Technics and Industry - Sealed Sources and Industrial X-ray Devices
Technics and Industry - Radiation Protection Officer Specific Course
Description
Content
according to the Austrian AllgStrSchV § 80, appendix 18, among others:
- Devices for non-destructive material testing / material analysis
- Devices for thickness, density and area-based weight
- Level indicators
- Electron beam welders and Evaporators
- Other radiation sources
- Radiation exposure of persons
- Protective measures
- Quality assurance measures
- Practical exercises: Protective measures for using radiation devices and facilities as well as the work with sealed radioactive sources, quality control including the use of test sources
Target Group
Persons, who want to work as a Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) with sealed sources and non-medical x-ray devices.
Requirements
Successfully passed basic RPO course
Units:
15
Course Time
Course start 8:30 (each day)
The exact times will be announced in due time.
Goal
A certificate from the Seibersdorf Academy (in German and English) is issued after successfully passing the exam.
Notice
The courses for Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) and for further persons responsible for radiation protection always consists of basic training plus specific training.
In order to get accepted by authorities as an RPO, the successful completion of a secondary technical school (or higher education) or completed technical professional education (apprenticeship) is required (according to the Austrian AllgStrSchV § 80) dependent on the type of radiation sources to be used and intended practice.
According to the Austrian AllgStrSchV, § 82, RPOs and other persons responsible for radiation protection tasks need a refresher training every five years; lasting four to eight hours dependent on the type of radiation sources and professional practices.
Cancellation free of charge must be made in writing no later than 14 days before the start of the event. Within 14 days before the start of the event, a cancellation fee of 20% and from the day of the start of the course 100% of the participation fee must be paid. If required, training courses can also be held on your premises. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Data protection is important to us. You can find out more about our data protection guidelines here: www.seibersdorf-laboratories.at/datenschutz