Dispersible radioactive materials - D

Preface

The course RPO VRS-D is always combined with the training RPO MR-B for measurement and control applications with sealed radioactive sources. However, the extra course load is negligible. We highly recommend to take the exam on a voluntary basis. There are no extra costs.

The course is offered as lecture variant and as self-study variant.

Final objectives

The training meets the final objectives for the Radiation Protection Officer for applications of dispersible radioactive materials at level D (VRS-D), as meant in Annex 5.2, Section E-3 of the Regulation on Basic Safety Standards Radiation Protection.

Target group

The course provides the required training for Radiation Protection Officer for dispersible radioactive materials, level D (RPO VRS-D) and overlaps to a large extent with the former Level 5B training. The RPO VRS-D supervises applications with an activity of up to 0.2 Re_ing. He works under the direct responsibility of a CD who acts as the first point of contact for them among others incidents.

This course is also suitable as an appropriate instruction for those who work with dispersible radioactive substances.

Learning objectives

After successful completion, the RPO VRS-D has the following skills:

1. He supervises the application for which he is responsible, he enforces the relevant laws and regulations in the field of ionizing radiation, and he gives advice to the employees in consultation with the CD.
2. He contributes to an adequate handling of an unintended event or incident. In such a situation, he immediately warns the CD and then follows his instructions.
3. He actively improves his own expertise through further training, and that of others for whom he is responsible by providing information and instructions.
4. He possesses knowledge, skills, attitudes and competences relating to dispersible radioactive materials.

Course load

The course load for this program depends on your prior education and ranges roughly from 40 to 100 hours including hours of study.

Course material

The course material is contained in the book Health physics for radiation protection officers - dispersible radioactive materials - level D and sealed radioactive sources by Frits Pleiter and Hielke Freerk Boersma. The material is completed with a practical training manual edited by E.J. Bunskoeke MSc.

Examination

At the end of the course, there will be an exam consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions with each four possible answers, and one or more open questions. One point is granted for each multiple-choice question that is correctly answered. For the open questions one may obtain a maximum of 10 points. The exam is passed if 30 out of the 50 available points have been obtained. You must bring a simple calculator to the exam.

Course dates

Exact dates are listed on the registration page (self study variant). Here you will also find the corresponding schedules and other practical information. If registration is not possible at this time, but you are interested, please leave your details at I-am-interested.