Fixed Nuclear Gauges in Portable Applications
Intended
ParticipantThis 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. |