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Currently Offered Online Courses

Radiation Safety and TDG - Portable Gauge Users
General Topics: radiation safety, TDG Class 7, portable nuclear gauges

Radiation Safety for Fixed Nuclear Gauge Users
General Topics: radiation safety, installation/removal, fixed nuclear gauges

Fixed Nuclear Gauges in Portable Applications
General Topics: radiation safety, installation/removal, TDG Class 7, fixed nuclear gauges


Registration - All documents are in Word 2003.

Registration Form for Online Course

Group Manager Registration - A group manager has the ability to access student records and certificates. A group manager is required if none of the students have a unique, valid email address. 

It is suggested that a group manager be assigned to the training group for your company.  The group manager registration form must be submitted to add or remove persons as a manager for the online training group.

The registration form may be e-mailed or faxed back to Stuart Hunt & Associates Ltd.  Contact information is located on the registration form.

All registrations (student and manager) are subject to the Terms and Conditions of use.
 


Radiation Safety and TDG - Portable Gauge Users

Intended Participant

This online course is intended for personnel required to use, handle or transport a portable density/moisture gauge.

Course Content

1. Understanding radiation and radioactivity
  - the basics on radioactivity, radiation and the units used to measure them

2. The design and operating principles of a portable nuclear gauge
  - the basics behind the operation of a portable nuclear gauge

3. The biological effects of radiation
  - the effect radiation has on the body over the short and long term

4. Radiation protection strategies
  - the basic strategies used to control radiation exposure

5. Canada's regulatory framework
 - topics include licensing, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the radiation safety officer and dose limits

6. Transporting radioactive material
  - the necessary controls and measures for transporting a portable nuclear gauge.  The requirements for transporting Type A packages by road are specifically included in this section.

7. Emergency response and reporting requirements
   - the necessary actions for responding to emergencies with a portable nuclear gauge

Course Length

Students complete the course at their own pace, however the student must successfully complete all review exercises and a final quiz in order to pass the course.  It is estimated that 4 to 6 hours would be necessary to finish the course.

System Requirements

Compatible with Common Web Browsers:

* Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (Windows or Mac)
* Netscape 6.0 or higher (Windows or Mac)
* Apple Safari 1.1 or higher.

* Broadband (high-speed) internet access is recommended
* Latest plug-in for Adobe Flash player (for video and animations)

* Student requires a valid e-mail address in order to log into the system.  If the student does not have a valid email, all certificates will be emailed to the student group manager.
 

Course Fee

$125.00 plus GST per person (payable by VISA or MasterCard only)

For other payment options for large groups (20 or more students), please contact our office.

Account Information and Training Records

Students will receive the necessary login information and instructions on how to access the content via the supplied e-mail address.  Upon successfully completing the course, the student and group manager will be e-mailed with the course certificate.  The TDG certificate of training will be provided via e-mail by Stuart Hunt & Associates ltd. upon confirmation of the course mark.

The training contact will be assigned the capability to access the system to monitor student progress and receive training records.

Registration  - All documents are in Word 2003 format.


Radiation Safety for Fixed Nuclear Gauge Users

Intended Participant

This online course is intended for personnel involved with the installation, removal, isolation or leak testing of the source holder of a fixed nuclear gauge.

Course Content

1. Radiological fundamentals
  - the basics on radioactivity, radiation and the units used to measure them

2. The biological effects of radiation exposure
  - the effect radiation has on the body over the short and long term

3. The design and operation of a nuclear gauge
  - the general design and operating principle behind a fixed nuclear gauge

4. Radiation protection strategies
  - the basic strategies used to control radiation exposure

5. Radiation detection instrumentation
  - the use and care of survey meters and dosimeters

6. Canada's regulatory framework
  - topics include licensing, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the radiation safety officer and dose limits

7. Operational procedures
  - best practices associated with the use and maintenance of a fixed nuclear gauge including installation, removal and leak testing source holders

8.  Emergency response procedures
  - the necessary actions for responding to emergencies with a fixed nuclear gauge

Course Length

Students complete the course at their own pace, however the student must successfully complete all review exercises and a final quiz in order to pass the course.  It is estimated that 4 to 6 hours would be necessary to finish the course.

System Requirements

Compatible with Common Web Browsers:

* Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (Windows or Mac)
* Netscape 6.0 or higher (Windows or Mac)
* Apple Safari 1.1 or higher.

* Broadband (high-speed) internet access is recommended
* Latest plug-in for Adobe Flash player (for video and animations)

* Student requires a valid e-mail address in order to receive course certificates.  If the student does not have a valid email, all certificates will be emailed to the student group manager.

Course Fee

$125.00 plus GST per person (payable by VISA or MasterCard only)

For other payment options for large groups (20 or more students), please contact our office.

Account Information and Training Records

Students will receive the necessary login information and instructions on how to access the content via the supplied e-mail address.  Upon successfully completing the course, the student and group manager will be e-mailed with the course certificate.

The training contact will be assigned the capability to access the system to monitor student progress and receive training records.

Registration - All documents are in Word 2003.


Fixed Nuclear Gauges in Portable Applications

Intended Participant

This online course is intended for personnel involved with the use and transport of fixed nuclear gauges in a portable application such as well and pipe servicing in the oil and gas industry.  Topics such as installation, removal and leak testing of the source holder are also added for those companies that perform these activities with their nuclear gauges.

Course Content

1. Radiological fundamentals
  - the basics on radioactivity, radiation and the units used to measure them

2. The biological effects of radiation exposure
  - the effect radiation has on the body over the short and long term

3. The design and operation of a nuclear gauge
  - the general design and operating principle behind a fixed nuclear gauge

4. Radiation protection strategies
  - the basic strategies used to control radiation exposure

5. Radiation detection instrumentation
  - the use and care of survey meters and dosimeters

6. Canada's regulatory framework
  - topics include licensing, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the radiation safety officer and dose limits

7. Operational procedures
  - best practices associated with the use and maintenance of a fixed nuclear gauge including installation, removal and leak testing source holders

8. Transporting radioactive material
  - the necessary controls and measures for transporting a fixed nuclear gauge.  The requirements for transporting Type A packages by road are specifically included in this section.

9.  Emergency response procedures
  - the necessary actions for responding to emergencies with a fixed nuclear gauge

Course Length

Students complete the course at their own pace, however the student must successfully complete all review exercises and a final quiz in order to pass the course.  It is estimated that 6 to 8 hours would be necessary to finish the course.

System Requirements

Compatible with Common Web Browsers:

* Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (Windows or Mac)
* Netscape 6.0 or higher (Windows or Mac)
* Apple Safari 1.1 or higher.

* Broadband (high-speed) internet access is recommended
* Latest plug-in for Adobe Flash player (for video and animations)

* Student requires a valid e-mail address in order to receive course certificates.  If the student does not have a valid email, all certificates will be emailed to the student group manager.

Course Fee

$125.00 plus GST per person (payable by VISA or MasterCard only)

For other payment options for large groups (20 or more students), please contact our office.

Account Information and Training Records

Students will receive the necessary login information and instructions on how to access the content via the supplied e-mail address.  Upon successfully completing the course, the student and group manager will be e-mailed with the course certificate.

The training contact will be assigned the capability to access the system to monitor student progress and receive training records.

Registration - All documents are in Word 2003.