facilities
in a laboratory or licensed facility that handles radioactive materials
in a nuclear facility
The tasks would be performed under the authority of a responsible person and with the advice of a radiation safety professional, such as a radiation safety officer and in accordance with radiation protection safety standards, codes and guidelines.
This unit covers the ability to safely monitor radiation and the exposure of people and environment during radiation-related work activities. This involves identifying information about the work activities to be monitored, using the specified monitoring equipment, and applying safe working rules and monitoring procedures to obtain reliable results.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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