Skill set Outline
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Radiation Environment Safety Skill Set
Radiation Environment Safety Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
PSPSS00009
PSPSS00009
State Code
AC046
AC046
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
05/05/2009
Current Release Date
05/05/2009
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
—
Nominal Hours
45
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 05/05/2009 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
Not applicable.
Pathway Information
This unit from PSP04 Public Sector Training Package is introductory and serves as a foundation for those who may become more involved in radiation-related roles.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
This skill set is for those who require radiation protection and site safety training in addition to induction training, prior to undertaking operational, technical, and/or maintenance tasks in a radiation environment.
Such personnel may work in mines, construction sites, hospitals and laboratories and may include:
utility and site service personnel, such as electricians, plumbers, fitters, and equipment service technicians
site cleaners and maintenance workers
operators of equipment that emits ionising radiation
those who handle and/or transport radioactive material
those who use radionuclides
Such personnel may work in mines, construction sites, hospitals and laboratories and may include:
utility and site service personnel, such as electricians, plumbers, fitters, and equipment service technicians
site cleaners and maintenance workers
operators of equipment that emits ionising radiation
those who handle and/or transport radioactive material
those who use radionuclides
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This unit meets industry requirements for workers in contact with radiation as part of other roles who may receive occupational exposures of greater than 1 millisievert per annum and who need to be competent and take action to avoid unacceptable exposure to radiation hazards, or to ensure that others are not unacceptably exposed to radiation hazards due to their work.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3752 | PSPRAD701A | Work safely in a radiation environment | 45 | Unit of competency |
