Assessor Resource
PSPRAD709A
Select, commission and maintain radiation measuring instruments
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency applies to personnel with a radiation safety coordination role. They may work as, or assist, a radiation safety officer working:
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 or has radiation-emitting apparatus
in a nuclear facility.
This unit covers the ability to provide sufficient, fully functioning radiation measuring instruments to implement an organisation's radiation management plan and monitoring programs. This involves identifying the need for specific kinds of instruments, determining the suitability of available instruments, procuring and commissioning instruments, checking their serviceability and calibration, performing routine maintenance, training staff to operate instruments correctly, and maintaining relevant records.
These tasks would be performed under the authority of a responsible person and in accordance with radiation protection safety standards, codes and guidelines.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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