These units meet industry requirements for those working to safely monitor radiation and the exposure of people and environments during radiation-related work activities, under the authorisation 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 skill set is for authorised personnel who perform a radiation monitoring role and who are trained to participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team, and who work:

at a mine or plant that processes radioactive ore and/or minerals

with instruments that emit ionising radiation at geotechnical, construction, mining and manufacturing sites or analytical/research facilities

in a laboratory or licensed facility that handles radioactive materials

in a nuclear facility

PSPRAD401 and PUAWER009B provide credit towards PSP80212 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Radiation Safety. The remaining units may be used towards other Public Sector qualifications