Check this site for up-to-date information regarding any training courses that Stuart Hunt & Associates Ltd. is holding. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding our training courses, please contact our office at 1-800-661-4591. Courses are listed according to their dates - with recent upcoming courses listed first. Upcoming Courses RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER TRAINING FOR RADIOGRAPHY LICENSEES Calgary, Alberta June 3-6, 2008 Radiation Safety for Nuclear Gauge Users St. Albert, Alberta October 9, 2008 Transport of Dangerous Goods - Class 7 "Certificate of Training" Toronto, Ontario October 16, 2008 St. Albert, Alberta June 12, 2008 September 25, 2008 November 27, 2008 Entry Level Radiation Safety Officer Training Course for Sealed Source Users St. Albert, Alberta August 19-21, 2008 October 21-23, 2008 December 9-11, 2008 Toronto, Ontario September 16-18, 2008 November 18-20, 2008 The Origin, Detection and Management of NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) St. Albert, Alberta April 24, 2008 September 11, 2008   Course Registration: Registrations will be accepted on a first come, fist serve basis to all courses unless otherwise stated. To register download the relevant registration form and fax the completed form to our office at (780) 459-0746. A PDF reader is needed to view the registration form. If you are unable to view the registration form, contact our office at 1-800-661-4591. Registrations will be taken up to ten (10) business days prior to the course date. Course Payment: For in-house courses, Stuart Hunt & Associates accepts VISA or MasterCard for payment.  Payment must be received before course registration is confirmed. Cancellations: Stuart Hunt & Associates Ltd. reserves the right to cancel a course date if the minimum number of participants fail to register. A cancellation fee of 50% of the course fee will be applied to participants who cancel their registration within ten (10) business days of their course date. Participants who do not attend the course, and do not cancel their registration, will be invoiced the full course fee. Substitutions are accepted.  Changing the course date is permitted without a cancellation fee if the change is made prior to ten (10) business days of the confirmed course date. Course Scheduling: If the course schedule does not meet your needs or if there is a location which would more suitably accommodate your organization, please contact our training department. Stuart Hunt & Associates makes it a priority to provide quality training programs at times and locations that are convenient for our clients. We try to be as accommodating and flexible as possible. Online Courses Radiation Safety and Class 7 TDG Training for Portable Gauge Users AVAILABLE NOW! Course Registration To register, download the relevant registration form and fax or e-mail the completed form to our office.  MS Word is necessary to view and complete the form. If you are unable to view the registration form, contact our office at 1-800-661-4591.  Upon receipt of payment, the students shall be registered for the course and confirmation e-mails shall be sent out.  Account activation for the student may take up to 24 hours after receiving the registration form. For online training, Stuart Hunt & associates accepts only Visa or MasterCard as payment options. Radiation Safety Officer Training Course St. Albert, Alberta August 19-21, 2008 October 21-23, 2008 December 9-11, 2008 Toronto, Ontario September 16-18, 2008 November 18-20, 2008 Course Content: * Role of the RSO * Basic introduction to radioactivity and radiation * The biological effects of radiation * Instruction on basic radiation protection strategies * Basic instruction on radiation detection instrumentation * Introduction to the regulatory framework * Discussion on the Nuclear Safety and Control Act * Discussion on the General Nuclear Safety Regulations * Discussion on the Radiation Protection Regulations * Discussion on the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations * Discussion on the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations * Completing a licence application * Discussion on the CNSC compliance program and licensing fees * Annual compliance report, inspections and audits * Duties common to the position of RSO * Components of an effective radiation protection program This course examines the role of the RSO for licenses using sealed sources of radioactivity (radiography excepted) and the radiation safety, administration and regulatory skills needed to effectively carry out this position. Course Length: Each day will start at 8:30 am and conclude at no later than 4:30 pm. One hour is scheduled for lunch.  Lunch will be provided on the final course day. Course Fee: $995.00 plus applicable taxes. Instructor: Instruction for the course will be delivered by Stuart E.H. Hunt, C.R.S.P., Principal Consultant at Stuart Hunt & Associates Ltd. In addition to twenty years as the Principal Consultant for Stuart Hunt & Associates, Mr. Hunt spent seventeen years as the RSO for the University of Alberta. What to bring: A calculator capable of handling exponents will be required. Some basic algebra skills are also required to handle some of the equations presented during the course.   Download the RSO course registration form here. Download St. Albert course information here. Download Ontario course information here.                                       RETURN TO TOP   Radiation Safety Officer Training for Radiography Licensees Calgary, Alberta June 3-6, 2008 Course Content: * Role and Duties of the Radiography RSO * Properties of the radioisotopes used in radiography * Discussion on the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, Regulatory Documents, the CNSC Rules of Procedure (ROP) and Regulations specific to Industrial Radiography * Information on efficient reporting under the Sealed Source Tracking System (SSTS) * Discussions specific to the CNSC’s regulatory program for Industrial Radiography – Licensing, Inspections, Annual Compliance Reporting and Enforcement Actions * Application of the CNSC’s compliance worksheets to real-life scenarios * Developing aspects of a Radiation Protection Program (RPP) using CNSC expectations * Basic emergency response actions * Incident Investigation - What to report, when to report it, to whom to report it, and what to include in the report * Root Cause Analysis * Audits – CNSC Type I inspections and developing an internal audit program Drawing upon our collective experience with the radiography industry, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and industrial radiation protection issues in Canada - this course examines the role, responsibilities and skills necessary for the radiography RSO in today’s regulatory climate. Course Length: Each day will start at 8:30 am and conclude at no later than 4:30 pm. One hour is scheduled for lunch.  Course Location: Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, Alberta 1000-11500 35 Street SE   Directions: CLICK HERE Course Fee: $1,350.00 plus applicable taxes. Instructor: Corie Doyle, radiation safety consultant for Stuart Hunt & Associates Ltd. Mrs. Doyle brings to the course her previous experience as a CNSC Inspector and Licensing Specialist for radiography licensees. What to bring: A calculator capable of handling exponents will be required. Some basic algebra skills are also required to handle some of the equations presented during the course.     Download the course registration form here.                                           RETURN TO TOP Transport of Dangerous Goods - Class 7 "Certificate of Training" Toronto, Ontario October 16, 2008 St. Albert, Alberta June 12, 2008 September 25, 2008 November 27, 2008 Course Content: * Review of radiation safety topics * Units of radioactivity and radiation * Basic radiation safety techniques * Introduction to the regulation of Class 7 shipments:  The TDG “Clear Language” regulations and the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations * Definition of TDG terms specific to Class 7 shipments * Receipt of a Class 7 package * Responsibilities of the Consignor * Responsibilities of the Carrier * Activity and Content Limits for packages * Requirements for Packaging and Packages * Requirements and Controls for Transport * Marking, Labelling and Placards * Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods Document * Accident reporting requirements This course examines all the necessary regulatory training to satisfy both the TDG regulations and the Packaging and Transportation of Nuclear Substances Regulations.  The course provides instruction on the general process and specific details necessary for packaging and transporting Class 7 shipments Course Length: The course will start at 8:30 am and conclude at no later than 4:30 pm. One hour is scheduled for lunch. Course Fee: $175.00 per person (plus applicable taxes). Payment may be made by VISA, MasterCard, purchase order or by cheque. Other Details: Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a course certificate and a Certificate of Training card which indicates they have taken Class 7 TDG training. A course manual is supplied to the participant. Download the TDG course registration form here. Download St. Albert course information here. Download Ontario course information here.                              RETURN TO TOP   Radiation Safety for Nuclear Gauge Users St. Albert, Alberta October 9, 2008 Course Content: * Basic design and construction of nuclear gauge * Basic radiation theory * Properties of various sources used in nuclear gauging * Biological risks associated with ionizing radiation * The CNSC and relevant regulations * ALARA and occupational dose limits * Basic radiation dose control techniques * Proper use of a radiation survey meter * Lockout/installation/removal of nuclear gauges * Leak testing nuclear gauges * Emergency response This course examines the basic skills necessary for practical radiation protection in an occupational environment utilizing fixed nuclear gauges. Course Length: The course will start at 8:30 am and conclude at no later than 4:30 pm. One hour is scheduled for lunch. Course Fee: $175.00 per person (plus applicable taxes). Payment may be made by VISA, MasterCard, purchase order or by cheque. Other Details: Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a course certificate and an instruction manual. If your organization uses handheld radiation detection instruments, it is suggested that the participants bring the instrument with them to the course if possible. Download the course registration form here. Download St. Albert course information here. Download Ontario course information here.                       RETURN TO TOP The Origin, Detection & Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) St. Albert, Alberta April 24, 2008 September 11, 2008 Course Content: * The source of NORM * Basic radiation theory * Units of radioactivity and radiation * Biological risks associated with ionizing radiation * Physical and chemical properties of NORM * Classification of risks associated with materials containing NORM * Radiation detection instruments * NORM management program elements * Surveys and sample collection * Protection of workers exposed to NORM * Management of NORM contaminated waste * NORM hygiene practices This course examines the issues surrounding NORM from it's origin to its detection and management from a worker's perspective. It is intended for those workers who will be working with NORM contaminated materials in an occupational environment. Course Length: The course will start at 8:30 am and conclude at no later than 4:30 pm. One hour is scheduled for lunch. Course Fee: $175.00 per person (plus applicable taxes). Payment may be made by VISA, MasterCard, purchase order or by cheque. Other Details: Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a course certificate and an instruction manual. If your organization uses handheld radiation detection instruments, it is suggested that the participants bring the instrument with them to the course if possible. Download the course registration form here. Download St. Albert course information here.                           RETURN TO TOP