Service of Cabinet X-Ray Equipment
Course Overview
What you'll learn
- Basic background physics
- Principles of production and properties of x-rays
- Units of measurement
- Generation and properties of x-rays
- Principles of protection
- Problem solving involving the inverse square law
- Biological effects of radiation
- Radiation in perspective
- Types and use of radiation detection equipment
- Legal requirements including the “Code of Practice”
- Cabinet x-ray equipment
- Practical component – using monitoring equipment
Who This Course Is For
Operators, Supervisors and Service Personnel who perform regular service and maintenance work on cabinet x-ray equipment.
About this course
The aim of this course, a pre-requisite to obtaining a licence, is to train persons who intend to perform services on industrial equipment that produces x-ray radiation, in principles of radiation safety. Personnel who perform restricted services are required to hold a licence in compliance with State Legislation.
Area of Industry Served:
Industrial application of the cabinet x-ray equipment such as baggage scanning x-ray units at airports.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners:
- Should be able to successfully pass the *Radiological Council’s qualifying examination conducted by SGS Radiation Services
- Will possess the skills and knowledge to safely operate and service x-ray equipment with confidence and minimise the radiation hazard to themselves, other workers and member of the public
* Please note that the examination is set by and marked by the WA Radiological Council who will directly advise the participant of their mark. Licences are issued only by the WA Radiological Council.
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