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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for radiation measurements
  2. Obtain reliable radiation data
  3. Finalise radiation measurements
  4. Report results
  5. Respond to potential or actual radiation incidents
  6. Prepare for radiation measurements
  7. Obtain reliable radiation data
  8. Finalise radiation measurements
  9. Report results
  10. Respond to potential or actual radiation incidents

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying manufacturer’s recommended procedures for using and caring for radiation measuring instruments

applying safe working rules and those parts of the organisation’s radiation management plan relevant to job role

conducting pre-use checks and simple maintenance for radiation measuring instruments and task-related equipment used in job role

reading scales and displays accurately for a wide range of values

regularly assessing and reassessing hazards and taking appropriate protective measures

seeking advice and further directions when faced with unforeseen circumstances or situations that may require decisions or response actions beyond technical competence

using and caring for PPE used in job role


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

ionising radiation, radioactivity, radioactive material, activity, dose, contamination, contamination controls, shielding, half-life, radionuclide, and safe distance

types and properties of ionising radiation, sources and shielding methods

radiation measuring instruments used in job role, including at least one of:

air proportional

gas proportional

gas ionisation

Geiger-Muller (GM)

compensated GM

scintillation

neutron monitors

solid state

personal dosimeters (badge and electronic)

definitions of radiation quantities

international system (SI) of units for radiation quantities, multiples and sub-multiples, and significant figures

function of key components and operating principles of radiation measuring instruments used in job role

effects on results of modifying instrument settings and variables

basic instrument troubleshooting and maintenance procedures

guidelines and safety procedures for working with radiation sources, based on principles:

reducing exposure time

maintaining greatest distance

using as much shielding as possible

techniques for assessing radiation hazards likely to be encountered in job role

health, safety and workplace emergency response procedures relevant to job role