This 8-hour training class is designed to give operation and maintenance personnel the knowledge they need to work safely with and around radiometric gauges. Based on NUREG 1556, this course meets all of the requirements of the NRC and Agreement States for training of Authorized Users.

 

Who should attend?

Any person working with or around radiometric gauges.

 

At the end of this course, attendees are knowledgeable of all radiation safety aspects as defined in NUREG 1556, Volume 4, Revision 1, Appendix D including:

  • Define radioactivity and the four types of radiation used in measurement
  • Explain the biological effects of radiation
  • Describe the difference between a general and specific license
  • List the appropriate actions to take in a given emergency scenario
  • Explain radiometric theory and operation for radiometric instruments

Practical Methodology: Guided hands-on experience with routine maintenance on of radiometric instrumentation.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic knowledge of instrumentation
  • Basic computer skills