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Basic Radiation Safety (BRS)
Basic Radiation Safety (BRS) gives you an overview the safety requirements associated with the use of x-ray and gamma-ray sources within workplace environments.
This course is available on both SNT and PCN schemes.
Level 1
Course Overview
This course is designed for those personnel working within radiography or in an environment where radiation is present. It has been created for those personnel with limited or no knowledge of radiation safety and applicable regulations.
Course Objectives
Personnel certified in Basic Radiation Safety will have demonstrated an understanding of basic radiation safety with a level of confidence to work safely with radiation sources, in compliance with local rules and governance.
Within certification, Level 1 personnel may be authorised and qualified by the employer to:
- Work with X-ray and gamma-ray sources
- Establish boundaries and barriers including signage
- Work within and record the radiation levels stated in relevant Governing Documents
- Determine the safety restrictions and risk assessments associated with its application
- Understand and comply with employer’s local rules and legislation
- Safety checks on equipment
- Work within inspection guidelines
- Record and document safety checks and boundary measurements
- Complete and endorse safety records
Course Content
This course is flexible and will be tailored to your company’s specific needs. Below is an overview of the standard course, which includes but is not limited to:
- Understanding radiation physics
- Looking at biological effects
- Radiation units and dose limitations
- Radiation protection and calculations
- Radiographic equipment, calibration and function tests
- Radiation detection and measurement
- Radiation source storage/compound facilities
- Transportation requirements and legislation
- Company appointments and responsibilities
- Local rules and contingency plans
- Personal dosimetry
- Understanding procedures, codes and standards
- Ionising Radiation Regulations (current edition)
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Course Information
Certification
- Attendance of training certificate
- SNT Level 1 or;
- PCN Level 1 certificate, issued by BINDT directly.
Duration
This course is only avaiaible at Level 1.
This course has two options:
- PCN Level 1 training and examination is 2 days.
- SNT Level 1 training and examination is 2 days.
The course duration is based on the full BINDT PCN course. SNT courses can be tailored to suit company requirements
Pre-Requisites
RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that participants have some prior knowledge of the NDT method/sector, either through work experience, online research or by studying the course notes. Course notes cover all elements required for NDT examination. You may request collection of course notes after your booking is secure.
For PCN course bookings, the student must fully complete and sign off the PSL Applications as per BINDT requirements:
- PCN24/PSL57A Exam Application: Download Here
Send the PCN24/PSL57A & PSL30 to examinations@arraytraining.com
NO PSL APPLICATION – NO PCN EXAMINATION
Refresher aids / Reference Material:
Theory / Practical Refresher Aids
Price
PCN – £ 555.00 +VAT
All PCN costs include the PCN Certification Admin Fee and PED Admin Fee.
SNT – £400.00 +VAT
By booking, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Course Dates
- Thursday 8th January to Friday 9th January
- Monday 9th February to Tuesday 10th February
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